Sapa 3-Day 2-Night Tour from Hanoi: Trekking, Homestay & Ethnic Villages (No Fansipan)
This immersive 3-day, 2-night journey is perfect for travelers who want to explore Sapa’s ethnic minority villages, rice terraces, and unique culture—without climbing Fansipan. Stay in a cozy hotel or local homestay, trek across lush valleys, and connect with the Hmong, Dzay, and Red Dao people.
🌟Highlights
- 3-day cultural & trekking adventure in Sapa, no Fansipan climb
- Visit Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Suoi Thau, Ma Tra & Ta Phin villages
- Overnight in hotel or homestay (flexible options)
- Meet Hmong, Dzay, and Red Dao ethnic communities
- Picnic lunch in the mountains and authentic local meals
- Comfortable limousine bus Hanoi – Sapa round trip
Detailed Itinerary – Sapa 3D2N Trekking Tour
Discover Sapa’s highlights without Fansipan. This 3-day 2-night tour includes scenic treks to Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ma Tra, and Ta Phin villages, authentic local encounters, a homestay experience, and 2-way limousine bus from Hanoi.
Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village (L, D)
- 06:50 – 07.00AM: Early morning pick-up at Hanoi Old Quarter, drive along Noi Bai–Lao Cai highway.
- Arrive in Sapa, check into hotel, enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon trek (~4 km) to Cat Cat village, home of the Black Hmong. See a French-era hydroelectric station and waterfall.
- Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Trekking level: Easy (4/10)
Day 2: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D)
- 07:20AM; Breakfast, then trek (~12 km) along Muong Hoa Valley.
- Visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages, meet Hmong and Dzay families.
- Lunch with a local family, then return to Sapa by vehicle.
- Afternoon free to explore town or relax.
- Overnight in hotel.
Trekking level: Moderate (6/10)
Day 3: Suoi Thau – Ma Tra – Ta Phin – Hanoi (B, L)
- Morning transfer by bus, trek (~9 km) through Suoi Thau and Ma Tra villages, meet Red Dao people.
- Picnic lunch en route. Continue to Ta Phin village, known for its handicrafts and herbal baths.
- Afternoon return to Sapa, then limousine bus back to Hanoi (at 14:30pm ), arriving around 21:00PM.
Trekking level: Moderate (5/10)
✅ Inclusion
- All transfers in Sapa as mentioned in tour program
- 2Nights at Hotel/Homestay
- Roundtrip by Limousine Bus Hanoi – Sapa
- English speaking guide in Sapa
- All meals as tour program( Day 1: Lunch, Dinner, Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Day3: Breakfast, Lunch
- All entrance fees
❌ Exclusion
- Drinks except otherwise mentioned
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned above
What to bring
- Passport
- Comfortable footwear for trekking
- Insect repellent
- Rain gears, hat, sun cream, sunglasses, and warm clothing
- You should take medicine with you although there are some chemist’s shops in Sapa in case you get sick.
👉 Book now to explore Sapa’s authentic villages and landscapes — no Fansipan climb required!






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