2-day Sapa tour from Hanoi: Fansipan Peak and Glass Bridge
You reach the Roof of Indochina without trekking, by cable car instead.
This 2-day tour from Hanoi combines cable car access to Fansipan Peak (3,143m) with the Rong May Glass Bridge and Silver Waterfall, all without trekking. Day one takes you by sleeper bus to Sapa, then by cable car over Muong Hoa Valley to the summit and its temples. Day two crosses the glass bridge at O Quy Ho Pass and visits the waterfall before the return journey to Hanoi. Hotel, meals, transport and an English-speaking guide are included.
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Day 1: Hanoi to Fansipan and Sapa
- Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Travel to Sapa by sleeper bus
- Meet guide and have lunch in Sapa
- Transfer to Fansipan Cable Car Station
- Ride Fansipan Legend Cable Car
- Climb steps or take train to Fansipan Summit (optional)
- Explore spiritual complex at Fansipan
- Return via cable car to Sapa
- Check in hotel and free evening
Day 2: Glass Bridge and Waterfall Visit
- Breakfast and hotel check out
- Depart for Rong May Glass Bridge
- Ride glass elevator and walk Glass Bridge
- Take photos at highest glass bridge
- Visit Silver Waterfall and enjoy nature
- Return to Sapa for lunch
- Relax before departure
- Board sleeper bus to Hanoi
- Arrive in Hanoi and end tour
What’s included
- Round-trip sleeper bus from Hanoi with water.
- comfortable car and experienced driver in Sapa.
- one night in a 3-star hotel in Sapa town.
- breakfast both mornings.
- lunch on both days.
- all entrance fees to Fansipan, the cable car, the Rong May Glass Bridge and Silver Waterfall.
- English-speaking local guide throughout.
- Every day 06:00
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Two days from Hanoi by sleeper bus to Sapa: ride the Fansipan cable car to the Roof of Indochina, walk the Rong May Glass Bridge at 2,200m.
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The experience
Two nights of travel and one night in a 3-star hotel in Sapa town frame this loop. The sleeper bus leaves Hanoi Old Quarter at 6 AM and arrives by lunchtime, giving you the afternoon to ride the Fansipan cable car: a 6.3 km ascent with views across the Hoang Lien Son range. At the summit, you can climb 600 steps to the Fansipan Peak marker or take an optional mountain train (ticket separate) to reach the spiritual complex: the Amitabha Buddha Statue, Great Bell Tower and Bao An Temple. The cable car descent happens by late afternoon, leaving the evening free in Sapa town.
Day two starts with breakfast and checkout at 7 AM. By 9 AM you're at the Rong May Glass Bridge, taking a glass elevator up to 2,200m at O Quy Ho Pass and walking across the bridge with mountain views in all directions. Silver Waterfall comes next: a short stop for photos and the sound of cascading water. Lunch is back in Sapa by 11:30, then free time until the 3 PM sleeper bus departs for Hanoi, arriving around 9:30 PM.
The tour runs with either a private vehicle or a small group. Both include an experienced local guide who speaks English, comfortable transport within Sapa, all entrance fees, breakfast both mornings, and the round-trip sleeper bus with water. The cable car and glass bridge tickets are included. The optional mountain train at the summit is not. Infants travel on an adult's lap.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What is the Fansipan cable car like, and how long does the ride take?
The Fansipan Legend Cable Car is a 6.3 km ride that climbs over Muong Hoa Valley and the Hoang Lien Son range to the mountain station. The ascent takes about 30 minutes and is included in the tour. From there you can climb 600 steps to the summit or take an optional mountain train if you prefer not to climb.
Do I have to trek or hike on this tour?
No trekking is required. The cable car does the climbing for you, and the Rong May Glass Bridge walk on day two is a short, level crossing at 2,200m. The only optional steps are the 600 at Fansipan Peak itself, which you can skip by taking the mountain train instead.
What happens at the Rong May Glass Bridge?
You take a glass elevator up to 2,200m at O Quy Ho Pass, then walk across the glass bridge itself, the highest in Northwest Vietnam, with mountain views on all sides. There is time for photos and check-in shots at the bridge before moving on to Silver Waterfall.
Is the sleeper bus comfortable for overnight travel?
The tour uses a modern sleeper bus for both the Hanoi–Sapa and Sapa–Hanoi legs, with 2 bottles of water per person included. You sleep on the bus both nights, arriving in Sapa by midday on day one and returning to Hanoi by late evening on day two.
What meals are included, and when do I eat?
Breakfast is included both mornings at your hotel and before departure. Lunch is included on day two in Sapa town. Day one lunch is also included when you arrive in Sapa around 12:30 PM. Tips are optional.
Can I book this as a private tour or do I have to join a group?
You can choose between a private tour with your own vehicle and guide, or a small group tour. Both options include the same sites, meals, accommodation and English-speaking guide. The difference is whether you travel with others or as a private party.
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2-day Sapa tour from Hanoi: Fansipan Peak and Glass Bridge
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