'Visit inspiring Sapa, Bac Ha and colorful tribal market'!

North-West of Vietnam
There was a time, not so long ago, when Tây Bắc or the north-west region of Vietnam, was so remote an area that people were scared to go there. In retrospect, the remoteness seems to have been a blessing in disguise. The region's wilderness, its mountains and culture that are unique to it have been drawing an increasing number of domestic and foreign tourists. Tourist facilities in the region are still insufficient, but that cannot stop the back-packers from going there and taking in the splendid scenic vistas on offer. The ethnic minorities and their way of life as yet untouched by modern civilisation are another alluring factor. They come here in organised tours, informal groups, or even individually on motorbikes.

                                                                 Sa Pa  

                              
                                                               Sa Pa  

                                                                 Sa Pa                              

                                                           Terraced fields

                               
                                                                       Bac Ha

Lao Chai  

                               
                                                                   Lai Chau

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Sapa Trek and Bac Ha Sunday Market ~ 'Visit inspiring Sapa and colorful tribal market'!

Code:               PV - SP 27 - 03
Routes:             Hanoi night train to Lao Cai – Sapa – Hanoi
Duration:          days 3

Feature: This 3-days 4-nights tour is a wonderful offer from PanViet. Including not only trekking to the hidden villages and staying at their home, but also a visit to one of the most colorful tribal markets in Vietnam. Bac Ha is a rainbow of culture and local trading activities. Different tribes and villages all congregate here only on Sunday to do their business. Please schedule your departure from Hanoi on Thursday night so you too can participate in this renowned market.

Itinerary in Detail:

Day 1:  Lao Cai – Sapa, trek to Ta phin(4hours)
The Night Before: Transfer from your hotel to the Hanoi Train Station for boarding at 9:30 pm. You will be in shared AC soft sleeper cabins of 4 to travel North to Lao Cai town.
Today’s Morning: The train arrives in Lao Cai at about 6:30 am where your PanViet guide will welcome you. Look for the “PanViet Travel” sign when you exit the train station. Then take a morning drive through the clouds by car / bus to Sapa (about 1.5 hours). When you arrive in Sapa you will be taken to a local restaurant for a morning shower & breakfast. Then we will take short ride from Sapa to our trekking base where we start our trek through terraced rice fields and Hmong villages. Chances to meet and talk with locals working in the fields are plentiful. We will break for a picnic lunch en route then continue trekking to Ta Phin village of the Dao people (4 hours). Your Dao host family will warmly welcome you to their traditional home where we will share in an ethnic style dinner and stay the night.
Included: Transfer(s), train ticket, tour guide, morning shower, all meals, entrance fee(s), homestay.

Day 2: More trekking and back to Sapa

At the first of gleam of daylight, you will see and hear the sounds of morning village life. You can join them in some of their activities, like feeding the animals; cleaning the houses, gardening or preparing breakfast. After breakfast, we will complete our trek on a valley route to the main road (4 hours) linking Lao Cai and Sapa. Alternatively, for this long trek, you can choose take a short morning wander around the village for about 1 hour, resulting in more time spent with the host family and other villagers. For both options, you will be supported by our car / bus back to Sapa (30 minutes).
When we arrive back in Sapa we will check in to the hotel, shower, and break for lunch. At 2:30 pm we will visit the gardens of beautiful Ham Rong mountain & take part in a traditional ethnic music performance put on by the ethnic minority people. Then return at your own leisure with free time to discover the secrets of this colorful town. Overnight at the hotel in Sapa town.
Included: Transfer(s), tour guide, breakfast,lunch, entrance fee(s), hotel

Day 3: (Sunday) Sapa - Bac Ha market, night train to Hanoi

  Get up early for breakfast, check out of the hotel, and then drive to Bac Ha market (106 km). Just before reaching the market we will see colorful activity. Beautiful Flower Hmong people carrying hand crafted products or pulling dogs or buffalos, all on their way to the market. You are free to wonder around the market and become a part of the trading activities. Please be respectful to the locals as they are reluctant to have their photo taken without permission. You can have lunch at one of the market stalls inside the market for more of a traditional taste. In the afternoon we transfer to Lao Cai town. Dinner here on your own before boarding the train at 8:50 pm back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi by 4:30 am. Please find your own way back to your hotel, a taxi normally costs you a set of 40,000 VND.
Included:Transfer(s), train ticket, tour guide, breakfast, picnic lunch, entrance fee(s)   Group size & Cost: Prices ($US) 

Your price when;          Standard                 Superior                   Deluxe

you are 2 persons:      218/ person            234 / person               273/ person 

you are 4 persons:      183/ person            200/ person                 239/ person

* S.S is used for Single Supplement, means the single using his/her own room.
Prices do not include: Insurance, drinks, other personal expenses.

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