Discovery of Sapa and its surroundings – 4 days and 3 nights

Discovery of Sapa and its surroundings, between mountains, rice fields and traditions of North Vietnam

In the north-west of Vietnam, on the Chinese border, Sapa extends into the heart of a spectacular landscape of misted mountains and terraced rice fields.
This region, considered as one of the most beautiful in the country, offers an unforgettable immersion in the nature and culture of mountain ethnic groups.

Nestled at more than 1,500 meters above sea level, Sapa captivates with its grandiose views, its cool climate and its traditional villages where time seems to have stopped.
The black Hmong, red Dao, Tay and Giay perpetuate their ancestral customs, their colorful clothing and their craftsmanship, creating a fascinating cultural mosaic.

Discovering Sapa and its surroundings means walking along paths bordered by rice fields, crossing villages perched in the valleys, and sharing an authentic moment of life with the inhabitants.
Between gentle hikes, breathtaking panoramas and sincere encounters, each stage reveals the human and natural richness of North Vietnam.

Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you will learn to understand the rhythm of the mountain, agricultural traditions and local beliefs, in a peaceful, warm and deeply human setting.

Sapa is not only a destination: it is an inner travel experience, an encounter with a deep Vietnam, endearing and vibrant with emotions.

Progress of the discovery of Sapa and its surroundings

Day 1 – Hanoi – Sapa (D):

Departure around 2.30 p.m.by limousine bus to go to Sapa, where you arrive around 8.30 p.m. The dinner with a tasting of raw salmon from Sapa will be served at Happy Family Hotel.

Day 2– 13 km (B, L, D) :

Departure around 9.30 a.m. with our English-speaking guide for a hike on small mountain paths that take you to the villages to meet the inhabitants and discover the terraced rice fields (green between May and July; yellow between August and September, not cultivated between November and April). Also discover the sweet chestnut cakes, specialty of the region.

Lunch in a small local restaurant.

In the afternoon, cross the Tả Phìn valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in the region with its bamboo forest, if the season is right (from March to May) harvest strawberries before going to a family from the Red Dao ethnic group to enjoy a bath with medicinal herbs. Dinner and the night in the family.

Day 3 – 14 km (B, L):

After breakfast with the family, go up to the small village of Chín Séng where black Hmong and red Dao live together. Meet peasants and discover their daily activities and local life during a quiet walk in this village.

For lunch, enjoy a picnic in the countryside before visiting the salmon and sturgeon farm. Return to Sapa by car and overnight at the Happy Family Hotel.

Day4 - Sapa - Hanoi (B):

After breakfast departure with our driver.

Take the road to the Rong May Bridge and on the way, make a photo stop at the door of the sky that offers an incredible panorama of the region.

Then reach this 250-metre-long glass bridge at a height of 350 metres by elevator and discover the feeling of emptiness as you walk on this structure.

Go back to the hotel around 11.30 a.m. for the check out then you have time for lunch before taking the minibus to Hanoi around 2 p.m.

Price 2026:

2 pax: 5.800.000 VND / pax

3 pax: 5.400.000 VND / pax

4 pax: 5.000.000 VND / pax

Why discover Sapa?

Discovering Sapa is much more than just an excursion: it is a human, cultural and responsible experience, thought to bring travelers closer to the deep soul of North Vietnam.

Authentic human encounters

We work directly with local host families, from the Hmong, Red Dao, Tay and Giay ethnic groups, to ensure sincere and enriching exchanges.
Sleeping at home, sharing a meal, listening to the stories of the village... so many moments that turn a trip into an unforgettable memory.

Each experience is an encounter, a dialogue between cultures, a mutual discovery in respect and curiosity.