A town in the clouds, the Muong Hoa valley, Cat Cat and Ta Van villages and the summit of Fansipan. Hotels and things to do we sell, with real people to help 8:00–22:00 (GMT+7).
Sa Pa is a town on the slopes of the Hoang Lien Son range, cool all year and cold in winter. Just below it lies the Muong Hoa valley, with rice terraces and the villages of Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van; to the west are the O Quy Ho pass and Fansipan, reachable by cable car.
September–October for golden rice terraces; March–May for clear skies and blossom. December–February is cold, sometimes below 5°C.
From Hanoi: about 5–6 hours by road on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway, or the night train to Lao Cai plus an hour by car.
2–3 nights: stay in the centre to explore on foot; for valley views, pick Muong Hoa Road or a resort outside town.
The town is walkable; for Cat Cat, Ta Van or the O Quy Ho pass, go by car or on a guided tour.
18 hotels picked by area: the town centre around Sa Pa Lake, the west of town, Muong Hoa Road and the valleys outside town. Open a hotel and choose your dates to see available rooms.
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The Fansipan cable car, walks to Cat Cat, Lao Chai and Ta Van, the O Quy Ho pass, batik workshops, 2–3 day trips from Hanoi and train or road transport between Hanoi and Sa Pa. Prices include taxes and fees. Open a ticket to see prices by date and send a request.
Prices updated 4 Nov 2026 · incl. taxes & fees
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Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Dong Nai.
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Prices include taxes and fees, charged in VND. Hotels: not charged until your room is confirmed.
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September and October bring golden rice on the terraces, the best time for village walks. March to May is clear, with peach and plum blossom. Summer is cool but often rainy, and December to February is properly cold, sometimes below 5°C, so pack warm layers and choose a hotel with heating.
By road on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway it takes about 5–6 hours, with shared limousine vans, sleeper and cabin buses or a private car. Or take the night train to Lao Cai and continue for about an hour by car up the mountain road. Train tickets, bus seats and station transfers are all in the things-to-do section.
Most visitors need a Vietnam visa or e-visa; some passports can visit without one for a set number of days. Check the latest rules for your passport with your airline or the official e-visa site before you travel.
We hold the room with the hotel and confirm within 4 working hours (8:00–22:00, GMT+7). You are not charged until the room is confirmed.
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