Sapa – Fansipan – Hekou Tour | All-Inclusive Northwest Vietnam & China Border Discovery

06:20: The company's vehicle will pick you up at the meeting point or Noi Bai Airport to depart for Sapa via the Hanoi – Lao Cai Highway.
Note: If you take an early flight arriving at Noi Bai Airport before 07:45, we will arrange airport pickup. For guests arriving the night before who booked a hotel room around the Noi Bai area, we will pick you up in front of the Noi Bai Airport Hotel lobby between 07:45 and 08:00.
13:00 - 13:30: Arrive in Sapa, the vehicle takes you to lunch at a restaurant. Afterward, check in to your hotel and rest before the afternoon sightseeing.
Afternoon: You can choose to visit 1 of the following 3 destinations:

• Cat Cat Village: Discover the daily life of the Black H'mong ethnic community, visit Tien Sa Waterfall, and enjoy a traditional cultural performance at the historic hydroelectric power station.
• Ham Rong Mountain Tourist Area: Explore the Indochina Orchid Garden, Heaven's Gate, and Cloud Yard, and enjoy traditional ethnic music performances on Ham Rong Mountain. Interact with local ethnic residents and take commemorative photos.
• Ta Van Village: The most scenic valley in Sapa, highlighted by the Muong Hoa Stream stretching 15 km along the Muong Hoa Valley. The meandering stream snakes gracefully past Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Hau Thao before ending at Ban Ho. During the harvest season, golden hues from terraced rice fields cascade down to reflect on the calm, crystal-clear water, enhancing the poetic and mystical charm of Muong Hoa Valley.

18:00: Dinner. Free evening to explore at your leisure. Take photos at Sapa Stone Church, discover the vibrant Sapa Love Market on Saturday evenings, or simply savor local grilled delicacies paired with famous San Lung corn wine to warm up in the cool Sapa night. Overnight in Sapa.

07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and relax. Savor a warm morning coffee at the restaurant.
08:00: The vehicle and guide take you to the Fansipan Cable Car Station to begin the journey to conquer Fansipan via the world's most modern 3-rope cable car system, featuring cabins accommodating up to 30 passengers. From the upper station, passing through Thanh Van Dac Lo Heaven's Gate brings you into a sea of clouds. Bich Van Zen Monastery, situated at an altitude of over 2,000 meters, welcomes visitors and Buddhist pilgrims with pure Vietnamese architecture amidst drifting mists. Strolling along with the resonance of temple bells amidst mountain breezes up to an altitude of 3,000 meters, you will gaze upon the 21.5-meter bronze Great Amitabha Buddha statue standing majestic in the swirling clouds, casting a compassionate gaze over the world below. In this tranquil, sacred moment, offering prayers amidst the gentle warmth of spring as buds of rhododendrons, raspberries, and wild plums awaken, you will feel petals of love and hope blossoming in your heart. From the Great Buddha statue, the Arhat Pathway—home to 18 bronze Arhat statues measuring 2.5 meters in height, serene amidst floating clouds—leads you to the Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda complex showcasing the ancient beauty of 15th-16th century Vietnamese wooden temples. Here, you can venerate the statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and the Mountain Spirit Shrine. Intertwined in this scenery are century-old rhododendron trees withstanding the mountain chill, budding and preparing to burst into vibrant shades of white, yellow, red, and purple-pink in March and April.
Finally, after ascending 600 stone steps, you reach the summit of Fansipan at an elevation of 3,143 meters, the Roof of Indochina. From here, gazing out across the four horizons, each traveler will cherish unforgettable emotions and private wishes.
Noon: Return to Sapa town and have lunch at a restaurant.
12:30 - 13:00: The vehicle picks up guests from hotels in Sapa and transfers to Lao Cai International Border Gate to prepare for an exciting cross-border exploration.
14:00: Queue up to complete exit procedures at Lao Cai Border Gate, crossing Kieu Bridge into Hekou Yao Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, China.
16:00: Complete entry procedures into China. The tour guide takes you to rest, buy beverages, and freshen up at Lantern Street, then proceeds to Hekou Railway Station, where you can take photos along the railway connecting Vietnam and China. The guide continues taking you to renowned culinary spots in Hekou—bubble tea shops, xiaolongbao (soup dumpling) stalls, Uncle Troc's grilled squid... Stroll along streets lined with Chinese flags, featuring splendid vantage points for memorable vacation photos.
17:45: Take an electric cart or taxi (expenses excluded) to Light Park, also known as Linshan Park. Travel enthusiasts affectionately nickname it "Light Park" because as soon as the sun sets, the grounds are illuminated by a spectacular lighting system. Radiant lights envelop every architectural detail of the park, creating a dazzling and mystical nighttime ambiance reminiscent of an ancient Chinese town.
The entire park grounds evoke a classical period atmosphere with ancient Chinese architecture. A highlight is its construction over a broad, clear lake, lending a serene and breezy atmosphere to the entire setting. At night, the shimmering lights reflect across the water surface, creating a remarkably romantic scene.
19:00: The guide leads you to the underground shopping center (FUXIN SHOPPING MALL), where you can freely choose from a wide variety of quality goods at reasonable prices, along with famous local snacks.
20:45: The vehicle and guide escort you to a Zhejiang baked pastry shop, after which you walk to the border gate to complete entry procedures back into Vietnam.
21:30: The driver picks you up and transfers to Lao Cai City. Overnight in Lao Cai City.

07:00: Have breakfast at the hotel and relax. Enjoy a cup of hot morning coffee at the restaurant.
08:00: The vehicle and guide take you to visit Mau Temple, Thuong Temple, and Coc Leu Market.
11:30: Return to the hotel to check out, followed by lunch and relaxation.
13:15: The guide assists you to the vehicle for departure back to Hanoi.
19:00: Arrive in the Noi Bai Airport area. If you require drop-off inside the airport terminals, the vehicle will take you inside with an additional fee of 50.000đ per group of travelers.

20:00 – 21:00: The vehicle and guide return you to your initial pickup point. Tour concludes. We look forward to welcoming you again!

Note: In addition to the default schedule above, if you wish to return earlier in the morning or later in the late afternoon/night with an overnight stay on the sleeper bus due to flight timings or personal reasons, please inform us at the time of booking for detailed assistance.