We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. Continue browsing the site if you're ok with this. For further information, please see our cookie policy. Most people arrive at the thriving transport hub of Lao Cai after the overnight train from Hanoi. If you have not had breakfast on the train, you may wish to have breakfast or a coffee at one of the cafes with a view across the Red River to China.
One of the many cafes right next to the bridge over to China is a smashing place for a bit of people watching! Start planning your tailor-made trip to Lao Cai by calling one of our Vietnam specialists at Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Lao Cai, 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. This trip is ideal for the first-time visitor to Vietnam, using short flights and overland travel to take in all the highlights.
A short flight takes you to Saigon, and the Mekong Delta for the end of your trip. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences. This train previously operated by the Victoria group provides soft sleeper berths for your overnight journey to and from Lao Cai. Certainly not the Orient Express, but still a great way to reach the inaccessible town of Sapa, tucked away in the Tonkinese Alps.
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