Easy Explore Bac Ha - Sapa Trip | by Train & Shuttle Bus from Hanoi 04 Days

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Overview

Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Route: Sapa - Lao Cai - Bac Ha
Duration: 04 Days
Theme: Most popular, Mountain & Minority, Nature & Discover
Tour type: Private tour
Tour guide in: English, Français

Highlight

By train (Hanoi - Sapa) and limousine van (09 seats/ Sapa - Hanoi) is the best combination to save time but also have a great experience. The Sapa adventure tour is made perfect with your own private itinerary. Explore great trekking routes and experience the lifestyle of ethnic minorities nestled in the beautiful rice terraced valley.

Overnight train experience
Visit the authentic villages of Black H'mong, Red Dao and Dzay people
Stunning rice terraces in Muong Hoa valley, Fansipan range and mountain landscapes
Bac Ha region's market

Notes

Train to Sapa is very traditional with soft bed but at times may be noisy and uncomfortable for some guests.
Shuttle picks up guests from different hotels, sometimes you may have to wait your turn.
Winter season ( December to January) is cold and foggy on some days.
Bring trekking shoes

Itinerary

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Day 1Sat, Mar 29, 2025
Hanoi - Sapa 350km - 8h
An overnight on traditional train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
In the evening, pick up by driver from your hotel (in the Old Quarter) for a short transfer to Hanoi Train Station.
Included:
Transportation
Entrance fees
Train:SP3 (Hanoi - Lao Cai) / 22:00 - 05:55 - Deluxe( 4 berths / cabin) / 02 tickets
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Day 2Sun, Mar 30, 2025
Lao Cai - Sapa 75km - 2h
From Red Dao to H'mong culture, visiting Silver Waterfall
Arrive in Lao Cai train station in the early morning. Private guide and car will escort you an hour trip up-hill to Sapa. Enjoy the beauty of nature and rice terraces after every turns and meet H’mong, Red Dao people along the way. Have a breakfast at local restaurant before exploring the town.
8:00 AM: Depart to the Can Ho B village where the hamlet of over 60 friendly Red Dao families reside. They are not only well-known for the most beautiful attire in Sapa, but also for the unique tradition “No eyebrow” women after getting married. Visit their homes to learn how their traditional wooden houses are built and organized.
Continue tour with a short transfer to the Ta Giang Phinh hill tribe village for a 3-4 hour trek. As you walk in the village nestled in the valleys, you will meet the H’Mong people who are native to this area. Stop to visit some houses and schools and learn more about their unique lifestyle and culture. Have a picnic lunch along the stream then trek through the rice field.
On the way back to Sapa, make visit to the Silver waterfall, which is the biggest one in Sapa. Hike up 200 steps and cross the bridge to get as close as possible to the waterfall, enjoy the views (if the weather permits).
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Sapa Elegance Hotel(Deluxe Room)
3 Hoang Dieu street, Sapa town, Lao Cai , Vietnam
https://sapaelegancehotel.com
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Day 3Mon, Mar 31, 2025
Sapa - Bac Ha 100km - 2.5h
Famous hiking route Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van, admiring the beautiful valley, transfer to Bac Ha
We will start a full day of trekking from Y Linh Ho village. Follow the path downhill, interact with the friendly H’mong ladies and children who live in houses nestled in the valley. Enjoy a bit of relaxation at the cable-bridge with the harmony and beauty of the surrounding nature. If you are sportive and adventurous, follow the uphill trek along the buffalo path with breathtaking views and less tourists. For those looking for an easy trek, embark on a leisurely stroll along the Muong Hoa River.
Direct to Head to Lao Chai village and follow a small path winding through the rice fields to reach a charming hamlet. Here, you'll have the chance to meet a grandmother who's the last craftsman in the community, using beeswax in the traditional way to decorate the unique indigo clothing of the Hmong people. It's also a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in their daily life and vibrant culture.
Continue to Ta Van village, the charming land of the Dzay people, well located on the hill with amazing views of river, rice terraces and Hoang Lien Son Mountain range. As you leisurely walk, meet villagers who will kindly invite you to visit their homes.
In the afternoon, transfer to Bac Ha. Stay overnight in town. Located at an altitude of 1000m, Bac Ha is home to several ethnic groups such as the colorful Hmong, Phu La and Tay. Bac Ha region is well known for its weekly, colorful markets surrounded by wild and beautiful scenery. The markets are not only for the exchange of goods but also for the cultural exchange of the ethnic groups for centuries.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, D
Transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Bac Ha Homestay (Sharing homestay)
Bac Ha district, Lao Cai , Vietnam
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Day 4Tue, Apr 1, 2025
Bac Ha - Hanoi 320km - 6h
Exploring Bac Ha region, colorful mountain market, transfer to Hanoi
7:00 AM: Start exploring Bac Ha by visiting a vibrant ethnic market (Bac Ha Market on Sundays, Coc Ly Market on Tuesdays, Sin Cheng Market on Wednesdays, Lung Phinh Market on Fridays, or Can Cau Market on Saturdays). Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, with a variety of goods such as vegetables, clothing, and poultry, while admiring the colorful attire of the local ethnic groups.
Please note that the market is liveliest early in the morning and begins to wind down by 10:00 am. To fully experience it, it's best to arrive early.
After visiting the market, take a walk through some idyllic ethnic villages, typical of the Bac Ha landscape, interspersed with cornfields, cassava hills, and clay houses. Plum gardens, decorated by H'Mong women in their colorful dresses, will accompany you throughout your journey.
3:30 PM: Pick up by shuttle bus in Lao Cai city for a transfer to Hanoi. Arrive to your hotel around 8:00 PM
Included:
Shuttle bus: Sapa - Hanoi
English speaking guide
Meal: B
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
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Inclusions

English speaking tour guide following itinerary
All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
Transportation
Shuttle bus: Sapa - Hanoi
Train: SP3 (Hanoi - Lao Cai)
Meal: Breakfast: 03, Lunch: 01, Dinner: 01
Service charges and Taxes

Exclusions

International flight from/to your country
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping and Gratuities
Other not mentioned in the program

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