BAC HA MARKET AND HOANG SU PHI TREK
HG04 | 05 Days | Private Tour | All Year Around | Can be tailored to suite your requirements
Immerse yourself in the local way of life during this 4-night stay with different rustic families. While the homestays may be basic, they offer incredible opportunities to delve into local cultures and fully explore our destinations. This adventure is tailor-made for avid trekkers seeking scenic landscapes and a genuine taste of hill tribe life in Northern Vietnam.
Just to give you an idea, when driving on the mountain roads, the average speed typically ranges from 35 to 40 km per hour. Please note that this speed doesn't account for stops made for photo opportunities. Here's a rough estimate of the distances between destinations:
Hanoi - 320 km - Bac Ha - 85 km - Vinh Quang town (Hoang Su Phi) - 30 km - Thong Nguyen - 275km - Hanoi
Accommodation is expected to be basic but the top of the areas will be used for your best confort possible or customized to your preferences. Food is very local, too. There is no western food to expect except bread, fried eggs for breakfast at some places. Meals are at local food restaurants, but we always choose the most acceptable one.
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DAY 1: HANOI - BAC HA TOWN
At 8:00 a.m., embark on a morning journey to Bac Ha town in Lao Cai province, renowned for its vibrant tribal markets held on weekends. Lunch will be served en route. In the afternoon, enjoy a brief boat ride upstream along a picturesque river (approximately 20 minutes, subject to water levels). Disembark for a leisurely stroll through a hill tribe village before returning to your private car bound for Bac Ha town. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for some well-deserved rest. Conclude the day with a delightful dinner and an overnight stay in Bac Ha.
Note: In case the boat ride is not feasible due to water levels, an alternative plan awaits. After check-in, you'll embark on a brief trek to explore Ban Pho Village.
What's Included
Accommodation
Tour
Transfer
Tour guide
Lunch/ Dinner
DAY 2: A HILL TRIBE MARKET & DRIVE TO HOANG SU PHI (HA GIANG)
If today falls on a Sunday or Saturday, your morning will be dedicated to exploring the vibrant Bac Ha Market, renowned as the largest hill tribe market in Northwest Vietnam. Here, you'll find a kaleidoscope of colors and extravagant traditional costumes worn by the local people, especially the Flower H'mong. Members of various ethnic communities from nearby villages converge here to engage in lively trade, offering a diverse array of goods and livestock. It's a common sight to witness the trading of buffalo, cows, goats, horses, and other livestock.
Post-market exploration, we'll journey to Xi Man town for a delectable lunch at a local eatery. In the afternoon, our adventure continues with a drive to Hoang Su Phi. From there, embark on an approximately one-hour hike to reach Ban Luoc, a charming Tay ethnic village where you'll spend the night in a welcoming stilt house.
What's Included
Accommodation
Tour
Transfer
Tour guide
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
DAY 3: HOANG SU PHI (LUOC VILLAGE TREK)
This morning, following a delightful breakfast with your host family, we embark on a trek along a scenic dirt trail that winds through the mesmerizing rice terraces of the Ban Luoc region. This area is recognized as one of the core zones of Hoang Su Phi's national rice terrace heritage. The landscape truly comes alive during the yellow season, which typically graces the region in the early half of October. After this picturesque trek, your car will be ready to pick you up for a short transfer to Vinh Quang town, where a local restaurant awaits to serve you lunch.
In the afternoon, prepare for a scenic drive to Nam Son commune, where your next adventure begins—a two-hour uphill trek to reach a welcoming home-stay within a different ethnic minority community. Here, you'll enjoy a hearty dinner and spend the night in the comfort of a local house.
What's Included
Accommodation
Tour
Transfer
Tour guide
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
DAY 4: HOANG SU PHI TREK (FROM NAM AI TO NAM HONG)
Your day begins with a delightful breakfast served right at your home-stay. After bidding a fond farewell to your gracious host family, it's time to embark on a full-day trek that promises to showcase the breathtaking rice terraces of Nam Khoa commune. While the trek is considered moderate, it may present some small challenges along the way, making it a rewarding adventure. This journey will occupy approximately 6 to 7 hours of your day, and a well-prepared picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a local house en route.
As the late afternoon approaches, you'll reach your final home-stay destination of the trip nestled in Nam Hong village. Here, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of the Red Yao ethnic minority people. After checking in, take some time to rest and unwind.
What's Included
Accommodation
Tour
Transfer
Tour guide
Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
DAY 5: HOANG SU PHI - HANOI
Feel free to enjoy a leisurely morning at your home-stay before indulging in a satisfying breakfast. Around 9:00 AM, it's time to check out and begin packing up as you prepare for the long journey back to Hanoi. A delicious lunch will be provided during your journey. Upon arrival at your Hanoi hotel, your remarkable adventure comes to a close.
What's Included
Accommodation
Tour
Transfer
Tour guide
Breakfast/ Lunch/-
PRICING IN US DOLLAR FOR PRIVATE TRIP PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN/ DOUBLE SHARING:
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