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Sapa Adventure by train & shuttle bus from Hanoi 3 Days
By train (Hanoi - Sapa) and limousine van (Sapa - Hanoi) is the best combination to save time but also have a great experience. The Sapa adventure tour is made perfect with your own private itinerary. Explore great trekking routes and experience the lifestyle of ethnic minorities nestled in the beautiful rice terraced valley.
- Visit village of Red Dao, Black H'mong
- Stunning landscape of rice terraces and mountain
- Less touristic trekking trail
- Overnight train experience
Note
- Train to Sapa is very traditional with soft bed but at times may be noisy and uncomfortable for some guests.
- Shuttle limousine picks up tourists from different hotels, sometimes you may have to wait your turn.
- Bring trekking shoes.
Day 1, Hanoi - Sapa 350km - 8h
An overnight on traditional train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
In the evening, pick up by driver from your hotel (in the Old Quarter) for a short transfer to Hanoi Train Station. Enjoy an overnight traditional train journey from Hanoi to Lao Cai.
Train: SP3 (Hanoi - Lao Cai) / 22:00 - 06:20 - Vip Plus ( 4 berths / cabin) / 06 tickets
Day 2, Lao Cai - Sapa 80km - 2h
Trekking to Ban Khoang, Ta Phin villages, interacting with Red Dao people
Arrive in Lao Cai train station in the early morning. Private guide and car will escort you an hour trip up-hill to Sapa. Enjoy the beauty of nature and rice terraces after every turns and meet H’mong, Red Dao people along the way. Have a breakfast at local restaurant before exploring the town.
8:00 AM: Travel from Sapa on direction to Silver waterfall. Travel on a less touristic road to the isolated up-hill Ban Khoang village. Today we will take an off the beaten track of 12 km up and downhill on a new trail to explore the primitive culture of the Red Dao who is well-known for the most beautiful attire in Sapa.
After a picnic lunch (or early lunch at a local restaurant) in the village, follow a small hill path, trek through the corn–farm to a rainforest with amazing views of rice terraces, and on season, you may see local people and buffalos work on the field. Stop to visit orchid gardens that supply even the biggest of cities' demands for the New Year decorations. As you walk towards the Ta Phin village, be greeted as family members by villagers. Explore the unique culture and daily life of the Red Dao people who immigrated to this mountain from China, even have a special traditional herb bath.
Overnight at homestay in Ta Phin - the village of Red Dao people.
Note: For more interacting with local people and get authentic experience, we recommend you to stay at homestay with basic equipment: clean mattress, pillow, mosquito net, blankets, outside WC and hot water shower but hotel service is also available, please contact us to get good advises.
Day 3, Sapa - Hanoi 320km - 6h
Well-known Tram Ton pass, Silver Waterfall, less touristy trekking route to Sin Chai village
Drive to Tram Ton pass with stunning views of the Fansipan Mountain and valley. Continue to the Silver waterfall, which is the biggest one in Sapa. Hike up 200 steps and cross the bridge to get as close as possible to the waterfall, enjoy the views (if the weather permits).
After that, set off the trek to Sin Chai village, which is home of over 60 Black H’mong families. Immerse yourself into the beauty of nature with flowers, vegetables, medicine plant farms and amazing rice terraces. Walk along the path to Sin Chai village and discover the story of the Black H’Mong people who immigrated to these mountains centuries ago. The distinct of cultures, languages and lifestyles that make this group is so fascinating. Visit a primary school and an authentic H’mong house then get a transfer back to the town.
2:30 PM: Get pick up by shuttle bus at hotel lobby for a transfer to Hanoi. Arrive to your hotel in Hanoi around 8:00 PM
Tour Included
- English speaking guide (other language guide is upon your request)
- Sapa Accommodations with daily breakfast
- Meal as mentioned in program ( B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner ) in the local restaurants or picnics where no suitable restaurant available.
- Entrance fees, sight seeing fee for all visits as mentioned in the program.
- Private car following itinerary
- Shuttle bus: Sapa - Hanoi
- Train: SP3 (Hanoi - Lao Cai)
- Meal: B: 02, L: 01, D: 01
- 01 bottle of water per pax per day
- Service charges and Taxes
Tour Excluded
- International flights & Departure taxes if any
- Personal expenses, drinks, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Tipping and Gratuities
- Other services not mentioned in the program
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