[Private] Sapa, Bac Ha & Hoang Su Phi - 5 days 4 nights

5.0 (1 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the best of Northern Vietnam's highlands in this exhilarating 5-day tour. Journey through the enchanting landscapes of Sapa, the vibrant Bac Ha market, and the mesmerizing rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi. Immerse yourself in the diverse cultures of the region's ethnic communities and relish the stunning natural beauty. This adventure is designed for those seeking a rich blend of cultural immersion, scenic wonders, and unforgettable experiences.

For customization or larger groups, feel free to contact us.

What's included

  • Accommodation in Sapa & Hoang Su Phi as mentioned
  • Professional English (or French) speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation in Hanoi (on request)
  • Drinks and other meals are not mentioned
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part

What to expect

Day 1: SCENIC DRIVE TO SAPA & MUONG HOA VALLEY HIKE
  1. Sapa
    8h
    From 7:00 AM, you will commence from your hotel with your private car for a 5 hours drive to the mountain town of Sapa. Arrive at Sapa around noon and have lunch at a restaurant before transferring to the trekking point in Su Pan 2 village - Home to H'mong and Red Yao ethnic minorities. You begin the trek through the rice terraced fields and along Muong Hoa Valley which is bottomed by a rocky stream. The scenery is spectacular. This is one of our less traveled paths in Sapa region. Late in the afternoon, you will arrive at Ban Ho Village, check in a stilt-house homestay for dinner and stay for the night.

    Approx.: About 6km/ ~ 3 hours
Day 2: MORNING PEACEFUL TREK & DRIVE TO BAC HA
  1. Bac Ha
    8h
    After your breakfast at the accommodation, check out and pack up for the morning trek to Nam Toong village of the Red Yao people. The path is greener with more bushes and plantations but the terraces we see on the way are not less impressive. Moving slowly down to Thanh Phu bridge where we will get back on the private car and make your way back to Sapa Town for lunch. In the afternoon, you take 3,5-hour drive to Bac Ha little town with a short stop at the border gate to China. Check in your hotel and relax for the remainder of the day.

    Approx.: About 5km/ ~ 2 hours
Day 3: VISIT HILL TRIBE MARKET & ONWARD TO HOANG SU PHI
  1. Bac Ha Market
    3h
    This morning, after your breakfast at the homestay, you will take a short rive to the town and accompanied with the tour guide to visit the market (Bac Ha market on Sunday, Can Cau market on Saturday). Strolling around the market, you have chance to take beautiful photos, alive with the bright colors and extravagant costumes of the local people, specially the Flower H'mong. Together with other minorities, the Flower H'mong people come from different villages at the surroundings to buy and sell a wide variety of goods and livestock. It is more common to see buffalo, cows, goats, horses and other livestock being traded. After the market, we make our way to Xi Man town for lunch at a local food store.
  2. Hoang Su Phi
    5h
    In the afternoon, continue on driving to Hoang Su Phi. Take about 1-hour hike to Ban Luoc, a Tay ethic village for a homestay night on a stilt house.
Day 4: HOANG SU PHI TREK
  1. Hoang Su Phi
    8h
    This morning, after the breakfast at the family. We trek the scenic dirt trail up and down the rice terraces in Ban Luoc area. This is one of the national rice terrace heritage cores in Hoang Su Phi. The beauty of the landscape is at its best at the yellow season (early half of October). Get picked up by our car for transfer to Vinh Quang town for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful drive to Thong Nguyen Commune and keep on the day adventues with 2-hour trekking to Nam Hong village where you will check into your private bungalow. Dinner and stay for the night

    Approx.: 2 short treks: 8 km/ 5hours in total
Day 5: DRIVE BACK TO HANOI
  1. Hanoi
    6h
    This morning you just take your time for having the breakfast at the lodge and check out at 9:00 AM. After that, you will get back to the private vehicle and spend the rest of the day driving back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi late in the afternoon. End of the adventure.

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infant meals not included
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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