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Sapa Day Trek: Cat Cat Village and Waterfall

  • Sapa
  • Day trip
  • Small group

A day exploring Cat Cat, the H'mong village below Sapa town, with its waterfall and early 20th-century French hydroelectric plant, meals included. Starts in Sapa: transport from Hanoi is not included.

Cat Cat sits just below Sapa town, a H'mong village tucked into the valley where a stream tumbles down in a waterfall.

The day is about the village and its people: how the H'mong live here, their customs and their crafts. Down by the water stands the hydroelectric plant the French built in the early 20th century, a reminder of how long travellers have been coming to these mountains.

Meals are included; bring your camera.

  • Cat Cat, a village of the H'mong people
  • Learn about H'mong customs and daily life
  • Cat Cat waterfall, a favourite photo stop
  • The hydroelectric plant built by the French in the early 20th century
  • Meals included

Day by day

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    Village life and waterfall

    Sapa – Cat Cat village

    Thác nước và nhà gỗ ở bản Cát Cát, Sa Pa

    Meet your group in Sapa town and walk down to Cat Cat, a village of the H'mong. Learn about the customs and habits of the people who live here, then continue to Cat Cat waterfall and the hydroelectric plant built by the French in the early 20th century. Time to enjoy the place and take souvenir photos. Meals are included in the day.

    Meals:
    Included

Moments you'll remember

  • At the waterfall

    Standing by Cat Cat waterfall, the stream crashing down beside the old French-built power station.

  • A H'mong welcome

    Walking through the village and seeing H'mong customs and daily life up close.

Why we love this trip

Cat Cat is the gentlest way into Sapa's villages. It is close to town, full of life, and the waterfall at the bottom of the valley is one of the prettiest photo stops in the area.

— The AmGo team

What's included

  • One-day joined tour to Cat Cat village, starting in Sapa
  • Meals

Not included

  • Transport Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi (bus or train), bookable on request – see notes
  • Anything not listed as included

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

  • Price: 630,000 VND per person, meals included.
  • We confirm the meeting point and the plan for the day with you when you book.
  • 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); Jakub Hałun (CC BY 4.0).

Meeting point

Sapa town – we confirm the exact meeting point and time when you book.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

In Sapa town. We confirm the exact meeting point and time with you when you book.

Are meals included?

Yes, meals are included in the tour price.

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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