Sapa – Bac Ha Adventure | by train & shuttle bus from Hanoi – 04 Days

Evening:
◾ Get picked up by a driver from your hotel in the Old Quarter.
◾ Take a short transfer to Hanoi Train Station.
◾ Embark on an overnight traditional train journey from Hanoi to Lao Cai.

Included:
◾ Private transportation
◾ Entrance fees
◾ Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

Early Morning:
◾ Arrive in Lao Cai city, greeted by the fresh morning air.
◾ Have breakfast at the train station.
◾ Transfer directly to Bac Ha Town.

Morning:
◾ Begin exploring Bac Ha. Depending on the day, visit a vibrant ethnic market (Bac Ha market on Sunday, Coc Ly market on Tuesday, or Can Cau market on Saturday).
◾ Enjoy the lively atmosphere filled with a variety of goods such as vegetables, poultry, horses, and buffaloes.
◾ Observe minority groups dressed in their colorful traditional attire.

Mid-Morning:
◾ After the market visit, take a leisurely walk through picturesque ethnic villages.
◾ Experience the typical Bac Ha landscape with cornfields, cassava hills, clay houses, and plum gardens.
◾ Be accompanied by the sight of H'Mong women in their vibrant dresses throughout the walk.

Noon:
◾ Break for lunch.
Afternoon:
◾ Transfer to Sapa via Lao Cai City.
◾ Stop in Lao Cai for a visit to the Vietnam-China border gate and the nearby mother temple.
◾ Drive uphill to Sapa, a well-known tourism center since the French colonial period, famous for its ethnic diversity and stunning rice terraces.

Evening:
◾ Enjoy free time to explore the town.

Included:
◾ English speaking guide
◾ Shuttle bus from Sapa to Hanoi
◾ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
◾ Private transportation
◾ Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

Early Morning
◾ Depart for Sau Chua hamlet to begin a challenging but rewarding 15km trek.
◾ Trek up and down hills toward the hill-tribe village of Sa Seng.
◾ Experience the authentic lifestyle of the Black H’Mong people, who have been in Vietnam since the 11th century after originating from China.

Mid-Morning:
◾ Take a break to enjoy a picnic lunch or a meal at a local restaurant.
Late Morning:
◾ Continue trekking uphill along the mountainside for breathtaking views of Muong Hoa valley at an elevation of 1,800 meters.

Noon:
◾ Descend into the valley and trek to Hau Thao village, a small settlement with a few houses and a church on a rocky point.
◾ Take in the best scenery in the area, including rice terraces, small villages nestled in the Hoang Lien mountain range, and the peak of Fansipan (weather permitting).

Afternoon:
◾ Continue trekking down the trail to Muong Hoa valley.

Late Afternoon:
◾ Pick up by driver and transfer back to Sapa.

Note:
◾ This is a challenging trekking day. If needed, you can arrange for a 7-seat car to pick you up after completing three-quarters of the trek
Included:
◾ English speaking guide
◾ Shuttle bus from Sapa to Hanoi
◾ Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
◾ Private transportation
◾ Entrance fees
◾ Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day

Morning:
◾ After breakfast, drive to Tram Ton Pass, offering breathtaking views of Fansipan Mountain and the valley.
◾ Continue to Silver Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Sapa.
◾ Hike up 200 steps and cross the bridge to get as close as possible to the waterfall, enjoying the scenery if weather permits.

Mid-Morning:
◾ Begin your trek to Sin Chai village, home to over 60 Black H’mong families.
◾ Immerse yourself in the natural beauty, including flowers, vegetable gardens, medicinal plant farms, and stunning rice terraces.
◾ Walk along the path to Sin Chai village and learn about the history of the Black H’mong people who migrated to these mountains centuries ago.
◾ Appreciate their distinct culture, language, and lifestyle.

Noon:
◾ Visit a primary school and an authentic H’mong house.

Afternoon:
◾ Return to town.
Evening:
◾ Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi at 8:00 PM
Included:
◾ English speaking guide
◾ Shuttle bus from Sapa to Hanoi
◾ Meal: Breakfast
◾ Private transportation
◾ Entrance fees
◾ Two bottles of mineral water (500 ml) per person per day