Enthralling Sapa Tour – 3 Days

Take a visit to explore the most vibrant destination in North Vietnam, delve into the traditional beauty of the locals. Besides the wonderful scenes in Sapa, immerse yourself in the biggest minority people market in North Vietnam, Bac Ha Market. The market is still alive with the bright colors and extravagant costumes of people living here as the Flower Hmong, Black Dao, Tay, Nung, and many other minority groups.

Tour Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the largest minority people market in North Vietnam at Bac Ha.
• Engage with locals at Bac Ha Market, respecting their customs and capturing the authentic atmosphere of the bustling market.
• Embark on a trekking adventure through Sapa’s scenic landscapes.
• Experience the warmth of a Red Dao host family in Ta Phin village, sharing an ethnic-style dinner and staying the night in their traditional home.
• Visit Cat Cat village to witness a traditional musical performance by the Black H’mong.

General Information

Tour Route: Hanoi – Sapa – Bac Ha – Ta Phin – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai Village – Hanoi
Duration: 3 Days/ 4 Nights
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Hanoi

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Bac Ha Market – Sapa
Day 2: Sapa – Trekking to Ta Phin Village
Day 3: Ta Phin – Sapa – Lao Cai Night Train to Hanoi

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Bac Ha Market – Sapa

At about 8:30 PM, you will be picked at the hotel by the local guide and then transfer to Tran Quy Cap train station for boarding. Overnight on the train to Lao Cai Town. You’re welcomed by the local driver at the train station to transfer to Sapa. When arriving in Sapa, after a short rest, hop on a 2.5-hour drive to Bac Ha.

Sunday is a common market day for many tribes in Northwest Vietnam and Bac Ha has become renowned for its colorful feature. Bac Ha Market is packed with different ethnic minorities coming from different villages. Enjoy the vibrant trading activities lasting from the early morning till midday. Look for hand-made fabrics, the blacksmith area, as well as the buffalo zone.

Please pay respect to the locals here and ask permission before you take a photo of anyone. Lunch in Bac Ha on your own account then we leave for a boat trip along the Chay river, the boat ride is about 1.5 hours. Return to Sapa to check-in your hotel. Free to explore the town, dinner on your own and stay overnight.

Day 2: Sapa – Trekking to Ta Phin Village

Breakfast at your hotel and wander around the town as you wish until 9:30 AM, our guide picks you up for your inspiring trek today. A short transfer and we’re off. Chances to meet and talk with locals working in the fields are plentiful. Enjoy a picnic lunch en-route then continue your trekking to Ta Phin village, which home to the Red Dao people. Your Dao host family warmly welcome you to their traditional home where we share in an ethnic style dinner and stay the night.

Day 3: Ta Phin – Sapa – Lao Cai Night Train to Hanoi

At the first of gleam of daylight, you see and hear the sounds of morning village life. Have breakfast right before a short walk around the village, or you can choose to spend more time reveling in the scene and the company at the homestay. After that, transferred back to Sapa by a 30-minute drive.

Back in Sapa and lunch on your own. At 2:30 PM we take an easy walk about 5 km) to Cat Cat village, home of Black H’mong. Take part in a traditional musical performance. Back in Sapa then transfer to Lao Cai near the train station. Dinner on your own well before the train leaves for Hanoi at 8:15 PM. Arrive in Hanoi is in the next morning. Your trip from Hanoi ends.