Quick answer
Plan three days and two nights for Sapa: the journey from Hanoi takes about five to six hours by expressway (or an overnight train to Lao Cai), and you need a full day to walk through the Hmong and Dao villages of the Muong Hoa valley – Lao Chai, Ta Van or Y Linh Ho – plus time for Fansipan by cable car or Cat Cat village.
Our private Sapa tours are listed from US$420 per person for 3 days and US$560 for 4 days, and Sapa is part of our 7-day hiking tour from US$988 and 14-day north-to-south tour from US$2,014 (2 travellers, 4★ hotels). Every tour has a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request.
| Tour | Length | Route | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of Sapa | 3 days | Hanoi, Sapa | US$420 |
| Sapa Trekking by Night Train | 3 days | Hanoi, Lao Cai, Sapa | US$420 |
| Sapa Trekking Adventure | 4 days | Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ta Phin | US$560 |
| North Vietnam: Sapa, Fansipan and Ha Long | 5 days | Hanoi, Sapa, Fansipan, Ha Long Bay day cruise | US$700 |
| Northern Vietnam Hiking Tour | 7 days | Hanoi, Sapa (Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai), Ha Long Bay | US$988 |
| 14-Day Vietnam: North to South | 14 days | Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon, Can Tho | US$2,014 |
From prices are those shown on each tour page on 26 October 2026: per person, based on 2 travellers (sharing a room in 4★ hotels on multi-day tours); international flights are not included. Your final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
September and early October is rice-harvest season, when the terraces turn gold; March to May is clear and mild with spring flowers. June to August is green but rainy, and December to February can be cold, close to freezing at night, with fog.
Sapa is about 320 km from Hanoi: five to six hours by private car on the expressway, or an overnight train to Lao Cai followed by a one-hour drive. We use a private car or a private cabin on the train. Official information: Vietnam National Authority of Tourism – Sa Pa.
Included
✓ Hotels as listed (4★ as standard; 5★ or boutique on request), breakfast daily
✓ Private English-speaking guide on touring days; guides in your language on request
✓ Private air-conditioned car or minibus with driver for all transfers and touring
✓ Entrance fees, boat trips and activities listed in the itinerary
✓ Domestic flights or trains listed in the itinerary
✓ 24/7 support from our team in Hanoi
Not included
– International flights
– Visa fees and travel insurance
– Meals not listed, drinks and tips
– Personal expenses
Every tour is private: your own car and driver, a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request, and hotels chosen by our team in Hanoi. Metta Voyage is a licensed international tour operator (01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT), founded in 2019, with 10,100+ international guests and a 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor rating.
Three days and two nights from Hanoi is ideal: travel up, a full day of walking in the Muong Hoa valley, and Fansipan or Cat Cat before the drive back. Four days lets you add the Bac Ha market.
Our private Sapa tours are listed from US$420 per person for 3 days and US$560 for 4 days, for 2 travellers sharing in 4★ hotels. The final price is in your quote.
The classic Lao Chai–Ta Van walk is about 10 km on village paths with some slippery slopes after rain. We adjust the distance, and a car can meet you halfway.
A private car on the expressway takes five to six hours door to door. The overnight train saves a day of travel but you still need a one-hour drive from Lao Cai.
September to early October for golden rice terraces, and March to May for clear, mild weather. Winter nights can be close to freezing.
Tell us your dates and we will send a private Sapa plan with prices, usually within 24 hours.
Call or WhatsApp our 24/7 team in Vietnam on +84 812 247 572, or our US line +1 929 491 2828 and UK line +44 7520 660929.
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Updated 26 October 2026 by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi. Prices as listed on our tour pages on 26 October 2026.