Sapa Tours & Packages

Situated in the mountainous area at 1,500 meters above sea level, Sapa has pleasantly cool weather all year round, with the average temperature ranging from 15 – 18 degrees Celsius. Thanks to the comfortable climate, Sapa is the perfect place for any holidays or vacations you might want!

Admire the charming “flower season” from March to May

Spring is when hundreds of flowers all around the highland blossom with their most vibrant beauty. Sapa’s valleys, hillsides, and winding roads are immersed in the colorful coat of fragrant wildflowers, creating a charming picture.

Visiting Sapa rice fields from June to August

During the “water season” in Sapa, the view of blue water flowing from up and down the levels of terraced rice fields is incredible to watch, like levels of glass mirrors reflecting the sparkling summer sunlight.

Fall in Sapa means the exciting harvest season

Stepping in September, Sapa welcomes fall with the charming beauty of golden fields shimmering in the sun, heavy with plump rice, waiting for farmers to harvest. Helping locals collect rice is a fun experience you can try in Sapa.

Enjoy cloud chasing in Sapa from December to February

Besides the unique scenery of mountains and valleys covered in snow blankets, Sapa winter is the perfect time for “cloud chasing”: climb the high mountains of Sapa to admire the otherworldly view of the town overflowing in clouds.

It is not easy to come up with a list of where to go in Sapa since there are simply too many incredible spots to choose from. So, let’s explore the best of Sapa with Fola Travel!

Ham Rong Mountain

With an average height of 1600 meters above sea level, tourists can easily admire the perfect panoramic view of Sapa beauty, including dreamy valleys, lush green hills, and adorable villages…, when standing on top of Ham Rong Mountain.

O Quy Ho Pass

Known as “King of Mountain Passes,” O Quy Ho Pass is on the bucket list of many adventurous tourists. With one side of deep valleys covered in a fog blanket and the other of rocky steep mountain cliffs, riding through the pass gives visitors such a thrilling sensation.

Cat Cat Village

Nestled in a dreamy valley, Cat Cat Village is the home to the H’mong ethnic community. Rent some ethnic clothes and transform yourself into a H’mong person – you will get the most wonderful memory pictures among the poetic scenery of Cat Cat Village as your background!

Giang Ta Chai Village

Home to the Red Dao ethnic group, Giang Ta Chai village is a popular tourist site for those interested in experiencing Sapa culture. Visitors to Giang Ta Chai will be blown away by the stunning scenery of terraced rice fields extending to the dreamy hills.

Fansipan Summit

Known as “The Roof of Indochina,” Fansipan Summit is the highest peak in the Hoang Lien Son range and all of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The view from the Fansipan summit is worth dying for, as sharp mountains peak through the thick clouds colored with sunshine. It’s like a grand entrance to a movie where Sapa is the main character. 

Seo My Ty Lake

When coming to Seo My Ty Lake, tourists are welcomed by the serene and peaceful sight of open water, like a mirror reflecting the blue sky, surrounded by dreamy scenery of mountains and hills, with groups and groups of clouds gently floating around.

Sapa Stone Church

Situated in the heart of Sapa, the Stone Church is considered a tourist symbol of this foggy land. This is one of the few ancient French architectures still preserved in Sapa, hence attracting many tourists to visit and learn about the beliefs and rituals of local people.

Muong Hoa Valley

Muong Hoa Valley is a destination you must not skip in this highland. With the romantic beauty of rice terraces running endlessly on hillsides and clear streams winding around the small village, Muong Hoa Valley lets you relax and immerse in the wonderful nature. 

Lao Chai – Ta Van Villages

Nestled in the deep Muong Hoa Valley, Lao Chai and Ta Van Villages attract tourists with the colorful life of different ethnic groups. Despite the dissimilarity in traditions and culture, they live harmoniously under the same roof, creating a unique beauty that is rare to find elsewhere. 

Coming to Lao Chai, Ta Van, tourists will be in awe of the striking view of endless golden rice fields during harvest season, drenching the village houses in a warm yellow light reflected from the sun.

Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall

Located about 15 km from Sapa town, Silver Waterfall is a sought-after spot by locals and tourists to chill and relax on hot summer days, thanks to the cool and fresh water alongside shades of lush green forests hugging the area.

Love Waterfall is another excellent spot you should check out. Originating from the top of Fansipan summit, this 100-meter-high waterfall is strangely gentle and peaceful, with the steady flow bringing the fresh air of Sapa mountains and forests to visitors.

Ta Phin Village

The lovely village of Ta Phin still preserves a rich traditional culture in Sapa. Here, you can learn more about the local lifestyle through nightly campfire gatherings. You can find locals performing folk songs and dances and selling traditional crafts such as brocade and weaving.

Oolong Tea Hill

Sapa Oolong Tea Hill is a fascinating location with a beautiful natural landscape situated on the path to O Quy Ho Pass. Visitors are drawn to Oolong Tea Hill by the fresh air of the magnificent mountains and forests and the rows of cherry blossom trees that are dotted throughout the hill.

Hiking & Trekking

Sapa has many stunning mountains and valleys that pique the interest of adventure lovers. Ham Rong Mountain, Muong Hoa Valley, and Fansipan Summit… attract tourists with the striking panorama of Sapa’s nature and the exhilarating sensation after a challenging hiking trip.

Camping

Sapa is an ideal tourist camping spot thanks to its peaceful and poetic ethnic villages and rice terraces. In the village, you will be surrounded by fantastic natural scenery, from lush hillsides and rice paddy fields to dreamy streams rumbling the song of nature. 

You can also camp in the old forests of Sapa, for example, inside Hoang Lien National Park, for a wild and exciting experience.

Visit Sunday markets

When in Sapa, the weekend markets are an excellent opportunity to learn more about Sapa’s identity and local customs. From early morning to late evening, you will be overwhelmed by the colorful market decorations and the diverse goods sold by local vendors. An early market’s bustling atmosphere can instantly lift your mood and excite you for the day ahead. 

Watching the sunset and sunrise in Sapa

Sunset and sunrise in Sapa are magical moments that bring indescribable joy to tourists. There are many great Sapa spots where you can catch the perfect dusk/ dawn shots, for instance, on the Fansipan Summit, Ham Rong Mountain, or terraced rice fields in Muong Hoa Valley.

Take Red Dao herbal baths

For good reasons, the Red Dao herbal baths are a beloved service among tourists. These baths offer tremendous health benefits, including improving blood circulation, restoring physical strength, detoxifying, reducing pain, and preventing bone and joint diseases! Red Dao massage and herbal bath services have become an indispensable experience every Sapa visitor must try!

Cloud chasing

Sapa is the number one destination for “cloud chasing” activities, with high peaks like Fansipan Summit and Ham Rong Mountain. Hiking to the top, you could see clouds all around you: rolling through the mountains, nestled in the valley, chasing the staircase of rice paddy fields down to the Sapa villages.

Visit the ethnic brocade craft village

A popular traditional craft in Sapa is weaving and brocade. Visiting Lan Rung Brocade Village and Ta Phin Weaving Village, the enjoyable working process will impress you greatly. The woven fabrics in Sapa are of excellent quality and have eye-catching patterns imbued with the style of the highland region.

Attend traditional festival

As the home for many ethnic groups, Sapa has different traditional festivals throughout the year.

Khen Hoa Festival and the opening of Sapa Heaven Gate is a big festival that takes place during the Lunar New Year and is open to tourists and travelers to experience Sapa’s culture. There are a lot of fun activities, traditional games, and local shops all participate in the festival.

As a well-known tourist destination, Sapa is an excellent place for tourists to discover the mountainous cuisine of Vietnam. So, if you are a foodie, don’t miss out on these delicious dishes when traveling in the highlands.

Con Sui

Con Sui is a noodle soup with a unique broth using local spices. The soft and fragrant pho noodles, the nutty taste of fried sweet potatoes, and the savory of sliced pork create a wonderful symphony inside your mouth!

Meat Soup (Thang Co)

This is a specialty of the mountainous areas in North West Vietnam. As the name suggests, it is made from several types of meat – horse, pork, beef, and buffalo- simmering slowly in a broth full of local spices. Despite the initial strong smell, many tourists have grown to love the unique taste of Thang Co!

Grilled Stream Fish 

Grilled stream fish is a beloved dish of Sapa locals. The stream fish are small but firm and fresh, with surprisingly soft bones and sweet meat. Having these grilled fish with a shot of corn wine on a chilly Sapa day is simply perfect!

Sapa Rainbow Trout

Carefully raised in artificial ponds with strict conditions, the Sapa trout meat is bright pink with a fatty and sweet taste but is low in fat, rich in nutrients, and promotes many health benefits. Delectable rainbow trout dishes you must try in Sapa include trout hotpot, sashimi, and trout salad.

Roasted Pork (Lon Nuong Cap Nach)

This roasted pork dish is a H’mong specialty made with free-range pigs. These pigs are small and often carried under the owner’s arm (cap nach) when going to the market for selling. Often served with a side of fresh herbs and rice paper, you can make a roll with the pork and dipped in the signature sauce of the H’mong people.

Bitter bamboo fried egg rolls (Nem Mang Dang)

Unlike regular egg rolls, here, you must wrap the rolls with bamboo shoot leaves instead of rice paper. Frying until golden, we obtain a crispy roll of goodness with soft and juicy chicken filling, which goes well with the slightly bitter bamboo. It’s simply a delightful treat from the highland of Sapa.

Sour Pork

Sour pork is a simple snack but is widely loved among locals. Taking a bite of pork, you will taste the spiciness of chili, the aroma of cinnamon, the slight astringent taste of jackfruit leaves, and the wonderful sourness of the firm pork.

Sapa Black Chicken

This special type of chicken has firm and fragrant meat with high nutritional content. Delicious dishes made from black chicken include chicken stewed with local herbs, chicken hotpot, stir-fried chicken, or grilled black chicken with honey. 

Sapa Apple Wine (Ruou Tao Meo)

Docynia apple wine is one of the most sought-after specialties in Sapa. When soaked in wine, the docynia apples transform the white color of traditional rice wine into a beautiful golden brown and bring an extremely attractive aroma!

Pau Plau Cake

Perhaps the most unique sweet treat of Sapa is Pau Plau, a grilled rice cake signature to the ethnic minorities of this region. When eating, you can feel the crispy outer crust, the sticky and chewy inside, and the sweet green bean filling; it’s such a good snack to have while walking on the street of Sapa!

You do not need to worry about accommodation and services when visiting Sapa, as there are many options you can choose from: local homestays, hotels, villas, and luxury resorts.

High-end resorts are a worthy choice for having a one-of-a-kind experience in Sapa. Topas Ecolodge, Sapa Jade Hill, Hôtel de la Coupole – MGallery, and Silk Path Grand… are all excellent choices.

These places stand out with impressive surrounding scenery and attentive service, sure to bring you the best experience of Sapa, from cuisine to entertainment.

During the tourist season, the villages of Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van… all open their doors to welcome guests, with small homestay houses nestled in the middle of Muong Hoa Valley, providing budget-friendly accommodations for tourists.

Here, you can experience an authentic Sapa through the eyes of local people: have simple but delicious traditional dishes, visit the communal living space of ethnic people, and enjoy the peaceful scenery of the Northwest mountains and forests.

With Fola Travel Tours, you don’t have to worry about where to stay as those are all covered in the package, and we guarantee the best quality. See above for the best tours in Sapa, and book your adventure today!

Sapa is only 5 km from Hanoi and is easy to access by public transport or personal vehicles. If you are flying from the South of Vietnam or internationally, your initial destination should be Noi Bai Airport, Ha Noi, and then you could go to Sapa from there.

Coach and limousine are two great options, with fast travel time and comfortable seating for the best relaxing trip. Most Sapa tours provided by Fola Travel have the optional transportation service by shuttle bus or limousine.

Train to Sapa is another popular choice thanks to their low cost, convenience, and safety. If you have more time and want to enjoy Vietnam scenery along the way, this is a great choice. Depending on the train and seat, the prices change accordingly, but still on the budget side (about $40/person per way).

One inconvenience of traveling to Sapa by train is the station’s location, which is far away from the town center, so you need to take an additional bus route of about 50,000 VND/person to get to the center of Sapa. 

Whatever transportation you choose, do notice that the road to Sapa is quite bumpy, which can make you tired quickly. If you are prone to getting sick, Fola Travel advises you to prepare motion sickness medicine in advance, along with some necessary items to fight motion sickness throughout the journey.