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The markets in the north of Vietnam offer a cultural
experience quite unlike any other. As well as seeing the
amazing skill which goes into the traditional craftwork
on sale, you will meet the people who made it. The joy
of the marketplace is the rich cultural diversity, with
people from all of the different ethnic minority groups
gathering to buy, sell, barter and socialise. This tour
will take you from Hanoi to visit two of the best
markets in the north-east region of Vietnam.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Overnight train to Sapa
At 19.30 you are picked up at hotel in Hanoi and
transferred to Hanoi railways station for a 10 hour
journey to Lao Cai, we travel in First Class sleeper
train.
Day 2 Can Cau market
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will be collected from Lao Cai Train Station for a
2-hour drive along the border with China, passing
through wonderful landscapes of mountains and valleys.
Today you will visit Can Cau Market which is 20 km from
Bac Ha. Can Cau is a special market. It is smaller and
not as busy as Bac Ha Market, but it has the added bonus
of being less touristy.
After exploring the market, you will travel to Bac Ha
around midday where you will have lunch and check into a
hotel. In the afternoon you can walk to Thai Giang Pho
Village (4 km) to learn about the life of the Flower
H'mong and the Nung. You will meet some local families
and may even be invited for a drink of tea or corn wine
(considered a local specialty) with them. The rest of
the day is yours to spend as you wish, and we suggest
you walk to the palace of the H'mong King which is not
far from your hotel. You will spend the night in Bac Ha.
Day 3 Bac Ha Market - Boat Trip on Chay River
After breakfast, you will walk to Bac Ha Market. Upon
entering the market, you will be amazed at the
overwhelming medley of colours, sights and sounds. The
stalls are overflowing with fascinating goods from
handmade clothing to speciality ingredients. The market
becomes even livelier when you enter the livestock
section, with people bringing along pigs, cats,
buffalos, and horses to sell.
After lunch, you will drive to the Chay River for a 2-
hour boat trip upstream to see the wonderful landscapes
by the riverside. After the relaxing boat ride, you will
drive to Sapa with a short break in Lao Cai by the
border with China. You will stay overnight in a hotel in
Sapa.
Day 4 Hamrong - Silver waterfall - Overnight train to
Ha Noi
In the morning, you will visit Ham Rong (Dragon's Jaw)
Mountain to take in fantastic views of the whole town,
with the rice paddies in the background. Up here on the
mountain, you can also see beautiful orchard gardens,
the traditional stilt houses of the Tay people and watch
traditional music and dance performances.
In the afternoon, your guide will take you to one of the
most beautiful waterfalls in Sapa (Silver Waterfall),
and a little further up to the top of Tram Ton Pass
which is also known as Heaven's Gate. You will see a
long, vast valley on one side and high mountains on the
other. From here you will be able to see Fansipan, the
highest mountain in Indochina. After taking in the
breath-taking views, you will travel back to Sapa at
about 16:00 to prepare for your train journey back to
Hanoi.
Day 5 Hanoi
Early arrival in Hanoi by 5:00 am. Please find your own
way to your hotel, a taxi normally costs you a set of 3
USD. Tour ends.
Tour Includes:
- Accommodation based on twin share
- Other meals as clearly mentioned
- Transportation as described in the program
- English speaking guide on day trips & excursions
- Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
- Train tickets Hanoi ? Lao Cai ?Hanoi
Tour does not include:
- Pre & post trip arrangements
- Travel insurance
- Transfer beyond itinerary
- Food & drinks not mentioned within the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Other services not clearly described in the program
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Number of passengers |
Price per person in USD |
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2-4 |
246 |
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5-10 |
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