VIP TRAIN JOURNEY TO SAPA (CHAPA EXPRESS TRAIN)

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VIP TRAIN JOURNEY TO SAPA (CHAPA EXPRESS TRAIN)

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Welcome to Sapa! This iconic Vietnamese tourist destination is positioned on the northern mountains of the Vietnamese peninsula bordering China, and is known for its scenic picturesque town. In this episode, we share our adventure travel day from Hanoi's city center in the VIP car of the Chapa Express train. From Hanoi's old town quarter and the Sapa tourist train, to luxury accommodations at the Hotel de la Coupole and Vietnam's misty mountain weather, this vlog shares our adventurous overnight trip to Sapa.
Episode 50 | Sapa, Vietnam | Recorded October 2022
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@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

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@jasonxeko Жыл бұрын

I think it’s important to note to a lot of tourist that the Hanoi-Sapa trains are actually Hanoi-Lao Cai trains since there is not direct train route to Sapa. You will always have to book some sort of ride to Sapa. Taxis are expensive so it’s best to book in advance some sort of shuttle bus. Some sleeper buses that run from Hanoi do pick up people near the station which should only cost around 120,000 vnd.

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

Good 👍 info! Yes, our taxi from the Lao Caí station to our hotel in Sapa was $20 USD.

@hopeworldstudio Жыл бұрын

I saw a solo traveler take a bus from Lao Cai to Sapa town for under $2.

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

Yes, the buses are cheaper, but not as comfortable for that ride.

@dhruvsethi1811 2 ай бұрын

Love your beret cap. Where'd you get it ? Nice video btw.

@kentuckiansabroad 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏 so much! I bought the black cap in Indonesia 🇮🇩 from the online retailer, Tokopedia. I just browsed hats looking for that style. We hope you enjoy our channel videos!

@MC-nq9xc Жыл бұрын

Would have been good to actually see more of the train, amenities, toilets and the cabin you slept in?

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

You saw it. The train is very limited. Don’t expect more than a twin bed and some snacks for the ride!

@stevebee5840 4 ай бұрын

Great content thanks

@kentuckiansabroad 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 for watching! We hope you enjoy our channel!

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

It is monsoon in South East Asia. Rani should know.

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

Actually, the different areas have different patterns. For example, Bali rainy season does not start at the same time as Jakarta rainy season, etc.

@bangkokbehindlenses 11 ай бұрын

Hi, great videos. 👍Which company or website did you use for the train booking and can you recommend other booking websites, please?

@kentuckiansabroad 11 ай бұрын

We used Vietnam Railways System. vietnam-railway.com But they are an agency website. It worked fine for us, but I noticed their prices keep increasing. Maybe you can buy cheaper at the Hanoi Station.

@bangkokbehindlenses 11 ай бұрын

@kentuckiansabroad Thanks so much for your reply. There seems to be so many websites that it's hard to know which are real and which is the original company. I'll have a look at the link you shared.

@maivpajkublauj16 Жыл бұрын

I love sapa!🥰

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

We love it, too! Welcome to our channel. I hope 🤞 you enjoy following us around the world! 🌎

@mickspecial Жыл бұрын

Was train decent? Did you take it back? Or go via bus ? Cheers

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

The train was comfortable enough. We will try different trains next time we visit. But the trains are limited to certain days. So we hired a private car back to Hanoi, which was better for our flight itinerary.

@BeauBarrett-jd8lb Жыл бұрын

How much were the cloths at the made in Vietnam store? Trying to decide if I should bring a full suitcase or empty suitcase. Thanks

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

Bring an empty suitcase! You can get good quality brands for very affordable prices. We stocked our luggage with Nike and North Face gear for a fraction of the retail price.

@BeauBarrett-jd8lb Жыл бұрын

@@kentuckiansabroad Thanks!

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😉 Welcome to our channel. I hope 🤞 you enjoy following us around the world! 🌎

@Digitalnomad8 Жыл бұрын

Do you recall if the VIP is the same As what they call “2 bedroom”

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if it’s the same. However, “VIP” on the Chapa Express just means only 2 guests in the room. There are actually 4 beds in the VIP room, but you can keep those closed for more head space. If you did not book the VIP, you will likely have more than 2 people in your sleeper. And if you’re traveling solo, you can book the VIP, but you’ll have to pay for both beds.

@nonie1271 Жыл бұрын

hai sir..did u purchase online for train ticket? which is directly to vietnam railways website right? or else if i purchase at ticket counter the day before departure any possibility ticket sold out?

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

Yes, we purchased tickets online. Check the comments of this video for more info. Of course, if you buy at the ticket counter, they might be sold out.

@chloen7272 Жыл бұрын

Can you share the travel agency you used to book the ticket? Thank you!!!

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

We used Vietnam Railways System. vietnam-railway.com But they are an agency website. It worked fine for us, but I noticed their prices keep increasing. It’s about $92 per ticket now. Maybe you can buy cheaper at the Hanoi Station (if you can communicate with the staff 😂).

@Digitalnomad8 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing. What’s the cost for vip train 🚂 to Sapa from Hanoi

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

It’s currently $92 USD with the company we used. The train runs daily from Sapa to Hanoi at 21:30. 🕤

@jossum Жыл бұрын

nice review! may i check whether you had the chapa express for 85 usd per person or in total?

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

It was $85/per person on the travel agency website.

@lwagiman 10 ай бұрын

I hope one day I can visit Indonesia

@kentuckiansabroad 10 ай бұрын

You will enjoy Indonesia! 🇮🇩

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

40usd is high. If Japanese wahyu beef perhaps ok

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

That’s the restaurant setting…but the food was good. But not Wagyu beef 🥩 good. 😂

@koasweekeng4421 Жыл бұрын

Hi! May I know which website u used to book the tickets?

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

We used Vietnam Railways System. vietnam-railway.com But they are an agency website. It worked fine for us, but I noticed their prices keep increasing. Maybe you can buy cheaper at the Hanoi Station.

@koasweekeng4421 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your quick response.Very happy to watch your video before going to sapa next month!!

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

The Hotel de la Coupole is the best hotel in the town. But maybe the most expensive as well. 😂 If you go there, tell the manager, Lin, that Kentuckians Abroad (Jeremy & Rani) from KZfaq sent you!

@Lelewan Жыл бұрын

Hi I would like to know the price of the train from Hanoi 😮

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

The Chapa Express Train 🚂 was $85 USD one-way from Hanoi to Sapa. That is the price for our VIP car. But the price might be more now.

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

24usd for taxi is an expensive ride. How far was it?

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

It was about an hour up the mountain from the train station.

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

@@kentuckiansabroad ok then perhaps it was a common rate uphill due to high maintenance of the car.

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

Luxury room

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

The Hotel de la Coupole was a very nice room! One of our favorite hotels this year!

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

@@kentuckiansabroad yes very luxury and old vibe

@LordDarkcyde 14 күн бұрын

Ok, so I'm trying to make reservations there. I see your room had 2 beds. I have a party of 3. What category room did you get please?

@kentuckiansabroad 13 күн бұрын

@LordDarkcyde we purchased a VIP compartment with 2 beds. 🛏️

@HaNguyen-cp8ub 8 ай бұрын

Cold as ice 🥺

@kentuckiansabroad 8 ай бұрын

“Cold as ice” about what? We tried to show our entire experience as it was that day.

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

Vietnamese thought tourists are walking ATM. Squeeze money here and there.

@kentuckiansabroad Жыл бұрын

There seems to be this thought 💭 in many tourist towns we visit. Cities are usually regulated better because there are so many people.

@zantigar 10 ай бұрын

C'mon, chili fries and chicken tenders in Hanoi!? Get me outta here - this is baloney! You've been cancelled from my recommended channels!

@kentuckiansabroad 10 ай бұрын

Well, we don’t care about your cancellation. But if you traveled as much as we travel, you would change up your selections sometimes…especially if you found an American diner in Vietnam, owned by an American. But if you watch our other vlogs, then you can see plenty of noodles and spring rolls if that’s your thing!