Vietnam · Village Tours

Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Bac Ha Market Tour (Overnight In Hotel)

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from Hanoi to Sapa and Bac Ha on a 2-day guided tour
  • 02 Visit Cat Cat Village and trek through the valley
  • 03 See local life among Black H’mong and Flower H’Mong communities
  • 04 Explore Bac Ha Market, a typical weekly ethnic market
  • 05 Enjoy an overnight stay in Sapa hotel accommodation
  • 06 Included meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 07 Round-trip bus transport between Hanoi and Sapa

Discover the highlights of northern Vietnam on this 2-day journey from Hanoi to Sapa and Bac Ha Market. Designed for travellers who want to make the most of a short trip, this experience combines mountain scenery, local culture, village trekking, and an overnight stay in Sapa.

Travel by bus from Hanoi to Sapa, visit Cat Cat Village to learn about the daily life of the Black H’mong people, and enjoy included meals along the way. On the second day, head to Bac Ha Market, one of the region’s most distinctive weekly markets, before visiting Pho Village and returning to Hanoi.

A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

(Depart on Saturday) Ha Noi - Sapa by bus with short trek to Cat Cat village (L/D)6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter, get on big bus and depart for Sapa.

9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break

11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. And the tour guide & driver pick up you at the bus station to Hotel. • Welcome drink and itinerary briefing. • Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures.14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.

Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in hotel with night activities.

Meals included:  Lunch, DinnerOvernight in hotel with night activities.

2
Day 02

Sapa - Bac Ha market - Lao Cai - Ha Noi (B/L)6.30 – 7.00: Have breakfast at hotel. Check out the room and bring all your luggage for Bac Ha Market.7.00 – 14.00: Take 2.5 hour drive to Bac Ha Town – home of Flower H’Mong ethnic People

- Visit Bac Ha market – the most typical weekly market with inhabitants of lots of Ethnic People.

- Have lunch at local restaurant

- A short walk to visit “Pho” Village of Flower H’Mong People.

Trekking distance is about 1.5 km and it lasts for 1 hour.14.00: Take 1.45 hour drive back to Lao Cai city, have a shower and relax in the border gate city. (Do not come back Sapa town)

16.30: You are welcomed to shuttle bus back to Hanoi with two comfort breaks.

21.15: Arrive Hanoi. Trip ends

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
  • 2 bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
  • English speaking local guide escorted in Sapa and Bac Ha
  • Hotel room in Sapa lodge hotel or similar on twin sharing basis
  • Insurance during time using the bus
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses
  • Others not clearly mentioned above

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
  • NO WORRY ABOUT YOUR BOOKING IF WE DO NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING, WE WILL SEND YOU PICK UP TIME/ITINERARY BEFORE YOUR TRIP 1-2 DAYS OR EARLIER
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
  • If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
  • You can also finish your trip in Sapa
  • 6:00 - 6:20 Get picked up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quater or the meeting point to depart to Sapa.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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