Unforgettable Sapa Trekking Adventure by Night Train

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Duration

3 days 2 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Embark on a scenic journey to Sapa, known for its breathtaking terraced rice fields and vibrant ethnic culture. Begin in Hanoi, enjoying some free time before taking an overnight train to Lao Cai. Upon arrival, drive to this former hill station near the Chinese border. Trek through the Muong Hoa Valley, where you’ll experience the traditional lifestyles of the Zay and Red Dzao communities at Ta Van and Giang Ta Chai villages. Enjoy leisure time to explore historical landmarks and local boutiques in town. Your journey continues with an afternoon trek through Suoi Ho and Ma Tra villages, with spectacular views of rice paddies, tea plantations, and cardamom gardens. Conclude this enriching adventure with an overnight train back to Hanoi, capturing unforgettable memories of this unique cultural and natural landscape.

Included/Excluded

Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
All private transportation.
Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
Experienced English speaking guide.
Private boat trip as per tour
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
All sightseeing tickets.
Tissues and water on the coach.
Services charges and government tax.
No extra charge after services confirmation
24/7 hotline support guaranteed

International flights & Departure taxes if any
Personal expenses, drinks, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
Vietnam visa
Other services not mentioned above

Itinerary

Upon arrival in Hanoi, be met by our car driver and be transferred to the hotel the rest of the day at leisure before transfer to train station leave Hanoi for Lao Cai. Overnight on train.

* Notes: The itinerary can be flexible base on the arrival flight schedule; some sites can be visited today to have more time at sites or adding some other sites in the next day (with small surcharge).

Upon arrival at Lao Cai Railway Station, take a scenic 1hr drive to your hotel in the former hill station of Sapa. A frontier town 350km northwest of Hanoi and close to the border with China, Sapa’s terraced rice fields are some of the world’s most beautiful. Trek through the Muong Hoa Valley to admire the beautiful orderliness of the fields created by skilled, diligent ethnic farmers. There is an opportunity to see different traditions and costumes of the Zay minority at Ta Van Village and the Red Dzao at Giang Ta Chai Village. Return to town where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. Overnight in Sapa.

* NOTES: Suggested departure time:

Depends on arrival time of train

Tour duration: 09 hours

Trekking distance: 11km (7mi)

Grade: Medium

Morning at your leisure to explore historical landmarks and the many charming boutiques around Sapa town. In the afternoon, from Sapa, trek downhill through pine forests towards the small village of Suoi Ho, inhabited by the Black H’mong ethnic minority. Notice how their houses are typically built without windows due to the cold weather in the winter. Continue your walk past rice paddy fields and spectacular scenery to the village of Ma Tra with the possibility of seeing tea plantations and cardamom gardens (seasonal) along the way. Transfer to the Lao Cai Railway Station for the overnight train back to Hanoi. End of our services! Cam On & Hen Gap Lai!

* NOTES:

Suggested departure time: 13:30

Tour duration: 04 hours

Biking/trekking distance: 5km (3mi)

Durations

3 days 2 nights

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Deposit of 20% of the total of the tour is required upon confirmation of booking tour. The full prepayment will need to be made 45 days before departure for all services by money transfer or credit card payment with all bank transfer charges/ fees to be paid by the client.

The bank account name: METTA VOYAGES COMPANY LIMITED

The bank name: Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank

The bank branch: Hanoi Branch

The International Banking Account Number: 8888116868

Bank Swift Code: ASCBVNVX

The bank address: 442 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 5, District 3, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam

Phone number: (84.28) 3929 0999

After receiving your payment, we will issue you the hotel voucher and/or final confirmation itinerary, which can be sent to you by fax or email.

You can amend your booking when the confirmation is made. Just contact us at [email protected] with your booking number. Our reservations team is glad to amend your booking accordingly. The extra expense may occurred will be informed to you before you decide to amend the services or travel date.

NON REFUNDABLE deposit of US$ 100 per person upon the package's tours services confirmation will be applied.

Cancellations will be charged as follow:

o 45 days prior to the arrival date: Non Refundable deposit charge and the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.

o 44 - 31 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 30% per group/booking and plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.

o 30 days - 15 days prior to arrival date: Cancellations fee of 50% per group/booking plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.

o 14 - 7 days before arrival: Cancellations fee 70% charge plus the cancellation fees applied by the concerned services suppliers such as flight company, boat company, train, hotels... in accordance with their cancellations policies if any.

o Less than 7 days before arrival Or No show: 100% charge per group/booking.

*** Nonrefundable deposit and banking service fee will be forfeited in all cancellation cases.

No refund will be given for any unused service after the trip has commenced or during the tour.

Metta Voyage Co.,ltd is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by passengers. Additional expenses incurred due to delays, accidents, natural disaster, epidemic or political actions and unrest must be borne by the passengers. Passengers are required to have full travel insurance. Airline schedules and local conditions may affect accommodation and itineraries. Should this occur, Metta Voyage Co.,ltd will endeavor to substitute a suitable arrangement of similar value. Participation on any tours implies full agreement to the above conditions by all parties involved.

Travel insurance is not included in your tour price. It is the passenger's responsibility to verify whether his/her local health insurance carrier provides coverage while traveling. Please contact your insurance carrier for details. We can suggest you the insurance carrier case by case.

Metta Voyage Co., ltd strongly advises that you purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover all aspects of your tour: the loss of deposits through cancellation, loss of baggage and personal items, personal injury and death. A waiver must be signed if insurance is declined.

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