Sapa – Bac Ha sunday market – 3 Days/ 4 Nights

Itinerary:

Embark on the Sapa Trekking and Bac Ha Sunday Market tour, where you’ll explore the bustling market teeming with thousands of ethnic individuals hailing from various mountainous villages in Lao Cai provinces. Witness the diverse cultures and observe the unique styles of colorful clothing worn by the people of the Sapa minority communities.

Tour Route:Hanoi – Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Cat Cat – Sin Chai – Sapa – Bac Ha market – Lao Cai – Hanoi

Tour Duration:3 Days / 4 Nights

Dates:No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.

Starts / Ends:Hanoi / Hanoi

Tour Type:Sapa Trekking Tour

Trip Grade:Regular itinerary – Suitable for travelers.

Tour Customizable:Absolutely good, please tell us your holiday wish list!

Group size:Private tour designs for any group size upon your request.

Get started: Our bus will transport you to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train journey to Laocai Station. Spend the night on the train.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Sapa Trekking Tour – Trek to Visit Lao Chai – Ta Van (B/L/D)

The train reaches Lao Cai train station around 6:00 am. Pick up and transfer to Sapa. After breakfast, depart from the hotel and commence the trek down the valley to the Muong Hoa River, proceeding to the Black H’mong village of Lao Chai. The Black H’mong constitute one of the largest minority groups in the Sapa region. Continue the trek to Ta Van village to interact with the Zay people. Zay houses are constructed with wood and bamboo, featuring clay floors. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way and descend to the bottom of the Sapa valley. Return to Sapa by jeep in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 2: Sapa Trekking Tour – Trek to Visit Cat Cat – Sin Chai (B/L)

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a 10 km trek to explore two villages of the Black H’mong (Catcat and SinChai). Visit the waterfall and the hydroelectric power station established by the French in CatCat village, enjoying the lush landscapes of green forests and beautiful scenery along the way. Walk back to Sapa, check out of the hotel, and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Sapa town, market, church, and the flower garden on Ham Rong Mountain. Overnight in the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

Day 3: Sapa – Bac Ha Market – Lao Cai – Hanoi

Check out of the hotel at 7:30 AM, then take the minibus to Bac Ha (arriving around 10:00 AM). On market day, seize the opportunity to meet local people from remote villages dressed in their traditional costumes. Encounter four distinct tribal groups: Flower Hmong, Black Dzao, Tay, and Phu La. In the afternoon, embark on a 2-hour walk to visit Ban Pho, a Flower Hmong village nestled in a scenic valley. Later, transfer back to Lao Cai railway station around 4:30 PM for the night train to Hanoi.

Tour Price Includes:

• Round-trip night train tickets Hanoi-Laocai-Hanoi (soft sleeper with air-conditioning, 4-berth cabin)
• Pick-up and transfer by jeep or minibus as per the tour program
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Entrance fees
• Accommodation based on twin share or double (Hotel and homestay)
• English-speaking guide

Tour Price Excludes:

• Travel insurance
• Drinks and tipping at the customer’s discretion
• VAT

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