Hanoi Trip Overview
Experience life in the mountainous north of Vietnam on a trekking adventure round-trip from Hanoi. Travel by sleeper train to Sapa, and take a moderate two-day guided trek with an overnight stay in a hill tribe village, a great way to learn about Vietnam’s traditional cultures! Walk through the gorgeous countryside of rice terraces and brilliant green mountains, and meet people from various ethnic hill tribes along the way. Spend time in Sapa and enjoy the markets and stunning landscapes around this small northern city. This small-group tour operates with a maximum of 12 people, ensuring you’ll receive personal attention from your expert guide.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
Experience life in the mountainous north of Vietnam on a trekking adventure round-trip from Hanoi. Travel by sleeper train to Sapa, and take a moderate two-day guided trek with an overnight stay in a hill tribe village, a great way to learn about Vietnam’s traditional cultures! Walk through the gorgeous countryside of rice terraces and brilliant green mountains, and meet people from various ethnic hill tribes along the way. Spend time in Sapa and enjoy the markets and stunning landscapes around this small northern city. This small-group tour operates with a maximum of 12 people, ensuring you’ll receive personal attention from your expert guide.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi & Over-Night Train To Sapa
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Optional Activity
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hoa Lo Prison, 1 Hoa Lo St Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Optional Activity
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Optional Activity
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Sleeper Train
Day 2: Sapa Trek
Stop At: Cat Cat village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
You’ll be met on arrival into Lao Cai in the early morning (approximately 6.00 am) by a local driver. Your driver will be picking up several other passengers travelling on to Sapa. Transfer to Sapa by minibus (approximately 1 hour), passing through dramatic scenery along the way.
You have a free morning to relax and explore this fascinating hillside town. If the weather is feeling generous, enjoy unhindered views out towards the giant staircase of rice terraces that cascade down the side of the mountains. Otherwise, delight in the enigmatic mists that often shroud the Sapa hillsides
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 3: Sapa Trek
Stop At: Ta Van Village, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
This morning after storing your main luggage at your Sapa hotel, set off on a six hour guided trek (approximately 12 – 15 kilometres).
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Homestay
Day 4: Sapa & Over-Night Train to Hanoi
Stop At: Su Pan Village, 3 Mu_ng Hoa, Sapa 330000 Vietnam
After a hearty, energy-giving early breakfast, set off on a 2-3 hour walk to Su Pan Village. Today’s trek is shorter, but the scenery is still beautiful.
You will be picked up from your Sapa hotel between 5-5.30 pm today by a local driver. You’ll then be transferred back to the to the Lao Cai train station this afternoon (approximately 1 hour). You will have some free time for an optional dinner before you board the overnight train to Hanoi. Boarding commences approximately 7.30pm for an 8.30 pm departure (journey time approximately 8 hours).
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Sleeper train
Day 5: Hanoi
Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Your adventure ends upon arrival at Hanoi train station in the early morning (around 5am). The rest of the day is free for you to soak up the grace of this dynamic city that’s the epitome of modern Vietnam.
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.
Special Information
If you would like to stay a little longer in Vietnam, Intrepid can book additional nights for you. (If you wish to have the room available on your arrival, you may need to book the night before as check in time is usually midday). Please note that it’s not possible to organise a transfer from the train station, so please make your own way to your hotel or the airport.
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
