Discover Tam Dao - Known as SaPa on the Outskirts of Hanoi 2 Days 1 Night

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2 Days 1 Night

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Highlights

Tam Dao is an ideal resort town with a distinct transition of 4 seasons in a single day. Visiting here, you will feel
the chilly spring breeze in the morning, the warm summer sun at noon, the gentle autumn wind in the afternoon, and the cold
winter atmosphere at night.

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Detailed itinerary

  • DAY 1: TRAVEL TO TAM DAO (MEALS: LUNCH)

    06:00: The bus picks you up at the meeting point. The tour guide welcomes the group and introduces the detailed itinerary. On the way, there will be a rest stop where guests can have breakfast independently.
    (For guests from Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Thai Binh... the organizers will notify the specific pickup time and location separately).

    08:30: Arrive in Tam Dao. Visit the Cau May (Cloud Bridge) area. Cau May is known as Tam Dao's "outdoor studio." This place is captivatingly beautiful during the wild sunflower season—a magical corner of Tam Dao shrouded in mist, featuring a bamboo bridge suspended between heaven and earth.

    10:00: The tour guide takes you to visit Golden Pagoda – Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Climb the stone steps to stand on Thien Nhi Peak at the foot of the TV tower (over 100m tall), feeling the accomplishment of reaching the top while taking a deep breath of Tam Dao's fresh mountain air.
    Afterward, follow the path to a famous cafe in Tam Dao (Quan Gio - Wind Cafe, where you can sip a cup of coffee (at your own expense), enjoy the panoramic view, and soak in the fresh atmosphere).
    11:30: Board the bus to head to the center of Tam Dao Town.

    12:00: Have lunch at a restaurant to enjoy local cuisine, then check in to your hotel room to rest.

    13:30: Free time to explore prominent attractions such as:
    - Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac): The path down to Silver Waterfall is not too long, but steep and rugged. To get here, you will navigate green stone steps cut into the mountain, with cliff faces on one side and a deep abyss on the other.
    - Check-in at Tam Dao Stone Church: Built between 1906 and 1912, this ancient church is located in the center of Tam Dao town, along the road leading up to Thien Mountain peak.
    - Quan Gio Tam Dao (Wind Cafe): A famous cafe to enjoy a warm cup of coffee (at your own expense) and admire the majestic, poetic landscape of this region.

    Evening: Dinner at your own expense, followed by free time to explore Tam Dao by night.

  • DAY 2: HANOI – TAM DAO (MEALS: LUNCH)

    Morning: Wake up and feel the fresh air of Tam Dao; enjoy breakfast on your own.
    After breakfast, you can choose to:

    • Relax and take a walk around Tam Dao town to take photos. Enjoy a cup of coffee at the famous stone cafe.
    • Or conquer the Tam Dao TV Tower (over 1,400m above sea level) by climbing 1,400 stone steps leading to Thien Nhi Peak. Feel the thrill of conquering a summit, taking a deep breath of Tam Dao's cool, fresh mountain air, feeling peaceful as all daily stress and worries melt away. Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple on the way up to the TV tower.

    11:30: Head to the restaurant for lunch, followed by a short rest.
    After lunch, freely explore Tam Dao Square and visit Tam Dao Market to buy local specialties as gifts, such as chayote shoots, chestnuts, wild vegetables, and wild boar meat.

    16:00: Board the bus, say goodbye to Tam Dao, and travel back to the meeting point.

    18:30: Arrive back at the original pickup point. End of the tour, see you again!

Included

  • Tourist vehicle transfer according to the itinerary
  • Standard room accommodation 2 guests/room (3 - 4 guests rooms available)
  • 02 lunches
  • Professional route guide, enthusiastic in taking photos
  • 1 bottle of water/person/day, travel insurance

Not included

  • VAT invoice (Issued upon request)
  • Sightseeing entrance fees at attractions
  • Dinner is not included. Drinks during meals.
  • Other services and expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips for driver and tour guide:
    • If tourists are satisfied with the service of the driver and tour guide, they may
      voluntarily reward them with a tip. This tip is completely optional but
      typically starts from 50,000 VND/guest/day as customary.
    • Mandatory tip for foreign tourists: 3 USD/guest/day

  • Cancellation & Return Policy

  • Surcharges

  • Other

TOUR CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

  • Immediately after registration (30 days before departure): forfeit 100% of the deposit.
  • Before 7 days (prior to tour departure): 50% penalty of the total tour cost.
  • Before 5 days (prior to tour departure): 75% penalty of the total tour cost.
  • Within 5 days (prior to tour departure): 100% penalty of the total tour cost.
  • No refund, cancellation, or change applies for groups during Holidays and Tet.