Sapa & Bac Ha Market Explore 2 Days

Early morning arrival (approximately 06:30) at Lao Cai, the border province to Yunnan, China.

After breakfast, depart for the highland town of Bac Ha Market where you can wander through the district market, considered one of the most colorful ethnic markets in the Northwest.

After lunch, drive to Sapa – a 38 km journey on winding roads up the mountains. On clear days you can see the highest mountain of Vietnam, the Fansipan Mountain.

The rest of the day is at leisure. Discover Sapa town on your own, its bustling market, the colorful dresses of the ethnic people, tea and coffee shops as well as the local life in this mountain town.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

Activities: Sunday: Pick up at Lao Cai railway station, transfer to Bac Ha Market. Spend the rest of the morning to explore the market.

After lunch, drive to Sapa then transfer to Sapa and explore the area at your own pace.

First start of 6 km of walking down to the south east of Sapa along the side of Muong Hoa Valley to Y Linh Ho Village of the Black H’mong.

Continue a 2 km trek down to Lao Chai Village, through terraced rice fields to Ta Van Village of the Dzay minority people. Lunch at a local family, it gives you a worth chance for you to learn about the local house architecture which is full of their daily life styles and exclusive custom. Enjoy the landscape on the way.

Last trek is about 2 km to the bus stop in Ta Van then get back to Sapa by jeep or minivan.

* Trekking level: 6/10

* 10 km trekking, 8 km driving from Ta Van Village back to Sapa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight on train

Activities: Start from Sapa, trek to Muong Hoa Valley and visit the Y Linh Ho Village and the Lao Chai Village, continue to Ta Van Village for a friendly lunch with a local family.

Trek to the bus stop in Ta Van then transfer back to Sapa.

Trekking level: 6/10

10 km trekking, 8 km driving from Ta Van Village back to Sapa