Deluxe King Express train carriages, en route Hanoi- Laocai reflect the charm of colonial traveling style in northern Vietnam. Sapa package traveling on King Express Train offer an inspirational experience onboard as well the time to enjoy the beauty of evocative destinations.
 

Departure with English/ French speaking guide except Saturday

Day 1: Hanoi- Overnight King Express to Sapa
You are free on your own day in Hanoi then at 8.30 pm our guide and driver will transfer you from your hotel to Hanoi railway station to take overnight train. The luxury Victoria Express leave Hanoi at 21.55pm.

Day 2: Sapa (B,L)
Our guide and driver is waiting for you at Lao cai railway station. Your train comes to Lao cai approximately at 6.00 am. Our guide and driver will accompany you to Sapa far from Lao cai 34km along the steep, terraced hillsides of the Hoang Lien son mountain range, the breathtaking view on the way is fantastic. You will have breakfast at Ta van restaurant at Victoria Sapa hotel then free at leisure to freshen up. Then at 10.00 am we take walking tour around the town. Visit Stone Cathedral built by French which has over 100 years old. The other interesting place is Sapa market where local ethnic minorities walk over mountains and forest to exchange handmade products. Then walk down to Cat Cat village, directly below Sapa and in the Muong Hoa Valley, home of H'mong people. This is also good chance to communicate with local ethnic minorities and understand their culture and daily life and have a great fun with these people by their honest and friendliness.  Look out for tubs of indigo dye, used to color the hemp cloth typical of H's mong dress. Cat cat waterfall is just below the village, site of hydroelectric station and now pleasant place to rest before tackling the homeward back journey. Overnight at Victoria  Sapa Resort.

Day 3: Sapa- King Express back Hanoi (B,L)
This morning, at 9.00 am we leave Sapa town for Lao cai and Tavan village. One of the most enjoyable is follow the main tracks from the Auberge Southdown the Muong Hoa valley for 9 km to a wooden suspension bridge an Tavan village on the opposite of the river. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. Ta van actually consists of 2 villages: immediately across the bridge is Giay community while further uphill to the left is a Dao village. From here, going to west to reach Lao cai. Enjoy picnic on the way then in the afternoon our chauffeurs will take us to railway station for over night train King Express, departing 21.15pm for Hanoi. You will arrive in Hanoi  at approximately at 5.30 am the following day.

Remark:
P = Person
B= Breakfast , L = Lunch , D = Dinner
Sgl Sup = Single room supplement (if required)

Tour price includes:
- All transfer and transportation
- English Speaking Guide
- Sightseeing tickets
- Meals stated in the itinerary at local restaurant
- Round trip soft sleepers trai Hanoi- Laocai-Hanoi
- Service charge and government taxes
- Accommodation in twin share basis

Tour price exclude:
- Visa and visa fees
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Pre and post accommodations in Hanoi
- Personal travel insurance
- Beverage
- Meals not mentioned