Sapa Sightseeing & Homestay Trekking in 3 Days

To save travel time and enjoy a comfortable journey, you’ll take the Dream Train Express from Hanoi to Lao Cai. This tourist-class sleeper train departs at 10:00 PM and includes a 4-berth cabin with air-conditioning, clean bedding, and traditional Sapa-style decor. Luggage can be stored under the berth for convenience.

Optional transfers:
If you prefer not to take the train, other options are available:

• VIP sleeper bus (arrives early morning in Sapa)
• Limousine day bus with an extra night stay in Sapa
• Private car or transfers from other destinations

Your train arrives early at Lao Cai Station, where a minivan will transfer you to Sapa town. You’ll have access to shower facilities and luggage storage before enjoying a local breakfast to get ready for your trek.

You’ll begin your Sapa homestay trekking tour through the scenic Muong Hoa Valley. You can choose between two trekking routes:

• Option 1: Classic trek (Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai)
  This route passes through villages of the Black H’mong, Zay, and Red Dao ethnic groups. You’ll walk along quiet roads, forest trails, and terraced rice fields, with plenty of chances to meet local people.
• Option 2: Off-the-beaten-track trek (Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Ban Ho)
  A more remote option for those wanting to go deeper into the valley. You’ll visit lesser-visited villages and enjoy more untouched scenery, while still meeting ethnic communities along the way.

Depending on your route, you’ll spend the night in either a Zay or Tay minority village. Expect simple but cozy accommodation, shared meals, and a peaceful rural atmosphere.

After breakfast with your host family, continue your trek through more rice fields and hillside villages. The walk takes you further along the valley, surrounded by lush greenery and quiet mountain views.

You’ll be picked up and driven back to Sapa town. After some time to freshen up, enjoy dinner, and spend the night in a comfortable hotel in town like Maison de Sapa. The exact hotel depends on availability but will offer a restful end to your trekking experience.

After breakfast, head out by jeep, motorbike, or minivan to explore the area around Sapa. First stop is Silver Waterfall, especially beautiful during the rainy season. Then, drive up to Tram Ton Pass, Vietnam’s highest mountain pass. From here, you’ll get sweeping views over the valleys toward Binh Lu and Lai Chau.

You’ll have a few hours to explore Sapa at your own pace. Visit local markets, walk to Cat Cat village, or climb Ham Rong mountain for a viewpoint over the town.

After dinner, transfer to the station for your overnight Dream Train Express journey back to Hanoi. The train departs in the evening and arrives in Hanoi the next morning, marking the end of your Sapa trekking adventure.