Sapa, bac ha market
42 hours
Vietnam Tours
10 persons
Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Bac Ha is a remote district of Lao Cai province, Bac Ha is one of the gems of Vietnam’s north. At a lower altitude than Sapa, it’s not as spectacularly beautiful but it’s still scenic and also much less touristy.
The real draw to Bac Ha is the vibrant Sunday market attended by local Flower H’mong, Tay, Dzao, Nung and Giay ethnic minorities. Of all, there are 10 different ethnic minority groups who live in and around Bac Ha, and a visit to the market is a great way to introduce you to their way of life.
Experience the colorful Can Cau market and meet the friendly locals
Have a chance to snap the beautiful shots of the life in Sapa
Know more about the daily activities of local people
Appreciate the gorgeous embroidery costume of ethnic minorities
Savor the authentic Vietnamese food
Relax and unwind with the peace of Sapa
Cruise on Chay River and enjoy the scenic scenery along the ride
Night 1 (Thursday night):
You will be picked up at your hotel 1 hour before train departure for transfer to the train station. Overnight on the train
Day 1 (Friday): Lao Cai - Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
06.00: Our guide meets you at Lao Cai train station and departs for Sapa by minibus. Arriving in Sapa mid – morning, you’ll check in the hotel. Breakfast
13.00: After lunch, our guide takes you to visit two Black H’mong villages and a waterfall. There you’ll have a chance to see the hydroelectric power station built be the French. Then we’ll be back to Sapa for dinner. In the evening, you’re free to do as you wish, you can explore the town of Sapa and we highly recommend a stop at the Love Market ( only on Saturday night)
Day 2 (Saturday): Sapa (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
07.00: After breakfast, our guide takes you to the villages populated by H’mong and Dzao people, respectively called Lao Chai and Ta Van
11.00: You’ll have lunch either with an ethnic minority family or on the way to Giang Ta Chai village where most of the inhabitants are Red Dzao
18.00: Return to Sapa, the evening is all yours. We highly recommend you a stop at the Love Market ( only on Saturday night)
Day 3 (Sunday): Sapa - Bac Ha - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
08.00: Following breakfast, you’ll depart Sapa for Bac Ha to visit the vivid, colorful minority market. You’ll have 3 hours to stroll around the unique Flower H’mong village and Bac Ha market before coming back to Sapa
12.00: You’ll have lunch either with an ethnic minority family
PM: Back to Lao Cai to catch a night train back to Hanoi at 21.00
Arrival in Hanoi around 5.00 am on Monday morning end trip
TOUR INCLUSIVE:
- Car & Transportation
- English speaking guide.
- Train ticket: Soft lay down cabin 4 berths sharing
- Hotel in Sapa
- Meals (B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Entrance fees.
- Service charge.
TOUR EXCLUSIVE:
- Drink
- Insurance
- Visa
- Personal expense, tips & gratuities
Passport, sunscreen, glasses, shoes... (if you travel the winter of the northern part of Vietnam bring warm clothes)
8.00-8.30pm pick you up at your hotel
5.00-5.30am. Arrived in Hanoi station. End of Tour
Airport transfers are not included in the price of this tour
For all ages
Please speak with your guide, To help you order vegetarian meals
English, Vietnamese