Sapa Homestay Trekking in 2 Days

Evening: Sleeper train to Sapa
Your Sapa homestay trekking tour begins the night before departure, with an overnight journey from Hanoi to Sapa. You’ll travel on the Dream Train Express, a tourist-class sleeper train with cozy 4-berth cabins, air-conditioning, and bedding provided. The cabins are decorated in a Sapa-inspired style and there’s space under the bed for luggage storage. This comfortable night train helps you save time and arrive early in the mountains, ready to start your trek the next morning.

Arrive early at Lao Cai train station, where a minivan will transfer you to Sapa Town. Here, you can shower and safely store your luggage before having breakfast. After you’ve freshened up, your guide will brief you on the day ahead and the route you’ve chosen for the trekking tour.

After breakfast, begin your trek through the Muong Hoa Valley. Depending on the route you select, you’ll explore either the more popular trail or the less-visited path deeper into the valley:

This option is ideal if it’s your first time in Sapa or if you want a good mix of nature, culture, and convenience. You’ll walk through the scenic Muong Hoa Valley and visit villages of the Black H’mong, Zay, and Red Dao minorities. The path is relatively well-trodden and easier to access, making it a comfortable choice with plenty of cultural interaction.

Choose this if you want a more remote and peaceful experience. This route takes you further down the valley to villages that see fewer tourists, like Ban Ho, home to the Tay people. It’s slightly longer and more adventurous but offers a more authentic look at rural life in Sapa.

Whichever trek you choose, the day ends at a local homestay in one of the villages. You’ll have a chance to relax, enjoy a home-cooked dinner, and spend time with your host family. Expect basic but clean facilities, warm hospitality, and a chance to see rural life up close.

Wake up to the peaceful sounds of the village. After breakfast, you’ll continue your trek through the valley, passing more rice fields and remote corners of Sapa. The walk typically finishes in the early afternoon.

A car will be waiting at the endpoint of the trek to take you back to Sapa. Once in town, enjoy lunch and some rest before your evening transfer.

You’ll be driven to Lao Cai train station for your return trip to Hanoi on the Dream Train Express, arriving the following morning.