Bac Ha Market full day tour from Sapa
Overview
This full-day tour provides a wonderful opportunity to explore Bac Ha Market, a traditional market in Sapa. Joining this tour, you'll encounter various ethnic minority groups such as the Hmong, Phu La, Back Dzao, Tay, or Nung people as they go about their activities in the market. Additionally, you'll enjoy a serene boat ride along the Chay River and have the chance to visit a Tay Village, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the local community.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Boat on Chay River (if any)
- Entrance fee as mentioned in the program
- Local English speaking tour guide (Other language upon request)
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Water during transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Any services not mentioned in the program
- Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
What To Expect
- Bac Ha
Bac Ha market is a the largest one in the area. It opens on every Sunday. Upon your arrival here, you will be taken to stroll around and explore the market. Coming here, you will not only see different ethnic minority people in their colourful traditional dress, such as Hmong, Phu La, Back Dzao, Tay or Nung minorities, but also see a wide range of homemade product sold by the locals. Following the nice lunch and a short rest, in the afternoon, you will continue the tour by driving downhill to Lao Cai. It will take you about 1 hour. En route, you will stop and take a short walk to visit Trung Do village where Tay people are living. When exploring the village, you can stop and enter a traditional Tay house to enjoy a cup of tea. Then, you will embark on a boat to cruise upstream the Chay River. The boat trip ends at Bao Nhai bridge where a vehicle is waiting for you to transfer you back to Lao Cai. The tour ends when you arrive at your hotel.
Free Ticket
Additional info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Reference prices
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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