3D3N - Sapa Overnight Train Trek

		Highlights
		Reach the “Roof of Indochina” with a seamless arrival and a relaxing start before conquering Fansipan by cable car.
Full-day scenic trekking through Muong Hoa Valley, bamboo forests, waterfalls, and terraced rice fields.
Cultural immersion with visits to tea plantations, cardamom gardens, and ethnic minority villages.
Red Dao wellness experience with a traditional herbal bath to unwind at the end of the journey.
Balanced trekking routes combining both the famous Muong Hoa trail and the quieter Suoi Ho – Ta Phin area.
Flexible travel options designed for both train and sleeping-bus arrivals/departures.

	

DAY 1: HANOI – SAPA - FANSIPAN PEAK BY CABLE CAR (BREAKFAST & LUNCH)

Morning	Option A (Train): Arrive at Lao Cai Station (approx. 05:30 – 06:00). Your guide and driver will welcome you at the exit gate and transfer you uphill to Sapa (1-hour drive). Option B (Bus): Arrive at Sapa Bus Station. Our team will meet you. Upon arrival at the hotel, enjoy breakfast. We also arrange a shower/changing area so you can freshen up comfortably after your journey.
09:00 - 09:30	Car pick-up to visit Fansipan Mountain. Experience the World’s longest three-rope cable car system. The 15-20 minute ride takes you from the Muong Hoa Valley to the summit. From the cabin, admire the spectacular scenery of the terraced rice fields, Hoang Lien National Forest, and the landscapes of Lai Chau province. Reach the peak (3,143m) to hunt for clouds and enjoy the panoramic views.
Noon	Return to Sapa for lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon	Free time to explore Sapa town, the Stone Church, and the central market on your own.
Overnight	Stay at the Hotel in Sapa.

DAY 2: TREKKING MUONG HOA VALLEY - LAO CHAI - TA VAN - GIANG TA CHAI (BREAKFAST & LUNCH)

Morning	Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00	The car takes you to the trekking point in Muong Hoa Valley. Walk slowly along a narrow road between the mountain ranges of Hoang Lien Son and Den Thang. Marvel at the largest terraced paddy fields in the area. The soft contours of the fields embrace the hillsides, creating a stunning photo opportunity. Trek down to cross the river and visit Lao Chai village (Black H’mong minority). Continue to Ta Van village to meet the Giay (Zay) people—a small minority group found only in the Northern highlands.
Noon	Enjoy a rest and a fine lunch at a local house.
Afternoon	The adventure continues with a 3km hike through hills and a lush Bamboo Forest. Stop at a scenic waterfall for photos and relaxation. Arrive at Giang Ta Chai village, home to the Red Dao ethnic minority. Chat with villagers and observe their daily life activities. A car will pick you up at the end of the trail and transfer you back to Sapa town.
Overnight	Stay at the Hotel in Sapa.

DAY 3: OFF THE BEATEN PATH - SUOI HO - MA TRA - TA PHIN - HERBAL BATH (BREAKFAST & PICNIC LUNCH)

Morning	Breakfast at the hotel. Check out.
09:00	Depart for a trek to Suoi Ho village. Wander through tea plantations and cardamom gardens. Follow buffalo trails to visit the hospitable Ma Tra village of the Black Hmong people. Pass by a local school and enjoy scenic views en route.
Noon	Enjoy a picnic lunch.
Afternoon	Continue trekking to Ta Phin village, famous for the Red Dao people and their vibrant brocade handicrafts. Experience the traditional Red Dao Herbal Bath. Locals boil a special collection of fresh/dried plants and bark in a giant wok over a charcoal fire. Soak in a wooden barrel tub in a private bathhouse. This therapy is famous for washing away aches, pains, and worries—the perfect end to a trekking trip.
Departure	Option B (Bus): The van transfers you back to Sapa town to board the Sleeping Bus to Hanoi (approx. 15:30). Option A (Train): The van transfers you directly from Ta Phin down to Lao Cai Station (approx. 17:00) to catch the overnight train.

Price:
- By Sleeping bus: From 316USD per person
- By Train: From 344USD per person

Includes:
- Private tour in Sapa
- Meals as indicated in program
- All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary
- Professional English speaking tour guide at places
- Transfers as the itinerary
- Overnight at 3* hotel
- Train ticket/ Sleeping bus ( roundtrip)
- Mineral water & tissue are available on the car

Excludes:
- Tips and Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Other meals and drinks
- Late check out & early check in for accommodation at the places
- Overnight at luxury 5* hotel (extra 300usd per person)

Things to bring:
- Hat, sun block
- Good walking shoes
- Tee-shirt & shorts
- Medical kit
- Camera with plenty of film.

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