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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, held only on Sundays, is the region's largest and most vibrant market. It provides a captivating insight into local culture, showcasing various ethnic communities, traditional handicrafts, and distinctive local cuisine.
What's included
Local English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
01-night hotel accommodation in Sapa
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meals as mentioned
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
Hanoi
5h
Hanoi → Sapa: 06h15 – 06h30: The sleeping bus picks you up at the meeting point. Enjoy a 5-hour drive on the highway to Sapa.
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.
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.
Sapa
9h
18h30 – 19h00: Dinner at a local restaurant. Free time to explore Sapa at night.
Day 2: Sapa – Bac Ha Market – Hanoi
Sapa
3h
Sapa → Bac Ha Market
06h30: Breakfast at the hotel
07h00: Depart for Bac Ha Market (3-hour drive).
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.
Cat Cat village
1h · Admission ticket included
13h30: Trek to Ban Pho Village of the Flower H’Mong people. Learn about their daily life, traditions, and homemade corn wine tasting.
Bac Ha
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No wheelchair accessible
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.
