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Sapa 2 Days 1 Night: Cat Cat Village and Fansipan (Hotel)

  • Sapa
  • 2 days
  • Small group

Cat Cat village on day 1, a night in a Sapa town hotel of your chosen class, then the Fansipan cable car to the roof of Indochina on day 2. A land tour starting in Sapa: transport Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi is not included.

Day one is about the valley: Cat Cat, the H'mong village just below Sapa town, its waterfall and the hydroelectric plant built by the French in the early 20th century. Dinner, then a night in Sapa town in the hotel class you choose.

Day two is about the summit. Fansipan, at 3,143 m, is the highest mountain in Indochina, and this package includes the cable car and the transfer to it. You are back at the hotel for lunch before the tour ends.

A local English-speaking guide, three main meals and a snack are included.

  • Fansipan, 3,143 m, the highest mountain in Indochina
  • Fansipan cable car and transfer included in this package
  • Cat Cat village, its waterfall and the early 20th-century French hydro plant
  • Night in Sapa town: 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotel
  • Local English-speaking guide, 3 main meals and 1 snack

Day by day

  1. 1

    Village life

    Day 1: Arrive in Sapa – Cat Cat village

    Cat Cat village waterwheel huts and stream in Sapa

    13:00–13:30: your guide meets you at the Sapa bus station (guests on the morning bus from Hanoi arrive about now) and takes you to the hotel for lunch and check-in.

    14:00–14:30: Walk with your guide to Cat Cat, a village of the H'mong, and learn about the customs and way of life of the people who live there. Visit Cat Cat waterfall and the hydroelectric plant built by the French in the early 20th century, with time to enjoy the place and take souvenir photos.

    19:00: dinner at a restaurant. Overnight at your hotel in Sapa town.

    Meals:
    Lunch, dinner
    Overnight:
    Hotel in Sapa town (class of your choice)
  2. 2

    Summit day

    Day 2: Fansipan, the roof of Indochina

    Man with arms open beside Fansipan summit marker

    08:00–08:30: after breakfast at the hotel, set off for Fansipan, at 3,143 m the highest mountain in Indochina. With this package the Fansipan add-on covers the cable car and the transfer; the Muong Hoa train and the summit train (both ways) are not included.

    12:00: back to the hotel for lunch and a rest.

    14:00: end of the tour; guests with a bus ticket take the bus back to Hanoi.

    Meals:
    Breakfast, lunch

Moments you'll remember

  • Above the clouds

    Riding the cable car up Fansipan and watching the valleys of Sapa fall away beneath you.

  • Cat Cat waterfall

    The stream crashing down beside the old French-built power station, at the bottom of a H'mong village.

Why we love this trip

From a H'mong village at the bottom of the valley to the roof of Indochina in less than a day: no other short Sapa trip shows you so much of the mountains' range.

— The AmGo team

What's included

  • 1 night in a hotel in Sapa town in the class you choose, 2–3 people per room
  • Fansipan add-on: Fansipan cable car and transfer
  • Meals as per the program: 3 main meals and 1 snack
  • Local English-speaking tour guide in Sapa
  • Sightseeing tickets on the program

Not included

  • Transport Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi (bus or train), bookable on request – see notes
  • Muong Hoa train and summit train tickets (both ways)
  • Drinks with meals
  • Any fee or entrance ticket not mentioned

Good to know

Cancellation

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 1 day before the tour starts.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking or trekking shoes with good grip
  • Light rain jacket
  • Warm layer for cool mountain mornings and evenings
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • Small day pack and a refillable water bottle

Notes

  • The price includes the Fansipan add-on (1,400,000 VND per person): Fansipan cable car and transfer. The Muong Hoa train and the summit train tickets (both ways) are not included.
  • Please note: the original program for this tour lists the Fansipan cable car as not included. With this package the price already includes the Fansipan add-on, which covers the cable car and the transfer.
  • Price from: 3-star hotel (Grand Flamant Sapa or similar), 2,576,000 VND per person; single supplement 420,000 VND.
  • Upgrade: 4-star hotel My Boutique +434,000 VND per person (full price 3,010,000 VND; single supplement 560,000 VND).
  • Upgrade: 4-star hotel (Sapa Charm, Sapa Canvas or similar) +994,000 VND per person (full price 3,570,000 VND; single supplement 700,000 VND).
  • Upgrade: 5-star hotel (Sapa KK, Paos Sapa or similar) +1,764,000 VND per person (full price 4,340,000 VND; single supplement 1,190,000 VND).
  • Without Fansipan, the same hotel package costs from 1,176,000 VND (see our Sapa 2 days 1 night Cat Cat – Lao Chai – Ta Van tour).
  • Hotel rooms are shared by 2–3 people; prices are per person sharing, and solo travellers pay the single supplement.
  • Departs daily.
  • If you book the round-trip bus with us, the morning sleeper bus picks you up in Hanoi at 06:00–06:45 and reaches Sapa after about 5 hours on the highway; on day 2 the bus leaves Sapa at 14:00 and arrives in Hanoi at 20:30–21:00, dropping off near the Old Quarter.
  • Program details for children: two adults may bring one child aged 1–4 free; a second child aged 1–4 pays 75% of the tour price. One adult travelling with a child aged 1–4 pays 50% of the adult tour price for the child (half an adult meal and the other services, sharing a bed with the parent).
  • This is a land tour that starts and ends in Sapa: transport Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi is NOT included.
  • Bus tickets Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi (round trip, per person) can be booked with us on request:
  • – Sleeper bus (40 berths), standard berth: 280,000 VND round trip.
  • – Sleeper bus (40 berths), front berth on the lower deck: 392,000 VND round trip.
  • – Cabin bus (24 cabins), single cabin on the upper deck: 490,000 VND round trip.
  • – Cabin bus (24 cabins), double cabin on the lower deck: 910,000 VND round trip.
  • – Limousine (Dcar), seat next to the driver: 532,000 VND round trip.
  • – Limousine (Dcar), back-row seat: 560,000 VND round trip.
  • – Limousine (Dcar), VIP seat: 630,000 VND round trip.
  • Guests travelling on the night bus: breakfast supplement +70,000 VND per person.
  • Train Hanoi – Lao Cai: please ask us and we will check availability and price for you.
  • 4–5 star hotels: the price depends on the room class available; we confirm it with you before booking.
  • Children: 1–4 years free (sharing transport and bed with parents, who pay any extra costs); 5–8 years pay 75% of the tour price (own meals, sharing a bed with parents); 9 years and over pay the adult price. Bus tickets are charged at the adult price for every age.
  • Public holidays: tour prices are +40% on New Year (31/12 – 02/01), Lunar New Year (from the 28th of the last lunar month to the end of the 4th day of Tết), 30/4 – 1/5, Hung Kings Commemoration (29/04) and 2/9.
  • Private tours or places outside this program: contact us for advice and a quote.
  • Photos via Wikimedia Commons: mmmmngai@rogers.com (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Meeting point

Sapa bus station: your guide meets you there on arrival and takes you to your hotel. If you travel to Sapa on your own, we confirm a meeting point in Sapa town when you book.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Fansipan cable car included?

Yes, with this package. The price includes the Fansipan add-on (1,400,000 VND per person), which covers the cable car and the transfer. The original program lists the cable car as not included, which is why the add-on is built into this price. The Muong Hoa train and the summit train (both ways) are not included.

Which hotels can I choose?

3-star Grand Flamant Sapa or similar (from 2,576,000 VND), 4-star My Boutique (3,010,000 VND), 4-star Sapa Charm, Sapa Canvas or similar (3,570,000 VND), or 5-star Sapa KK, Paos Sapa or similar (4,340,000 VND) per person sharing, Fansipan add-on included. For 4–5 star hotels the price depends on the room class available, so we confirm before booking.

How high is Fansipan?

Fansipan is 3,143 m high, the highest mountain in Indochina.

Is transport from Hanoi included?

No. This is a land tour that starts in Sapa, so the trip Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi is not included. We can book a round-trip bus ticket for you: sleeper bus from 280,000 VND, cabin bus from 490,000 VND and Limousine (Dcar) from 532,000 VND per person. For the train, ask us and we will check.

How much do children pay?

Children aged 1–4 go free when sharing transport and a bed with their parents (parents pay any extra costs). Children aged 5–8 pay 75% of the tour price, with their own meals and sharing a bed with their parents. From 9 years old the adult price applies. Bus tickets are charged at the adult price for every age.

Are prices different on public holidays?

Yes, tour prices are 40% higher on New Year (31/12 – 02/01), Lunar New Year (from the 28th of the last lunar month to the end of the 4th day of Tết), 30/4 – 1/5, Hung Kings Commemoration (29/04) and 2/9.

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