• Hanoi - Immerse yourself in the timeless traditions of the hill tribes in the Hoang Lien Son mountains with a 3-night/2-day tour to Sapa, traveling via the overnight soft-sleeper train from Hanoi. Trek along ancient buffalo paths and enjoy stunning views of terraced rice fields. Meet friendly locals in scattered villages and learn about a way of life untouched by modern-day stress.

Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai
Depart from Hanoi on the overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for a departure around 20:00 - 20:30. Relax in the air-conditioned train and arrive refreshed at approximately 6:00 the next morning.

• Cat Cat village - Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat - Sapa (Breakfast/Lunch)

Upon arrival at Lao Cai Station, transfer to Sapa via the dramatic mountain roads of the Hoang Lien Son range. Check into your hotel in Sapa town center, freshen up, and enjoy breakfast. Then, embark on a walking tour to the hill tribe village of Cat Cat, home to the H’mong minority. Discover H’mong villages nestled in the valley and observe the daily lives of the hill tribes. Learn about their traditional cultures and meet local families.

Return to your hotel in Sapa. Enjoy some free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Ta Van Village - After breakfast at your hotel, set out on a scenic trek along the buffalo trails of the surrounding hills. Pass through several tribal villages, including Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to the Black H’mong, Dzao, and Dzay minority groups. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery and meet some of the friendliest people you’ll ever encounter. Once in the valley, take in the beauty of the surrounding landscape, framed by multi-layered rice terraces and scattered villages.

Return to Sapa and transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station at 18:00 for the return train to Hanoi at around 21:05. Arrive in Hanoi at approximately 5:00 am.

Tour services conclude at Hanoi Train Station, where you can easily catch a taxi to hotels in the Old Quarter, just a 10-minute ride away.

• Lao Cai - Take the train from Lao Cai back to Hanoi, departing around 21:00.

• Lao Chai - Located in the heart of the Muong Hoa Valley, Lao Chai Village offers a peaceful retreat just 7 kilometers southeast of bustling Sapa town center. Spanning over 29 square kilometers, it is one of the largest villages in the region. Lao Chai is adjacent to Ta Van Village, another popular tourist destination in Sapa.

• Shared cabin for 4 on a scenic Night Train journey.
• Convenient meeting/drop-off at 120 Le Duan, Hanoi.
• 3-star hotel stay at Sapa Charm Hotel on Muong Hoa road, Sapa Town.
• Local expert guiding in Sapa.
• Included excursions to indigenous villages: Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai.
• Total of 3 nights’ accommodation: 2 on the Night Train, 1 in Sapa town center hotel.

• Hotel Pick up/drop-off. Only meeting at Hanoi train station before the train departure time 1 hour
• Drinks
• Tips and personal expenses

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.