Can Cau Saturday and Bac Ha Sunday Market - 2 Days. This 2-day tour takes you to two of the liveliest local markets in the Sapa area. Visiting the markets, your senses will be overwhelmed by sights, sounds and smells coming from the maze of stalls. You will meet people from many of the different ethnic groups in the area and learn about their cultures and traditional crafts. This amazing cultural discovery will all be set against the stunning back of Sapa's rice terraced mountains and sweeping valleys.

Day 1: Can Cau Market - Trekking to Bac Ha (B/L/D)

  • Pick you up from Lao Cai train station or Sapa town the early morning if you are already in Sapa town. We’ll drive to Can Cau Market - Only on Saturday, via Bac Ha Town. Although the market is smaller than some others in the regions, it is special in the sense that it has retained its local and authentic appeal. Breakfast in the market.

    Few tourists actually come here, which is probably the reason for how it’s achieved this, and as such it makes for a great place to get a real feel for the local cultures of the region. Once you’ve had your fill exploring and perusing the many fascinating stalls, it’s time to trek from Ta Giang Pho to lay Thuy Ngai, which presents you with incredible views along the route as you’re surrounded by wild and beautiful natural landscapes and terraced rice fields. Along the way you’re sure to run into some people belonging to the Red Dao or Black H’mong ethnic groups. The trek is about 12 to 15 kilometres, and when you reach the end our driver will pick you up and take you back to Na Hoi Village for over night in the homestay.

Day 2: Bac Ha market - Chay river (B/L/)

  • After breakfast at the homestay, you’ll start the day by walking to Bac Ha Market. Here you’ll spend some time among the local people perusing the many enticing stalls. This is easily one of the most colourful markets in Northern Vietnam, and can look more like a festival or celebration than a simple market.

    In fact, the whole area is positively alive with activity, which is only added to by the various animals like pigs, cats, buffaloes and horses scuffling around, all for sale of course.

    Once you’re finished at the market, you’ll get an opportunity to relax your undoubtedly sore legs and feet on a bout tour along the Chay River. As you float down it’s calm waters, you’ll get to simply sit back and take in the incredible views, and when you disembark, our driver will waiting to take you the town for lunch.
    we head to the H’mong King’s house (King Hoang A Tuong), which was built by the French and Chinese in 1920, leading to a unique fusion of European and Oriental architecture, making for an incredibly grand structure, then tour guide will take you to Lao Cai station for the next departure.
  • Note : Chay river boat based on low and high water lever .

Tour price: Contact us

Join in group tour departure:  Saturday

Private tours departure:  Saturday

Group size: 2 to 25 pax

Tour price includes:
•    All private transfer and transportation.
•    English speaking guide as per program.
•    Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) & Dinners as mentioned (L/D).
•    All sightseeing tickets and travel permits.
•    Accommodation at hotels/ homestays/ junk boat as mentioned.
•    No extra charge after confirmation.

Tour price excludes:
•   Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
•   Travel insurance
•   Trans tickets
•   Beverage
•   Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc…

What to take:

•  Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.
•  It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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