Hanoi to Sapa 2-night Train Adventure

Nu:per Recommended – 3-Day Hanoi to Sapa Journey

A seamless cultural and nature escape, connecting city flavors with mountain landscapes.

Overview:

Start with a flavorful evening food tour in Hanoi, continue with an overnight train ride to the northern mountains, and spend two days immersed in Sapa’s breathtaking valleys, hill tribe villages, and Fansipan Peak — the “Roof of Indochina.”

Highlights:

Small group travel with high-end service and local insights

Bilingual guides (English & Chinese; other languages available upon request)

Local food experiences, cultural immersion, and iconic landscapes

Includes all entrance fees, accommodations, transfers, and meals as listed

Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi Evening Food Tour + Overnight Train to Sapa

17:00: Meet your guide at the hotel for a guided walking tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Taste iconic street foods at family-owned spots that have served the same traditional dishes for generations.

Visit a local market to learn about Vietnamese cooking habits and discover hidden alleyways that reveal the everyday heart of the city.

20:00–21:00: Return to the hotel to freshen up and prepare for departure.

21:00: Transfer to Hanoi train station and board the overnight sleeper cabin to Lao Cai.

Included: Dinner, local guide, train ticket

Duration: Food tour (4 hours), train boarding (approx. 3 minutes)

Day 2: Lao Cai → Sapa Villages Trek

6:15: Arrive at Lao Cai station. Transfer by private car to Sapa (30 km).

Breakfast in Sapa followed by a 6 km scenic trek through the Muong Hoa Valley.

Visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages — home to H'mong communities with the region’s largest terraced rice fields.

Learn about local lifestyles, visit traditional stilt houses, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family.

Return to Sapa town in the afternoon, check into your hotel, and enjoy free time in the evening.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, all entrance tickets, guide

Duration: Full day guided experience (~8 hours total)

Day 3: Fansipan Peak + Return to Hanoi in Luxury Transfer

8:30: Transfer to the cable car station for a trip up to Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest peak (3,143m).

Ride the funicular, visit local pagodas, and enjoy panoramic mountain views.

Stop at Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac) for photos, followed by lunch in Sapa.

14:30: Travel back to Hanoi in a luxury vehicle (approx. 5 hours). Arrival around 20:00.

Included: Breakfast, lunch, cable car & train tickets, private transfer

Duration: ~8 hours including return trip

Important Notes:

Public transportation options are nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal issues, heart conditions, or pregnancy

Moderate physical fitness required (light trekking involved)

Infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transportation