Sapa Hidden Treks: 3 Days and 2 Nights in the Mountains

Hanoi – Sapa

Your Sapa Remote Trekking adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi at 7:00 AM. After a scenic drive, you’ll arrive in Sapa around 12:30 PM, where your guide will meet you. Enjoy a local lunch before setting off at 1:30 PM for your trek through the stunning mountains and local villages.

The first part of the trek is along a road, but soon you’ll branch off onto a narrow path leading down into the valley. Here, you’ll have the chance to view the Muong Hoa River and visit the Black H’mong village of Cat Cat, nestled in the basin of the Muong Hoa Valley. Near the village, you’ll find the beautiful Cat Cat Waterfall. This ancient village of the H’mong ethnic group has preserved its unique customs and traditions, many of which have been lost in other areas.

Once you leave the bustling streets of Sapa, the surrounding mountains will take your breath away. With peaks reaching over 3000 meters, the views of the lush rice paddies and traditional H’mong houses scattered across the valley are unforgettable. The Black H’mong people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Sapa, speak their own language and wear distinctive indigo-blue handmade clothing.

After exploring Cat Cat Village, you’ll return to Sapa for some free time to visit the Sapa Daily Market in the afternoon. Enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night at a local hotel in Sapa.

• A 7-10 km trek

OPTIONAL – Fansipan Summit by Cable Car
If you’re short on time or prefer not to trek to the summit, you can opt for a cable car ride to the top of Fansipan, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, also known as the ‘Roof of Indochina.’

Take the longest cable car ride in Asia, which departs from Sapa Town and reaches the summit at 3,143 meters above sea level in about 30 minutes. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the terraced rice fields below. Once you arrive at the summit, visit the temples, or take the last 600 steps to the peak. Alternatively, you can take the funicular for the final leg of the journey. It’s recommended to bring a jacket, as the temperature can drop and the wind can be quite strong at this altitude.

Today, your adventure continues with a trek through scenic rice paddies, flower-filled valleys, and traditional Black H’mong villages, all set against the backdrop of stunning panoramic mountain views. You’ll have the opportunity to visit a local house, where you can meet the villagers and learn about their everyday life.

After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll continue your trek through the rice terraces, heading towards Ta Van Village, home to the Zay people. This village is located in the largest and most picturesque valley in Sapa, known for its breathtaking rice terraces. You’ll gain insight into the unique culture of the Zay people as you explore the area.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and spend the night in a homestay in Ta Van Village, immersing yourself in the local culture.

A 15-17 km trek

After breakfast, you’ll begin your trek to Giang Ta Chai Village, where you’ll have the chance to meet members of the Red Dao community and learn about their way of life in the mountains. Afterward, a car will pick you up and return you to Sapa Town.

Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before enjoying some free time to explore Sapa in the afternoon. At 3:00 PM, you’ll be driven back to Hanoi. You will arrive in Hanoi at approximately 8:30 PM.

A 7-10 km trek