We will catch the overnight train soft sleeper with AC to Lao Cai. The train leaves at 21:40' from Hanoi railway station.
The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 06:00. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. Driving to Sapa is only 38 km but it takes around one hour to make our way up the mountains. Once at Sapa, we will check into the hotel (if the room is available – check in time after 12:00). After freshening up and having breakfast we are ready to explore Sapa town. We embark on a lovely walking tour to the hill tribe village of Cat Cat. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa we will meet some of the local minority people on their way to and from Sapa. Overnight in Sapa.
Breakfast in the hotel we then, embark on a lovely trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hills tribe villages Lao Chai & Ta Van, home to Black H'mong, and Dzay people. Return to Sapa and then to Lao Cai railway station by car. The guide sees you off there and takes you on the train.
Arrival Hanoi in the early morning, Take taxi to your hotel by yourself. End of services.