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Things to do in Sapa, Lao Cai Province: The Best Private Tours
The northwest market town of Sapa is colorful and charming, providing the perfect oasis in the midst of a strenuous mountain trek or rice-paddy tour. The Gothic stone church at the center of town is a bull’s-eye in the center of shops and stalls, serving as a reminder of the town’s French missionary influence. Dine on Vietnamese or European-inspired cuisine downtown, and don’t miss the Saturday night "love market," one of the most potent—and strictest—single’s nights imaginable.
Restaurants in Sapa
1. Sapa (3 days, 4 nights) : Visit Catcat ,Sinchai, GiangTaChai, Tavan
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover a former hill station established by the French on this amazing 4-day tour of Sa Pa from Hanoi. Spend the night at a homestay to get a taste of the life of the ethnic minority people and trek through the valley to find unspoiled villages.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Guide
Exclusions: Personal Expenses
Reviewed By limengmeng167
It’s worth 2 days 1 night to get away from the busy city, go up to the North to a beautiful place like Sapa. The sleeper bus took us about 6 hours from Hanoi to the destination. We stayed in a nice hotel with comfortable room and fully furnished. Our tour guide was Tom, he speaks good English and has a great sense of humor. The hightlight of the first day was Cat Cat village (must visit if you come to Sapa). The view’s breathtaking, everything’s so close to nature and made me feel relaxing and tranquil. At lunch, we had some delicious local food and vegetables. On the second day, we had to walk a quite long way to another village. The road was winding and treacherous so I think it’s not suitable if you go with children. However, it’s worthy. In here, we could know more about the life of H’mong and Red Dzao communities through seeing them working and behaving. Moreover, they sell lots of Vietnamese brocade things such as bags, scarf, purses, etc. There were some children follow and ask you to buy and help them so remember to have some candies with you to give them cause you can not buy things for all kids there but they keep following you. Anyways, it’s such a great opportunity to explore the culture of local minority people. Overall, the tour was amazing and well-organized. Many thanks to Tom and the company as well. Highly recommend!
2. Sapa and the North East loop trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We offer lots of different Sapa tours, however, in this Sapa tour 14 days 13 nights, you can experience full destinations without missing any special one. In this Sapa Tour 14 days 13 nights, you will have chance to discover some of the most amazing destinations at the North East of Vietnam such as Ninh Binh, Sapa, Halong Bay and Bac Son Valley.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Private air-conditioned vehicle and transfers, Accommodation with daily breakfast, English speaking tour guide, Local way leader while trekking, Sampan boat ride and bicycles in Ninh Binh, Motor-boat ride in Ba Be Lake, Bottled water on the car
Exclusions: Travel insurance, Accommodation in Hanoi, Drinks and other meals, Tips and gratuities, Any international flights, Banking fee (if any), Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part, Visa arrangement
Reviewed By michaelbK666MN
We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.
3. Bac Ha, Sapa and Mu Cang Chai Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour is a scenic loop trip, provides you the best chance to learn about some of Vietnam's typical ethnic minorities as well as enjoy the stunning terraced rice paddies in Sapa and Mu Cang Chai. The Sunday hill tribe market in Bac Ha is also a highlight of this 5-day journey. This is also a good trip for those who love trekking in peaceful countrysides.
Inclusions: Accommodation based on twin-shared basis at mentioned hotels or similar ones upon availability, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Private English speaking tour guide (other language is on request), Private air conditioned vehicle transfers during tour with driver, Bottled water on the vehicle, Sightseeing tickets and entrence fees
Exclusions: Travel insurance, Accommodation in Hanoi, Drinks and other meals, Tips for tour guide and driver, Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part
Reviewed By michaelbK666MN
We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.
4. 8 Days Package Tour Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Sapa - Ninh Binh With 4* Accommodation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit Ha Long Bay. Visit Ha Noi Old Quarter Cycle around Ninh Binh Visit Thien Canh Son Cave. Trekking in Lao Chai – Ta Van Visit Fansipan Mountain Kayak around fishing village. Visit Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Cave. Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Take overnight on cruise in Ha Long Bay. Visit Hoa Lu - the ancient royal capital of Viet Nam.
Inclusions: 07 breakfasts, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All of the airport pick ups/drop offs are with private A/C., 6 lunches, 04 dinners, 02 Ways Cable car to Fansipan Mountain., 01 buffet dinner on Cruise in Ha Long Bay., Overnight at 4* hotel in Ha Noi, 01 night at Homestay in Sapa, Overnight on 4* Cruise in Ha Long Bay, All of the entrance fees as mentioned. , Transport and transfer as tour program., 01 night on train to Sapa, Fruits, candy, snack., Mineral water & tissue., Life jacket, raincoat.
Exclusions: Other services & meals than mentioned, Visa & international flights in and out the country, Tip, travel insurance
Reviewed By 602kathyw
I had a really great & fun time on this tour. I went on my own and while waiting for the bus to arrive to start our journey a couple of young Vietnamese girls took me under their wing by talking to me and kept it up all the way thru the tour. They were very friendly and delightful. Also Luong (Louis) was a lot of fun too. He was very friendly, professional. ejoyed a good joke or two and always made sure that I was fine and enjoying myself and all the activities that I did with the other tour members.
5. Sapa Private Trekking Through Rice Terraced Fields - 1Day
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
A local private guide: A Local guide in a private tour only get your needs focused, and has enough time to answer all your questions. If you want to do a small group tour about 5 – 6 people (a bit lower price) – Please Contact Us. Trekking offside the touristic paths. Private guided visit to 3 different ethnic minority villages in Sapa. Adventurous mountain trekking up to 1.800 m above sea level. Enjoy visiting the bamboo forests as well as Vietnam’s most famous rice terraces – ideal photo shooting scenery. Meeting the country’s most representative animals such as the water buffalo.
Inclusions: Local Family Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Village entrance ticket, Local English Speaking Guide
Exclusions: Personal Expense, Pick up outside from Sapa Town, Extra drinks
Reviewed By 736h_ngk
Our whole family was quite impressed with the whole trip.Easy and quickly for pick up from our hotel. Our guide was very good and attentive to all our needs. He also took priceless pictures for us! Overall it was an awesome trip.
6. 2-Day Biking and Trekking in Sapa from Hanoi
Joining this tours, you will cycle to visit minority villages such as Ma Tra, Y Linh Ho, Ta Van, Ta Phin... ,witness the daily life of the Red Dao, Dzay, Black Hmong minorities and enjoy your free night in romantic Sapa town.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Bike and helmet, Pick-up from Ta Van, Hotel (double/twin/triple), English speaking guide, All meals on tour (B, L, D), Pickup from hotel to Hanoi train station, Tourist bus Lao Cai – Sapa – Lao Cai, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water
Exclusions: Insurance, VAT, Drinks & tips, Personal expenses, Drop off at hotel after tour
Reviewed By M1369RNmartinv
We, a family or 4, booked a 3D4N trip to Sapa and Bac Ha with 1 night homestay and 1 night hotel. We booked at Sapa Trekking Homestay, which I believe is a part of travel agency Asia Group Tour with an office in Hanoi. The 2D Sapa trekking with homestay was a marvelous experience. Beautiful scenery, nice local guide and good food. The 3rd day to Bac Ha we did with another tour guide. The visit to the market in the morning was very good, however after lunch the guide went into "fast-forward" mode and problems started. He literally ran us through Ban Pho village and the Hoang A Tuong Palace. He did not explain anything and did not look very knowledgeable. There was no drinking green tea and talking with locals as described in the program. We rushed back to Lao Cai and were dropped at a restaurant next to the train station at 4pm while our train left only at 9pm. We were facing 5(!!) long waiting hours. The guide left us and we had to take care of ourselves and of our train tickets which caused some confusion in the restaurant because the staff was poor in English. Before he left us we kindly asked him for an explanation and he became annoyed and rude. Sapa is not to miss and the Bac Ha Sunday market is highly recommended, but there is no specific reason you shall book this trip through these guys. I did not see anybody from Sapa Homestay Trekking or Asia Group Tour in Sapa during the trip, all was contracted out to sub-suppliers - it´s pure business, no personal touch. This was the only trip we booked through their website in advance, before we arrived in Vietnam, which clearly was a mistake. We should have booked it at a good travel agency in Hanoi after we arrived in Hanoi, as we did with all of our other tours from Hanoi and Saigon. One more tip: book a higher-class hotel room in Sapa is you have the option. Hotel quality in Sapa is sub-standard and you will not regret the extra money you spend.
7. Lao Chai: Full-Day Ta Van Trek Tour
Enjoy a day of discovery whilst trekking through the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley to Lao Chai, Ta Van and Y Linh Ho village. Marvel at stunning views of mountain valleys whilst you meet the locals and learn about their way of life. Choose the Option Join in for Social Group Tour or Private Group Tour for the best Flexibility and Pace of the tour.
Inclusions: All activities, Bottled water, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Helento
unique, a great price for a strange experience. I would not go again but it was an enjoyable experience
8. Sapa terrace trek train transfer 2 days 1 night
There are lots of Sapa tours, but if you are seeking for a Sapa tour 2 days 1 night, this one is suitale for you. In this Sapa tour 2 days 1 night, you can visit one of the most famous destination in Vietnam and go trekking the whole day to have the real experience. HIGHLIGHT: + Tasty local foods + Enjoy overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai City + Enjoy fresh air of Sapa BRIEF ITINERARY: Night 1: Ride an overnight train to Lao Cai City Day 1: Whole day trekking the stunning valley of Sapa Day 2: Morning trek & Free afternoon before the night rain back to Hanoi.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Accommodation at homestay in Ta Van village, Private English Speaking tour guides in Hanoi and Sapa, Private air conditioned vehicle transfers during tour, Bottled water on the vehicle
Exclusions: Travel insurance, Accommodation in Hanoi (on request), Fansipan cable car tickets, Drinks and other meals, Tips and gratuities, Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part
Reviewed By michaelbK666MN
We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.
9. Sapa trekking tour by train 2 days 1 night
You want to take a Sapa Tour but you just have a couple of days off? This Tour is perfect for you since just only in 2 days 2 night (1 night spending on the train) then you can visit one of the most famous destination in Vietnam. In this Sapa tour, you can go trekking the whole day to have the real experience.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Accommodation based on twin-shared/ double basis, Meals as indicated in the itinerary each day, Private English Speaking tour guides in Hanoi and Sapa, Private air conditioned vehicle transfers during tour, Bottled water on the vehicle
Exclusions: Travel insurance, Accommodation in Hanoi (on request), Fansipan cable car tickets, Drinks and other meals, Tips and gratuities, Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part
Reviewed By michaelbK666MN
We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.
10. Sapa option 2 (4 days, 5 nights) : Sapa, TaVan, Ban Ho village
Discover a former hill station established by the French on this amazing 4-day tour of Sa Pa from Hanoi. Spend the night at a homestay to get a taste of the life of the ethnic minority people and trek through the valley to find unspoiled villages.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Guide
Exclusions: Personal expenses
Reviewed By limengmeng167
It’s worth 2 days 1 night to get away from the busy city, go up to the North to a beautiful place like Sapa. The sleeper bus took us about 6 hours from Hanoi to the destination. We stayed in a nice hotel with comfortable room and fully furnished. Our tour guide was Tom, he speaks good English and has a great sense of humor. The hightlight of the first day was Cat Cat village (must visit if you come to Sapa). The view’s breathtaking, everything’s so close to nature and made me feel relaxing and tranquil. At lunch, we had some delicious local food and vegetables. On the second day, we had to walk a quite long way to another village. The road was winding and treacherous so I think it’s not suitable if you go with children. However, it’s worthy. In here, we could know more about the life of H’mong and Red Dzao communities through seeing them working and behaving. Moreover, they sell lots of Vietnamese brocade things such as bags, scarf, purses, etc. There were some children follow and ask you to buy and help them so remember to have some candies with you to give them cause you can not buy things for all kids there but they keep following you. Anyways, it’s such a great opportunity to explore the culture of local minority people. Overall, the tour was amazing and well-organized. Many thanks to Tom and the company as well. Highly recommend!
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