Sapa in 4 days
The night train from Hanoi, the stone church and Cat Cat, and Fansipan if the ridge is clear.
| Day | Where | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanoi | Night train |
| 2 | Sapa | Church and Cat Cat |
| 3 | Sapa | Fansipan |
| 4 | Hanoi | Back to Hanoi |
Duration4 days
BudgetMidrange
PaceNight train, then one valley
1 Day 1: Night train
Leave Hanoi for Sa Pa and sleep on the train.
2 Day 2: Church and Cat Cat
Spend about 60 minutes at the stone church, then walk to Cat Cat. The walk length is Check on arrival. Search Sapa hotels for the night.
3 Day 3: Fansipan
Ride the cable car to Fansipan when the ridge is clear. The ride is given as about 15 minutes, as 15–20 minutes, and as 30 minutes.
4 Day 4: Back to Hanoi
Return to Hanoi and keep the evening free. Search Old Quarter hotels for the night.
