The World’s 6 Best Overnight & Sleeper Trains

1.Sapa Hill Tribes 2-Day Tour by Overnight Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 62 reviews · from $199Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by air-conditioned sleeper train, then walk through Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, and Giang Ta Chai with a local guide. Meet H’Mong, Black H’Mong, Red Dzao, Tay, and Dzay communities, with hotel or homestay options and shared or private train cabins.

“Overall a great trip! The night train is certainly an experience, but don't necessarily expect to get a lot of sleep on the train. The organization of the trip worked out well. The hotel was nice and the view of the rice fields was fantastic. The guide was enthusiastic, attentive and spoke good English. The trekking is quite challenging in the humidity and the heat. At the beginning of the trek we were joined by some local women. There is apparently a sort of informal arrangement that they watch out over the group. In return they sell bags at the end of the walk. This made it all feel a…”

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2.6- Days Aswan , Abu Simbel , Cruise , Luxor & Round Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $645Top rated

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by sleeper train, spend three nights on a five-star Nile cruise, and finish in Luxor before returning by train. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide, station transfers, meals, and visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and more are included. Abu Simbel and hot-air balloon rides cost extra.

“We had the best tour guide that anybody could ask for his name is Magdy. He was so educated in his line of work. Spoke clear English and made sure you understood everything about the tour. He knew a lot of the locals everywhere that were working at all the venues that we attended. All meals were included during the duration of stay. Cruise was wonderful and staff were very caring and considerate.”

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3.Luxor East and West Banks Tour & Overnight SLEEPER Train Rounded trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $350

Travel from Cairo to Luxor and back by overnight sleeper train, with station transfers, meals, a private air-conditioned vehicle, and an Egyptologist guide such as Hany. In one packed day, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple.

“The day in Luxor was great! It’s amazing how much you can see in just one day. Hany is a very good guide and knows his Egyptology, he explained a lot and answered all our questions. And when we were done early with the program he even oRead more”

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4.Sa Pa Trekking 2 Days 3 Nights Homestay by Night Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $165Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa by night train, then trek 5 to 6 hours through four hamlets near Giang Ta Chai. You’ll meet Hmong and Dzao communities, sleep with a local family, and trek another 3 to 4 hours on day three. Guides Tù and Tang Thi are noted for friendly, flexible service.

“This trip was very profesional due to our Guide “A” Tang Thi and the owner of the Vega Travel “Tu”.”

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5.Private Overnight Train Hanoi To Sapa Or Return

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews

You travel in a private two or four berth sleeper cabin from Hanoi Railway Station to Lao Cai, the rail gateway for Sapa. The train leaves at 10:40 p.m. and arrives at 6:30 a.m. Snacks, bottled water, bedding, air conditioning, and basic shared toilets are included. Luong may contact you with ticket details.

“Travelled on overnight train to and from Hanoi-Sapa with teens who are both over 6 foot. Damitrans cabin better option as longer beds. Train was surprisingly noisy and rattly. Also wasn’t expecting it to be so rocky, definitely not the gentle roRead more”

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6.Egypt 8 D: Cairo, Aswan,Abu Simbel, cruise, Luxor & Sleeper Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $999

You’ll combine Cairo’s pyramids and museums with a three-night Nile cruise, Aswan’s Philae Temple, Luxor’s great temples, and overnight sleeper trains. Guides such as Sam, Ashraf, and Talaat Abdo have been praised for clear explanations and patient help. Expect a busy schedule and separate entrance fees.

“The trip was very well organized and we had a great time! Our first driver was very good and extremely helpful (Islam). Our tour guides helped us with everything we needed and provided great information, especially our guide during the Nile Cruise (Tallaat Abdo), who was Read more”

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