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Sapa Market Tour

Sapa Market Tour

Sapa, Can Cau, Bac Ha, Coc Ly
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No visitor in Vietnam denies, “Discovering Asian markets is never boring”. Why don’t you try once immersing in the atmosphere of a traditional market to experience by yourself? Specially, take the tour, you will have chance to explore many famous markets in Sapa, one of the natural paradises in Vietnam.

Highlights:

  • Experience the daily life and activities of many ethnic minorities in northern mountainous area in Vietnam through the particular markets.
  • Discover the locals’ culture by discussion with them, or even immerse in their daily work to have unforgettable moments.
Day 1: (Saturday) Can Cau - Bac Ha (L/D) |
Day 1: (Saturday)  Can Cau - Bac Ha (L/D)
Welcome on arrival at Lao Cai station and bustle up the discovery of the first local traditional market where the ethnic boys and girls look for their “missing half”. This is also a unique feature of culture among the highland. 
 
The market turns up in the vibrant colors of traditional clothes made by locals’ hand, giving the chance to the youth for chatting as well as exchange friendships between people while savouring the tasting wine sold at the market. Visitors will find the answer for the question “What is love?” among the mountainous area.
 
We will enjoy a lunch at the Can Cau (or in Bac Ha later) before saying goodbye to the markets and turn the way to Bac Ha. En route to visit villages of ethnic H’mong, where the locals are extremely friendly with the new faces without shy. Transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight in Bac Ha.
Day 2: (Sunday) Bac Ha market – A Tuong Mansion (B/L) |
Day 2: (Sunday) Bac Ha market – A Tuong Mansion (B/L)
The morning comes with its peaceful ambiance and the songs of mountainous birds. Enjoy breakfast to fill up energy for the adventure today. Bac Ha big market welcomes you to witness the daily activities of different ethnic minorities. Bac Ha is known as one of the most vivid markets in northern Vietnam thanks to its colourful clothings and goods. If you love wine, the local rice, corn and other fruits wines’ flavours mixed with the deliciousness of traditional foods surely will satisfy you.
 
Leaving the market, transfer to visit H’mong King’s house, a remarkable monument designed in the French colonial and Chinese architecture. Built in 1920, this monument deserves to be the proud of the region.
 
In the afternoon, start the adventure at the village of The Deputy. Saying goodbye to Bac Ha, we will depart to Sapa with some stops for sighseeing and paying visits to the daily life of the Vietnamese and Chinese people in Lao Cai. Reach Sapa where you check in at hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel. 
Day 3: (Monday) Sapa - Muong Hoa Valley (B/L/D) |
Day 3: (Monday) Sapa - Muong Hoa Valley (B/L/D)
The sound of mountainous area will wake you up in the peaceful atmosphere. The tour guide and you begin today with a walking trip to the Muong Hoa Valley and visit 4 particular villages of the ethnic H’mong people. 
 
Visitors surely will have some amazing photos of the traditional scenery full of immense terraced fields. Additionally, there will be chances to explore the daily life of the people here with diverse cultures mixed together. Lunch along the way.
 
Transfer back to hotel for rest. Have a dinner before strolling around to explore the nightlife of Sapa town. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: (Tuesday) Sapa - Coc Ly market – Chay River (B/L) |
Day 4: (Tuesday) Sapa - Coc Ly market – Chay River (B/L)
Following your breakfast at the restaurant, you and guide will head to Coc Ly market located away from Sapa. The market is the home of 6 ethnic minorities: H’mong, Dao, Tay, Day, Ha Nhi, and Nung who you can meet, exchange and take some nice photos with them if you feel interested. The friendliness of locals is something we cannot deny. 
 
Saying goodbye with a little attachment to the locals, we will take a boat trip along Chay river where you find a bit peace while the mountains is surrounding you. Take time visiting a beautiful waterfall and the spectacular Fairy Cave. 
 
Afterwards, the boat will lead you to the village of Tay ethnic, located on the river to witness their daily life and discover their culture. Visit the town of Nha Bao before transferring back to Lao Cai station for an overnight train to Hanoi where you will have a fond remembrance of your memorable journey. Dinner on your own. Overnight on the train.
 
End of the tour!
 
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Day 1: (Saturday) Can Cau - Bac Ha (L/D)
Day 1: (Saturday)  Can Cau - Bac Ha (L/D)
Welcome on arrival at Lao Cai station and bustle up the discovery of the first local traditional market where the ethnic boys and girls look for their “missing half”. This is also a unique feature of culture among the highland. 
 
The market turns up in the vibrant colors of traditional clothes made by locals’ hand, giving the chance to the youth for chatting as well as exchange friendships between people while savouring the tasting wine sold at the market. Visitors will find the answer for the question “What is love?” among the mountainous area.
 
We will enjoy a lunch at the Can Cau (or in Bac Ha later) before saying goodbye to the markets and turn the way to Bac Ha. En route to visit villages of ethnic H’mong, where the locals are extremely friendly with the new faces without shy. Transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight in Bac Ha.
Day 2: (Sunday) Bac Ha market – A Tuong Mansion (B/L)
Day 2: (Sunday) Bac Ha market – A Tuong Mansion (B/L)
The morning comes with its peaceful ambiance and the songs of mountainous birds. Enjoy breakfast to fill up energy for the adventure today. Bac Ha big market welcomes you to witness the daily activities of different ethnic minorities. Bac Ha is known as one of the most vivid markets in northern Vietnam thanks to its colourful clothings and goods. If you love wine, the local rice, corn and other fruits wines’ flavours mixed with the deliciousness of traditional foods surely will satisfy you.
 
Leaving the market, transfer to visit H’mong King’s house, a remarkable monument designed in the French colonial and Chinese architecture. Built in 1920, this monument deserves to be the proud of the region.
 
In the afternoon, start the adventure at the village of The Deputy. Saying goodbye to Bac Ha, we will depart to Sapa with some stops for sighseeing and paying visits to the daily life of the Vietnamese and Chinese people in Lao Cai. Reach Sapa where you check in at hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel. 
Day 3: (Monday) Sapa - Muong Hoa Valley (B/L/D)
Day 3: (Monday) Sapa - Muong Hoa Valley (B/L/D)
The sound of mountainous area will wake you up in the peaceful atmosphere. The tour guide and you begin today with a walking trip to the Muong Hoa Valley and visit 4 particular villages of the ethnic H’mong people. 
 
Visitors surely will have some amazing photos of the traditional scenery full of immense terraced fields. Additionally, there will be chances to explore the daily life of the people here with diverse cultures mixed together. Lunch along the way.
 
Transfer back to hotel for rest. Have a dinner before strolling around to explore the nightlife of Sapa town. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: (Tuesday) Sapa - Coc Ly market – Chay River (B/L)
Day 4: (Tuesday) Sapa - Coc Ly market – Chay River (B/L)
Following your breakfast at the restaurant, you and guide will head to Coc Ly market located away from Sapa. The market is the home of 6 ethnic minorities: H’mong, Dao, Tay, Day, Ha Nhi, and Nung who you can meet, exchange and take some nice photos with them if you feel interested. The friendliness of locals is something we cannot deny. 
 
Saying goodbye with a little attachment to the locals, we will take a boat trip along Chay river where you find a bit peace while the mountains is surrounding you. Take time visiting a beautiful waterfall and the spectacular Fairy Cave. 
 
Afterwards, the boat will lead you to the village of Tay ethnic, located on the river to witness their daily life and discover their culture. Visit the town of Nha Bao before transferring back to Lao Cai station for an overnight train to Hanoi where you will have a fond remembrance of your memorable journey. Dinner on your own. Overnight on the train.
 
End of the tour!
 
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Inclusion:
 
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation as mentioned with daily breakfast
  • Vietnam visa approval letter
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Boat trip as mentioned
  • Meals where mentioned (L: lunch; D: dinner)
  • Entrance fees
 
Exclusion:
 
  • International and internal flight ticket
  • Vietnam visa stamp fee
  • Train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi
  • Other meals than mentioned
  • Other services than mentioned
  • Drinks, other than water on activity days
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
  • Travel insurance

 

Important notes:
 
  • We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance (covering emergency medical evacuation) for trips to Vietnam.
  • Prices are valid 30 days from the date of offer. After this date, price and conditions may be readjusted.
  • The cost of air tickets is subject to change without prior notice by the airlines.
  • Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) may be subject to supplementary charges.
  • Rooms at hotels are available only from 14.00 on arrival day till 12.00 on departure date. A supplement will be added if early check-in or late check-out is desired.
  • Please note that all the above services & tours have yet to be booked, they are proposed for your information only and we will not make any reservations before we receive your confirmation to do so.
  • If one or some proposed service(s) is (are) not available at the moment of booking, we will try to find other possibilities/options or other similar service(s) in order to avoid changes to the program.
 
Visa:
You will require a visa to enter Vietnam. Your consultant will be happy to advise you on visa requirements.
 
Passport:
Please ensure that you have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining after your return date. You will also need at least one blank page for each of the countries you are visiting.
 
Booking Procedure:
Only once you are completely happy with any holiday itinerary we create for you will we ask for a payment. In order that we can secure availability for your booking we would typically require a deposit of 30%.
 
Money Exchange:
The official currency of Thailand is the Baht (THB).
The official currency of Cambodia is the Riel (KHR). 
Unofficially however, US currency (US$) runs the country and is the currency you should bring, mostly in cash - notes should be 2006 series onwards. Clean bills in small denominations are most useful. Notes should be 2006 series onwards. Torn, dirty or old notes, as well as the $2US note will be refused in most businesses. ATMs are available in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Siem Reap and also dispense in both KHR and US$. 
The official currency of Vietnam is Dong (VND).
Some establishments will accept US currency (USD), but usually only for large purchases and in some restaurants and hotels that cater to tourists. It's not possible to exchange Vietnamese Dong outside the country, so convert or spend all your Dong before leaving.
The most convenient and cheapest way to obtain local currency in is via an Automated Teller Machine (ATM). ATMs are now available in most towns and visa cash advances are available in major banks. The use of credit cards is restricted, mainly to major hotels. Foreign currency notes that are old, torn or faded can be very difficult to exchange; clean bills in small denominations are most useful. Traveller's cheques are unacceptable to change. 
 
Tipping:
If you're happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Asia destinations. Although can be difficult to source we advise you to carry small notes of local currency each day to make tipping easier. Please note we recommend that any tips are given directly to the intended recipient by a member of your group as our group leaders are prohibited from collecting cash for tips.
The following amounts are per person suggestions based on local considerations and feedback from our past travelers:
Restaurants: Local markets and basic restaurants - round your bill up to the nearest US$1. More up-market restaurants we suggest 10% to 15% of your bill.
Local guides: Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your tour leader. We suggest US$2-US$3 per day for local guides.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest a higher tip for those more involved with the group, however we suggest US$1-US$2 per day for drivers.
Please don't tip with coins, very small denomination notes, or dirty and ripped notes. This is regarded culturally as an insult.

 

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1. ITINERARY AND ACCOMMODATIONS

This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
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Day 1: (Saturday) Can Cau - Bac Ha (L/D)
Day 2: (Sunday) Bac Ha market – A Tuong Mansion (B/L)
Day 3: (Monday) Sapa - Muong Hoa Valley (B/L/D)
Day 4: (Tuesday) Sapa - Coc Ly market – Chay River (B/L)

2. PARTICIPANTS AND DATE OF TRAVEL

This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
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Child(ren) (2 - 11 years)

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