Hoàn Kiếm Trip Overview
Visit the sites that make up the cultural and historical characteristics of the capital region.
Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people.
Start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan – the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon arrival at the village, you will have a chance to visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses as well as watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes, etc. Then, keep walking to visit the dramatic and picturesque Cat Cat Waterfall.
the adventure through lush rice terraces to visit Lao Chai village and experience the Black H’mong’s daily life and traditional culture.
Ta Van village of Tay minority, which is exhibiting a strong influence from Chinese culture.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Visit the sites that make up the cultural and historical characteristics of the capital region.
Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people.
Start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan – the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon arrival at the village, you will have a chance to visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses as well as watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes, etc. Then, keep walking to visit the dramatic and picturesque Cat Cat Waterfall.
the adventure through lush rice terraces to visit Lao Chai village and experience the Black H’mong’s daily life and traditional culture.
Ta Van village of Tay minority, which is exhibiting a strong influence from Chinese culture.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi city tour with lunch
Stop At: Chua Tran Quoc, Thanh Nien, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
-Start the tour with the Tran Quoc pagoda – one of the most prominent Buddhist pagodas in Vietnam, located beside the dazzling West Lake.
-Head toward Ho Chi Minh Complex – the final resting place of the greatest man, who led Vietnam’s campaign for independence from French colonial rule. There are also the Ho Chi Minh’s house here and on the other side of the Complex is the One Pillar pagoda.
-Visit the temple of Confucius – Literature temple, one of invaluable remnants of Vietnam. The inside of the temple is divided into different areas with varied architectures, you could admire the first university in Vietnam built in 1070. Visitors will surely be satisfied with its striking gardens and appealing architectures.
-The last stop of the day is the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake and the prominent beauty of Ngoc Son temple.
Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun: additional destination – Ethnology Museum.
Mon, Wed, Fri: additional destination – Bat Trang pottery village.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat with breakfast, lunch, dinner
Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
6:30 – 7:00 – Our driver and tour guide will pick you up to depart for Sapa.
10:00 – Follow the highway to Lao Cai City with a comfortable short break on the way to Sapa.
13:00 – Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Enjoy welcome drinks and itinerary briefing. Then, have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes before the hotel check-in.
14:30 – Start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan – the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon arrival at the village, you will have a chance to visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses as well as watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes, etc. Then, keep walking to visit the dramatic and picturesque Cat Cat Waterfall, which is a great spot for photo-shoots.
17:00 – Return to Sapa town for dinner. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon to explore Sapa Market and town.
Overnight at the hotel
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast: at hotel
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel in Sapa
Day 3: Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Hanoi with breakfast, lunch
Stop At: Sapa, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
8:00 – Have breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 – Begin trekking from Sapa towards another part of Muong Hoa Valley where you can see the magnificent landscapes of the mountainous region. Trek through Y Linh Ho, the village of the Black H’mong, then continue the adventure through lush rice terraces to visit Lao Chai village and experience the Black H’mong’s daily life and traditional culture.
11:30 – Arrive at Ta Van village of Tay minority, which is exhibiting a strong influence from Chinese culture.
Take a bus ride to return to Sapa.
14:30 –Free time in Sapa for refreshment.
15:15 – Catch a bus to travel back to Hanoi.
21:15 – Arrive in Hanoi. The tour ends.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: at hotel
• Lunch
Accommodation included: No accommodation after the tour
