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By Real Vietnam Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$42 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of Northern Vietnam on this full-day journey from Sapa to Bac Ha. This tour takes you beyond the usual tourist attractions and offers an authentic insight into the traditions of the region's ethnic minority communities.

    Visit the famous Bac Ha Sunday Market, one of the largest and most colourful ethnic markets in Vietnam. Every Sunday, local people from ethnic groups such as the Flower Hmong, Tay, Dao, and Nung gather to trade goods, meet friends, and maintain their long-standing traditions. Stroll through the lively market, admire colourful traditional costumes, browse handmade crafts, and experience the authentic atmosphere of highland life.

    The journey also includes a visit to Ban Pho Village, where you can walk through peaceful surroundings and learn about the daily life and customs of the Flower Hmong people. On the return trip, make a short stop at the Lao Cai International Border Gate before returning to Sapa.

Activity location

  • Bac Ha Market
    • 330000, Bac Ha, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sa Pa Stone Church
    • Phố Hàm Rồng
    • 333100, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam

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Bac Ha Market without Lunch

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Lunch: This option does not include lunch. If you would like to add lunch, please let us know in advance so we can arrange lunch

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$42.45 x 2 AdultsAU$84.90
Total
Price is AU$84.90
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Bac Ha Market Tour with Lunch

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Lunch: Enjoy a full-day trip to Bac Ha Sunday Market and Ban Pho Village with lunch included at a local restaurant in Bac Ha. This o

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$53.77 x 2 AdultsAU$107.54
Total
Price is AU$107.54
Until Sat, 14 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Lunch (Included if you select the lunch option)
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Public transport
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Bac Ha Market

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Bac Ha Sunday Market is the largest and most colourful ethnic market in Northern Vietnam. Held only once a week, it is a unique cultural gathering where ethnic groups such as the Flower Hmong, Dao, Tay & Ha Nhi come together to trade, socialise and preserve their traditions. Travel through spectacular mountain scenery, passing terraced rice fields, corn farms & traditional villages while learning about the cultures and daily life of the local ethnic communities from your guide. Arrive at Bac Ha Market and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of local life. Watch ethnic people in their traditional costumes shop, meet friends and trade goods. Explore colourful stalls filled with fresh produce, handicrafts and regional specialities. If you wish, you can purchase seasonal fruits, sample local snacks, taste traditional corn wine or enjoy local dishes (at your own expense). Continue to the livestock section, where local families trade pigs, chickens & other farm animals..

Bac Ha

  • 30m
After visiting Bac Ha Market, enjoy a relaxing lunch before taking the bus to Ban Pho Village, located about 1.5 km from the market. Upon arrival, take a short walk through this peaceful village, visit a traditional Black Hmong family's home, and gain an authentic glimpse into their daily life. Along the way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to take beautiful photos and experience the unique culture of the local community.

Mau Temple - Lao Cai

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
On the way back, stop to visit Mau Temple (Lao Cai), an important spiritual site dedicated to the Mother Goddess in northern Vietnam. Afterwards, visit the Vietnam–China Border Gate, where you can see the international border and enjoy views of the neighbouring city across the border.

Location

Activity location

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    Bac Ha Market
    • 330000, Bac Ha, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sa Pa Stone Church
    • Phố Hàm Rồng
    • 333100, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam

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