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Sapa: 3-Day, 3-Night Trek and Hotel with Overnight Train

1. Sapa: 3-Day, 3-Night Trek and Hotel with Overnight Train

Day 0: Transfer from Hanoi to Lao Cai by overnight train Either enjoy pickup from your hotel or make your way to the Hanoi train station yourself by 9 PM. Board the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai at 10 PM. Enjoy the night on the train and reach your destination the next morning. Day 1: Sapa Center - Cat Cat village (L, D) Meet your tour guide at the train station and head to Sapa at 6 AM. Indulge in breakfast at your hotel before taking a walk around Sapa. Visit the market and old cathedral and meet people from the Black H’mong and Red Zao ethnic minorities who are selling handicrafts. Walk down to the southwest of Sapa to visit Cat Cat Village, where the Black H’mong live. At noon, have a nice lunch at a local restaurant and then have some free time to rest or to explore the area. After dinner, explore the charm of Sapa by night. Enjoy roasted corn and baked eggs beside a charcoal fire or go shopping. Spend the night in the 3-star Sapa Hotel. Day 2: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D) Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and then walk down to the southeast of Sapa along the side of the Muong Hoa Valley to the Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. Continue trekking down to the Lao Chai village of the H’mong. Enjoy lunch and then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village of the Dzay minority people and stay overnight. Day 3: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa (B, L, D) After breakfast, continue on trekking to visit 2 villages of the Red Dzao and the H’mong. Visit a beautiful waterfall and Rattan Bridge. Take in views of the landscapes through the bamboo forest. Head to the main road to catch a car to return to Sapa. If any roads are too far or too difficult to trek, you can go by electric car or motorbikes. Around 2 PM, pack your things and prepare to leave Sapa. Hop in your limousine back to Hanoi at 2:30 PM. Enjoy drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi at around 9-10 PM.

From Hanoi: 2-Day 2-Night Sapa Tour by Overnight Train

2. From Hanoi: 2-Day 2-Night Sapa Tour by Overnight Train

Embark on a multi-day trip from Hanoi to the city of Sapa, discover picturesque villages along the way, and join a scenic trek to a beautiful waterfall. Enjoy first-class tickets for the overnight train and some included meals. Day 0: From Hanoi to Lao Cai by overnight train If your hotel is in the Old Quarter, around 9pm our staff will catch a taxi for you and take you to Hanoi Railway station (120 Lê Duẩn street) where you board the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. If our hotel is outside the Old Quarter, please move to the destination to meet our staff. The train leaves at 10pm. Enjoy the night on the train and reach your destination in the next beautiful morning. Day 1: Hanoi to Sapa and Cat Cat village (B, L, D) Meet your tour guide at the train station then to Sapa at 6am. Then, indulge in breakfast at your hotel before taking a walk around Sapa, visiting the market and old cathedral, and meet Black H’mong and Red Zao ethnic minorities selling handicrafts. Start the trekking down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy the surrounding area. After the trek, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon and evening is your free time to rest and relax or self explore Day 2: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D) Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and then walk down to the southeast of Sapa along the side of the Muong Hoa Valley to the Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. Continue trekking down to the Lao Chai village of the H’mong. Enjoy lunch and then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village of the Dzay minority people Around 2 PM, pack your things and prepare to leave Sapa. Hop in your limousine back to Hanoi at 2:30 PM. Enjoy drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi at around 9-10 PM.

From Hanoi: Sapa Hill Tribes 2-Day Tour by Overnight Train

3. From Hanoi: Sapa Hill Tribes 2-Day Tour by Overnight Train

Experience an authentic, timeless way of life among the hill tribes of the Hoang Lien Son mountains on a package tour of 3 nights - 2 days tour to Sapa, traveling on the overnight sleeper train from Hanoi. Options with savings for a shared cabin for 4 persons or a luxury private cabin for 2 persons. Take treks along old buffalo tracks, and get eye-catching views of the terraced rice fields. Encounter friendly locals in scattered villages, and learn more about a lifestyle that the everyday stresses of modern life has yet to touch. Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai Transfer from Hanoi on the overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai. Relax onboard the air-conditioned train (4 beds in 1 cabin. A private option is available), and arrive refreshed at approximately 6:00 AM the next morning. Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat - Sapa (Breakfast/Lunch) Following a pick-up from Lao Cai Station on arrival, transfer to Sa Pa on the dramatic mountain roads of the Hoang Lien Son range. Check into your hotel (Sapa Legend Hotel) on arrival in Sapa town center, and freshen up before breakfast. Then, start a walking tour to the hill tribe village of Cat Cat, home of the H'Mong minority people. Discover H’Mong villages nestled in the valley, and meet some of the hill tribes going about their daily lives. Learn about their traditional cultures and meet local families. Return to your hotel in Sapa for your overnight stay. Day 3: Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Sapa - Lao Cai (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Following breakfast at your hotel, embark on a lovely trek along the buffalo trails of the surrounding hills. Pass several tribal villages, including Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to the Black H'Mong and Dzay minority peoples. Marvel at the spectacular scenery, inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can ever meet. Once on the valley floor, appreciate the beauty of the surrounding valley, walled by the multi-layered rice terraces and scattered villages. Return to Sapa to have dinner. Free time walking around the city centre a while before transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for the return train ride to Hanoi. Tour services end at Hanoi Train Station, from where you can easily catch a taxi to hotels in the Old Quater.

From Hanoi: Sapa Tour w Fansipan Peak and Limousine Transfer

4. From Hanoi: Sapa Tour w Fansipan Peak and Limousine Transfer

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa - Cat Cat village (Lunch) You’ll be picked up from Hanoi early in the morning. Admire the scenery as you travel through the countryside. Stop at Lao Cai for a break. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and rice terraces along the way from Lao Cai to Sapa city. At 1:00 PM, arrive in Sapa Town, where you'll view the colorful traditional costumes of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay local people. Enjoy a lunch of traditional local Vietnamese dishes. Then, enjoy a trek to Cat Cat village, home to the Black H’mong. In the evening, free to discover Sapa Town in Night. Day 2: Sapa - Medium Trek to Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai (Breakfast/Lunch) After breakfast, embark on a 17km round trip trek to Sapa town and back. Discover the daily life of the local hill tribes and how they make traditional clothes and handicrafts.  After lunch in one of the local houses, you will walk to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay people. These people have a rich culture and beautiful houses located on rice paddy fields. You will visit the home of a local family to learn about their life, and enjoy some green tea. In the evening, return to Sapa Town for free time.  Giang Ta Chai village is home to the Red Dao people. Trek through terraced rice paddies, bamboo forest, and stunning waterfalls Day 3: Sapa – Fanxipan Peak – Sapa – Hanoi. (Breakfast/Lunch) On the third day, you have two options. Take a free and easy morning or walk around Sapa to enjoy the atmosphere of the town. Or you can book tickets for Fansipan Cable Car, at an extra cost. Check out from your room and depart for the Sapa cable car station, where you will board a cable car to Fansipan Peak. At the summit, enjoy free time to admire the panoramic views.  You’ll then head back to Sapa for lunch and to explore the town by yourself. At 2:30 PM you’ll be picked up by bus and driven back to Hanoi.

Explore Sa Pa with Overnight Train & Sleeper Bus & Trekking

5. Explore Sa Pa with Overnight Train & Sleeper Bus & Trekking

Located at an altitude of 1,650 meters, Sa Pa is home to several minority tribes, including the Black H’Mong and Red DZao. Experience the area’s stunning natural beauty and the warm welcome of the local people on a 2-day excursion from Hanoi. First night: Hanoi – Lao Cai by night train Pickup at your hotel or the meeting point and transfer to the Hanoi train station to board the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on the train. ( Cabin for 4 people or 6 people ) Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa – Ma Tra - Ta Phin village - Long trek Lao Chai- Ta Van – overnight in Hotel 5:00 - 5.30 AM: Driver picks you up at Lao Cai train station with joining bus and drive to Sa Pa. Arrive in Sa Pa in early morning to refresh and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. 8:00/8:30 AM: Visit two Black H’mong villages Ma Tra - Ta Phin with village of Black H'Mong and Red Zdao ethnic people with a short trek, then go back to Sa Pa for lunch. From 14:30: You can choose between 2 options (Long trekk to the village Lao Chai - Ta Van with group tour ) or (Cat Cat village with waterfall ). Then go back to hotel take a shower and have dinner, you can exploring Sapa centre town by yourself, overnight in hotel. Day 2: Sapa – Free and Easy enjoying mountain view with local life ( Or Fansipan Peak ) From 7:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then have your free time to discover Sapa town by yourself You can visit the Church, local market or simply visit the Sapa museum... (Optional: You can visit Fansipan Peak by cable car + transfer, please let us know to arrange, you need to pay for transfer of 20 usd/person and return cable car ticket of 36.50 usd/person), then go back to hotel for lunch and enjoy the rest of the trip. From 13:30 - 14:00: Get on the sleeper bus to go back Hanoi, About 20:30: You are in Hanoi, you go back to hotel by yourself.

From Hanoi: 2 Nights 2 Days Sapa Tour by Overnight Train

6. From Hanoi: 2 Nights 2 Days Sapa Tour by Overnight Train

Day 0: From Hanoi to Lao Cai by overnight train Meeting time 21:00 at Hanoi Railway station (120 Lê Duẩn street) where you board the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. The train would departs at 22:00. Enjoy the night on the train and reach your destination in the next beautiful morning. Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L) Meet your driver at train station then bus transfer to Sapa at 06:00. Indulge in breakfast at your hotel before taking a walk around Sapa, visiting the market and old cathedral, and meet Black H’mong and Red Zao ethnic minorities selling handicrafts. Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and then walk down to the southeast of Sapa along the side of the Muong Hoa Valley to the Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. Continue trekking down to the Lao Chai village of the H’mong. Enjoy lunch and then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village of the Dzay minority people. Afternoon and evening is your free time to rest and relax or self explore. Options : - Hotel Stay in Sapa - Homestay in Ta Van village (With dinner) Day 2: Hanoi to Sapa and Cat Cat village (B, L) Start the trekking down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy the surrounding area. After the trek, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant. Around 14:00, pack your things and prepare to leave Sapa. Hop in your limousine back to Hanoi at 14:30. Enjoy drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi at around 21:00.

From Hanoi: 2D1N Sapa Trekking by VIP Sleeper Bus

7. From Hanoi: 2D1N Sapa Trekking by VIP Sleeper Bus

Itinerary Night 1: Hanoi - Sapa by Train or Sleeper Bus Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (10km trekking) 6:30 – Be greeted by our guide and driver upon arrival at Lao Cai Train Station or Bus Station in Sapa Town before being transferred to Sapa by a shared bus. The ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour and will give you a first glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. On arrival at the hotel in Sapa, enjoy an early check-in if the room is available, otherwise in the interim, you will have access to a basic room for refreshment before having breakfast. 09:30 – Start the day with 6km of walking down to the Southeast of Sapa along Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho village, the home of the Black H’mong. Then, you will continue walking for another 3km down to Lao Chai village. Stop at the village for lunch. After lunch, continue trekking through the rice terraces to Ta Van village of the Tay minority. This trek is relatively easy although the trail can be quite slippery if it rains. For that reason, good footwear is recommended. 15:00 – Return to Sapa by shared bus and check into the hotel. You will then have free time to explore Sapa town, especially its market with all the colorful handicrafts. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Sapa Town. Night 2: Overnight at Hotel Day 2: Cat Cat village – Sapa (7km Trekking) 8:00 – After breakfast, you will begin the second day of your adventure by exploring the villages which are located a little bit further to the Southwest of Sapa (around 4 km) including Cat village, the home of the Black H’mong people This trek offers some stunning views of a picturesque waterfall and the vestige of a hydro-electric power station which was built in the early 20th century. Here you can also watch the local villagers working on the paddy rice fields and the kids playing. Enjoy the opportunity to take close-up pictures of water-buffaloes, pot-bellied pigs, and chickens. Have lunch in the village at noon. Later, you continue to hike for another 3km to Sin Chai village, situated at the base of Hoang Lien Son Mountain with Fansipan Peak, which is also known as the roof of Vietnam and Indochina. Enjoy the panoramic view of the village and have more photo opportunities before heading back to Sapa Town. Bus - 15:00: Depart from Sapa. Arrive in Hanoi at 21:30. Train - 22:00: Depart from Sapa. Arrive in Hanoi at 5:00am Trekking difficulty: 6/10 Bus from Sapa to Lao Cai Train Station if you go by train

From Hanoi: 3 Nights 3 Days Sapa Tour by Overnight Train

8. From Hanoi: 3 Nights 3 Days Sapa Tour by Overnight Train

Day 0: From Hanoi to Lao Cai by overnight train Meeting time 21:00 at Hanoi Railway station (120 Lê Duẩn street) where you board the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. The train would departs at 22:00. Enjoy the night on the train and reach your destination in the next beautiful morning. Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van (B, L, D) Meet your driver at train station then bus transfer to Sapa at 06:00. Indulge in breakfast at your hotel before taking a walk around Sapa, visiting the market and old cathedral, and meet Black H’mong and Red Zao ethnic minorities selling handicrafts. Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and then walk down to the southeast of Sapa along the side of the Muong Hoa Valley to the Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong. Continue trekking down to the Lao Chai village of the H’mong. Enjoy lunch and then walk through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village of the Dzay minority people Afternoon and evening is your free time to rest and relax or self explore Day 2: Hanoi to Sapa and Cat Cat village (B, L, D) Start the trekking down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the foot of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy the surrounding area. After the trek, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant. Around 14:00, pack your things and prepare to leave Sapa. Hop in your limousine back to Hanoi at 14:30. Enjoy drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi at around 21:00.

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4.3 / 5

based on 48 reviews

Although the weather was clearly not on our side in Sapa (rain, muddy, foggy, and cold), yet, we had an enjoyable and memorial trip. Lana proactively provided a guidance and an arrangement before the trip. The night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai was really comfortable with private beds. Thanks to Lana, we luckily got a free upgrade to a private cabin. Our favourite tour guide, Lily (an ethnic local lady) who was nice, supportive, and knowledgeable. During the trip, we learned a lot about the richness of the local culture and the insight stories. The home stay at the village was also excellent, where we had a good evening and chat with other visitors and the locals. The foods were average but the hot drinks were outstanding. The home stay could consider providing heaters rooms for the cold nights. The hotel was good. The return trip to Hanoi on a Van (called Limousine!) was interesting as we sat on the first row to experience the “traffic”. We would definitely recommend the tour.

Great experience with Trang our guide who was really knowledgeable and showed us the local villages. The only disappointment was that the Fansipan cable car had been closed for repair and we hadn't been told in advance so the felt we had a wasted third day and would have preferred to have moved on after doing the cat cat village and long village walks in the other two days.