This full day tour offers you a chance to visit and explore a traditional market in Sapa named Bac Ha market. Joining this tour, you will see different ethnic minority people working in the market, such as Hmong, Phu La, Back Dzao, Tay or Nung people. Especially, you will enjoy a boat ride along the Chay River and a visit to a Tay Village.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English speaking tour guide (Other language upon request)
Lunch at the local restaurant
Water during transfer
Boat on Chay River (if any)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee as mentioned in the program
Any services not mentioned in the program
Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
Important Information
•
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
This full day tour offers you a chance to visit and explore a traditional market in Sapa named Bac Ha market. Joining this tour, you will see different ethnic minority people working in the market, such as Hmong, Phu La, Back Dzao, Tay or Nung people. Especially, you will enjoy a boat ride along the Chay River and a visit to a Tay Village.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English speaking tour guide (Other language upon request)
Lunch at the local restaurant
Water during transfer
Boat on Chay River (if any)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fee as mentioned in the program
Any services not mentioned in the program
Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
Itinerary
1
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.
