Trek & Tribe | Trekking Across Sapa Valley, Northern Vietnam

Name: Trek & Tribe | Trekking Across Sapa Valley, Northern Vietnam
Start: 2025-10-04T01:30:00+04:00
End: 2025-10-12T05:05:00+04:00
Location: Dubai International Airport

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 01:30 am to Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 05:05 am

UTC+04:00

Location

Dubai International Airport | Dubai, DU

Brace yourself for beautiful views…
Sapa is a mountainous district of Lao Cai province in Northern Vietnam, located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level in the province of Lao Cai, in the Northwest region of Vietnam. It is situated approximately 380 km from the capital of Vietnam - Hanoi.
This remote settlement, also known as the "Alps of Tonkin", is culturally uber-rich, inhabited by numerous mountain tribes, such as Hmong.
Sapa owes its fame to surroundings of cascading rice fields and tiny villages nestled on the slopes of mountains, which seem to be isolated from the rest of the world. All of this is surrounded by the highest mountain peaks in Vietnam, with Mount Fan Si Pan at the forefront.
The hills of Sapa valley offer great terrains for trekking. High mountains, valleys, rice terraces, villages and the opportunity to meet indigenous locals makes this place a living stereotype of an idyllic, lost in time village life.
Let’s go!
DAY 1 : Hanoi - Sapa
Immigration clearance, head to the city for a city walk and sample some local delicacies. Towards the evening, transfer to Hanoi train station and hop on a deluxe night train to Sapa. Sleep aboard the train.
Day 2 : Sapa- Mong Sen Bridge to Ta Phin- Sapa
Wake up in Lao Cai station, transfer to Sapa for breakfast and shower. Gear up for some spectacular scenery! We continue village walks to ethnic school for light lunch before continue the afternoon trek to the Red Dao minority in the village of Ta Phin.
Trek: 5 – 6 hrs, 12-13 km
Day 3 : Mt. Fansipan by Cable Car – Love Waterfall – Silver Fall- Mu Cang Chai
After breakfast, we hop on our scenic transfer to Silver Waterfall, the highest waterfall in Vietnam with a 300-meter drop. Next, we will head cable car station of Mt Fansipan, known as the ‘Roof of Indochina, standing proud at 3143m. Some stunning views await us here! The lush green and subtropical vegetation make this mountain truly beautiful.
Trek: 2-3 hrs, 5-7 km
Day 4 : Mu Cang Chai – Hua Khat Village – Tu Le
After having breakfast at the homestay, we will walk to visit Hua Khat Village, which is home to the Hmong Tribe. It will be a great day for photo opportunities with the amazing landscape of terraced rice paddies, cross Cao Pha Pass on the bumpy road and visit a bee-growing farm and some minority groups along the way until we reach Tu Le.
Trek: 3-4 hours, 8-9 km
Day 5: Tu Le – Hanoi
Morning is the perfect time to explore the Tu Le terrace field, which provides ample opportunities to capture stunning photos of rice, particularly during the golden hour. The field stretches over a vast area of golden terrace fields. Next, we will visit Tien Nu Cave, which is linked to a well-known Thai legend dating back 300 years.
Trek: 2-3 hrs, 5-7 km
DAY 6: Hanoi- Halong Bay
Our luxury train will arrive in Hanoi in the early morning. Transfer to a local café for some rest and breakfast before traveling to Halong Bay.
Upon arrival, we will transfer to a shared wooden junk boat for a 2-day cruise among the limestone islands. The boat is one of the traditional varieties. We will start with a fresh seafood lunch on board as the captain sets sail, visit Dinh Huong Island, stop to explore the impressive Sung Sot Cave known for its remarkable stalactites and stalagmites.
DAY 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi
The sound of the ocean slowly takes you into new morning. Start the day with Tai Chi exercise while watching the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit a beautiful limestone grotto before returning to the boat for a final view of Halong Bay.
Transfer to Hanoi, free time at leisure. For advanced, experience the nightlife of Hanoi.
DAY 8: Departure
Leisure day for relax. Tạm biệt việt nam!
Grade: Easy, trails are not difficult but muddy in places.
Activities: trekking, sightseeing, experiencing indigenous cultures, sailing.
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotels - double sharing, overnight train – superior cabin, 1 night guesthouse, 1 night onboard cruiser.
Meals: included in Sapa, excluded in Hanoi, due to variety.
Cost: 4410 AED excl. flights until SEP 1 st.
Flights: Not included in trip budget. Emirates at approx. 3600 AED.
Specifically excluded: Flights, visas, meals in Hanoi.
Visas: E-visa or visa upon arrival. Visa support available.
See yah in Sapa x
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