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Two days of valley trails, ethnic villages, and rice terraces around Sapa—overnight comfort in a 4★ hotel combined with guided hikes to Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van. Expect 4–10 km of walking per day across stone steps, dirt trails and broodingly beautiful views.
Two days of valley trails, ethnic villages, and rice terraces around Sapa—overnight comfort in a 4★ hotel combined with guided hikes to Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van. Expect 4–10 km of walking per day across stone steps, dirt trails and broodingly beautiful views.
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Operated by Authentic SAPA · Sapa, Lào Cai
Dawn breaks over the Hoang Lien Son as the cabin bus eases into Sapa town—clouds hanging low, terraces peeling away into the valley like a stacked staircase. You step off, tighten your pack, and head downhill: first toward Cat Cat, where a broken French-era hydroelectric ruin and a cool waterfall mark the village entrance.
moderate.
2 days (total ~6–8 hours hiking).
Moderate fitness — regular walkers comfortable with uphill and downhill sections.
Expect about 4 km on day one (Cat Cat descent) and 8–10 km on day two across Muong Hoa Valley; total hiking time around 6–8 hours over two days.
No technical climbing is required—trails are dirt, village paths and stone steps, but can be steep and slippery after rain.
Round-trip cabin bus transfer Hanoi–Sapa, guided trekking, meals listed, entrance fees, minivan transfers in Sapa, and one-night stay in a 4★ hotel.
Not recommended for those with significant spinal, heart, or mobility issues; the itinerary involves uneven terrain and sustained walking.
Sapa developed under French colonial influence as a hill station; early hydroelectric works and stone structures in Cat Cat date from that era.
Rice terraces require seasonal maintenance—stick to established trails and avoid trampling young paddies; support local guides and buy from village artisans to keep tourism benefits local.
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