2 Days
Daily Tour
20 people
English, French
This specially curated 2-day, 3-night expedition takes you from the bustling streets of Hanoi to the misty highlands of Sapa. Experience the romance of a nostalgic overnight train journey before immersing yourself in the vibrant colors of the Bac Ha Sunday Market—the largest and most famous ethnic market near the Chinese border. From terraced rice fields to the warm smiles of the H’mong and Giay people, this is Vietnam at its most authentic.
Your journey begins with the rhythmic charm of a sleeping train, delivering you to the doorstep of the mountains by dawn. You will witness the incredible “Sunday tapestry” of Bac Ha, trek through the iconic Lao Chai and Ta Van villages, and breathe the crisp mountain air of a region frozen in time. This is the ultimate mountain escape for cultural explorers and photography enthusiasts alike.
Nostalgic Sleeping Train: Experience the classic traveler’s rite of passage with a reserved sleeping berth from Hanoi to the mountains, arriving refreshed and ready to explore.
Bac Ha Sunday Market: Immerse yourself in the Northwest’s most vibrant spectacle. Witness ethnic minority groups in traditional dress trading everything from handmade textiles to local horses.
Trek Through Terraced Valleys: Hike through the breathtaking landscapes of Muong Hoa Valley, passing the world-famous rice terraces that have made Sapa a global icon.
Authentic Village Life: Spend time in Lao Chai and Ta Van, interacting with the Black H’mong and Giay communities to learn about their ancient customs and handicrafts.
Highland Flavors: Savor traditional mountain cuisine with included local lunches, featuring fresh ingredients unique to the Northwest region.
Border Region Discovery: Explore the unique atmosphere of Sapa, a charming town that blends French colonial history with vibrant indigenous culture near the China border.
Night 1 (Saturday): Hanoi – Lao Cai Meet your LVP Travel Guide at your hotel lobby for a transfer to Hanoi Station. Settle into your private sleeping cabin for a rhythmic journey north.
Day 1 (Sunday): Bac Ha Sunday Market – Sapa Arrive at 5:00 AM. Drive to Bac Ha Market to experience the Sunday morning rush. Explore the colorful stalls before heading to Sapa town for the evening.
Day 2 (Monday): Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Hanoi Trek through the stunning Muong Hoa Valley. Visit the H’mong and Giay villages. In the evening, transfer back to Lao Cai for the night train return to Hanoi.
Most tours only see the rice fields, but the Bac Ha Sunday Market is the true cultural heart of the region. By starting your trip on a Saturday night, you perfectly align your arrival with this once-a-week explosion of color and tradition. It is the most efficient and atmospheric way to see the “real” Northwest Vietnam, combining the comfort of a train with the raw beauty of the mountains.
The mist is rolling over the terraces and the market is preparing to bloom! Don’t miss the chance to witness Vietnam’s most beautiful highland tradition. Book your 2-Day 3-Night Sapa & Bac Ha Market tour today!
Night train to Lao Cai
- At 20h00, Guide will transfer you to the Hanoi Rail station and overnight on sleeping train to Lao Cai
- 6h15: You will arrive at the last arrival station - Lao Cai station. You will enjoy breakfast before go to Bac Ha market. You will visit one of the most beautiful and colorful market of the local hill tribes.
- 8h30: You will arrive Bac Ha, independently attend the market that known as the most colorful ethnic market of all Northwest Vietnam. It is a fusion of many different hill tribes inhabiting around Bac Ha mountain district and here you can easily distinguish them by their different colorful costume dressing. Attending the market, you will find out not only typical traditional costume but also the way of bartering trade existing in daily life of the Tay, the Dzay, the Red Dzao, the Black H’mong… Have a lunch.
- After lunch, we will drive back to Lao Cai but on half way we will stop to trek down hill 2km to visit Trung Do village of the Tay minority and from here we will take a boat trip on Chay river.A simple boat trip along Chay river will lead you under high waterfalls, call on for a visit to a Flower Mong family or black Dzao ethnic minority. Afterward the car will pick us up at Bac Ngam bridge then drive down hill to the Ha Khau Vietnam - China border gate for a visit then continue up hill to Sapa
- 17h00 arrive in Sapa, check in hotel - free time to enjoy Sapa.
- Overnight in Sapa
Day 02: Monday: Sa Pa - Ylinh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van village - Night train back to Hanoi- After breakfast, you will trek down to Y linh Ho and Lao Chai village of the black H’mong people. Enjoy lunch at local house.
- After a picnic lunch, keep on alongside Muong Hoa stream, over suspension bridges to Ta Van village of the Dzay people. - A standby car to return to Sapa. Shower at the hotel and free time.
- 18h00 drive back to Lao Cai station for the night train back to Hanoi at 20h10 Arrive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi Station at around 5h30. You will take a taxi from the train station to the hotel. The end of tour!
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