It is recommended that you extend your stay / check-out time at the hotel that you are staying at so that you can get a little added rest, shower, and change of clothes before boarding the train. Then, you can also leave your bags there during the day.

If this option is unavailable or you don’t have a hotel, you can leave your luggage at Footprint. We will happily store it for you while you are on you trip for free.

Tip: If you are to Sapa for trekking, we suggest you travel light for an enjoyable time.

See also other FAQs

What should I bring as a gift to the homestay family?

Will it be cold in Sapa?

How does sleeping work in the homestays?

How do I prepare before going to the homestay?

What kind of food will we eat at the homestay?

What types of activities should we expect to be participating in at the homestay?

Are we sleeping with the family at the village in the same house? Do we eat with the locals at the homestay?

What do you mean by CBT homestay?

What kind of shoes should we use for trekking in Sapa?

How do you define: easy trekking, intermediate & hard trekking?

Is there anywhere in Sapa or Lao Cai, that we can get changed, have a shower, and leave luggage before our trekking?

Is your local guide waiting for us at the train station of Lao Cai?

How far is that from Lao Cai to Sapa and mean of transport?

Any other means of travel to Sapa except train?

Is there a day train to Lao Cai (Sapa)?

Is there a sleeper train to Sapa? What is it like?

When is the best time to visit Sapa?