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Sapa Tour By Night Train From Hanoi

3 days
Start and end in Hanoi
4.7
7 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi to Lao Cai

    Start point
    Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam (We will arrange private vehicle and tour guide to pick you up from your hotel then transfer you to railway station, 20:00 - 20:30)
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Railway Station
    Lao Cai Railway Station
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  2. Day 2

    Lao Cai to Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Trekking to Lao Chai and Ta Van villages in Muong Hoa valley
    • Visit Black H'mong ethnic minority villages to learn about weaving and embroidering
    • Lunch during trek
    Landmarks
    Lao Chai Village
    Ta Van Village
    Muong Hoa Valley
    Fanxipan Mountain
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  3. Day 3

    Sapa to Lao Cai

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at hotel restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking from hotel to Cat Cat village
    • Visit waterfall at Cat Cat village
    • Visit French hydroelectric power station
    • Learn about H'mong ethnic culture and traditional crafts
    • Lunch at hotel restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sapa town
    • Visit Sapa market
    • Visit church in Sapa
    Landmarks
    Cat Cat Village
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  4. Day 4

    Hanoi

    End point
    Sapa, Huyện Sa Pa, Lào Cai 333300, Vietnam (We will pick you up from Lao Cai railway station then transfer you to your hotel in Sapa, 17:00 - 17:30)
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Railway Station
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Operated by

Swallow Travel

4.8
(106 reviews)

Number of tours

14

Age Range

1 to 87 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

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4.7
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.7
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.4
  • 4.8

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  • Sapa Tour By Night Train From Hanoi reviewer 1
    March 6th, 2024
    5.0
    Good tour guide with local knowledge. Helped us organize additional activities outside of the tour.
    Traveled in March 2024
  • V
    April 8th, 2023
    4.0
    The trekking through the villages was great and the hotel was really nice. Just be aware that it's not a tour as such...
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    Traveled in March 2023
  • Sapa Tour By Night Train From Hanoi reviewer 3
    August 9th, 2020
    5.0
    Our family just came back from north of vietnam trip. Everything was very well organized. Hoan our guide was...
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    Traveled in March 2020
  • L
    November 23rd, 2019
    4.5
    Due to my airplanes' mechanical problems, I arrived too late for my entire trip. I could only trek for one day, but...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Swallow Travel
    Dear Laura Hall, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is our pleasure to serve you and your feedback will help us improve our services. We are looking forward to serving you again! Best Regards, Swallow Travel
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  • I
    May 23rd, 2019
    4.5
    Loved it.. very well organized. ..
    Traveled in May 2019
  • R
    January 9th, 2019
    5.0
    Our family of 6 spent 5 N 6 D in Hanoi, visiting Hnaoi city, Halong Bay and Sapa. All itinerary, hotels and transfer...
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    Traveled in January 2019
  • L
    November 11th, 2018
    5.0
    From my very first contact with Jimmy in Swallow Travel for information on our tour we were very impressed. Responses...
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    Traveled in October 2018

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    Rick

    Asked on February 8th, 2025

    Can you accommodate custom requests for the trip itinerary?

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    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, we offer customization options based on your preferences. Please inform us of your requests.

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    Madeleine

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    How will we receive the booking confirmation?

    Payments
    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      You will receive the booking confirmation file as an attachment once you finalize your booking with us.

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    Oscar

    Asked on December 15th, 2024

    What if I need pickup from a different location than my hotel?

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    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      If you do not have a hotel, we can arrange for you to meet at the train station or other convenient locations.

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    Yvonne

    Asked on November 30th, 2024

    What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

    Payments
    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Our cancellation policy varies based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check our terms for more details.

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    Esther

    Asked on October 10th, 2024

    Do you have options for priority airport pick-up before the tour?

    Flights / Transfers
    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      We can arrange an airport transfer for you if you provide us with your flight details and arrival time.

  • B

    Barbara

    Asked on October 4th, 2024

    Noticed that there is no stop at Fansipan mountain. Can this be included.

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    • B

      Barbara

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Not trekking up to the peak but cable car ride up.

    • B

      Barbara

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      I prefer Option 1. May I know if we'll be doing a lot of walking (trekking) for this particular tour.

    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Lao Chai - Ta Van is about 12km of trekking. Cat Cat is about 5km of trekking.

    • B

      Barbara

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Do you have a tour that doesn't require so much trekking but still cover pretty much the places in this itinerary.

    • B

      Barbara

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Can you please advise the additional cost of private transfer. For the trek of 12km, how many breaks will there be.

    • B

      Barbara

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      We would like to join a group tour. We need to know the cost of private car.

    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      If you use a private car from your hotel to Lao Chai Village, the surcharge is 15USD.

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    Abigail

    Asked on September 25th, 2024

    Are there any additional fees for booking during peak seasons?

    Price / Availability
    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, additional charges may apply during peak seasons or holidays due to increased demand.

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    Marina

    Asked on September 13th, 2024

    Can you leave your bags at the hotel I would prefer to only carry a small backpack whilst trekking

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    Tour Details
    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, you can send your luggage to the reception. However, please be sure to keep your valuable items with you such as your money and passport

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    Sibylle

    Asked on August 1st, 2024

    What options do you have for upgrading to a private train cabin?

    Transport
    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      We offer a deluxe private cabin with a surcharge of 40USD per person for the return journey, or a 2-berth suite cabin with Chapa Express at a surcharge of 135USD per person.

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    Alvaro

    Asked on July 25th, 2024

    How do I confirm my travel insurance with your company?

    Travel Support
    • Swallow TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      While we don’t provide insurance, we recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers your trip duration and activities.

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Tour ID: 130299

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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