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Visit 2 distinct local villages: Cat Cat & Y Linh Ho.
Explore Black H'mong culture, traditional wooden houses, and the Cat Cat Waterfall.
Trek through spectacular terraced rice fields and mountain streams.
Trekking time: 3 to 3.5 hours (No lunch stop).
Convenient return: Air-conditioned car/bus ride back up to Sapa Town.
USD 25:per pax: GROUP 2 pax
USD 22:per pax: GROUP 5 pax
USD 19:per pax: GROUP 7 to 12 pax
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Sapa Town or at the Sapa Church.
8:30 AM: Walk down into Cat Cat Village, a beautiful valley home to the Black H'mong people. Walk along the stone paths, see traditional water wheels, and check out the historic Cat Cat Waterfall.
10:00 AM: Leave the busier trails behind and trek along a dirt path following the Muong Hoa river valley into Y Linh Ho Village. Take in the sweeping, uncrowded views of Sapa's famous terraced rice fields.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Arrive at the meeting point in Y Linh Ho Village, where your return car/bus will be waiting.
12:15 PM: Arrive back in Sapa Town by car just in time for you to enjoy lunch on your own. End of trip!
Pick up at Sapa Town & comfortable return car/bus transfer from Y Linh Ho Village back to Sapa Town.
Entrance sightseeing tickets for both Cat Cat Village and Y Linh Ho.
Enthusiastic & dynamic Local English Tour guide.
Lunch & Beverages.
Personal expenses (such as shopping or snacks in the villages).
Holiday Surcharge & Other services not listed above.
Tips for guide and driver.
Visit 2 local villages.
Y Linh Ho.
Lao Chai.
Explore Black H'mong culture.
Visit the most beautiful terraced rice fields in Sapa.
Trekking time: 3 to 4 hours including lunch and rest.
Pricing
USD 22:per pax: GROUP 2 to pax
USD 20:per pax: GROUP 5 to 7 pax
USD 18:per pax: GROUP 7 to 12 pax
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Your Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Sapa Town or at the Sapa Church. Kindly provide your hotel name and address for pick-up arrangements.
8:30 AM: Start trekking down into the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley. Hike through the stunning terraced rice fields of Y Linh Ho village, surrounded by the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range.
11:30 AM: Arrive at Lao Chai village, home to the Black H'mong community. Learn about their traditional culture, unique hemp weaving, and indigo clothing.
12:00 PM: Savor a flavorful, traditional Vietnamese lunch in the village and rest.
13:00 – 13:30 PM: The bus will pick you up at Lao Chai and take you back to Sapa Town. End of trip!
Pick up at Sapa Town & drop off via 1-way return bus from Lao Chai Village to Sapa Town.
Trekking through the beautiful villages of Sapa: Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai Village.
Enthusiastic & dynamic Local English Tour guide.
Savor a flavorful Vietnamese lunch.
Scheduled sightseeing tickets.
Batik workshop.
Personal expenses & Beverages.
Holiday Surcharge & Other services not listed above.
Tips for guide and driver.
Footwear: Sturdy, broken-in hiking shoes or running shoes with excellent grip. The trails can get incredibly muddy and slippery if it rains.
Small Backpack: Leave your large luggage or suitcases at your hotel/agency storage in Sapa town and only bring a small daypack for the trek.
Insect Repellent & Sunscreen: Essential for walking through high grass and exposed valleys.
What do you do in a full day?
visit 3 villages.
Y Lin Ho.
Lao Chai.
Ta Van.
Explore local culture.
Visit the most beautiful terraced rice. fields in Sapa.
trekking 6 to 7 hous included lunch and rest.
USD 35: per pax: GROUP 2 pax
USD 31: per pax: GROUP 5 pax
USD 27:per pax: GROUP 7 to 12 pax
*Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Sapa Town. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Sapa Town for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.
*8:00 – 8:30 AM: Your Tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Sapa Town.or sapa church.
*8h:30 Start trekking to Y Linh Ho village and then start hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa. Y Linh Ho village is surrounded by the majestic Hoang Lien Son national park, located in San Sa Ho commune, Sa Pa town, Lao Cai. Along the Muong Hoa valley, from Sapa town, visitors go in the direction of Lao Chai village. From here, you can see the Lao Chai San 2 bridge on the left-hand side below. This bridge crosses the chasm connecting Lao Chai and Y Linh Ho. The pedestrians will cross this bridge and go to Y Linh Ho.
*11:30 to 12h:00Arrive at Lao Chai village is also home to the Black H'mong groups. These are also two large villages in Sapa tourist area. Lao Chai - Ta Van village is located in the middle of Hoang Lien Son national park, you will rest and have lunch in Lao Chai
*13:00 to 13:30 after lunch in Lao Chai continue to Ta Van of giay people village.
end the tour in Ta Van Village. - 14:00 to 14:30: The bus will take you back to Sapa
Town. End trips!
Footwear: Sturdy, broken-in hiking shoes or running shoes with excellent grip. The trails can get incredibly muddy and slippery if it rains.
Small Backpack: Leave your large luggage or suitcases at your hotel/agency storage in Sapa town and only bring a small daypack for the overnight stay.
Insect Repellent & Sunscreen: Essential for walking through high grass and exposed valleys.
Pick up & drop off at Sapa Town ( 1 way return bus from Ta Van Village to Sapa Town)
Trekking through the most beautiful villages of Sapa: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van Village
Enthusiastic & dynamic Local English Tour guide
Savor a flavorful Vietnamese lunch
Scheduled sightseeing tickets
Batik worshop
Personal expenses & Beverage
Holiday Surcharge & Other services are not listed above
Tips for guide and driver.
What do you do in a multi day?
The Most Beautiful Terrace Views in Sapa: This specific route is carefully designed to keep you deep inside the heart of the Muong Hoa Valley—widely celebrated as home to the most spectacular, endless terraced rice fields in Vietnam.
Visit 5 Distinct Local Villages: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, and Su Pan.
Deep Cultural Immersion: Explore the unique traditions of the Black H'mong, Giay, and Red Dao ethnic minority groups.
An Authentic Night in the Valley: Watch the sunset over the rice fields and wake up to the peaceful morning mist right from your local homestay.
Trekking Time: Day 1 (4–5 hours) | Day 2 (3–4 hours).
Convenient Return: Picked up by private car or van directly from the final village so you don't have to walk back uphill.
USD 70: per pax: GROUP 2 pax
USD 65: per pax: GROUP 5 pax
USD 60 per pax: GROUP 7 to 12 pax
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Your local tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Sapa Town or at the Sapa Church.
8:30 AM: Start trekking down into the breathtaking Muong Hoa Valley. Hike through the stunning, world-famous terraced rice fields of Y Linh Ho village, home to the Black H'mong community.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Arrive at Lao Chai village. Take a break and savor a flavorful, traditional Vietnamese lunch right in the middle of the valley.
13:30 PM: After lunch, continue trekking along the beautiful riverbed to Ta Van village, inhabited by the Giay ethnic minority group.
16:00 PM: Check into your local homestay in Ta Van. Enjoy free time to explore the village, walk across the suspension bridges, or relax.
19:00 PM: Savor a traditional family dinner with your hosts and overnight at the homestay.
8:00 AM: Wake up to the incredible morning views of the terraces and enjoy breakfast prepared fresh at the homestay.
9:00 AM: Start the day's trek heading toward Giang Ta Chai village, home to the Red Dao people. Walk through stunning bamboo forests and past a scenic local waterfall.
12:00 PM: Continue hiking toward Su Pan village, enjoying the quieter, peaceful, and less-traveled side of the valley.
13:30 PM: Arrive at the meeting point in Su Pan, where your private car or van will be waiting.
14:00 PM: Arrive back in Sapa Town. End of trip!
Pick up at your hotel in Sapa Town on Day 1.
Comfortable return transfer by van/car from Su Pan Village back to Sapa Town on Day 2.
1-night accommodation at an authentic local homestay in Ta Van Village.
Meals included: Day 1 Lunch & Dinner | Day 2 Breakfast & Lunch.
Enthusiastic, dynamic, and licensed Local English-speaking tour guide.
All scheduled sightseeing and village entrance tickets.
Personal expenses (such as village shopping, crafts, or snacks).
Holiday Surcharge & any services not listed above.
Tips for guide and driver.
Footwear: Sturdy, broken-in hiking shoes or running shoes with excellent grip. The trails can get muddy and slippery, especially around Giang Ta Chai's bamboo forests.
Small Backpack: Leave your large luggage or suitcases at your hotel/agency storage in Sapa town. Only bring a small daypack containing a change of clothes, basic toiletries, and essentials for the overnight stay.
Insect Repellent & Sunscreen: Crucial for walking through high grass, forests, and exposed valleys.
Perfect for: Runners who want a quick, high-energy day escape to challenge themselves and connect with local culture.
05:30 AM | Fuel Up: Meet-up at the local hub. Light pre-run energy snack (banana, honey tea) and dynamic stretching guided by Phin Team.
06:15 AM | The 10K Race (Main Event):
Km 1-3: Smooth pacing along quiet, misty local roads.
Km 4-7: Light trail section through stunning terraced fields and suspension bridges (Includes an Aid Station at Km 5 with water and fresh fruits).
Km 8-10: Final sprint to the finish line at a scenic valley viewpoint.
09:00 AM | Recovery & Celebration: Traditional herbal foot soak to soothe your muscles, followed by a hearty, local "Finisher's Breakfast/Brunch."
11:00 AM | Cultural Walk: A relaxed stroll through the village to meet local artisans and unwind. Tour concludes.
Package Type
Price (USD)
What's Included
Standard Runner
$45USD
Pacing guide (Phin), 10K trail access, Aid station (water/fruits), Finisher Brunch.
Premium Experience
$65 USD
Run Support: Expert route guiding, race pacing, and basic first-aid support.
Hydration: Electrolytes and water at the start and mid-point.
Local Vibe: Authentic local food and cultural insights.
6-Day Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter & Overnight Bus to Sapa
Day 2: Sapa Trekking (Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van)
Day 3: Fansipan Peak or Cat Cat Village & Return to Hanoi
Day 4: Ninh Binh Day Trip (Trang An & Mua Cave) & Return to Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay Cruise (Overnight on Boat)
Day 6: Ha Long Bay Cruise & Return to Hanoi / Departure
Morning/Afternoon: Arrive in Hanoi. Check into a day-use hotel in the Old Quarter. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and try local egg coffee.
Evening: Enjoy a bowl of traditional Pho or Bun Cha.
10:00 PM: Board a luxury sleeper cabin bus from Hanoi to Sapa (approx. 5.5–6 hours), allowing you to sleep through the travel time and wake up in the mountains.
04:30 – 05:00 AM: Arrive in Sapa Town. Check into a hotel/base to freshen up and have breakfast.
08:30 AM: Start your trek down into the Muong Hoa Valley. Hike through the stunning rice terraces of Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages (home to the Black H’mong people).
Lunch: Enjoy a traditional local Vietnamese lunch in the village.
Afternoon: Continue to Ta Van village to learn about the Giay ethnic group.
Evening: Check into a local boutique hotel or an authentic homestay. Enjoy a comforting herbal foot soak after a long day of walking.
Day 3: Sapa Peaks & Return to Hanoi:
Morning: Take the cable car up to Fansipan Peak—the "Roof of Indochina"—for breathtaking panoramic views over the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.
Lunch: Head back down to Sapa Town for a quick lunch.
14:00 PM: Board a comfortable luxury limousine van back to Hanoi.
20:00 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi. Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed night in the city.
07:30 AM: Depart Hanoi by limousine van to Ninh Binh (approx. 2 hours).
09:30 AM: Arrive in Ninh Binh. Climb the 500 steps up Mua Cave mountain for a spectacular 360-degree view of Ngo Dong River and the valley below.
Lunch: Savor local specialties, such as goat meat and crispy rice.
13:30 PM: Take a 2-hour traditional bamboo rowboat tour through Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex, passing through majestic water caves and hidden valleys.
17:00 PM: Head back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
08:00 AM: The cruise shuttle bus picks you up from your Hanoi hotel to head to Ha Long Bay / Lan Ha Bay (approx. 2.5 hours via the highway).
12:00 PM: Board your luxury cruise ship. Enjoy a welcome drink and a fresh seafood buffet lunch as the boat sails past thousands of limestone karsts.
Afternoon: Go kayaking through hidden lagoons, visit a floating village, or swim at a secluded beach.
Evening: Attend a cooking demonstration on deck, enjoy sunset happy hour, and settle in for an unforgettable night sleeping on the water.
06:15 AM: Start your morning with a calming Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises over the bay.
08:00 AM: Explore a spectacular limestone cave (such as Sung Sot Cave or Dark & Bright Cave).
11:00 AM: Have an early lunch/brunch onboard while the boat cruises back to the harbor.
12:00 PM: Disembark and take the shuttle bus back to Hanoi or directly to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
Estimated Total Price (Per Person)
Group of 2 Pax: $390 – $490 USD per person
Group of 5+ Pax: $370 – $390 USD per person.
Transportation:
Luxury sleeper cabin bus from Hanoi to Sapa.
Comfortable luxury limousine van transfers from Sapa back to Hanoi.
Round-trip luxury limousine van for the Ninh Binh day trip.
Round-trip cruise shuttle bus transfers between Hanoi and Ha Long Bay.
Accommodation (Standard Overnight Stays):
1 overnight stay in Sapa (boutique hotel or authentic homestay).
2 overnight stays in a Hanoi hotel (standard check-in).
1 overnight stay onboard a luxury Ha Long Bay cruise ship.
Activities & Sightseeing:
Guided trekking in Sapa (Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages) including a comforting herbal foot soak.
Fansipan Peak cable car tickets or Cat Cat Village entry.
Ninh Binh entry tickets, Mua Cave climb, and Trang An bamboo rowboat tour.
Ha Long Bay cruise activities (kayaking, swimming, cave exploration, Tai Chi, cooking demonstration).
Meals: Daily breakfasts/brunch at accommodations, local lunches during Sapa & Ninh Binh tours, and full meals (buffet lunch, dinner, brunch) onboard the Ha Long Bay cruise.
Guiding: Professional and licensed local English-speaking tour guides for all scheduled excursions.
Early Check-In / Day-Use: Hotel rooms before standard check-in times on Day 1 or any early check-in requests.
Flights: International or domestic flights to/from Hanoi.
Meals & Drinks: Dinners in Hanoi, lunch in Sapa on Day 3, and all beverages/alcohol during meals or on the cruise.
Optional Activities: Hands-on cultural experiences like the local Batik craft workshop.
Personal Expenses: Village shopping, local crafts, souvenirs, snacks, laundry, or phone bills.
Surcharges: Holiday or peak season surcharges (where applicable).
Tips: Gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and cruise boat crew.
Travel Insurance: Personal medical and travel insurance coverage.