Traveling by train and 9-seater limousine van is an ideal combination, saving you time while providing an exceptional experience. This program is made perfect with our private tour services in Sapa, which guide you through ethnic minority villages nestled in beautiful valleys and majestic mountainous scenery.
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3,4 Stars Hotels or Homestay
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Hanoi
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Train & Shuttle Bus
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All meals during the tour
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Most popular, Mountain & Minority, Nature & Discover
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Private tour
Overview
Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Visit: Sapa – Lao Cai
Duration: 03 Days
Travel style: Most popular, Mountain & Minority, Nature & Discover
Category: Private tour
Tour guide in: English, Français, Japanese, Korean
Highlights
- Overnight train journey
- Interactions with Black H'mong, Red Dao, and Dzay people
- Spectacular landscapes, including Muong Hoa Valley and the Fansipan Range
Itinerary
An overnight journey on a traditional train from Hanoi to Lao Cai.
Evening:
A driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter and take you to Hanoi Train Station.
Overnight:
Experience a traditional train journey from Hanoi to Lao Cai, spending the night on the train.
Included:
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Experience the famous hiking route from Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai and Ta Van, while admiring the beautiful valley.
Early Morning:
Arrive at Lao Cai train station.
A private guide and car will transfer you to Sapa in an hour-long uphill journey, offering views of nature and rice terraces.
Meet H’mong and Red Dao people along the way.
Have breakfast at a local restaurant before exploring the town.
Morning:
Start a full day of trekking from Y Linh Ho village.
Follow a downhill path, interacting with friendly H’mong women and children living in valley homes.
Relax at the cable bridge, enjoying the harmony and beauty of the surrounding nature.
Adventurous trekkers can take the uphill buffalo path for breathtaking views and fewer tourists, while those seeking an easier trek can stroll along the Muong Hoa River.
Late Morning:
Head to Lao Chai village, following a small path through rice fields to a charming hamlet.
Meet a grandmother who is the last craftsman in the community, using beeswax to decorate unique indigo clothing of the Hmong people.
Immerse yourself in their daily life and vibrant culture.
Afternoon:
Continue to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay people, located on a hill with stunning views of the river, rice terraces, and the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range.
As you walk leisurely, villagers may invite you to visit their homes.
Evening: Check into your homestay, rest, and prepare dinner with the host, interacting with family members.
Note: For an authentic experience, stay at a homestay with basic amenities: clean mattress, pillow, mosquito net, blankets, outdoor WC, and hot water shower. Hotel services are also available; please contact us for recommendations.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day
Admire the beautiful valley and the villages of Ma Tra and Ta Phin.
Morning:
After breakfast, begin your trek from Ma Tra hamlet to Ta Phin village. This journey will take you through a stunning rice terrace valley.
You will have the opportunity to meet local people from the Black Hmong and Red Dao ethnic groups. These groups, originally from Southern China, settled in Vietnam in the 11th century and continue to live at high altitudes, far from the modern world, preserving their traditions, language, and ancestral way of life.
Along the way, stop to visit a Hmong family and school in Ma Tra village.
Late Morning:
After a 3-hour trek, you will arrive at Ta Phin village, home to the Red Dao group.
Interact with the locals to learn about their life and culture.
Afternoon: A shuttle bus will pick you up at the hotel lobby at 2:30 PM for a transfer back to Hanoi.
Evening: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi around 8:00 PM.
TOUR 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 from Sapa to Hanoi
- Train: SP3 (Hanoi - Lao Cai)
- Meals: 2 Breakfast, 1 Dinner
- Service charges and taxes included
TOUR EXCLUDED
- International flights to/from your home country
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping and gratuities
- Any other items not mentioned in the program
The package includes accommodations in Sapa, guided tours of nearby villages, round-trip transportation from Hanoi to Sapa by sleeper train and shuttle bus, and all meals as listed in the programme.
From Hanoi to Lao Cai, you will take an overnight sleeper train. From Lao Cai, you will take a shuttle bus to Sapa. The sleeper train provides a cosy ride with a range of accommodation choices.
There are various accommodation types available on the sleeper train, such as 2-, 4-, and 6-berth cabins. Depending on your budget and level of comfort, you have options.
Although the train does not normally provide meals, there are dining cars where you can buy food. Bringing some food for the trip is also advised.
The tour provides a variety of lodging choices, ranging from opulent hotels to guesthouses that are affordable. Depending on your preferences and the tour package you purchase, you have options.
Because Sapa can get chilly, especially at night, bring thick clothing. It is also advised to bring a camera, rain gear, comfortable walking shoes, and personal hygiene supplies.
Yes, you can make reservations for the tour online at the tour provider’s website or through travel companies in Hanoi.
Although the journey is suitable for families, little children or elderly visitors may find some of the treks difficult. It is advisable to speak with the tour operator about the degree of difficulty of the activities.
Each tour company has different cancellation and rescheduling procedures. Usually, you can get a complete refund if you cancel up to 24 hours in advance. Get in touch with the tour operator directly to reschedule.
