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Sapa – Bac Ha Tour | Adventure by Private Car from Hanoi – 03 Days

6 Days

Only a 5-hour drive from Hanoi, Sapa stands as the top trekking spot in Northern Vietnam. Experience the vibrant minority groups, breathtaking rice terraces, and picturesque scenery. This off-the-beaten-path trek provides genuine cultural encounters and a deep appreciation of nature’s beauty.

Advice:

  • During winter (December to January), expect some days to be cold and foggy.
  • Remember to bring your trekking shoes.

Overview

  • Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
  • Visit: Sapa – Bac Ha
  • Duration: 03 Days
  • Travel style: Authentic, Active, Mountain & Minority, Nature & Discover
  • Category: Private tour
  • Tour guide in: English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano

Enjoy

  • Explore the traditional villages of the Black H'mong, Red Dzao, and Dzay people.
  • Marvel at the magnificent mountain vistas and stunning rice terraces.
  • Visit a typical mountain market.

Itinerary

Morning:
◾ Begin the journey from Hanoi to Sapa with your tour guide and driver.
The drive along the new highway offers picturesque views of rural landscapes, mountains, and the Red River.

Midday:
◾ Upon arriving in Sapa, have lunch before heading to Tram Ton Pass, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Fansipan Mountain and the surrounding valley.
◾ Next, visit Silver Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Sapa. Climb 200 steps and cross the bridge to get a close view of the waterfall, weather permitting.

Afternoon:
◾ Start the trek to Sin Chai village, home to over 60 Black H’mong families. Experience the natural beauty of the area, including flower, vegetable, and medicinal plant farms, as well as stunning rice terraces.
◾ Walk along the path to Sin Chai village and learn about the history and culture of the Black H’mong people, who migrated to these mountains centuries ago. Visit a primary school and an authentic H’mong house before returning to town.

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

Morning:
◾ Begin your journey from Sapa to Silver Waterfall, taking a scenic and less frequented route to the secluded village of Ban Khoang.
◾ Today’s trek spans 12 km on a newly established trail, featuring both uphill and downhill sections, providing a chance to immerse yourself in the untouched culture of the Red Dao people, who are renowned for their exquisite traditional attire in Sapa.

Noon:
◾ Savor a picnic lunch or an early meal at a local restaurant in the village.
◾ After lunch, follow a narrow hillside path, trekking through cornfields and tropical forests with breathtaking views of terraced rice fields.
◾ During the season, you might witness locals and buffaloes working in the fields. Pause to explore orchid gardens that supply New Year decorations to major cities.
◾ As you approach Ta Phin village, you will be warmly welcomed by the villagers.
◾ Discover the unique culture and daily life of the Red Dao people, who migrated from China to these mountains, and perhaps experience a traditional herbal bath.

Afternoon:
◾ A vehicle will pick you up for the drive to Bac Ha, situated at an altitude of 1000 meters. Bac Ha is home to various ethnic groups, including the vibrant Hmong, Phu La, and Tay communities.
◾ The region is renowned for its lively weekly markets, set against a backdrop of pristine and stunning landscapes.
◾ These markets serve not only as trading hubs but also as places for cultural exchanges between ethnic groups, a tradition that has continued for centuries.

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

Morning:
◾ Begin your exploration of Bac Ha by visiting a vibrant ethnic market. Depending on the day, you can visit Bac Ha market on Sunday, Coc Ly market on Tuesday, or Can Cau market on Saturday.
◾ Experience the lively atmosphere with a variety of goods such as vegetables, poultry, horses, and buffalos, and see many minority groups dressed in their most colorful attire of the week.

Mid-Morning:
◾ After visiting the market, take a walk through picturesque ethnic villages, a typical landscape of Bac Ha.
◾ You'll see corn fields, cassava hills, clay houses, and plum gardens, with H'Mong women in their colorful dresses adding to the charm.

Midday:
◾ Return to town for lunch before transferring to Hanoi. You will check in at your hotel around 6:00 PM.

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

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide as per the itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets specified in the itinerary
  • Selected accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Private car according to the itinerary
  • Meals: 2 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 1 Dinner
  • Service charges and taxes included

Exclusions

  • International flights to/from your home country
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and gratuities
  • Any other items not mentioned in the program

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Sapa – Bac Ha Tour | Adventure by Private Car from Hanoi – 03 Days
From $180
/ Adult
From $170
/ Child
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