[Local departure/arrival] 4-day Sapa sightseeing tour | Go by night sleeper train! Fansipan Mountain and Regular Market

Night:From the hotel in Hanoi to Hanoi Station at night, marking the beginning of the journey.

21:00：Our Japanese guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Hanoi Station by private car.

◎ Sleeper train (SP3 CHAPA EXPRESS)
A romantic sleeper train journey to Sapa, a summer resort that was once opened during the French colonial era. Accompanied by a Japanese guide, you will head to Lao Cai in a classic, clean, wood-grained ``Deluxe Cabin (4-bed shared room)'' while enjoying the rustling train ride.

22:00：Departing from Hanoi Station.

[Sleeper train night]

Early morning:Arrived at Lao Cai Station, a city on the border of China.

05:55: After arriving at Lao Cai Station, we will guide you to the exclusive "Chapa Lounge" inside the station.

[Breakfast] Special buffet breakfast in the lounge
(*The lounge is also equipped with shower facilities. You can wash away the fatigue of your long journey and get ready.)

Morning:To the colorful world of ethnic minorities (about 2 hours by car)

○ Visit to the “regular market” filled with the enthusiasm of ethnic minorities
We will take you to a lively traditional open-air market where people from the surrounding mountains gather, including the Flower Hmong, Tai, Hula, and Black Dzao peoples, all wearing their own colorful ethnic costumes.
*Depending on the day of the week, we will take you to the most lively market.

Tuesday: COC LY Market

Saturday: CAN CAU Market

Sunday: BAC HA Market
(*On days when the market is not held, we will take you to a simple ethnic minority village.)

Daytime:Enjoy a warm and simple local lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, take a private car to Sapa, a summer resort in the mountains (about 3 hours).

Afternoon:After arriving in Sapa, check in to the hotel.

○ Romantic stroll around Sapa
Take a leisurely stroll through the unique cityscape that combines European streetscapes and Asian excitement, including the beautiful stone Sapa Church built during the French colonial period and the lively local market.

Night:Enjoy Sapa's famous gourmet food with all five senses

[Dinner] “Red Dzao House” or “Indigo Restaurant”
Enjoy a special hot pot dinner made with Sapa's famous fresh trout and highland mushrooms packed with flavor.
*During specific periods from 12/24, 12/31, 1/1, 2/16 to 19, and 4/29 to 5/3, a special set menu of Sapa's famous hot pot will be available at the hotel restaurant.

[Accommodation location: Sapa / AZALEA Sapa Hotel]

Morning:Vietnam's rooftops, to the spectacular view above the clouds

09:00：Depart from the hotel and go sightseeing at Fansipan Mountain (altitude 3,143m), the highest peak in Vietnam.
By connecting on Vietnam's longest mountain railway (approximately 6 minutes) and the world's longest ropeway (approximately 20 minutes), which is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records, you can easily access mountain peaks that were once only reachable by serious mountain climbing. The panorama of the magnificent multi-layered rice terraces and the majestic Huan Lien Mountains that spreads outside the window is breathtakingly beautiful.

Daytime:Lunch of delicious Sapa local cuisine that takes advantage of the blessings of the mountains at a restaurant in Sapa city.

Afternoon:Touring two ethnic minority villages with different tastes

○ "Cat Cat Village" where the Black Hmong people live
10 minutes by car from the center of Sapa. Located in a deep green valley, this Black Hmong village is lined with traditional crafts such as indigo dyeing and hand embroidery. Please enjoy taking commemorative photos at scenic spots that are picturesque and picturesque no matter where you look.

○ “Ta Phin Village”, the hometown of the Red Dao tribe (about 40 minutes travel)
A village of the Red Dao tribe with its impressive bright red cloth overhead. Here, you can enjoy the ``secret herbal bath experience'' that has been passed down from generation to generation for the sake of health. The gentle scent of several types of natural herbs will soothe your fatigue from your journey.

Evening:After sightseeing, return to Lao Cai Station by car (about 1 hour).

Night:Dinner before departure and another sleeper train trip

Enjoy a relaxing dinner before departure at the Chapa Lounge inside Lao Cai Station.

◎ Take the sleeper train (SP4 CHAPA EXPRESS) to Hanoi
On the return train, you can fall asleep to the soothing sway of the Deluxe Cabin (4-bed shared room) or the VIP Cabin (2-bed private room), which offers a private space that you can choose to suit your travel style.

21:30: Depart from Lao Cai station.

[Sleeper train night]

Early morning: Arrive at Hanoi Station before dawn.

05:25: Arrived at Hanoi Station.

A Japanese-speaking guide will meet you and carefully transport you by private car to your hotel or desired location. We hope you enjoyed your journey!

Sleeper train (SP3 CHAPA EXPRESS), AZALEA Sapa Hotel

Meals, accommodation, vehicle, round trip sleeper train, Japanese guide, entrance fee, herbal bath fee, shower at Chapa Lounge (Lao Cai Station)

Air ticket price, drinks, tips (optional), personal expenses, etc.

Air ticket prices to and from Japan are not included. If you would like to arrange air tickets, please feel free to contact us.

• ◆・Tour schedule may be changed or canceled depending on weather, traffic conditions, etc.
• ◆・If you are late for more than 15 minutes at the advised departure time without contacting us, the service will not be operated. Please note that there will be no refunds in this case.
• ◆・Customers are responsible for managing their valuables and luggage. We are not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of your luggage.
• ◆・Although it is possible for one person to participate, the price is for two people. In addition, if you apply for one person, there will be no refund even if there are other participants on the day.
• ◆・If you are participating alone or in a small group, you may be asked to share a seat during the meal.
• ◆・Meal menus may change without notice depending on the season.
• ◆*If you stay during Vietnam holidays (April 30, 2025 - May 1, 2025 & August 30, 2025 - September 2, 2025 & December 31, 2025), a surcharge of 20 USD/ROOM/NT will be charged.