Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel )
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) worth booking?
Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) is a 75-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $195 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (4)
- Duration
- 75 hours
- From
- $195 per person
Sapa is the gateway to Vietnam’s northern highlands and the starting point for treks to the hill tribe villages. On this tour, travel from Hanoi by overnight train, ensuring that no time is wasted. During your stay, enjoy three guided treks; visit villages belonging to the Black H’mong, Dzay, and Red Dzao people. Hightlight : ✅ 2 Nights on the train Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi ( Shared Cabin with 4 Soft Sleeper Beds) ✅Join in Group Tour from SAPA Trek through the Muong Hoa Valley in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains to the hill tribe villages of the Hmong, Zay, and Red Zao peoples ✅Learn about Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups ✅Experience traditional hospitality during a 1-night homestay in Ta Van village. ✅ Spend 1 night at Hotel in Sapa and explore how beautiful of the town.
What you get
About this experience
Sapa is the gateway to Vietnam’s northern highlands and the starting point for treks to the hill tribe villages. On this tour, travel from Hanoi by overnight train, ensuring that no time is wasted. During your stay, enjoy three guided treks; visit villages belonging to the Black H’mong, Dzay, and Red Dzao people. Hightlight : ✅ 2 Nights on the train Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi ( Shared Cabin with 4 Soft Sleeper Beds) ✅Join in Group Tour from SAPA Trek through the Muong Hoa Valley in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains to the hill tribe villages of the Hmong, Zay, and Red Zao peoples ✅Learn about Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups ✅Experience traditional hospitality during a 1-night homestay in Ta Van village. ✅ Spend 1 night at Hotel in Sapa and explore how beautiful of the town.
What's included
Included
- On the way back to Hanoi, tour finish at Hanoi Train Station
- Spend 2 nights on the train to Sapa & return
- Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area to Hanoi Train Station
- Spend 1 night at Hotel (3 Star or 4 Star) in Sapa Town
- Return Train Tickets Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi
- Total 9 Meals as program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Spend 1 night stay at Local Homestay in Ta Van Village
- Entrance & Sightseeing Fees in the tour as itinenary
- Local English Speaking Guide in Sapa Tour
- Sharing Bus Transfer from Lao Cai Train Station to Sapa & return
Not included
- Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, tips
- Holiday Surcharge
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
NIGHT 1: Hanoi - Sapa by Train ( No Meal) At 8h30 PM, our staff will meet you at your hotels/stays in Old Quarter Area then take you directly to Hanoi Train Station for get overnight on the train to Sapa.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Overnight Train to Lao Cai Train Station . Normally, it takes abiut 8 hours
480 minutes here · Admission included
DAY 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Sapa (B-L-D) 6:20 : TRAIN ARRIVES AT LAO CAI TRAIN STATION. 6:30 – Be greeted by our guide and driver upon arrival at Lao Cai Train Station before being transferred to Sapa by a shared bus. The ride uphill to Sapa takes a little over an hour and will give you a first glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Sapa
On arrival at the hotel in Sapa, enjoy an early check-in if the room is available, otherwise in the interim, you will have access to a basic room for refreshment before having breakfast.
90 minutes here
Y Linh Ho
•Trekking level: 6/10 •Trekking: 10Km trekking and 8Km driving from Tavan village back to Sapa. •Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner •Accommodation: Homestay in Ta Van. 09:30 – Start the day with 6km of walking down to the Southeast of Sapa along Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho village, the home of the Black H’mong.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Lao Chai
Then, you will continue walking for another 3km down to Lao Chai village. Stop at the village for lunch
150 minutes here
Ta Van Village
After lunch, continue trekking through terraced rice fields to Ta Van, village of the Dzay minority people. This trek is relatively easy, though the trail can be quite slippery if it rains, so good footwear is recommended.Dinner and Overnight at the home-stay in Sapa. ( NIGHT 2 : Overnight at Homestay )
1080 minutes here · Admission included
Ta Van Village
DAY 02: Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan - Sapa (B/L/D) • Trekking level: 5/10 • Trekking: 10Km • Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner 7h30 - 8h30 AM : Have breakfast at Local Family Homestay. After having breakfast, Around 09:30Am, it is time to take an 8 km walk to visit 2 villages of the red Dzao people, the H’mong who are located in Giang Ta Chai
90 minutes here · Admission included
Giang Ta Chai Village
Situated at the edge of Muong Hoa Valley, Giang Ta Chai is gaining popularity as one of the most scenic and interesting locations for visitors who enjoy experiencing the colorful traditional customs and costumes that are always on show here.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Supan is considered as a less travelled and more withdrawn village because of its small population base.
60 minutes here
Ta Van Village
There are breath taking and beautiful landscapes throughout this mountainous area, including a stunning waterfall, rattan bridges, and some exquisite ferns and orchids that drape from the overhanging branches of so much lush vegetation. Have lunch at in Ta Van Village . 14:00 PM : Get on the bus back to Sapa Town . The bus ride allows some recovery time... and lots of photos and stories will no doubt be told on the brief ride back.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Sapa
About : 15:00 PM : Return to Sapa and check into the hotel. You will then have free time to explore Sapa town, especially its market with all the colorful handicrafts. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Sapa Town. (NIGHT 3 : Overnight at hotel)
1080 minutes here
Sapa
DAY 03: Cat Cat Village - Sapa - Lao Cai Train - Hanoi Train Station -Finish Tour ( B/L/D) • Trekking level: 4/10 • Trekking: 7KM trekking, 3Km driving from Cat Cat back to Sapa. • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Bus to Lao Cai. Have breakfast at Hotel & relaxing yourself
60 minutes here
Cat Cat village
After breakfast around 9.00am, we start explore the village a little bit further to the South-west of Sapa (around 4 km) to visit Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong. This trek offers some stunning views of the waterfall and the vestige of a hydro-electric power station which was built in the early 20th century.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Later, continuing to hike to Sin Chai village (3km) that situated on the bottom of Fansipan Mountain, also well-known as ‘the roof of Vietnam and Indochina”. There you will enjoy huge stunning and sleeping landscape before heading off to Sapa town.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Sapa
Back to Hotel & Check Oiut the room. Have lunch in restaurant Free time explore Sapa Town by yourself Bus transfer from Sapa to Lao Cai Train Station to get overnight on the train to Hanoi
300 minutes here
NIGHT 3: Lao Cai - Hanoi by Train Have dinner before taking night train to Hanoi. After 8 hours on the night train, you will arrive back to Hanoi around 5h30 am to 6h00 am. Tour willl finish at Hanoi Train Station. ( Please noted that you will take taxi by yourself back to hotels/stays in Old Quarter )
540 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
IF YOU OUTSIDE OF OLD QUARTER AREA, WE WILL MEET YOU AT TRAIN STATION AT TRAN QUY CAP STREET
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
IF YOU OUTSIDE OF OLD QUARTER AREA, WE WILL MEET YOU AT TRAIN STATION AT TRAN QUY CAP STREET
Options you can book
Homestay + Hotel 3 Star
Pick Up/Finish : Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area & Tour will finish at Ha Noi Train Station after taking night train from Lao Cai Train +Homestay + Hotel : 2 Nights on the train ( Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi) & 1 Night at Hotel 3 Star in Sapa + 1 Night at Private Room in Homestay Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa Duration: 3 days 3 hours Pickup included
Homestay + Hotel 4 Star
Pick Up/Finish : Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area & Tour will finish at Ha Noi Train Station after taking night train from Lao Cai Train + Homestay + Hotel : 2 Nights on the train ( Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi) & 1 Night at Hotel 3 Star in Sapa + 1 Night at Private Room in Homestay Duration: 3 days 3 hours Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- LOCAL TOURS VIETNAM
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
1 mentionExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ups and Downs
Co did a very nice job of shepherding all of us. She was always concerned for our safety. She shared her culture and I appreciated that very much. Only downside to whole trip was that my six foot boys couldn’t sleep in the short bus cabins on the sleeper back to Ha Noi. Also, Cat Cat visit wasn’t a hike but a shopping trip. The falls and dances were interesting but not at all what you would hope for in a “trek”.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Charlotte Henson We are so happy that you enjoyed the Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Tripadvisor
An experience we will treasure forever! 🙏🏻❤️
What an unforgettable tour in Sapa and the perfect way for our family (with a 10 year old daughter) to experience the true beauty and magic of the Black Hmong people. This area is stunning and the hotel and homestay were wonderful! The trekking was challenging at times, but the best way to experience the culture. We loved meeting people from around the world and sharing this once is a lifetime experience. It is a memory we will always treasure. 🙏🏻❤️
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Tripadvisor
Teak in sapa
Super well organized, attentive staff and on time at all meeting points, magnificent landscapes…
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Aurore Ramain! We are so happy that you enjoyed the Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour (Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel) tour. Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Sapa Adventure
We did three days trekking with Lan. Stayed with her family. Are amazing food. Saw the beauty of Sapa. She was responsive and able to adapt our time to meet the needs of the different on fort levels. (Last day, some hikes, other learned how to batik). It was amazing. So lovely.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much. Sapa is always beautiful with our local homestay and the hidden trails of mountains and valleys.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 75 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $195 to $305
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by LOCAL TOURS VIETNAM, who run 219 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.2.
See everything LOCAL TOURS VIETNAM runsWhy this scores 57
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Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) cost?
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Prices start at $195 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) take?
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Plan for about 75 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel )?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 75-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel )?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 75-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel )?
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Included: On the way back to Hanoi, tour finish at Hanoi Train Station; Spend 2 nights on the train to Sapa & return; Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area to Hanoi Train Station; Spend 1 night at Hotel (3 Star or 4 Star) in Sapa Town; and Return Train Tickets Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi. Not included: Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, tips; and Holiday Surcharge. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 399 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel )?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel ) if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel )?
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Across 4 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include good for families, photo opportunities, organization. Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
What booking options are available for Sapa 3 Days Trekking Tour ( Overnight Train + Homestay + Hotel )?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Homestay + Hotel 3 Star, Homestay + Hotel 4 Star. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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