Easy Sapa – Bac Ha Market Tour | by Shuttle bus from Hanoi – 03 Days

Explore Sapa: Beautiful Valley, Ma Tra, and Ta Phin Villages

Early Morning
Get picked up at your hotel by shuttle bus and transfer to Sapa, the charming mountain town built by French colonists. The 6-hour journey on the new highway offers stunning views of rural countryside, mountains, and river landscapes.

Early Afternoon
Arrive in Sapa around 1:00. Drop off at your hotel in Sapa town and take a rest. Enjoy lunch on your own.

Mid-Afternoon
Meet your private tour guide at the hotel for a soft trek from Ma Tra hamlet to Ta Phin village. This trek leads you through a breathtaking rice terrace valley. You'll have the opportunity to meet local people from the Black Hmong and Red Dao ethnic groups, who settled in Vietnam in the 11th century from Southern China. Their high-altitude, remote living helps them preserve their traditions, language, and ancestral way of life. Stop along the way to visit a Hmong family and a school in Ma Tra Village.

Late Afternoon
After a 3-hour trek, reach Ta Phin village of the Red Dao group. Engage with the locals to learn about their life and culture. Afterward, get picked up by your driver and return to town.

Early Evening
Enjoy free time to explore the town at night.

Included:
English speaking guide
Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Sapa
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

Scenic Trekking Route: Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van, and Transfer to Bac Ha

Early Morning
Meet your tour guide and enjoy a 5km scenic transfer to the west of town. Begin your full day of trekking from Y Linh Ho village. Follow the downhill path, interacting with the friendly H’mong ladies and children living in houses nestled in the valley. Take a relaxing break at the cable-bridge, surrounded by the harmony and beauty of nature.

Mid-Morning
For the adventurous, continue uphill along the buffalo path with breathtaking views and fewer tourists. If you prefer a gentler trek, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Muong Hoa River. Head to Lao Chai village, following a small path through rice fields to reach a charming hamlet. Meet a grandmother who is the last craftsman in the community using traditional beeswax techniques to decorate indigo clothing of the Hmong people. Immerse yourself in their daily life and vibrant culture.

Early Afternoon
Continue to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay people. This picturesque village is located on a hill with stunning views of the river, rice terraces, and the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range. As you walk leisurely, meet villagers who will warmly invite you to visit their homes.

Late Afternoon
Transfer to Bac Ha via Thanh Kim and Thanh Phu, enjoying stunning views of mountains, rivers, and hydropower lakes along the way. Situated at an altitude of 1000m, Bac Ha is home to several ethnic groups, including the colorful Hmong, Phu La, and Tay. The Bac Ha region is famous for its vibrant weekly markets, surrounded by wild and beautiful scenery. These markets serve as hubs for both goods exchange and cultural interaction among ethnic groups.

Late Evening
Arrive in Bac Ha and settle in for the night, ready to explore the vibrant markets and stunning landscapes the following day.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

Exploring Bac Ha Region and Colorful Mountain Markets, Transfer to Hanoi

Early Morning
Begin your exploration of Bac Ha with a visit to a vibrant ethnic market. Depending on the day, you can visit Bac Ha Market (Sunday), Coc Ly Market (Tuesday), or Can Cau Market (Saturday). Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere, with a variety of goods such as vegetables, poultry, horses, and buffaloes, and witness minority groups in their most colorful traditional attire.

Late Morning
After visiting the market, take a leisurely walk through idyllic ethnic villages. Enjoy the typical Bac Ha landscape, dotted with cornfields, cassava hills, clay houses, and plum gardens. The vibrant dresses of H'Mong women will add a splash of color to your journey.

Early Afternoon
Continue to explore and soak in the serene rural setting, capturing the essence of Bac Ha’s cultural and natural beauty.

Mid-Afternoon
Pick up by shuttle bus in Lao Cai city for the transfer back to Hanoi.

Late Evening
Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi around 8:00, concluding your memorable exploration of Bac Ha.

Included:
Shuttle bus: Sapa - Hanoi
English speaking guide
Meal: Breakfast
Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day