Meal: not included | Accommodation: Night train - sleeper cabin with air conditioning

20:30 - We depart the Handspan office (78 Ma May street) to Hanoi Railway Station to catch the night train to Lao Cai.

Traveling by train from Hanoi to Lao Cai offers a traditional and authentic experience. The train cabins are generally basic but functional. The default option is a 4-berth sleeper cabin, where you're likely to share the space with other passengers. We also offer an upgraded option of a 2-berth private cabin which provides more space and privacy, ensuring a cozier journey.

Meal: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: in Sapa

Upon your arrival at Lao Cai railway station around 6:00 AM, you’ll be picked up and walked to a local restaurant for your refreshment and followed by a hearty breakfast to energize you for the day ahead. 

Later, a car ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour giving you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. On arrival at Sapa, you will stop at your hotel, meet your tour guide and leave your luggage at the hotel.

9:00 - Start trekking from Sapa to Ta Phin Valley. We start through the town for about 20 minutes before turning to a dirt road to Ma Tra, a black H’mong village. The trekking route offers a breathtaking view of vegetable gardens and rice terraces with green mountains rising above. There will be time for visiting with local families and learning about their traditional fiber processing. We continue trekking to Ta Phin village of the Red Dzao, in one of the most scenic valleys in Vietnam. Here we’ll stop for a simple lunch before exploring the village. 

16:00 - Return to Sapa by private vehicle to check in to your hotel. You’re free to explore the town, its market and sloping streets with all the colorful handicrafts.

Meal: breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: not included

8:00 – pick up from your hotel, we then start trekking from Sapa town to Golden Stream Valley. The trek offers some stunning views of the rice terraces, gardens, and Fan Si Pan mountain range. Immerse yourself in the local culture as we visit the welcoming homes of the Black H'Mong and Dzay people in Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, absorbing their way of life and traditions. This trek is relatively easy, though the trail can be quite slippery if it rains, so good footwear is recommended. 

A home-cooked lunch fuels us for an afternoon stroll, leading us to the main road where our driver awaits, ready to take us back to Sapa town.

Time will be on your own to explore the town, its market, and sloping streets with many colorful handicrafts.

14:0 - 14:30 Comfortable shuttle bus departs from Sapa to Hanoi. Enjoy beautiful views driving along the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The bus is equipped with large individual seats, A/C, and wifi. There are 2 stops on the way and dinner is at your own cost.

You’ll arrive in Hanoi center at around 20:00 - 20:30. End of our services.

Please note the transfer from there to your hotel is not included.