Join us today to discover the Bac Ha Market with the Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa’s Bac Ha Market package (2 days / 3 nights; from Friday to Sunday). Bac Ha is the largest and most colourful market in the area. Every Sunday morning, many different ethnic groups such as Flower H’mong, Phu La, Black Dao, Tay and Nung minorities gather to buy and sell local products that cannot be found elsewhere. In the afternoon, you will walk to the Tay minority village of Trung Do where you will get onboard a traditional boat and cruise along the Chay River.
Tour Duration: 2 days / 3 nights
Depart from: Hanoi to Sapa
Tour Route: Hanoi arrival - Lao Cai - Sapa - Bac Ha Market – Victoria Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Tour Price: $350 / Pax
DETAIL ITINERARY
Tour Duration: 2 days / 3 nights
Depart from: Hanoi to Sapa
Tour Route: Hanoi arrival - Lao Cai - Sapa - Bac Ha Market – Victoria Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Tour Price: $350 / Pax
DETAIL ITINERARY
Night 1 : Hanoi – Lao Cai (Overnight on train)
Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to the railway station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on Victoria Sapa Express Train 4 berths sharing cabin or Wooden deluxe soft sleeper cabin with 2 berths.
Day 2 : Lao Cai – Bac Ha Market – Overnight at Victoria Sapa (B,L)
The train arrives at Lao Cai Station, local guide picks up and transfer to have breakfast at local restaurant in Lao Cai. Departure for a visit to local market of ethnic minorities (depending on the day).
There are the markets of Coc Ly (or Ban Cam on Tuesdays), Lung Khau Nhin (Thursdays), Can Cau (Saturdays) and Bac Ha (or Muong Khuong or Muong Hum on Sundays), all located in the surrounding mountainous area, 70 – 90 km from Lao Cai. All of the markets are colorful with many different hill tribes living around the market, gathers in a morning of the week. They come to the market not only for purchasing their local products, but also for their special social event. Have lunch
In the afternoon, transfer to Victoria Sapa, check in to your Room and enjoy the view of the valley and dotted mountain surroundings. Overnight at Victoria Sapa.
Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer to the railway station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight on Victoria Sapa Express Train 4 berths sharing cabin or Wooden deluxe soft sleeper cabin with 2 berths.
Day 2 : Lao Cai – Bac Ha Market – Overnight at Victoria Sapa (B,L)
The train arrives at Lao Cai Station, local guide picks up and transfer to have breakfast at local restaurant in Lao Cai. Departure for a visit to local market of ethnic minorities (depending on the day).
There are the markets of Coc Ly (or Ban Cam on Tuesdays), Lung Khau Nhin (Thursdays), Can Cau (Saturdays) and Bac Ha (or Muong Khuong or Muong Hum on Sundays), all located in the surrounding mountainous area, 70 – 90 km from Lao Cai. All of the markets are colorful with many different hill tribes living around the market, gathers in a morning of the week. They come to the market not only for purchasing their local products, but also for their special social event. Have lunch
In the afternoon, transfer to Victoria Sapa, check in to your Room and enjoy the view of the valley and dotted mountain surroundings. Overnight at Victoria Sapa.
Day 3 : Victoria Sapa – Sapa – Lao Cai (B,L,D)
The morning is at your leisure at Victoria Sapa.
11.00AM, pick up and drive to Sapa for lunch before enjoy a short journey of 20 minutes by car to Muong Hoa valley. Descending into the valley by foot you will see the largest terraced rice paddy in the Sapa area. The walk takes you from Lao Chai village of the Black H’mong minority to Ta Van village of the Day minority, providing the opportunity to see the different traditions and costumes of the two ethnic minority groups.
At the end of the day, transfer to Lao Cai by car, having dinner before boarding the train. The train will arrive in Hanoi around 4h30 am. End of trip.
Note: It is possible to change the market day to day 3 if there is no market on day 2.
Inclusions:
Transfer from hotel to Hanoi railway station
All transfer in Sapa per program
English speaking guide during tour
1 night at Victoria Sapa Resort
All indicated meals (B as breakfast, L as lunch, D as dinner)
Return train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi (soft sleeper in 4-berth AC cabin)
All entrance fees to the indicated places.
Exclusions:
Insurance
Pre and post trip accommodation
Private expenses
Drinks and Beverage.
Notes:
Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen…
Please take your passport to check in hotel
Beware of your luggage and money
Inform in advance if you are vegetarian
All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety
Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.
The morning is at your leisure at Victoria Sapa.
11.00AM, pick up and drive to Sapa for lunch before enjoy a short journey of 20 minutes by car to Muong Hoa valley. Descending into the valley by foot you will see the largest terraced rice paddy in the Sapa area. The walk takes you from Lao Chai village of the Black H’mong minority to Ta Van village of the Day minority, providing the opportunity to see the different traditions and costumes of the two ethnic minority groups.
At the end of the day, transfer to Lao Cai by car, having dinner before boarding the train. The train will arrive in Hanoi around 4h30 am. End of trip.
Note: It is possible to change the market day to day 3 if there is no market on day 2.
Inclusions:
Transfer from hotel to Hanoi railway station
All transfer in Sapa per program
English speaking guide during tour
1 night at Victoria Sapa Resort
All indicated meals (B as breakfast, L as lunch, D as dinner)
Return train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi (soft sleeper in 4-berth AC cabin)
All entrance fees to the indicated places.
Exclusions:
Insurance
Pre and post trip accommodation
Private expenses
Drinks and Beverage.
Notes:
Bring walking shoes, raincoat, jacket, extra clothes, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen…
Please take your passport to check in hotel
Beware of your luggage and money
Inform in advance if you are vegetarian
All customers must obey the order of your tour guide for your safety
Passengers are advised not to take along big luggage for convenience.
