Sapa 3-Day Tour: Waterfalls, Trekking & Fansipan From Hanoi

Discover the beauty of Sapa on a 3-day tour from Hanoi. Visit the Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall, and Heaven’s Gate. Trek to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van Villages. Take a cable car to the peak of Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina. Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa: Silver Waterfall – Love Waterfall – Heaven’s Gate Begin the journey to Sapa in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy scenic views of the countryside during the 5-hour drive. Arrival in Sapa around noon and enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant in Sapa. Begin your afternoon tour with a visit to Silver Waterfall (Thác Bạc), one of Sapa’s most iconic waterfalls. Continue to Love Waterfall (Thác Tình Yêu), known for its romantic setting and legends. End the afternoon by visiting Heaven’s Gate (Cổng Trời), offering panoramic views of the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range and Fansipan peak. Return to Sapa town and stay overnight at your hotel. Day 2: Trekking to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van Villages (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and begin your 5-kilometer trek along mountain trails to Y Linh Ho Village, home of the Black Hmong tribe. This village remains largely untouched by tourism, offering an authentic cultural experience. Visit local homes and witness traditional handicraft-making using materials like hemp and indigo. Trek down to the Muong Hoa River, where you can take a refreshing break or even enjoy a swim. Continue your trek uphill to Lao Chai Village, where a picnic lunch will be served amidst the beautiful terraced fields. After lunch, proceed to Ta Van Village, where you’ll meet the Day and Red Dzao ethnic groups. The village, located in the heart of the stunning Muong Hoa Valley, offers breathtaking views of terraced rice fields. Explore the village, learning about its unique cultures and traditions. Enjoy dinner in Ta Van Village before returning to your hotel in Sapa. Day 3: Fansipan – Return to Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and take a 5-10 minute walk from Sapa Town Center to Sapa Station, where you will board the Monorail train to the cable car station. Board the cable car and enjoy a 20-minute ride with spectacular views of the Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range. Arrive at an altitude of 2,800 meters. Take in the stunning scenery and visit the spiritual pagoda located here. Trek up 600 steps to reach the peak of Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina, known as the "Roof of Indochina." Spend time taking photos and soaking in the panoramic views at the summit. Enjoy a buffet lunch on Fansipan peak. Descend via the cable car back to Sapa Station. Depart from Sapa, arriving in Hanoi in the evening, concluding the tour.