A Real Life Sapa Villages and Bac Ha Market

Duration
3 days 2 night

Location
SaPa - Bac Ha

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After meeting a guide at the Lao Cai railway station we have breakfast there and go to the Bac Ha Marrket for two hours by a van. This is the largest market in the region. There are 10 minority groups in the Bac Ha region, here, you will experience the lively atmosphere where different ethnic groups gather to trade goods, wear traditional costumes, and socialize. Explore stalls filled with handmade products, fresh food, and local specialties. Take your time to walk around, interact with locals, and capture unforgettable moments.
After visiting the market, continue to the historic Hoang A Tuong Palace, a unique architectural landmark that reflects a blend of Asian and European styles and tells the story of a powerful local family from the past.

Then, enjoy a peaceful walk-through Ban Pho Village, home of the Flower H’mong people. Discover traditional houses, local lifestyle, and even learn about the making of the famous local corn wine.
Lunch will be served in the local restaurant. After Lunch we drive to Sapa ( 2hours and 30' driving)

Overnight in Sapa.

Start your day in Sapa with a peaceful escape from the busy town. You will head towards Sa Seng, a quiet and less-visited area offering stunning mountain views and fresh air.

From here, begin your trek along small trails, passing through beautiful landscapes, terraced fields, and local villages. Enjoy the simplicity of daily life and meet friendly local people along the way.
Continue your journey to Sau Chua Village, home to the H’mong ethnic community. This village is known for its untouched beauty and authentic culture. Take time to explore the surroundings, learn about traditional customs, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere far from the crowds.
 
Meet the driver then drive back to Sapa town for Lunch. After Lunch, continute your trip by heading to Lao Chai Village. Nestled in Muong Hoa valley, Lao Chai Village is home to the Black H’mong people. As you walk through the village, you’ll pass by simple wooden houses, local paths, and endless terraced rice fields flowing along the hillsides. The views here are wide and open, shaped by both nature and generations of local farming.

Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to stop at local homes, meet the villagers, and gain a better understanding of their daily life, traditions, and culture. Continue your trek towards Ta Van Village, a peaceful village of the Giay people, enjoy your time here before driver is taking you back to Sapa. 
Overnight at 3 stars Hotel in Sapa

After breakfast at your hotel, set out on an unforgettable half-day journey to Fansipan Peak, famously known as the “Roof of Indochina” at 3,143 meters above sea level.

In the morning, begin your experience with a scenic ride on the Muong Hoa Mountain Train, offering beautiful views of Sapa town, colorful flower gardens, and tunnels carved through the mountains. The train brings you to the Fansipan Cable Car station, where you will board one of the most impressive cable car systems in the world. During the 20-minute ride, admire the breathtaking landscape below- from lush valleys and terraced rice fields to the misty peaks of the Hoang Lien Son range.

Arriving at an altitude of around 3,000 meters, continue your ascent by walking up approximately 600 stone steps (about 40 minutes at a comfortable pace) to reach the summit of Fansipan or you can take the dragging train to the top. At the top, enjoy the fresh mountain air and stunning panoramic views stretching across northern Vietnam — a truly memorable highlight of your trip.

After taking your time at the peak, return to Sapa by cable car and funicular, arriving back in town in the early afternoon.

At round 14:00 - 14:30 you will share Limousine luxury seats (VIP seats) from Sapa to Ha Noi, the limousine expect arriving in Ha noi at around 8:30 - 9:00 PM.

End of 3 days tour. 

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Tours & Packages1 Pax2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax7 Pax & above 
Sapa Panorama /Vista Hotel
1 Pax$378
2 Pax$260
3 Pax$212
4 Pax$200
5 Pax$185
6 Pax$180
7 Pax & above$173
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  • All transfer and transportation vehicle with air conditioning
  • 02 nights hotel in Sapa base on double/twin/triple room
  • 01 night home stay
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Soft sleeper train ticket: Hanoi - Lao Cai  (sharing cabin 4 berths soft sleeper)
  • VIP limousine / single cabin sleeper as your choice from Sapa to Hanoi
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
  • Entrance fees and water

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  • Car and guide on free time
  • Hotel in Hanoi
  • Other meals and drinks
  • Personal expense
  • Travel insurance

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Sapa Pathfinder Travel Co., Ltd is created in 2006 by a group of tour guide who have worked in Sapa for over 10 years. We are a tour operator. Sapa Pathfinder Travel has office at 013 Xuan Vien street, Sapa town, Lao Cai province, Viet Nam. We design and operate personalised tours in Sapa and the surrounding area such as Bac Ha, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Hoa Binh, Ha Noi, Ha Long, Cao Bang, Ha Giang... for the independent travelers from throughout the world. We have strong, established relationships with all cooperators of the destinations that we operate. We are one of the best agencies in Sapa to have skilled adventure travel specialists, designing tailor-made adventures for individual and corporate clients. The quality of our adventure programs is assured. All our adventure guides work directly for us and all equipment belongs to Sapa Pathfinder Travel. We organise the best home stay tours in Sapa to visit the remote hill tribe villages. We provide large choices for accommodation in Sapa: hotels, guesthouses, homestay, hostels. We have professional drivers assuming for clients the best transportations for the trips around Sapa. We have travel tools for rent: motorcycles, bikes, clothes, shoos... As we are the most experienced in the region, our guides, experts have their footprint at any corner of Sapa and the surrounding, we are proud of call our self Sapa Pathfinder Travel’ or SPT and SPTravel

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