Sapa and Bac Ha in 3 days: Terraced rice fields and ethnic market

Sapa - Bac Ha
Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Theme: Markets, Rice Fields, Trekking, Ethnics

Code of tour: VEXN12

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Sapa and Bac Ha in 3 days: Terraced rice fields and ethnic market

Overview

This 3-day itinerary will take you to the Northern Mountains of Vietnam, immersed in enchanting natural landscapes of splendid terraced rice fields and beautiful watercourses. During this authentic journey, you will explore villages inhabited by ethnic minorities in the Sapa region and experience one of the typical weekly markets in Bac Ha (be mindful of your schedule).

Sapa and Bac Ha in 3 days: Terraced rice fields and ethnic market
  • The extraordinary landscapes of the terraced rice fields in Sapa and Bac Ha
  • The authenticity of Bac Ha, especially with its lively and colorful weekly Ethnic Minorities market
  • Nights spent with local inhabitants to stay in close contact with Ethnic Minorities

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Private vehicle journey, Trek through the Muong Hoa Valley, passing through ethnic villages and terraced rice fields.

7:00 AM: Departure for Sapa via the highway. Arrival in Sapa around 12:30 PM. Lunch at a restaurant.

Around 1:30 PM: Transfer by vehicle to the Muong Hoa Valley, enjoying beautiful views surrounding the village of Y Linh Ho, the stronghold of the Black H'Mong. Follow a trail that crosses the stream dividing the valley surrounded by terraced rice fields. As you descend, you will encounter friendly H'Mong women and children living in houses nestled in the valley. A leisurely walk along the Muong Hoa River, from the Y Linh Ho valley to Lao Chai (Black H'Mong) and then to the Day village of Ta Van. Stop at a traditional batik workshop to discover the techniques of Black H'Mong Batik Art. You will also meet a village artisan working with beeswax for decorating traditional indigo clothing of the H'Mong. These authentic encounters are an excellent opportunity to learn about the daily life and culture of the Black H'Mong Ethnicity. Next, visit a Dzay family that produces incense cones.

Accommodation – Overnight in a homestay bungalow with a splendid view of the terraced rice fields and a stream.

5h30, 330 km
2-3 hours
Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Bac Ha passing through the Muong Bo valley, enjoying beautiful balcony terraced rice fields. You will visit a beautiful village of the Red Dzao, Tay, and Xa Pho ethnic groups. Lunch will be hosted by locals in Muong Bo.

Afternoon: Heading to Bac Ha, take a short and easy walk to the village of the Flower Hmong and Phu La ethnic groups. Explore the agricultural environment, traditional housing, and lush terraced rice fields.

Overnight in Bac Ha.

4h00, 130km
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a good breakfast, you will set out to explore one of the weekly markets in the region (you will visit the one that takes place based on the day of your stay in Bac Ha): Coc Ly market on Tuesday, Can Cau market on Saturday, and Bac Ha market on Sunday.

Bac Ha's weekly market deeply reflects the typical cultural features of ethnic minorities living in remote areas, including various ethnic groups such as Tay, Black Dzao, Phu La, and notably the Flower Hmong. Enjoy its captivating atmosphere with a wide range of goods, vegetables, poultry, horses, buffaloes, and more. You will also have a great opportunity to see boys and girls dressed in very colorful traditional costumes, heading to the market with the hope of finding a soulmate. It is also an opportunity for them to chat and exchange goods. A short walk (easy access) to the village of Flower Hmong. Discover the agricultural environment, traditional housing, and lush terraced rice fields. Afternoon: On the way back to Hanoi.

5h00, 300 km
Breakfast, Lunch

Prices and Accommodation

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Included

  • Transportation as per the itinerary in a private vehicle with a driver for your group ONLY
  • Meals as mentioned in the program: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees for the visited sites
  • One liter of bottled water per person per day
  • Administrative fees

Excluded

  • Traveler's personal insurance Bank charges Drinks, phone calls, personal expenses, and anything not clearly mentioned in the "What's Included" section
  • Supplement during holidays (if any)
  • Tips for guides and drivers.
  • This is not mandatory and depends on your satisfaction and personal means. As an indicative amount, according to travel guides: 5 USD per day per traveler for the guide, and half for the driver.
  • Additional cost during holidays (if any)

Useful Information

  • Safety equipment: bring hiking shoes, a flashlight, and insect repellent for mosquitoes. Sunscreen is recommended between April and November. Warm clothing is advisable during winter (mid-November to early March). Bring a towel and toiletries.
  • The terraced rice fields in the high mountains of Sapa and Bac Ha, cultivated in May and harvested in late August or early September, are nevertheless less beautiful during the winter period, between November and April.
 
 
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