Helpful advice when travelling with Sapaly Express Train
Be aware the following advice when you travel with Sapaly Express train or other trains from Hanoi to Sapa
- The toilets on Sapaly Express Train by the morning can only be described as filthy. Urine everywhere! We would strongly advise using them before bed of a night and trying to hold off until you get off the train and to your hotel if you can.
- We would suggest you to bring earplugs and some sleep aid as it is not quiet or a smooth ride since trains are pulled on old rails.
- We would suggest you to book the entire cabin to be sure you know your bunk mates.
- Be aware Sapaly Express Train as well as other train are an old carriages refurbished and the doors are glass and every bit of noise and light comes through the door.
