How do I get from Hanoi to Sapa?

How do I get from Hanoi to Sapa?

A great way to get from Hanoi to Sapa is to take the train to Lào Cai and then change there and take an hour-long bus or a taxi through the mountains. The train journey takes around eight hours and the train has several different classes, including hard and soft sleepers, and soft and hard seats.

Is there a train from Hanoi to Sapa?

What is the best train from Hanoi to Sapa? The best train from Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai Railway Station) is Victoria Express Train. There are sleeper 4-berth (Superior) or sleeper 2-berth (Deluxe) cabins.

Can you trek Sapa without a guide?

Don’t fret, it’s easy to trek Sapa without a guide, DIY style! We spent a few days in the beautiful mountain town of Sapa, but we spent two full days exploring the hills and rice fields that it is famous for. You can absolutely hike in Sapa solo.

How much is the train from Hanoi to Sapa?

Train Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi by Tourist Traint

Train Route	Train Name	Soft Berth(4)
Hanoi – Sapa	Livitrans Express Train	$35
Hanoi – Sapa	Fansipan Express Train	$36
Hanoi – Sapa	King Express Train	$37
Hanoi – Sapa	Sapaly Express Train	$37

Is Sapa Vietnam worth visiting?

Sapa is still one of the best places to trek in Vietnam. If you love trekking, you’ll definitely want to make a pilgrimage to Sapa. The Sapa Valley is a huge expanse of interconnected villages and hiking between them, up and down steep hills and between those iconic terraced rice paddies, is a beautiful experience.

How many days in Sapa is enough?

Two days in Sapa should be the bare minimum, and we’ve come up with a way to perfectly even out your days while taking in a sizeable portion of what Sapa has to offer.

How long is the train ride from Hanoi to Sapa?

It takes 6-7 hours to get from Hanoi to Sapa by bus and 8 hours by sleeper train. The train will stop at Lao Cai Railway Station and from there you can go to Sapa by shuttle bus, which takes 1 more hour. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

What is the best month to visit Sapa?

The best time to visit Sapa is from March to May and from September to November. At these times, the weather is relatively stable with sunny days and cool nights. The first period is the fall time. At this time of the year, the weather is very comfortable for tourism.

How many days do you need in Sapa Vietnam?

Is Sapa expensive?

Lovely as it is, Sapa is a bit more expensive than Hanoi or most of the rest of Vietnam. Basic hotel rooms can be quite cheap, but once you want even a little luxury then the price starts jumping up quickly.

Is Sapa worth visiting?