Vietnam · Trekking

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

3 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel between Hanoi and Lao Cai by overnight train
02 Trek through Sapa’s terraced valleys and mountain scenery
03 Visit Cat Cat, Sin Chai, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages
04 See the waterfall at Cat Cat village
05 Stay overnight in a 3-star hotel in Sapa
06 Enjoy guided trekking with an English-speaking guide
07 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
08 Transfers in Sapa and pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter included

Travel from Hanoi to the mountain landscapes of Sapa on this 3-day journey that combines overnight train travel, village trekking, and a hotel stay in town. Designed to make the most of your time, the tour brings you into Northern Vietnam’s terraced countryside and ethnic minority communities with guided walks and included transport.

Explore villages including Cat Cat, Sin Chai, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, enjoy scenic valley views and a waterfall along the way, and spend a night in a 3-star hotel in Sapa before returning to Hanoi by night train. With meals, train tickets, and local transfers included, it’s a convenient way to experience Sapa’s rural beauty.

Travel from Hanoi to the mountain landscapes of Sapa on this 3-day journey that combines overnight train travel, village trekking, and a hotel stay in town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ha Noi - Lao CaiOur Travel 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 trainOvernight on the train

Day 02

Sapa - Cat Cat - Sin ChaiThe train arrives in Lao Cai at 6.30 a.m,Our Sapa Pathfinder team will welcome you by your name sign. We drive up to Sapa about 65 minutes on Car / Van, Check in hotel, breakfast and relax.After lunch, trekking to Cat Cat and Sin Chai villages of Black H'Mong tribe. Enjoy the waterfall in Cat Cat and beautiful scenery along the way. Back to hotel for dinner and enjoy the night in Sapa town.Overnight in the hotel

Day 03

Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Night train to return HanoiBreakfast at hotel, get ready for the trip. Trek down to Lao Chai village to visit the black H'mong and Dzay tribes then keep going along the bottom of the Sapa valley to get to Ta Van village, which supposed to be the most beautiful one in the area. Have a picnic lunch will be served on the way. Go back to Sapa by Van / Car.Get yourself fresh with a shower in the hotel's day room before transfer down to Lao Cai Town. Dinner in Lao Cai Town.

A short relax at restaurant be for leave to Lao Cai Railway Station for the night train at around 21:20PM back to Hanoi. Overnight on train. After 8 hours, you arrive in Hanoi station at 5.30 Am, team will support you to get back your hotel in early morningOvernight on train

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
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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