Rice Terraces and Ethnic Villages

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Bac Ha Market is the largest and most colorful market in the region, operating only on Sundays. The market offers a fascinating glimpse into the local way of life, featuring diverse ethnic groups, traditional crafts, and unique food specialties.

Options

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3star hotel
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5star hotel
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What's included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • 01-night hotel accommodation in Sapa
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Sleeping bus with air-conditioning, WiFi, travel blanket, and pillow (Hanoi–Sapa–Hanoi)
  • Drinks with meals
  • Tips for the guide & driver
  • Other personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa - Cat Cat Village
  1. Hanoi
    5h
    06h15 – 06h30: The sleeping bus picks you up at the meeting point. Enjoy a 5-hour drive on the highway to Sapa.
  2. Sapa
    1h 30m
    13h00 – 13h30: Arrive in Sapa. The tour guide picks you up at the bus station. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by hotel check-in.
  3. Cat Cat village
    3h · Admission ticket included
    14h30: Start a walking tour to Cat Cat Village, home to the H’Mong ethnic group. Visit Cat Cat Waterfall and a hydroelectric power plant built by the French in the early 20th century. Learn about the local customs and take souvenir photos.
  4. Sapa
    30m
    18h30 – 19h00: Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to explore Sapa at night.
Day 2: Sapa - Bac Ha Market - Hanoi
  1. Sapa
    3h
    06h30: Breakfast at the hotel
    07h00: Depart for Bac Ha Market (3-hour drive).
  2. Bac Ha Market
    2h · Admission ticket included
    10h00 – 12h00: Visit Bac Ha Market, where ethnic minorities like the Flower Hmong, Black Dao, Tay, Nung, and Phu La gather to trade goods and livestock.
  3. Sapa
    1h
    13h30: Trek to Ban Pho Village of the Flower H’Mong people. Learn about their daily life, traditions, and homemade corn wine tasting.
  4. Hanoi
    3h
    16h30: Drive back to Lao Cai (3-hour ride).
    21h00 – 21h30: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop-off at Tran Quang Khai Street. End of tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our guide will contact you and pick you up at the hotel lobby around the Old Quarter area. Please inform us your phone number and address

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Please indicate any dietary requirements when booking.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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