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Private Highlights Day Tour with Lunch in Sapa

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Activity provider: Saigonese Trekking House
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full-day tour in Sapa, taking in Cat Cat Tourism Village, Bản Ý Linh Hồ and Lao Chai Village. Run by Saigonese Trekking House, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Cat Cat Tourism Village
  • Bản Ý Linh Hồ
  • Lao Chai Village
  • Ta Van
  • Runs 7.5 hours
  • Car transportation

Private Highlights Day Tour with Lunch in Sapa: Key Facts

PriceFrom $182 per person
Duration7.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Private Highlights Day Tour with Lunch in Sapa

full-day tour in Sapa, taking in Cat Cat Tourism Village, Bản Ý Linh Hồ and Lao Chai Village. Run by Saigonese Trekking ...
7.5 hours
English
$182
Free cancellation

Full description

This is a 7.5-hour experience in Sapa, built around Cat Cat Tourism Village, Bản Ý Linh Hồ and Lao Chai Village. It is run by Saigonese Trekking House, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Car transportation, Guide, Lunch, Bottled water and Admission tickets. It does not cover Insurance and Tips, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Saigonese Trekking House sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Saigonese Trekking House before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 pickup location options

Sa Pa, Hanoi

Cat Cat Tourism Village

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

Bản Ý Linh Hồ

Photo stop, Visit (30 minutes)

Lao Chai Village

Break time, Lunch, Sightseeing, Walk (1.5 hours)

Ta Van

Break time, Photo stop, Visit (30 minutes)

Cho Sapa

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

Thac Bac Waterfall

Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Hiking, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

Love Waterfall

Break time, Visit, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

The Lonely Tree of O Quy Ho

Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

2 drop-off locations

Hanoi, Sa Pa

Detailed Itinerary

2 pickup location options: Sa Pa, Hanoi

Cat Cat Tourism Village: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

Bản Ý Linh Hồ: Photo stop, Visit (30 minutes)

Lao Chai Village: Break time, Lunch, Sightseeing, Walk (1.5 hours)

Ta Van: Break time, Photo stop, Visit (30 minutes)

Cho Sapa: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

Thac Bac Waterfall: Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Hiking, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

Love Waterfall: Break time, Visit, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

Includes

  • Car transportation
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Admission tickets (if option selected)

Excludes

  • Insurance
  • Tips

Important information

Meeting point

Saigonese Trekking House sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 7.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $182
$182
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 103 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
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Alessio
August 11, 2026

our guide Lynn was very nice and friendly. overall very good experience

5
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Mary
July 15, 2026

Had a great day. Our guide La was awesome! Spoke excellent English and spoke Vietnamese with my wife. Gave us great insights into the local culture and customs. Would recommend this tour without hesitation.

5
A
Alan
April 23, 2026

A fantastic day trip seeing some magnificent sights. La our guide was excellent. The waterfalls are beautiful and the Gala Bridge was interesting but sadly a misty day so views were sadly non existent. Lunch was superb and the visit to the Lao Chai valley most interesting.

5
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Gabriela
December 13, 2025

everything was wonderful! we saw waterfalls, villages and rice fields, all what you can enjoy in Sapa!

5
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Tanya
December 8, 2025

We had a wonderful day with Mia. She has great English and was so interesting and informative, answering our many questions and taking lots of photos for us. We never felt rushed and nothing was too much trouble for her. We loved learning about her culture, lifestyle, traditions and family. The locations she took us to were fabulous! We loved the Glass Bridge, the Lonely Tree, the waterfalls and Cat Cat Village. In fact everything was wonderful and it was great seeing both the touristy sites as well as learning about the every day lives of the various tribes in the area and driving through som

5
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Steven
November 20, 2025

Absolutely loved our day with Shu our tour guide. amazing day we had. thank you so much. 100% book this full day tour.

5
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Jared
October 13, 2025

Our guide Mia was wonderful , she is very knowledgeable and provides great insights to the everyday life of sapa people as well as show the attractions . We enjoyed everything the village visit was a highlight and braving the cold water and swimming in love waterfall

5
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Karla
September 17, 2025

We loved every part of it. The fact our guide was local and took us to her village was a massive bonus. We got to see the non commercialised part of Sa Pa, which we really enjoyed. Also meeting the locals. We felt very welcome and I wouldn’t have changed a single thing. Our guide tailored the whole day to our needs and wishes, she was fantastic.

5
C
Claire
September 1, 2025

We had a fantastic day visiting villages, rice fields and waterfalls. Sisi was a fantastic guide, the perfect balance of helpful and still giving you space. We chose private tour as I am not very fit and worried about the pace of a group trip. Sisi was super understanding and adapted the pace. The driver was great and we felt really looked after. Lunch was delicious

5
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Elizabeth
August 19, 2025

Our guide Sisi was fantastic. Her English was very good and during the drive she shared lots of interesting information about life in Vietnam and in the villages of Sapa. It was fantastic to learn more about the culture from an informed local. We started the day with a visit to the Silver Waterfall followed by Love Waterfall. Both had lots of steps and were challenging for myself as I am asthmatic. Sisi was incredibly considerate and understanding, she encouraged us to take our time and to go at our pace. This meant I was able to experience the full tour and participate in all of the activitie

5
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Solène
August 7, 2025

This private tour is perfect for anyone who only have a short stay in Sapa (one day for us). It was very well managed in terms of timing and all customizable. We could do the waterfalls, the small villages, the rice terraces, also having some short hikes and spend time enjoying the lunch in a perfect spot. Soso the guide is lovely and funny. She let you choose the itinerary and give more options or recommendations. Can’t have better host following us during the day!

5
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Erica
March 29, 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our day-long private tour. We walked down a valley to a beautiful waterfall, saw the market in SaPa and toured villages. The highlight of the day was a visit to our guide’s village where we had a delicious lunch overlooking fields and grazing water buffalo. Our guide was fantastic. We had great talks with her and learned a lot about her Hmong way of life. We also visited the glass bridge, accessible by an elevator that runs up a cliff face to a point high above the valley. The entrance fee was not covered and the activity was optional, but worthwhile. Finally, it was good

Frequently Asked Questions

Saigonese Trekking House sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover insurance and tips. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Car transportation, Guide, Lunch, Bottled water, Admission tickets (if option selected)
The duration of the Private Highlights Day Tour with Lunch in Sapa is typically 7.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$182