Travelers bound for
Sapa, one of the most attractive
destinations in Vietnam, normally
choose to travel by the night train to the city of Lao Cai, on the Chinese
border. Trains in either direction will arrive in the early morning.
At the present time, there are 14
different private train carriages on the night run to Lao Cai, and these
carriages provide comfortable, air conditioned, sleeping berths and clean
Western lavatories.
Each different carriage provides
different facilities, but most travelers opt for a berth in a shared, 4-berth,
wood panel compartment at the current rate of $35. to $40. (return tickets also
available).
In addition, a 2-berth VIP cabin @ $85. is available on the
Livitran Express
or Sapaly Express,
and a Deluxe 2-berth cabin @ $79. is available on the
Fansipan Express,
Children under the age of 5 will not be charged when sharing their parent's
berth. At the present time, Fansipan Express is offering 25% off for children
aged 5 through 12.
We highly recommend the
Victoria Express,
Fansipan Express,Sapaly
Express, Orient
Express and
Livitran Express. Other carriages include the
King Express, Tulico Express,
Hara Express,
Green Express,
Royal Express,
TSC Express,
Pumpkin Express,
Friendly Express
and Ratraco Express.