Bac Ha Market and Hoang Su Phi Terraced Rice Fields-DUP-DUP
Overview
Discovery of Ethnic Minorities, Terraced Rice Fields, and the Ethnic Market. This itinerary will take you on a fabulous adventure off the beaten path, far from mass tourism, in the Hoang Su Phi Region, known as one of the most beautiful terraced rice field landscapes in Northern Vietnam. You will visit the colorful Bac Ha weekly market on either Sunday or Saturday. Throughout your journey, you will encounter numerous Ethnic Minorities with lifestyles and ancestral customs adapted to the harsh mountain living conditions.
- An itinerary primarily off the beaten path, emphasizing authentic encounters
- Mountain Ethnic Minorities and their ancestral way of life
- The highly renowned largest market of Ethnic Minorities in Bac Ha
- The most beautiful terraced rice field landscapes in Northern Vietnam
Prices and Accommodation
How to book?
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"Pricing is for up to 6 adults. For larger groups, please request a customized offer in your 'special requests'
Included
- Accommodation
- Transportation in a private vehicle with a chauffeur for your exclusive group
- Meals as mentioned in the program: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees and visitation rights to the sites
- One liter of bottled water per day per person, Administrative fees
Excluded
- Visa
- Travelers personal insurance
- Bank fees, Drinks, phone, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned in the "This price includes" section
- Surcharge during public holidays (if any)
- Tips (based on your satisfaction, a suggested reference is $5 USD/day/traveler for guides and half that for drivers)
Useful Information
- Equipment for your safety: bring hiking shoes, a flashlight, and mosquito repellent. Sunscreen is recommended between April and November. Warm clothing is advised during winter (mid-November to early March). Don't forget to bring a towel and toiletries.
- During the winter season (December to January), the weather is often cold and misty, especially early in the morning and late in the afternoon, and some days may be like this all day.
- Hoang Su Phi and Bac Ha have only one rice harvest between June and September. There are two beautiful seasons suitable for visiting: from mid-September to October 1st, it is the season of ripe rice. After the harvest, the terraced fields remain splendid but will be empty until the following spring.
- In May and June, during the rainy season, water from the mountains flows into the terraces. The fields are irrigated, the once arid soils soak up water and soften again, buffaloes plow the rice fields, and transplanting work can begin anew.