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 journey departure on weekend 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. Trekking through the hills and beautiful valleys to neighbouring villages and relishing the striking landscapes along the way also makes an unforgettable memory.

Outlined Itinerary

Day 1 - Friday: Hanoi - Lao Cai for Sapa
Day 2 - Saturday: Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages (B/L)
Day 3 - Sunday: Sapa - Bac Ha - Can Cau (B/L)
Day 4 - Monday: Bac Ha - Simacai - Hanoi (B/L)

SAPA HILLTRIBE MARKETS 4 DAYS

Day 1 - Friday: 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 - Saturday: Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Chai & Ta Van Villages (B/L)

Arrive Lao Cai at approximately 6:00am, take a transfer to Sapa. Freshen up, relax and take a walking visit to Sapa town, Sapa market then take a drive to Lao Chai - Ta Van villages, short trek to Lao Chai, Ta van villages to meet and talk with Giay people and to explore their daily life and beautiful landscape. You will have plenty of opportunities to share cultural experiences with the local families living in the area. Back to Sapa by car and overnight at hotel in Sapa.

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

After breakfast at hotel, take a car to Bac Ha then to Can Cau market to earn a living of ethnic people as well as to visit Flower Mong, Nung people. Have lunch on the way and back to Bac Ha. Overnight in Bac Ha town.

Day 4 - Monday: Bac Ha - Simacai - Hanoi (B/L)

Take a car to visit Simacai market of Red Dzao, Flower Mong people. Have lunch on the way and back to Lao Cai train station for night train back to Hanoi. Overnight onboard. The trip ends at Hanoi station.

 

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	865	508	399	331	290	268	51
First Class	872	512	403	334	293	271	54
Deluxe	912	532	423	355	313	291	75
Luxury	1,216	785	676	608	566	535	125

 

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	860	503	394	326	285	263	51
First Class	867	507	398	329	288	266	54
Deluxe	907	527	418	350	308	286	75
Luxury	1,211	780	671	603	561	530	125