Transportation to Sapa
Today, there is a very good road from Lao Cai to Sapa, it is 38 km. Everyday, there are lots of tourist buses and taxi to transfer tourists from Lao Cai to Sapa and return. It costs around 2 USD for a sharing tourist bus ticket and 18 USD for a private taxi or van.
Today, there is a very good road from Lao Cai to Sapa, it is 38 km. Everyday, there are lots of tourist buses and taxi to transfer tourists from Lao Cai to Sapa and return. It costs around 2 USD for a sharing tourist bus ticket and 18 USD for a private taxi or van.
You have two ways to go from Hanoi to Lao Cai and Sapa. Firstly, you can choose the trains. Almost travelers like this way because it is safer and they can book the nights trains. This economizes the time of travel. You can refer to the site of Vietnam railways at http://www.vr.com.vn. Many companies supply the tourist compartments: Ratraco, Tulico, Et Pumkin, Victoria Express, Fansipan, Royal... in purpose to encrease the quality of the train in comparison to the ones of the goverment. They have the better conditions on these tourist compartments: water; food; fruits; air conditioner; luxious bed and all have staff to take care of the clients. Secondly, you can travel by bus. Some trusted bus furnish provides this services: Hung Thanh, VietBus
