3 Days Sapa Tour with Night Train from Hanoi (Hotel Overnight)

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Simplify your visit to Northern Vietnam’s Sapa area on this small-group tour from Hanoi. Save time by catching an overnight train from the capital. Arrive in the mountainous area the next day ready to hike through terraced countryside dotted with ethnic minority villages. Boutique accommodation in Sapa is included.

What's Included

English speaking guide for trekking tour
Train Tickets 2 Ways (Sharing A/C soft sleeper 4 berths cabin)
Visit Ethnic Villages : Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van & Cat Cat.
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Comfortable Minivan/Bus Transfer for tour in Sapa
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Standard Private Room at Hotel 3 Star in Sapa
Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
Holiday Surcharge

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up guests in Hanoi Old Quarter Area then transfer you to Hanoi Railway Station for get overnight train to Sapa

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Meeting point

If guests stay outside of old quarter area, please come to our tour office: Local Tours Vietnam Office at 39 Ngo Huyen street

End point

Train arrives Hanoi at 5.30 AM next day morning, where you can easy take taxi on your own to your hotel. End of your trip.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Hanoi – Night train to Sapa(Meals: No)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Hanoi

    At 8.30 PM: Our staff pick you up in the hotel then drive to Hanoi station for a night train to Sapa (overnight on the train, the cabin with 4 berths, soft sleeper and air-conditioning and share with other persons. There are several train depart from Hanoi station between 7pm to 10pm, the journey is about 8 hours, the end in Lao Cai Station. We usually use train at 10 PM. Overnight on the train

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B-L-D)

    6 stops
  • 2

    6:30 – Be greeted by our guide and driver upon arrival at Lao Cai Train Station before being transferred to Sapa by a shared bus. The ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sapa

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Then, you will continue walking for another 3km down to Lao Chai village. Stop at the village for lunch.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Sapa

    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.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Cat Cat Village – Sapa - Night Train return Hanoi (B-L-D)

    3 stops
  • 8

    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. 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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Sapa

    Free time explore the town or taking a rest before transfer down to Lao Cai Town for dinner and get the train back to Hanoi.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Train depart at Lao Cai Railway Station , you will sleep on the night train to Hanoi (about 8 hours). Train arrive Hanoi at 5.30 AM next day morning, where you can easy take taxi on your own to your hotel. End of your trip.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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