Sapa A Journey of Nature and Culture

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration3 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. It offers a glimpse into the local way of life, featuring diverse ethnic groups, traditional crafts, and unique food specialties.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Please indicate any dietary requirements when booking.

Options

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5star hotel
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Superior

4star hotel
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Standard

3star hotel
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What's included

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

What to expect

Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village
  1. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
    5h · Admission ticket included
    06h00 – 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: Trekking – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van
  1. Y Linh Ho
    4h · Admission ticket included
    07h00 – 08h00: Breakfast at the hotel.
    08h00: Start trekking to Y Linh Ho village, hiking through the rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream to Lao Chai, home of the Black H’Mong ethnic minority. Enjoy the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges.
  2. Ta Van Village
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    12h30: Have lunch at Ta Van village and rest.
  3. Sapa
    4h 30m
    14h00: Bus picks up guests and returns to the hotel in Sapa.
    18h30: Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time in Sapa at night.
Day 3: 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, La Chi, and Phu La gather to trade goods, livestock, and crafts. Experience local culture and unique market activities.
  3. Bac Ha
    1h
    13h30: Trek to Ban Pho Village, home to the Flower H’Mong people. Experience their lifestyle and traditional customs. Enjoy homemade corn wine tasting.
  4. Hanoi
    5h
    16h30: Arrive in Lao Cai. Guests rest at a local restaurant before boarding the sleeper bus back to Hanoi.
    21h00 – 21h30: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop-off at Tran Quang Khai / Ly Thai To Street. End of tour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our guide will be waiting for you at your hotel and wearing T-shirt with our logo.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

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