Sa Pa 3 days – Homestay & Hotel, by night train.

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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Travelers:2 - 8 guests
  • Tour Type:Most popular tours Sapa, Sa Pa Trekking 3 - 4 days
  • Language:English

SA PA 3 DAYS: HOMESTAY & HOTEL (BY NIGHT TRAIN)

Trek off the beaten track and immerse yourself in ethnic culture.

OVERVIEW

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the heart of Northwest Vietnam. This specially designed tour by Vega Travel takes you beyond the usual tourist trails, leading you to the pristine landscapes of Hoang Lien Son National Park and the authentic villages of the Black H’mong, Dzay, and Red Dao people.

·        Duration: 3 Days / 4 Nights

·        Transport: Night Train (4-berth AC cabin) & Car

·        Group Size: 02 – 08 people

·        Highlights: Authentic homestay, hands-on cooking class, and less-traveled trekking routes.

 

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01: Hanoi – Lao Cai (Night Train)

·        Pre-departure: You are welcome to visit the Vega Travel office to store your luggage or take a refreshing shower before your trip.

·        20:30 - 20:45: Our tour guide will transfer you to Hanoi Railway Station.

·        21:00: Check-in at the station.

·        22:00: The train departs for Lao Cai. Enjoy an 8-hour overnight sleep in a comfortable 4-berth air-conditioned cabin.

·        Inclusive services: Transfer to station, train ticket.

 

Day 02: Sa Pa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai (Homestay)

·        06:00: Arrive at Lao Cai Station. Pick-up and drive up to Sa Pa town for breakfast and a quick shower.

·        Morning Trek: Descent to Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai, home to the Black H’mong people.

·        Afternoon: After a picnic lunch, trek along the Muong Hoa stream to Ta Van village (Dzay people) and continue to Giang Ta Chai.

·        Evening: Join a local cooking class with your host family. Enjoy dinner and learn about unique traditional customs. Stay overnight at a local homestay.

·        Inclusive services: Transfer, English-speaking guide, homestay permit, meals (B, L, D).

 

Day 03: Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sa Pa (Hotel Stay)

·        Morning: Enjoy freshly made pancakes for breakfast. Start a new trek into Hoang Lien Son National Park. Visit the Red Dao minority in Giang Ta Chai before trekking to Su Pan village for lunch.

·        Afternoon: Enjoy magnificent views of Ba Ho Valley, then a car will take you back to Sa Pa town.

·        Evening: Check into your hotel. Enjoy "free and easy" time to explore Sa Pa at your own pace.

·        Inclusive services: Transfer, tour guide, 3-star Hotel (Vista/Panorama or similar), meals (B, L).

 

Day 04: Sa Pa – Sa Xeng – Hau Thao – Lao Cai – Hanoi (Night Train)

·        Morning: Drive to Sa Xeng for an uphill trek to Hau Thao village. This area is untouched by mass tourism, offering an authentic look into Black H’mong daily life.

·        Afternoon: After lunch in the village, continue trekking before the car returns you to the hotel for a shower.

·        Evening: Transfer to Lao Cai Station for the overnight train back to Hanoi.

·        Inclusive services: Tour guide, transfer, entrance fees, train ticket, meals (B, L).

 

Day 05: Arrival in Hanoi

·        05:30: The train arrives at Hanoi Station. Tour ends.

·        Inclusive services: None.

 

PRICING & SURCHARGES

·        Price: 198 USD / person

·        Single Room Supplement (at hotel): 30 USD

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C Children Policy :

o   Under 4 years: Free (sharing bed with parents).

o   5 – 9 years: 75% of adult price.

o   10+ years: 100% of adult price.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·        What to bring: Original Passport, trekking shoes, a warm jacket, raincoat, and sunblock.

·        Note: Trekking routes may be adjusted based on weather conditions. Standard train cabins are shared 4-berth. Please contact us for a private 2-berth cabin upgrade.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

·        7+ days before departure: Free of charge (100% refund).

·        3 – 7 days before departure: 50% charge.

·        Less than 72 hours or No-show: 100% charge

 

🌟 WHY CHOOSE VEGA TRAVEL?

·        Direct Booking, Real Experiences: Vega Travel is a direct tour operator, not a middleman agency. Since we own our fleet and equipment, we guarantee consistent quality, dedicated accountability, and the very best prices for you.

·        Unique Routes, Away from the Crowds: We say "no" to overcrowded tourist traps. Our itineraries are specially designed to take you to the most peaceful and pristine spots, allowing you to fully soak in the beauty of nature.

·        Maximum Flexibility: Your journey is made easy with us. We provide seamless, direct connections from our tours to Cat Ba Island, Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, or Noi Bai Airport, saving you time and the hassle of unnecessary backtracking.

·        Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees, no surprise surcharges. The price you see is the final price you pay.

·        20+ Years of Passion: With over two decades of accompanying travelers from around the globe, we take pride in our "5-star" TripAdvisor ratings and our constant effort to ensure your happiness.

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Itinerary

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Day 01: Hanoi – Lao Cai by a night train – Sleep in a cabin of 4 soft berths with A.C

- You should come to Vega Travel office where you can store your luggage or shower in the meantime

20:30 - 20:45 our tour guide will transfer you to Hanoi station

- 21:30 check in the train

- 22:00 the train leaves for Lao Cai

- 08 hours experience your sleep on the train

Day 02: Sa Pa Trekking to Ylinh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village - Homestay

5- 6 hrs trekking throughout 4 hamlets - visit 2 different kinds of minority.

06:00 you will arrive at the last arrival station – Lao Cai station.  Picked up and drive up to Sapa. First of all, get shower, luggage store and then enjoy breakfast.

- Trek down to YlinhHo and Lao Chai village of the black H’mong people.

- After a picnic lunch, keep on alongside Muong Hoa stream, over suspension bridges to Ta Van village of the Dzay people.

- Keep trekking to Cau May (Rattan Suspension bridge) - Giang Ta Chai I. Visit and stay overnight with a local family of the Dzay minority.

- With your tour guide and the house owners, we will set up a temporary cooking class to learn how to cook Vietnamese food for dinner.

- Enjoying your dinner and getting to know local typical traditional customs, cultural….

Day 03: Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan - Sa Pa – Overnight at the hotel

4 – 5 hrs trekking with surprises at what you have never seen before In the early morning you will be sure to be woken up by the households but lucky to see how is their daily life for a new day coming!

- Enjoy some pancakes made by your tour guide’s skillful hands.

- Start a new trek into Hoan Lien Son National Park by more stunning landscapes and other ethnic minority villages dotted further your eyes sigh. Visit Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dao minority and then continue that trail to Su Pan village for lunch.

- Enjoy magnificent view of Ba Ho valley or visit some local houses of the Tay and then a car to Sa Pa.

- Check in hotel, free and easy in Sapa.

Day 04: Sa Pa - Sa Xeng – Hau Thao village - Lao Cai – Hanoi by the night train

4 – 5 hrs trekking to the less travelled villages

AM

- Breakfast at the hotel

- 08:30 car takes you to Sa Xeng village for a trek up hill to Hau Thao of the Black H’mong minority, the village is still less travelled.  We will visit  one of the local family to get to know more their culture and daily life

- Enjoy lunch in Hau Thao

PM

- Keep trekking further and then car to take you back to hotel

- Shower and pack up

- Drive to Lao Cai for the train to Ha Noi.

Day 05: Arrival Hanoi

05:30 the train arrives in Hanoi

- You have to take your own way to your hotel/Vega office

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