Touring to the hilltribe markets is the best way to experience the cultural diversity of Vietnamese ethnic minorities in the remote Northwest. Sapa hilltribe markets showcase a unique tradition of ethnic minority people in the region and its surroundings. This wonderful journey will bring you to three famous markets of Bac Ha, Can Cau and Simacai. This is a great chance for you to glimpse the local life and unique tradition and culture of the local. The trip includes trekking through the hills and beautiful valleys to local villages. Don’t miss you chance to relish the striking landscapes along the way.

Outlined Itinerary

Day 1 - Thursday: Hanoi - Lao Cai for Sapa
Day 2 - Friday: Lao Cai - Sapa (B/D)
Day 3 - Saturday: Sapa - Can Cau - Bac Ha (B/L/D)
Day 4 - Sunday: Bac Ha - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B/L/D)

SAPA - CAN CAU MARKET - BAC HA 4 DAYS

Day 1 - Thursday: Hanoi - Lao Cai for Sapa

Our English assistance will pick up & bring you to the Hanoi Station at 120 Le Duan Str., Hanoi for getting on an overnight train journey from Hanoi to the border town of Lao Cai.

Day 2 - Friday: Lao Cai - Sapa (B/D)

The train arrives at the Lao Cai train station at approximately 6:00am. There will be a vehicle waiting to transfer us to Sapa. The drive to Sapa is only 33 km but it takes around 1.5 hours. Once at Sapa, we will check into hotel (early check-in subject to availability) and have breakfast. Freshen up and relax at leisure before exploring Sapa town. In the afternoon, take a 2km trek to Cat Cat village, home to the H’mong Ethnic. Meet & talk with the local to understand more about their daily life. Back to Sapa by car and overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 3 - Saturday: Sapa - Can Cau - Bac Ha (B/L/D) 

Start early in the morning at 6:00 a.m., driving to Can Cau market, which passing Bac Ha Town. The road between Bac Ha and Can Cau is hilly but very beautiful. The products at the market are interesting, and many different groups of ethnic minority people represent make the market an unforgettable experience. Back to Bac Ha for lunch. Check-in at a hotel in Bac Ha. After a rest, trekking about 5 km of mountain path to Ban Pho Village - home of  Flower H'Mong people, get in touch and witness their traditional life style,  habit and customs. Overnight at hotel in Bac Ha town.

Day 4 - Sunday: Bac Ha - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B/L/D)

After breakfast, take a car to Si Ma Cai Market - join in Si Ma Cai hill-tribe market and discover the daily life of Flower H'Mong, Red Dzao people. Back to Bac Ha Town, free time to visit Bac Ha Sunday Market before lunch time. Drive back to Lao Cai city. Dinner in Lao Cai before taking a night train back to Hanoi. Overnight onboard. The trip ends at Hanoi station.

Package Price includes:

+ English speaking guide

+ All transportation and transfers

+ Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room in Sapa

+ Homestay arrangements

+ Sapa train shared in Superior 4-berth cabin

+ Meals as indication

+ Entrance fees and permits where applicable

+ Bottle of water on coach

Package Price Excludes:     

+ Pre & Post trip accommodation

+ Personal expenses

+ Tips and expenses

+ Travel insurance

 

Cities	Hotel List	Room Type
Superior Category
Sapa	Royal View Hotel	Superior
Sapa Train	Livitrans Train	Superior 4-berth sharing cabin
First Class Category
Sapa	Bamboo Hotel	Superior
Sapa Train	Livitrans Train	Superior 4-berth sharing cabin
Deluxe Category
Sapa	Chau Long Hotel	Superior
Sapa Train	Ratraco Train	Superior 4-berth sharing cabin
Luxury Category
Sapa	Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa	Superior
Sapa Train	Victoria Express Train	Superior 4-berth sharing cabin

 

Group size	Valid from 01 Oct until 30 April Price per person in USD in party of
	1	2	3-5	6-8	9-12	13 Up	Sgl Sup
Superior	817	488	382	319	276	257	44
First Class	834	491	385	322	279	260	48
Deluxe	864	511	406	342	300	279	68
Luxury	1,161	761	655	592	549	520	115

 

Group size	Valid from 01 May until 30 Sept Price per person in USD in party of
	1	2	3-5	6-8	9-12	13 Up	Sgl Sup
Superior	812	483	377	314	271	252	44
First Class	819	486	380	317	274	255	48
Deluxe	859	506	401	337	295	274	68
Luxury	1,156	756	650	587	544	515	115