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Easy Sapa Tour | by Train & Shuttle Bus from Hanoi – 04 Days

4 Days

Combining a train ride from Hanoi to Sapa with a 9-seat limousine van return from Sapa to Hanoi offers an optimal mix of time efficiency and memorable experiences. This Sapa adventure tour is tailored with a private itinerary, allowing you to discover excellent trekking routes and immerse yourself in the lifestyle of ethnic minorities nestled among stunning rice terraces.

Advice

  • Train Comfort: The traditional train to Sapa provides soft beds but can sometimes be noisy and uncomfortable for some guests.
  • Limousine Shuttle: The shuttle limousine collects guests from various hotels, so there may be some waiting involved.
  • Best Time to Visit: The ideal time to see the rice terraces is from July to September.
  • Footwear: Bring appropriate trekking shoes for your adventure.

Overview

  • Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
  • Visit: Sapa
  • Duration: 04 Days
  • Travel style: Most popular, Mountain & Minority, Nature & Discover
  • Category: Private tour
  • Tour guide in: English, Français

Enjoy:

  • Overnight Train Journey: Experience the charm of an overnight train ride.
  • Cultural Exploration: Visit the authentic villages of the Black H'mong, Red Dao, and Dzay people.
  • Breathtaking Scenery: Marvel at the stunning rice terraces in Muong Hoa valley, along with the majestic Fansipan range and surrounding mountains.

Itinerary

Evening:
◾ Pickup from your hotel in the Old Quarter.
◾ Transfer to Hanoi Train Station.
◾ Enjoy an overnight train journey to Lao Cai.

Included:
◾ Private transportation
◾ Entrance fees

Early Morning:
◾ Arrive at Lao Cai train station.
◾ Transfer to Sapa with scenic views and breakfast at a local restaurant.
◾ Visit Can Ho B village to explore Red Dao culture and traditions.

Mid-Morning:
◾ Transfer to Ta Giang Phinh hill tribe village for a 3-4 hour trek.
◾ Meet the H’mong people and learn about their lifestyle.
Noon:
◾ Picnic lunch by the stream and trek through rice fields.
Afternoon:
◾ Visit Silver Waterfall and hike up for the best views.
◾ Return to Sapa.

Included:
◾ English speaking guide
◾ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
◾ Private transportation
◾ Entrance fees
◾ Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

Morning:
◾ Begin your full day of trekking from Y Linh Ho village. Follow the downhill path, engaging with the friendly H’mong women and children living in valley homes.
◾ Take a break at the cable-bridge, soaking in the serene beauty of the surrounding nature.
◾ For the adventurous, take the uphill trek along the buffalo path for stunning views and fewer tourists.
◾ If you prefer a gentler walk, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Muong Hoa River.
Mid-Morning:
◾ Head to Lao Chai village, following a winding path through rice fields to a quaint hamlet.
◾ Meet a grandmother, the last artisan in the community, who uses beeswax to traditionally decorate the unique indigo clothing of the Hmong people.
◾ Immerse yourself in the daily life and vibrant culture of the village.
Noon:
◾ Continue to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay people. This picturesque village, perched on a hill, offers breathtaking views of the river, rice terraces, and the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range.
◾ As you stroll through the village, meet the locals who warmly invite you to visit their homes.
Afternoon:
◾ Return to town and enjoy your stay.

Included:
◾ English speaking guide
◾ Meal: Breakfast
◾ Private transportation
◾ Entrance fees
◾ Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

Morning:
◾ After breakfast, embark on a trek from Ma Tra hamlet to Ta Phin village. This journey takes you through breathtaking rice terrace valleys.
◾ Meet the Black Hmong and Red Dao ethnic groups, who migrated from Southern China to Vietnam in the 11th century. Living at high altitudes, they have preserved their traditions, language, and ancestral lifestyle.
◾ Stop to visit a Hmong family and a local school in Ma Tra Village.
Mid-Morning:
◾ Continue your trek for three hours to reach Ta Phin village, home to the Red Dao community.
◾ Engage with locals to learn about their daily life and rich cultural heritage.
Afternoon:
◾ Return to the hotel at 2:00 PM and get picked up by a shuttle bus for the transfer to Hanoi.
Evening:
◾ Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi at 8:00 PM.

Included:
◾ English speaking guide
◾ Shuttle bus from Sapa to Hanoi
◾ Meal: Breakfast
◾ Private transportation
◾ Entrance fees
◾ Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide as per the itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets specified in the itinerary
  • Selected accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Private car according to the itinerary
  • Shuttle bus: Sapa - Hanoi
  • Train: SP3 (Hanoi - Lao Cai)
  • Meals: 3 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
  • Service charges and taxes included

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from your home country
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and gratuities
  • Any other items not mentioned in the program

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Easy Sapa Tour | by Train & Shuttle Bus from Hanoi – 04 Days
From $177
/ Adult
From $141
/ Child
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