10 Things to Know Before Your Sapa Train Trip

Useful tips to make your Sapa train trip perfect.

Before setting off for Sapa, there are important things you need to know to make your trip more complete.

First and most importantly: BOOK YOUR TRAIN TICKETS IN ADVANCE. HN-Sapa trains especially SE19 often sell out quickly on weekends.

Regarding luggage: Sapa has a cool climate year-round (15-25C), but in winter temperatures can drop to 0C.

Regarding money: Lao Cai and Sapa have ATMs, but they may run out on weekends or holidays.

Important tip: If traveling during holidays, book everything at least 1 month in advance.