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

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

After breakfast, a car transfer takes you to the captivating Ta Phin village, a place of cultural richness and natural splendor. Trekking through this picturesque valley, you'll immerse yourself in the Dao community, gaining insights into their way of life and traditions. After a delicious lunch at a local house, the adventure continues with more trekking, leading you through the enchanting Ma Tra area. In mid-afternoon, our car will be awaiting you in Ma Tra to transport you to Sapa town center, where you'll check into your hotel and have the evening to unwind at your leisure. 

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.