Trek through remote villages in the scenic Sapa Valley on a tour that includes an overnight train from Hanoi so you can arrive well rested. Ideal for busy travelers who want to see authentic Vietnamese villages but not waste any precious vacation time in transit or planning transportation details, all the logistics are covered from the time you depart your hotel in Hanoi to a return overnight train.
*Explore the villages of Sapa Valley on a private tour.
*See the local way of life far from the big city.
*Spending the night in a hotel in Sapa gives you time to explore the diverse town
*Sleeper Beds make the overnight train rides comfortable
Pick Up/Finish: Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area. Tour will finish at Ha Noi Train Station after taking night train from Lao Cai<br/>Hanoi -Lao Cai -Sapa: 2 Nights on the train ( Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi) & 1 Night at Hotel 3 Star in Sapa<br/>Pickup included
Pickup included
NIGHT 1: Hanoi - Sapa by Train ( No Meal) At 8h30 PM, our staff will meet you at your hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area then take you directly to Hanoi Train Station for get overnight on the train to Sapa ( it takes 15-20 minutes to Hanoi Train Station)
08.30PM 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), you can book the whole cabin or you can share with other persons.
There are several train depart from Hanoi station between 7pm to 10pm, the journey is about 8,5 hours, the end in Lao Cai Station.
• Overnight on the train
DAY 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B-L-D)
The train arrives in Lao Cai at 6.30 a.m,
Our private car will pick up at the train station, the driver will have the signboard, and then transfer to Sapa Town.
After arriving the hotel Sapa Town , you will have breakfast. Early check in is not sure. If you want to get the room for early check in 07.30 AM, pay extra. If not, breakfast, and then 08.30AM, our tour guide will come to the hotel and pick you up for the trip,
We will come back in the afternoon for check in.
Start the trip at 8:30 as below.
First start of 6km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa valley to Y Linh Ho village of the Black H’mong
Then, you will continue walking for another 3km down to Lao Chai village.
At Ta Van village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscapes…on the way. Last trek is about 2Km to the bus stop in Tavan then get back to Sapa by CAR
Back to Sapa for checking in and relaxing , free time for explore the town by yourself.
Have dinner and overnight at Hotel in Sapa Town.
DAY 2: Cat Cat village – Sapa -Lao Cai Train Station - Hanoi Train Station -Tour Finish (B-L) :
7h00 -8h00 : Have breakfast at Hotel in Sapa Town
A walk down to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. Relax at the food of the stunning waterfall and the vestige of a hydroelectric power station that was constructed by the French during the colonial time in Vietnam. Enjoy picnic lunch by the side of the river, and then next 3 km to Sin Chai, the village located at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, “the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. From here you can enjoy huge stunning landscapes
Back to Hotel & Check Out the room. Have lunch in restaurant Free time explore Sapa Town by yourself.
Have dinner at Hotel
Then we will use private car transfer from Sapa to Lao Cai Train Station to get overnight on the train to Hanoi
NIGHT 3: Lao Cai - Hanoi by Train
You will arrive and take night train from Lao Cai Train Station. After 8 hours on the night train, you will arrive back to Hanoi around 5h30 am to 6h00 am. Tour willl finish at Hanoi Train Station. ( Please noted that you will take taxi by yourself back to hotels/stays in Old Quarter )
Tour will finish after night train return to Hanoi Railway Station about 5h30 AM to 6h00 AM
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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