3 DAYS SAPA TREKKING TOUR WITH NIGHT TRAIN FROM HANOI

135$

3 days/ 2 nights 29/08/2019

Established as a hill station by the French in 1922, Sapa today is one of the tourism centers of the northwest. Sapa is oriented to make the most of the spectacular views emerging on clear days; it overlooks a plunging valley, with mountains towering above on all sides. Views are often subdued by thick mist rolling across the peaks, but even when it's cloudy, local hill-tribe people fill the town with colors. Travellers experience an authentic, timeless way of life among the hill tribes of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains on this package tour to Sapa, traveling on the overnight sleeper train from Hanoi. Take trekking, 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.
 
 
Highlights
 
  • Experience the night train to Sapa- the best mountain range in the northern Vietnam and learn more about the ethnic minorities' rural life.
  • Our private pickup service at the hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter or some districts nearby
  • Enjoy a comfortable overnight journey between Hanoi and Lao Cai with fully equipped cabins with air-conditioning
  • Enjoy deluxe accommodation at one of the best hotels in Sapa
  • Explore Muong Hoa valley and ethnic’s villages sightseeing with local English-speaking guide to learn more about the ethnic minorities' rural life.
  • Trek through the amazing landscapes and get breathtaking views
  • Encounter friendly locals in scattered villages and learn more about a lifestyle that the everyday stresses of modern life has yet to touch.


 

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1

Hanoi - Night Train To Sapa-

8:00pm: Our driver picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter then leave for Hanoi Railway Station for night train to Lao Cai.

Night 1: Overnight on train to Sapa

 
Day 2

Sapa – Village Trekking Tour (B,L,D) -

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station about 6:00am. Our driver will hold your name welcome board at the exit gate of Lao Cai Railway Station. He will pick you up and transfer you along the beautiful road to Sapa town. You will have breakfast at the hotel.
 
After breakfast, we leave the hotel and start trekking. Start trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages down in Muong Hoa valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fanxipan – the highest peak of Vietnam and Indochina. Trek through the villages of Black H’mong ethnic minority to learn the way people weaving and embroidering their clothes. Have a break for lunch then keep going down to enjoy colorful rice paddy fields and reach Ta Van village where the Dzay ethnic people inhabited.
Leaving Ta Van, we head up to the main road where the car will pick up us to tranfer back to Sapa. Go back to Sapa in the afternoon.
 
Note: Lao Chai – Ta Van trekking is around 12km. If you don’t want to long trekking, we will organize private car and tour guide for you. Please contact us for this service.
 
Evening: Have dinner at your hotel then you will have time to go around discovering Sapa town.
 
Night 2: Overnight at the hotel in Sapa
 
Day 3

Village Trekking – Lao Cai Railway Station (B,L,D) -

Have breakfast at hotel.
Option 1: Cat Cat village trekking tour
Trekking from hotel to Cat Cat village of H’ mong, you have a chance to visit a waterfall and the hydroelectric power station built by the French, learning about the culture, customs and unique people here with traditional crafts such as weaving, carved silver, hand forged agricultural tools.
 
Note: Cat Cat trekking is around 6km.
Option 2: Fansipan Peak – The Roof of Indochina
You will get to the Mountain Railway and start the 2-km line departs from MGallery Hotel in Sapa and arrives at the Mount Fansipan cable car station and is the longest mountain-climbing railway line in the country.
Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
11.00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to the hotel.
Option 3: O Quy Ho pass - Silver waterfall and Golden stream and love waterfall
After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will take you to Silver waterfall and Golden stream and love waterfall. We will go through O Quy Ho pass on the way. We visit Silver waterfall first. The moderate climate and majestic natural scenery have turned Silver Waterfall Sapa into one of the most attractive tourist attractions alluring tourists. Then we leave for Golden stream and love waterfall. This is a lovely little walk on a stone path through some woodlands and along a stream to a bridge and viewpoint for the Love Waterfall.
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Enjoy lunch at the restaurant.
Afternoon, you will have free time to visit Sapa town, market, church. Have dinner at restaurant or a take-away dinner on the way to the Lao Cai train station, then catch the night train to Hanoi.
 
NOTE
 
Option 1: Visiting Cat cat village
Option 2: Visiting FANSIPAN PEAK -THE ROOF OF INDOCHINA at surcharge 40USD/person (No tour guide)
Option 3: Contact us to check the surcharge if visiting O Quy Ho pass - Silver waterfall and Golden stream and love waterfall
 
Night 3: Overnight on the train back to Hanoi
 
 
Day 4

Hanoi Arrival-

You will arrive in Hanoi railway station around 5:30am. Trip ends.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

What's included?

  • Private pickup from hotel (in the old quarter) to Tran Quy Cap train station
  • Transportation with A/C as program
  • Train tickets (4-soft berth per wooden cabin with A/C). You may share with other passengers
  • Enthusiastic, experienced English speaking guide for trekking tour
  • Meals as mentioned above: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
  • All entrance and sightseeing fees.
  • GROUP SIZE: from 2 to 14 people for trekking tour in Sapa.
  • Mineral water bottles during the tour
  • Accommodation at hotel (double/twin share)
3-Star Accommodation

Place

Accommodation

Room Type

Hanoi - Sapa

King Express

Deluxe cabin with A/C

Sapa Hotel

My Boutique Hotel Sapa / Sapa Relax Hotel & Spa

Deluxe Room

4-Star Accommodation

Place

Accommodation

Room Type

Hanoi -Sapa

Chapa Express train

Superior / Deluxe cabin with A/C

Sapa Hotel

Amazing Sapa / Sapa Highland Resort & Spa

Superior Room

5-Star Accommodation

Place

Accommodation

Room Type

Hanoi-Sapa

Chapa Express

VIP private cabin with A/C

Sapa Hotel

Pao Sapa Hotel / KK Sapa

Deluxe room

What's excluded?

  • Drop off to hotel in Hanoi on return
  • Beverages, Tips( not compulsory)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Other things not mentioned clearly in the packages

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Valid from 1 Sept 2019 to 31 Dec 2020.
  • Daily departure except block out travel dates from 23 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020 (Tet Holiday in Vietnam)
  • If you have ten or more adults travelling together, please contact us to get advantage of special pricing, extras like private tours, etc...
  • Surcharge of 4-star package, 5-star package applies p/p for gala dinner at hotel on 24 Dec and 31 December 2019/2020
  • An additional peak season surcharge of 35% if your travel dates fall on Christmas / New Year / Vietnam Public Holidays is payable on the day of your activity or do online payment after making reservation.
  • Trekking tour group size: from 2 to 15pax.
  • Hotel & train will be replaced by similar standard option only in case of full booking.
  • Itinerary may be changed due to unexpected weather conditions, traffic or other reasons beyond our control.
  • We can customize the tour as per your request. Please contact us if you do not like our listed accommodation/ want to do private tour/ revise the itinerary. We can make a new itinerary at your preferred accommodation and will guarantee the best available price.

 

 

Children Policies

 

  • Children under 5 years old sharing the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided).
  • Children from 5 – 8 years old will be required to pay 75% of tour price (as children’s price on our website), sharing the bed with parents or pay full price (as adult’s price on our website) to have an extra bed.