Hanoi – Sapa – Bac Ha Market 3D3N Tour

NIGHT 1: DEPARTING FROM HANOI TO SAPA

22h00 – 23h00 : Our bus will pick you up at your hotel as we set off for Sapa. The journey will encompass a 5-hour drive along the highway.

DAY 1 : HANOI – SAPA – CAT CAT VILLAGE ( -/ L / D )

06h15 : A car will transport you to the Sapa Retreat Condotel located in Sapa town. Upon arrival, the group will proceed with the check-in process before enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet at the condotel’s restaurant. After breakfast, you will have free time to explore Sa Pa town.

14h00: The tour guide will lead you on a walk to explore Cat Cat Village, inhabited by the H’mong people. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the customs and traditions of the ethnic minorities, explore the village’s captivating waterfall, and discover the historic hydroelectric power plant constructed by the French in the early twentieth century. You’re also welcome to capture souvenir photos to commemorate your visit.

18h30 : Following dinner at the restaurant, you will have the freedom to explore the charming town of Sapa at your leisure.

DAY 2 : TREKKING – Y LINH HO – LAO CHAI – TA VAN (B / L /D)

07h00 – 08h00 : Have breakfast at the restaurant .
08h00 : Beginning with a trek to Y Linh Ho village, followed by a hike along the  rice terraces bordering Muong Hoa Stream, until finally reaching Lao Chai, the village inhabited by the Black H’Mong minority. During this journey, you will have the opportunity to revel in the vistas of the Hoang Lien Son mountain ranges.
12h30 : Having lunch at Ta Van village and then resting .

14h00 :  The bus will drive you back to the hotel in Sapa .
18h30: Enjoying the dinner overnight at the hotel .

DAY 3: BAC HA MARKET – HANOI ( B / L – )

6h30 : Having breakfast at your hotel .

07h00 : You will be picked up at your hotel and embark on a 3-hour drive to reach Bac Ha Market. At this vibrant marketplace, you will have the opportunity to encounter various ethnic groups such as the Flower Hmong (Red Hmong), Black Dao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, Phu La, and others who come from different regions to engage in trading a wide array of goods and livestock, share news, and renew friendships. In the past, this market was renowned for horse trading, but with the advent of motorbikes, buffalo, cows, goats, and fish have become more common commodities. Following the market visit, the journey proceeds to the Hoang A Tuong Royal Palace.

12h00 :  Have lunch at a local restaurant.

13h30 : We will embark on a trek to Ban Pho village, home to the Flower H’Mong people. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore their homes, immerse yourself in their daily life, gain a deeper understanding of their unique lifestyle and traditional customs, and, most notably, savor their homemade wine.

The return journey to Sapa is a 3-hour drive along the road. If time allows, we may make a stop to visit Trung Do village, inhabited by the Tay people, adding an enriching cultural experience to our itinerary.

16h30 : Upon reaching Lao Cai, the bus will make a stop at a restaurant. Following a brief stop, the sleeping bus will collect you, commencing the return journey to Hanoi.

22h00 : The trip ends after arriving in Hanoi .