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5 days 4 nights
Sapa Bac Ha Mu Cang Chai Tour 5 Days: Into the Heart of Northern Vietnam
Classic Highlights - Trekking Tours
- Duration
- 5 days 4 nights
- Style
- Private tour
- Price
- Price on request
Route: Bac Ha → Mu Cang Chai → Sapa
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Drive to Bac Ha
You will be met and greeted by your private tour guide and driver at the hotel in Hanoi. Departure at 8:00 AM, the morning drive on Noi Bai – Lao Cai National Highway offers you a beautiful countryside scenery of Red River Delta and on to the midland of the Northwestern region.
You will have lunch at a local restaurant on the way. In the afternoon, after a 1.5-hour drive, you will arrive at Bac Ha Town. Take a short boat ride on Chay River (if the water level permits), then stretch out with an easy walk to visit Trung Do village of the Tay ethnic minority people. Arrive at Bac Ha and check in a local homestay for the night.
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Visit to a hill tribe market & drive to Sapa
You may be woken up by the domestic animals such as roosters or pigs early in the morning. After the breakfast, you will get a short transfer to the town for strolling around the colorful hill tribe market. The majority who live in Bac Ha is the Flower H’mong people. The colors at the market will tell why they have such a name.
This is a great opportunity to learn the local trading, witness the local products for sales. The sounds, the smells and the colors will absolutely make you go Wow while busy taking photographs. After a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, we will drive back down to Lao Cai City and onward up to Sapa Town. Arrive in Sapa, check into your hotel and rest for the remainder of the day. Overnight in Sapa.
Note: Hill tribe market calendar: Sunday: Bac Ha Market; Tuesday: Coc Ly Market; Saturday: Can Cau Market
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Muong Hoa Valley trek & drive to Mu Cang Chai
This morning, you will be traveled to a trekking point in Muong Hoa Valley where you will do a beautiful trek to visit a few villages of the Black H’mong and enjoy the terraced paddy fields in the area. Get picked up and drive back to town for lunch. The afternoon is spent for a scenic drive to Mu Cang Chai, another rice terrace paradise. You may have time to get some stops on the way for taking pictures. Check in a stilt-house homestay of the Thai people nearby Mu Cang Chai Town. Dinner and overnight there.
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Approx: 7 kilometers/ 3 hours
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Mu Cang Chai Trek
Today, we spend most of the day for a long scenic trek on small paths and back roads from Che Cu Nha to La Pan Tan as this is the best part of the region for you to admire the amazing rice terraced paddy. Simple picnic lunch is provided on the trek. Late in the afternoon, we drive to Tu Le Town for a night at a local hotel.
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Approx: 13 kilometers/ 6 hours
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Explore the captivating landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Northern Vietnam on this Sapa Bac Ha Mu Cang Chai Tour 5-day. Journey through the terraced fields of Sapa, experience the vibrant Bac Ha Market, and be enchanted by the endless golden rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai.
Immerse yourself in the traditions of ethnic hill tribes, trek through picturesque valleys, and savor the authentic flavors of local cuisine. Sapa Bac Ha Mu Cang Chai Tour promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of Vietnam's highlands.
Highlights:
- Sapa's Enchanting Landscapes: Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sapa with its iconic rice terraces, lush valleys, and stunning mountain vistas.
- Vibrant Bac Ha Market: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Bac Ha Market, one of the most colorful and authentic ethnic markets in Vietnam. Witness the lively trade, bustling crowd, and unique handicrafts of various hill tribes.
- Mu Cang Chai's Golden Rice Terraces: Explore the mesmerizing golden rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai, a national-recognized landscape. Capture stunning photographs of terraced fields that cascade down the hillsides, especially during the rice harvest season.
- Ethnic Hill Tribes: Encounter and interact with different ethnic hill tribes, such as the Hmong, Red Dao, Tay, and more. Gain insights into their unique cultures, traditions, and colorful attire.
- Photography Opportunities: Capture the natural beauty and cultural richness of the region with plenty of photography opportunities throughout the tour.
- Local Cuisine: Savor delicious local cuisine, including traditional dishes like "thang co" (a unique Hmong soup), fresh mountain vegetables, and regional specialties.
Included
- Private car
- Professional English speaking tour guide (Other language is available upon request)
- All accomodation
- All meals as mentioned in the program
- Mineral water
- Admissions and environment fees
Not included
- Visa arrangements
- Beverage
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Other transportations not mentioned
- Other services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance
Quick answers
How long is this tour?
5 days 4 nights.
What is included?
Private car; Professional English speaking tour guide (Other language is available upon request); All accomodation; All meals as mentioned in the program; Mineral water; … See the full list
What is not included?
Visa arrangements; Beverage; Personal expenses; Gratuities; Other transportations not mentioned; … See the full list
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