8h00 P.M we pick you up from your hotel. Transfer to Tran Quy Cap Station. Our trip starts with an overnight train journey from Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, to the border town of Lao Cai. The Luxury Victoria Express   departs at 9: 15 P.M.

Day 2: Saturday: Sapa (L)

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6 A.M. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around one hours. Once at Sapa, we will check into the Victoria Hotel. Then we can freshen up, and have breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy a free morning to explore around town. At 10 A.M. from the hotel, there will be a walking tour to the hill tribe villages of Cat Cat, home to the H’mong hill tribes minority peoples. As we walk to the villages nestled in the valley below Sapa, we will meet some of the local people on their way to and from Sapa. Here we have the opportunity to share cultural experiences with the families that live in the area. Walk back to the hotel. Overnight at Victoria Sapa Hotel

Day 3:  Sunday: Sapa – Victoria Train back to Hanoi (B/ L)

Following breakfast, we explore the Sapa Sunday market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along buffalo paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Tavan, home to the H’mong, and Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you could ever meet. Stopping for a picnic lunch on the way to a family home in Ta Van village. This afternoon we transfer back to Lao Cai for the Victoria Express Train  journey back to Hanoi. The train departs at 8:15 P.M. and arrives at 5:00 A.M in Hanoi. Hanoi youth hostel  wishes to serve you next tours.

Train: Victoria Express

Hotel: Victoria Resort

Includes:

- Private car/mini van
- Victoria Train
- All entrance fees
- English or French speaking guide
- Meals as per program (B= breakfast, L = lunch, D= diner)
- Accommodation at Victoria hotel

Excludes:
- Drinks, except otherwise mentioned
- Insurance, personal expenses & tips

Note:
- Surcharge 20% applied for tours departing on 23 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec (if so)
- Itinerary can be changed without prior notice
- Deluxe cabin on Victoria is with 2 soft berths