Vietnam · Trekking

Sapa 3 Days 2 Nights Bac Ha Market From Ha Noi (2 Night at Hotel)

3 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 3-day Sapa and Bac Ha Market tour from Hanoi
  • 02 Visit the colourful Sunday Bac Ha Market
  • 03 Trek to Cat Cat village at the foot of Fansipan Peak
  • 04 Walk through rice terraces along Muong Hoa Stream
  • 05 Explore Lao Chai and Ta Van ethnic villages
  • 06 Enjoy guided sightseeing and entrance fees in Sapa
  • 07 Travel by air-conditioned sleeper bus from Hanoi
  • 08 Stay 2 nights in a private hotel room

Discover the mountain landscapes and ethnic cultures of northern Vietnam on this 3-day journey from Hanoi to Sapa and Bac Ha Market. Designed for travellers who want more time in Sapa without the night train, this trip combines scenic bus travel, village trekking, local meals, and hotel stays for a convenient and immersive experience.

Explore Cat Cat village, walk through rice terraces to Lao Chai and Ta Van, and visit the vibrant Bac Ha Market, known for its colourful atmosphere and ethnic communities. Along the way, enjoy views of Hoang Lien Son Mountain, learn about local life with a guide in Sapa, and experience a mix of culture, trekking, and rural scenery.

Discover the mountain landscapes and ethnic cultures of northern Vietnam on this 3-day journey from Hanoi to Sapa and Bac Ha Market.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa, Lào Cai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi - Sapa by bus with a short trek to Cat Cat village

6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/stay, 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. 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 16.30: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner & overnight in hotel with night activities

Overnight in the hotel

2
Day 02

Sapa discovery with long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van village

7.00 – 7.45: Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for the long trek of 9 kms 

8.00: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai Village to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain then trek to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 4 hours

11.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa. 12.00 – the Evening: Have lunch and enjoy free time in the afternoon do discover Sapa town by yourself. Have dinner and overnight in hotel.

Overnight in the hotel

3
Day 03

Sapa - Bac Ha market - Lao Cai - Ha Noi

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 4 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 Border gate city.(Do not come back Sapa town) 16.30: You are welcomed to shuttle bus back to Hanoi with one comfort break. 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 · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Air - conditioning big sleeper bus from Hanoi – Sapa and return
  • 2 Nights Private Room at Hotel 3 Star/4 Star
  • All entrance fees and local guide in Sapa
  • Minivan/Bus in Sapa with experienced drivers
  • Visit Ethnic Villages:Cat Cat,Lao Chai, Ta Van and Bac Ha Market

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Travel Insurance, Personal Expenses & Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We pick up at your hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area, if stay outside, please come to meeting point: Hanoi Opera House for pick up point.

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 3 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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