How many days should we visit Sapa

Sapa is a small town, about 6 hours by bus from Hanoi, close to the border between Vietnam and China. Sapa is famous for its mountain scenery, terraced fields that stretch along gentle hillsides, and the locals' enthusiasm and hospitality. Sapa has a lot of activities, such as traveling by cable car, trekking through villages, conquering Fanxipan Mountain, etc. There are some destinations with suitable weather and timing for each purpose of your trip in the Vietnam Tour Package. So, considering how many days we should visit Sapa, we recommend visitors take a 2-4 day trip to get the best experience in Sapa.

2-day trip 

If you have a tight budget and less time to travel here, a 2-day trip to Sapa is a good choice for going through some basic activities here. On the first day, we start at 7 by bus and arrive at Sapa at 12.30 on the same day. In the afternoon, you can choose to trek through villages, including Lao Chai, Ta Van villages, or Cat Cat village. After that, have dinner in the restaurant with some local food and spend a night here. The next morning, conquering Fansipan peak by cable car and bus back to Hanoi on Expressway from 2.30 to 8.30 PM. 

3-day trip

A three-day trip to Sapa will bring you more highlights of Sapa. The departure time is the same as the two-day trip on the first day, however, you can choose to trek through villages in Sapa and spend a night in a homestay in the local area to experience the lifestyle of locals’ customs and join in numerous night activities such as dancing. Then come back to the center of town the next morning to visit Fansipan peak and bathe herbal in Sapa or Ham Rong Moutain. On day 3, visitors can set a foot on the glass bridge tour and then bus back to Hanoi in the afternoon.

Therefore, from 2 to 3 days in Sapa, you can have a full experience in Sapa, and no need to think about the itinerary of how many days to spend in Sapa. 

Some popular activities to do in Sapa 

Trekking through villages

To answer the question of How many days should we visit Sapa, Trekking is the activity that attracts a lot of adventure lovers who come to Sapa to find their best trekking tours. What makes Sapa become one of the most astounding trekking tours is the beauty of the rice terrace field, especially from August to November, when the whole valley turns into a giant golden carpet. Another time in the year, from February to May, Peach blossoms, plum blossoms, and other flowers bloom all over the hillsides, halfway up the mountains, in the valleys, on the mountainside, or on the roads in the town, all full of flowers. Moreover, to get genuine experiences of locals’ customs, visitors can have a night in villages’ homestays where many cultural activities have occurred. 

Fansipan peak by cable car

Fansipan, located at 3,143m above sea level, is the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula; therefore, it’s usually called the "roof of Indochina. You can choose to go to the summit by cable car. With views of the Muong Hoa Valley and the spectacular peaks of the Hoang Lien Son Range, it cuts through the clouds. When you set foot at the highest point, you’re rewarded with the mighty nature, the blue sky, and floated clouds. Do not forget to shoot some photos to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Therefore, Fansipan Mountain is one of the best places to visit in Sapa.

Herbal bathing in Sapa 

Herbal bathing in Sapa is an experience that everyone—wellness enthusiasts and casual tourists alike—should partake in. Not only is it good for your body and mind to soak in a hot, therapeutic bath while enjoying a view of nature, but it also gives you the chance to learn about Vietnamese ethnic minority wellness practices.

Glass Bridge 

The longest glass bridge in Indochina at the present is the one in Sapa. Although being only 60 meters long and 5 meters broad, the Sapa Glass Bridge offers an incredibly breathtaking vista from a height of more than 2000 meters above sea level. Also, the Glass Bridge is around 60 meters away from the cliff, giving visitors access to a 360-degree panoramic.

The Sapa Glass Bridge is unquestionably the greatest choice besides Fansipan Mountain for those that come during the cloud hunting season (October to December). When you come here to look for clouds, you can fall into the clouds sea. 

Hopefully, you can use our information as a reference for your itinerary in Sapa depending on How many days should we visit Sapa. If you are interested in the Vietnam package tours, you can consider our tours to Sapa to give you the best experience in Hanoi. 

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