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4 days 3 nights
Sapa Can Cau Market Tour 4 Days: A Culture Adventure
Classic Highlights - Off the beaten track
- Duration
- 4 days 3 nights
- Style
- Private tour
- Price
- Price on request
Route: Lao Cai → Sapa
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Hanoi – Night train to Lao Cai
08:00 PM: pick up at the lobby of the hotel in Hanoi; transfer to Hanoi Railways station for night train to Sapa.
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Lao Cai – Can Cau Market – Sapa (B, L)
Around 06:00, we arrive in Lao Cai Railways Station and have breakfast in a local restaurant before driving up to Can Cau Market. Situated 20 kilometers from Bac Ha, Can Cau is a small, but the very colorful market. Opening only on Saturdays, it always delivers a very photogenic display of Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Phu La ethnic costumes. After spending the whole morning exploring the market, we will leave the market for Bac Ha town for lunch.
In the afternoon, we head to Sapa Town. Check in hotel and relax in Sapa.
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Sapa – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Lao Cai – Night train to Hanoi (B, L)
In this morning, we first sneak through the Sapa Market and leave the busy town behind, following a road going downhill to Cat Cat Village. We will stop by a waterfall and a hydroelectric station for a while before continuing the trek on a dirt trail through rice paddy terraces. We enjoy spectacular scenery while walking along a narrow river. We eventually arrive in Y Linh Ho Village of Black Hmong minority, where we can take a rest with picnic lunch.
After lunch, we head toward Muong Hoa Valley, passing through Lao Chai Village of Black Hmong minority and then Tavan Village of Giay minority by following a very popular trekking route. Then we transfer back to Sapa, pick up luggage at the hotel for our journey to Lao Cai for our night train to Hanoi. Overnight on train.
Approx: 0,5 hour driving / 5 hours walking / 1 hour lunch.
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Back to Hanoi
Welcome upon arrival at Hanoi Railways station then transfer to hotel. Say goodbye at Noi Bai International Airport and thanks for a wonderful time in Sapa - Can Cau Market Tour 4 Days with you.
Embark on a Sapa Can Cau Market Tour 4 Days that combines Can Cau Market's vibrant culture with Sapa's breathtaking natural beauty. Although Can Cau is not a big market in the area but it is very beautiful, animated and colorful. The market is open only on Saturday. You will meet there several ethnic minorities such as Flower Hmong, Black Zao, Phu La as well as Chinese people. Another highlight is the boat trip along Chay River and a short walk to a Tay village. Don't hesitate to plan a Sapa Can Cau Market Tour 4-day now.
Highlights:
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Experience the colorful Can Cau Market and meet the friendly locals
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Have a chance to snap beautiful shots of life in Sapa
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Know more about the daily activities of local people
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Appreciate the gorgeous embroidery costume of ethnic minorities
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Savor the authentic Vietnamese food
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Relax and unwind with the peace of Sapa
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Cruise on Chay River and enjoy the scenic scenery along the ride
Included
- English speaking guide in Sapa
- Private transfer in Hanoi/ Sapa
- Train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi: 4 soft sleeper berth cabin with A/ C
- 4 star resort with daily breakfast
- Breakfast up on arrival at hotel
- Entrance fees and permits
- Boat trip on Chay river
- Meals indicated in the itinerary
Not included
- Soft drinks.
- Insurance
- All other services not indicated above
- Hotel in Hanoi
Quick answers
How long is this tour?
4 days 3 nights.
What is included?
English speaking guide in Sapa; Private transfer in Hanoi/ Sapa; Train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi: 4 soft sleeper berth cabin with A/ C; 4 star resort with daily breakfast; Breakfast up on arrival at hotel; … See the full list
What is not included?
Soft drinks; Insurance; All other services not indicated above; Hotel in Hanoi. See the full list
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