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Vicsapa from Hanoi to Sapa - Luxury train from Hanoi to Lao Cai in a King Suite

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πŸ‘οΈ 4K viewsπŸ“… 5 months ago⏱️ 24:39
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleAsia · 1 nightsFrom HanoiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is the finest room available. This is uh the biggest room.

It's an ordeal. I look a bit haggarded now, but yes, you look gorgeous.

Possibly the worst night I've ever had on a train.

I would definitely add Sappa to your list of places to visit in Vietnam.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring a blanket for the train due to cold air vents.
βœ“Book a cabin in the middle of the carriage for less noise.
βœ“Use porter services at Hanoi train station for easier luggage handling.
βœ“Avoid agreeing to fixed fares with taxi drivers in Hanoi; use Grab app instead.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sleep quality on overnight train β€” Book a cabin in the middle of the carriage for less noise and bring earplugs.
Handling luggage at stations β€” Use porter services or ramps for easier movement, especially at Hanoi station.
Cold temperature in cabin β€” Bring a blanket due to uncontrollable air vents.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on the VicSapa luxury train from Hanoi to Lao Cai?
QIs the King Suite worth the extra cost?
QHow do you handle luggage at the train stations?
QWhat are the alternatives to the train for traveling to Sapa?

Port Highlights

Hanoi1 Happy Bacon
Lao Cai
Sapa3Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

We love an overnight train and have travelled on a few but today we join the legendary Hanoi to Lao Cai Luxury train with VicSapa in their King Suite. We set off from the Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake in the middle of a tropical storm but get to the train station and show you the VIP room. Once we board we show you the cabin. It's tight and the bed takes up most of the space in the cabin. It is also at the end of the carraige on top of the bogeys so don't go expecting a good nights sleep. We show you the single cabins which we would have chosen as they were a better and more comfortable option. The air conditioning runs cold and is not adjustable so bring a blanket unless you like it Arctic. It was not the best sleep we have had and we were glad to get off in Lao Cai. We have a pick up to take us to our hotel in Sapa and we stay at the Hotel de la Couploe in Sapa and that will be shown in our next video. After a few dates in Sapa we start to head back and the train comfort level does not get any better. The train is the same regardless of who you book through, VicSapa just sell the seats (or beds) on the carriage. There are a few providers but all will be on the same train, just a different carriage. We arrive back in Hanoi with a top tip to avoid the walkway and stairs with your luggage. Get a porter. Thanks for watching and please like and subscribe to see our next video in Sapa. #lintercontinentalhanoi #hanoi #trainstreet #trainstreethanoi #vicsapa #hoteldelacoupole #vietnamtrain #laocai #vietnam #vietnamtravel #hanoioldquarter #travel #globalnomadtravel #worldtraveller #worldtravel #slowtravel #digitalnomad #digitalnomadlife #retireearly #retireearlyandtravel #financialindependenceretireearly #digitalnomadlifestyle Video Chapter 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Arriving at Hanoi Train Station 02:03 VicSapa and the VIP Room 03:03 Boarding the Train 04:06 We made it on board 05:25 Room Tour 08:00 The cost 10:10 Leaving Hanoi through Train Street 11:06 The Loo. Bring Hand Sanatizer 13:09 The worst nights sleep on a train 15:35 Arriving into Lao Cai 16:14 The Hotel de la Coupole - Check this out next week 17:44 Leaving Lao Cai back to Hanoi 18:25 When you get to Hanoi Station head to the end of the platform 21:02 How was the train 24:07 Thanks for Watching Our Links Airalo: https://airalo.go.link/3ofAz Wise: https://wise.com/invite/irhc/jamesr1487 Nord VPN: https://refer-nordvpn.com/SYNYUNhtBvN The Credit Cards we use Chase IHG - https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210f/TKV3WX6T1X Chase Sapphire Reserve - https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19q/VBEDZ1CISQ Chase Ink Cash-https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21s/N6TMLHSOZO Chase Ink Preferred-https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21s/ZQ3MXA7I5Y American Express Marriott Bonvoy https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/marriott-bonvoy-business-american-express-card?ref=JAMESRvkWi&XL=MIANS Chase freedom Helen-https://www.referyourchasecard.com/18J/5WH3HLPBBJ CHASE SAPPHIRE Helen - https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19q/NC0JNHUYDH CHASE INK HELEN UNLIMITED- https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21s/FRWQQ7W3IE CHASE INK HELEN PREFERRED-https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21s/TV8PBGDBGA CHASE INK HELEN- https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21s/LKK2JZIE2A Our Contact https://www.facebook.com/GlobalNomads93/ https://www.instagram.com/globalnomads93?igsh=emg1ZzkybnJyOXZv Email: globalnomads93@gmail.com