Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of a local market
- Learn more about production life and local products available at the market
- Have the opportunity to taste local food or buy somes souvenirs
Description
PICKUP INFORMATION :
▶Pick up by our tourguide & driver from your hotel in Sapa Town from 6:50am - 7:30am for the departure to Bac Ha.
▶If you are staying outside of Sapa Town (such as in villages surrounding Sapa or homestays in the countryside), please make your own way to the meeting point at 13 Tue Tinh Street and be ready by 7:00 AM.
In the early morning, it is often difficult to find transportation from the villages to Sapa Town, we recommend asking your homestay in advance (the evening before) to arrange a motorbike taxi or taxi to the meeting point, as this is usually the easiest and most convenient option.
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BAC HA TOUR :
Bac Ha Sunday Market is the largest and most colorful ethnic market in Northern Vietnam. Held only once a week, it is a unique cultural gathering where ethnic groups such as the Flower Hmong, Dao, Tay & Ha Nhi come together to trade, socialize and preserve their traditions.
Travel through spectacular mountain scenery, passing terraced rice fields, corn farms & traditional villages while learning about the cultures and daily life of the local ethnic communities from your guide.
Arrive at Bac Ha Market and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of local life. Watch ethnic people in their traditional costumes shop, meet friends and trade goods. Explore colorful stalls filled with fresh produce, handicrafts and regional specialties. If you wish, you can purchase seasonal fruits, sample local snacks, taste traditional corn wine or enjoy local dishes (at your own expense). Continue to the livestock section, where local families trade pigs, chickens & other farm animals, offering a fascinating glimpse into everyday life in the mountains.
After lunch at a local restaurant (included if you select the lunch option), Visit a Flower Hmong village & take a short walk through the community. Enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere, see traditional homes up close and experience a glimpse of everyday life in one of Northern Vietnam’s ethnic minority villages.
On the way back, stop at the Vietnam–China border gate & visit a local temple. Enjoy several photo stops along the scenic mountain roads before arriving back in Sapa.
End of services.
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▶ NOTE:
• If you are taking an overnight train to Hanoi after the tour, please bring your luggage with you. The bus can drop you off directly at Lao Cai Railway Station.
• This tour offers an authentic experience in a remote mountain region. Facilities and services are more basic than in major tourist destinations, which is part of the area's unique charm.
• Your guide will be a local ethnic minority guide from Sapa. They speak English well & provide valuable insights into local culture and daily life.
• Dining options in Bac Ha are limited due to the town’s remote location. Lunch is served at a local restaurant with simple, authentic regional dishes.
• Mountain roads are narrow and winding, but the journey rewards you with spectacular scenery & beautiful countryside views.
Includes
English speaking local guide
Lunch ( Included if you select the lunch option )
1 bottle of water
Entrance fee
Transport
Visit a Flower Hmong ethnic village
Visit the Vietnam–China border gate
Excludes
Personal expenses
Meal ( If your selected option does not include lunch )
Drinks
Tips
Insurances
Important Information
- Customers should provide their hotel name and address in Sapa Town for pick-up arrangements. If you stay out Sapa Town center, please be at the meeting point: 13, Tue Tinh Street, Sapa 15 minuite before departure time
All passengers should provide mobile phone number with whatsapp or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation
If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
We can pick you up at Lao Cai Station, the car will arrive there around 8:15 to 8:35 am. You can find a restaurant to rest, have breakfast and wait for us, the tour guide will contact you to pick you up.
You can leave your luggage in the car during the trip, with luggage that is not too big.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
