06:00 – 06:30: Your northern Vietnam adventure begins as the bus picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Watch as the busy streets fade into misty mountains, with two short breaks along the way to stretch and enjoy the scenery.

13:00 – 13:30: Arrive in the mountain town of Sapa, where cool air and terraced hills welcome you. A transfer car will bring you to your hotel. After a warm lunch and check-in at your 3-star hotel, take a moment to breathe in the mountain air.

14:30: Your local guide leads you on a gentle walk to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’mong people. Wander through stone paths lined with bamboo, visit the old hydroelectric station built by the French, and stand before the Cat Cat Waterfall, where generations have gathered for trade and storytelling. Capture the perfect photo, meet local artisans, and learn about their traditional weaving techniques.

19:00: Return to Sapa town for a hearty dinner. The evening is yours — explore the night market, sip mulled rice wine, or simply stroll through the mist-covered streets before resting at your 3-star hotel.

07:00 – 08:00: Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before lacing up your boots.

08:15: Set off with your guide for a full day of trekking through the breathtaking Muong Hoa Valley. Pass through Y Linh Ho Village, surrounded by terraces that cascade like green staircases into the valley. Continue to Lao Chai, home of the Black H’mong, where you’ll witness locals tending their rice fields and water buffalo grazing under the peaks of the Hoang Lien Son range.

12:30: Stop at Ta Van Village, inhabited by the Giay people, for a homemade lunch prepared by a local family. Enjoy regional flavours and take in the peace of village life beside the river.

14:00: A bus will bring you back to Sapa town. The rest of the afternoon is yours to unwind — grab a coffee overlooking the valley or visit the local market.

18:45: Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant. Relax, share stories from your trek, and enjoy your final night in the mountains.

06:30: Enjoy breakfast and check out from your hotel.

07:00: Your guide will take you on a 3-hour scenic drive to Bac Ha Market, one of Vietnam’s most colourful cultural gatherings. Here, Flower H’mong, Tay, Phu La, and Nung villagers converge to trade buffalo, handicrafts, textiles, and laughter. It’s a photographer’s dream — every corner bursts with colour and life.

Continue your exploration with a visit to the Hoang A Tuong Palace, an architectural blend of Asian and European styles built by a local H’mong lord during the French colonial period.

12:00 – 12:30: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

13:30: Journey to Ban Pho Village, home of the Flower H’mong people. Visit traditional wooden houses, learn about their way of life, and taste homemade corn wine, a proud symbol of H’mong culture. Time permitting, stop at Trung Do Village of the Tay people before returning to Lao Cai.

16:30: Arrive in Lao Cai for a short rest before boarding the sleeper bus back to Hanoi.

22:00 – 22:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop-off at Tran Quang Khai Street — marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day Sapa and Bac Ha adventure.