Hanoi

At 8.30 PM: Our 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 and share with other persons. There are several train depart from Hanoi station between 7pm to 10pm, the journey is about 8 hours, the end in Lao Cai Station. We usually use train at 10 PM. Overnight on the train

Lao Cai

6:30 – Be greeted by our guide and driver upon arrival at Lao Cai Train Station before being transferred to Sapa by a shared bus. The ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour

Sapa

On arrival at the hotel in Sapa, enjoy an early check-in if the room is available, otherwise in the interim, you will have access to a basic room for refreshment before having breakfast.

Y Linh Ho

09:30 – Start the day with 6km of walking down to the Southeast of Sapa along Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho village, the home of the Black H’mong.

Lao Chai

Then, you will continue walking for another 3km down to Lao Chai village. Stop at the village for lunch.

Ta Van

After lunch, continue trekking through the rice terraces to Ta Van village of the Tay minority. This trek is relatively easy although the trail can be quite slippery if it rains. For that reason, good footwear is recommended. 15:00 – Return to Sapa by shared bus and check into the hotel.

Sapa

You will then have free time to explore Sapa town, especially its market with all the colorful handicrafts. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Sapa Town.

Cat Cat village

8:00 – After breakfast, you will begin the second day of your adventure by exploring the villages which are located a little bit further to the Southwest of Sapa (around 4 km) including Cat village, the home of the Black H’mong people. This trek offers some stunning views of a picturesque waterfall and the vestige of a hydro-electric power station which was built in the early 20th century. Have lunch in the village at noon. Later, you continue to hike for another 3km to Sin Chai village, situated at the base of Hoang Lien Son Mountain with Fansipan Peak, which is also known as the roof of Vietnam and Indochina. Enjoy the panoramic view of the village and have more photo opportunities before heading back to Sapa Town.

Sapa

Free time explore the town or taking a rest before transfer down to Lao Cai Town for dinner and get the train back to Hanoi.

Hanoi train station

Train depart at Lao Cai Railway Station , you will sleep on the night train to Hanoi (about 8 hours). Train arrive Hanoi at 5.30 AM next day morning, where you can easy take taxi on your own to your hotel. End of your trip.