Lets just say the overnight train was a mixed bag. We booked private couples compartments. One of our couples slept well and were happy with the experience. I found the train extremely noisy even with

We loved everything about Sapa except for the overnight train to and from Lao Cai. The two berth cabin was acceptable but we did not get ANY sleep at all. The train rattled and banged and jerked aroun

Very very dirty, hard beds and little insects in our room. Please clean the stuff and buy thicker matrasses, that will make it a lot better.