Sapa Community Tour 2D1N – Sin Chai Homestay, Cat Cat

The journey begins on the road to the mountains, where the bustle of Hanoi slowly fades into the calm beauty of Sapa’s highlands.

06:00 AM – Gather at My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi. Travel to Sapa via the Hanoi – Lao Cai Expressway (approx. 6 hours, with a short break).
Pick-up service from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter is available at an extra charge.

12:00 PM – Arrive in Sapa Town. From here, transfer by taxi or motorbike to Sin Chai Village.
12:30 PM – Lunch & homestay check-in. Savor a delicious meal prepared by local Sin Chai cooks with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Meet your Hmong host family, settle in, and take a short rest.

02:00 PM – 05:00 PM – Afternoon visit to Cat Cat Village.

• Discover the giant water wheels and Cat Cat waterfall.

• Step inside traditional Hmong houses and learn about hemp weaving, embroidery, and silversmithing.

• Stroll through terraced rice fields, with plenty of time for photography.

07:00 PM – Dinner at the homestay. Enjoy a warm family-style meal featuring signature dishes and local corn wine. Vegetarian options are available upon request.

Evening (Optional) – Unwind at your own pace, or sit together with the Hmong hosts to share stories, music, and insights into village life.
Overnight at Sin Chai Homestay.

Community Project Highlight – Thung Lung Khoi Xanh (Green Valley)
As part of your stay in Sin Chai, you may choose to join this meaningful community project:

• Warm interaction: Share smiles and play simple English games with local children.

• Cultural exchange: Understand more about the hopes and daily lives of Hmong families.

• Positive impact: Help children gain confidence and nurture their dreams.

💡 This is not a formal class, but a joyful exchange — you are both guest and companion, planting small seeds of knowledge and friendship.

Wake up to crisp mountain air and spend your morning living like a local before returning to the city.

07:30 AM – Breakfast at the homestay with traditional morning dishes.

08:00 AM – 11:00 AM – “Live Like a Local” Workshop led by Hmong villagers:

• Arts & crafts: try weaving hemp, embroidery, or making handmade souvenirs.

• Seasonal farming: plant or harvest crops depending on the season.

• Cultural storytelling: listen to legends and traditions passed down through generations.

Late Morning – Refresh yourself with stream bathing at a nearby waterfall, embraced by pristine mountain nature.

11:00 AM – Lunch at the homestay.

02:00 PM – Say goodbye to Sin Chai Village and transfer back to Sapa Town. Depart for Hanoi in the afternoon. Guests may choose to spend extra time in Sapa until evening before returning.

End of the journey — carrying home stories of mountains, friendship, and community.