Vietnam · Village Tours

2D1N Tour Sapa Bac Ha Market (Overnight In Hotel, Only Saturday)

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel from Hanoi to Sapa and Bac Ha on a 2-day guided tour
02 Visit the colorful weekly Bac Ha Market
03 Explore Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H’Mong people
04 See Hoang A Tuong’s palace with French–Viet architecture
05 Enjoy short treks suited to travellers who prefer lighter walking
06 Stay overnight in a hotel in Sapa Town
07 Included meals as per itinerary
08 Roundtrip transport from Hanoi included

Discover the landscapes and cultures of northern Vietnam on this 2-day journey from Hanoi to Sapa and Bac Ha. Designed for travellers who prefer shorter treks, the tour combines scenic mountain travel with time in local villages, including Cat Cat Village and the lively Bac Ha Market.

Along the way, experience the traditions of ethnic communities such as the H’Mong, Dzao, Tay, and Flower H’Mong people, enjoy included meals, and stay overnight in a hotel in Sapa Town. With roundtrip transport, guided sightseeing, and key entrance fees included, it’s a convenient way to explore the region over a weekend.

Discover the landscapes and cultures of northern Vietnam on this 2-day journey from Hanoi to Sapa and Bac Ha.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

DAY 1: HANOI-SAPA-BAC HA MARKET

6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/accommodation, get on big bus and depart for Sapa Town.

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.

• Welcome drink and itinerary briefing

• Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures

14.30: Bus picks you up to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak.

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 & overnight in hotel with night activities.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 02

DAY 2: SAPA-BAC HA MARKET

6.15 – 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 Hoang A Tuong’s palace which was built in 1914 with French – Viet architecture and visit “Pho” village of Flower H’Mong People.

Trekking distance is about 3 kms and it lasts for 2 hours

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: We say goodbye to you at your hotel/stay. Trip ends

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

Sleeper Bus Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Sapa & Lao Cai - Hanoi
Bus Transfer for the tour in Sapa
Private Room with En-suite bathroom in Hotel in Sapa Town
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
English Local Guide
From HN-SP : Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area only
From Lao Cai - HN : Drop off at 160 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
Visit Bac Ha Market & Cat Cat Village

What's Not Included

Beverages & Personal Expeneses
Tips for guide & driver are appreciated

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
We will pick up the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter. If out side, please come to our tour office in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

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