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The small French hill station of Sapa nestles among the stunning scenery of the Tonkinese Alps.
Easy day-walks pass through terraced paddy fields to reach H'mong and Dao minority villages, where traditional dress is still worn and ancient beliefs hold sway.
Visiting by train
There are a number of trains that run from Hanoi to Lao Cai, the transit town for Sapa. Currently, the most comfortable option is the Victoria Express with two or four berth cabins that, while not en suite, are tastefully decorated and provide adequate facilities for the journey.
Accommodation
When you arrive, Sapa’s Victoria Hotel is under the same ownership and is the best hotel in the region, with comfortable rooms and a great range of facilities including an extensive new luxury spa. Alternatively you may prefer the remote, but stunning, location of the Topas Ecolodge, perched atop a hillside with superb vistas of the surrounding valleys. The lodge operates on sound ecotourism principles and is also a great base for exploring some of the more remote villages further off the main tourist trail.
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Suggested itineraries featuring Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps
- Lao Cai 14 miles away
- Mu Cang Chai 39 miles away
- Ha Giang 81 miles away
- Dien Bien Phu 85 miles away
- Northwest Vietnam 85 miles away
- Ky Son 134 miles away
- Mai Chau 143 miles away
- Hanoi 159 miles away
- Ninh Binh 201 miles away
- Halong Bay 231 miles away
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Accommodation choices for Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Ideas for experiencing Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps, and which use the best local guides.
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Ban Ho Valley Trek Ban Ho Valley Trek
Ban Ho Valley Trek
You start the walk on a small trail running downhill toward the Thanh Phu suspension bridge set over the beautiful Muong Bo River.
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