What to do and see in Bac Ha, Lao Cai Province: The Best Multi-day Tours

August 19, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Bắc Hà is a rural district of Lào Cai Province in the Northeast region of Vietnam. It is the capital of the region of the Flower Hmong, one of the 54 minorities of Vietnam and of the six groups of Hmong people. It is famous for its Sunday morning market, where thousands of locals gathered, the women dressed in their very intricate handmade costumes (it takes three to five months to embroider one by hand), as well as for the Saturday morning smaller market of Can Cau, 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of Bắc Hà. The town is enjoying an economic boom thanks to tourism, centered on the markets and, more and more, excellent trekking in the mountains north of the town.
Restaurants in Bac Ha

1. Sapa 2 Days 1 Night Bac Ha Market Tour (overnight In Hotel)

Hanoi Opera House, 01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Vietnam Travel Top
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This tour is designed for travelers who want to visit both the most popular travel sites in Sapa and Bac Ha market on Sunday but just within 2 days, stay overnight in a good hotel and save lots of money in comparison with going by night train, especially you can enjoy the friendly services.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return, Modern air - conditioning bus from Sapa – Bac Ha – Lao Cai and in Sapa with experienced drivers, 2 bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi, English speaking tour leader escorted during the bus trip Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi, local guide escorted in Sapa and Bac Ha, Meals as 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner with local dishes, Hotel room in Sapa lodge hotel or similar on twin sharing basis, Insurance during time using the bus, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water

Exclusions: Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses, Others not clearly mentioned above, Surcharge for above date: Lunar New Year (From 11 Feb to 14 Feb, 2021)

Reviewed By alhope11

Excellent tour for the price. Big lunch, great tour guide and lots of activities packed into the day

2. Sapa and the North East loop trip

Hanoi, Hanoi Custom Asia Travel
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We offer lots of different Sapa tours, however, in this Sapa tour 14 days 13 nights, you can experience full destinations without missing any special one. In this Sapa Tour 14 days 13 nights, you will have chance to discover some of the most amazing destinations at the North East of Vietnam such as Ninh Binh, Sapa, Halong Bay and Bac Son Valley.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Private air-conditioned vehicle and transfers, Accommodation with daily breakfast, English speaking tour guide, Local way leader while trekking, Sampan boat ride and bicycles in Ninh Binh, Motor-boat ride in Ba Be Lake, Bottled water on the car

Exclusions: Travel insurance, Accommodation in Hanoi, Drinks and other meals, Tips and gratuities, Any international flights, Banking fee (if any), Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part, Visa arrangement

Reviewed By michaelbK666MN

We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.

3. Bac Ha, Sapa and Mu Cang Chai Tour

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This tour is a scenic loop trip, provides you the best chance to learn about some of Vietnam's typical ethnic minorities as well as enjoy the stunning terraced rice paddies in Sapa and Mu Cang Chai. The Sunday hill tribe market in Bac Ha is also a highlight of this 5-day journey. This is also a good trip for those who love trekking in peaceful countrysides.

Inclusions: Accommodation based on twin-shared basis at mentioned hotels or similar ones upon availability, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Private English speaking tour guide (other language is on request), Private air conditioned vehicle transfers during tour with driver, Bottled water on the vehicle, Sightseeing tickets and entrence fees

Exclusions: Travel insurance, Accommodation in Hanoi, Drinks and other meals, Tips for tour guide and driver, Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part

Reviewed By michaelbK666MN

We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.

4. Sapa, Bac Ha and Ha Long Bay Tour

Hanoi, Hanoi Custom Asia Travel
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Sapa and Halong Bay Tour is one of the featured trip for those who don't have much time but would like to see the must-see places that the North of Vietnam has to offer. Sapa and Halong Bay is really beautiful and different from each other. Trekking in Sapa offers you a great scenery of rice terraced field views and have a chance to learn about the other colorful hill tribe...

Inclusions: Accommodation in Sapa, Bac Ha and Halong bay, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Private air conditioned vehicle transfers during tour, Bottled water on the vehicle

Exclusions: Travel insurance, Accommodation in Hanoi (on request), Drinks and other meals, Tips and gratuities, Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part

Reviewed By michaelbK666MN

We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.

5. Hanoi - Sapa - Bac Ha Market 2days/1night by Bus( Depart on Sat)

22 Lê Thái Tổ, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam Vietnam Northern Travel By Anthony
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- New and Modern Bus using highway express from hanoi to Sapa - Enthusiastic Local tour guide - Full package with meals and transportation, convenient tour - We do what we say - Commit quality of the tour, refundable if you not satisfied with our service - Diversity of ethnic group people

Inclusions: 3 star Hotel in Sapa , Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, 1 bottle of water on bus, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner, 2 Lunches

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Reviewed By bric227

The food was pretty good and the staff were friendly. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable; however, on the bus ride home after the cruise, our tour guide went from group to group asking for everyone’s phone and started filling out 5 star reviews and submitting them! Beware that many reviews may be exaggerated.

6. 3-Night Can Cau and Bac Ha Market Tour

Train to Sapa, Tran Quy Cap Station, Số 01 Ga, Trần Quý Cáp, Văn Miếu, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam Vietnam Tour Booking

Explore the beauty of the mountains and experience this adventure in one the most beautiful landscapes of the North. During this tour, you will do some sightseeing in the beautiful landscape of Sapa, you'll see unique villages and experience the daily life of the locals, as well as join in various interesting activities.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, 1 night at hotel in Bac Ha (max 3 pax/room), English speaking guide, Hotel pickup, A/C transfer Lao Cai station - hotel - Lao Cai station, Roundtrip train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Extra night and tour (approx 50USD/person), Drop off at hotel in Hanoi after tour, Gratuities

Reviewed By DedreTrip

The park has some lovely trails that is also suitable for children to enjoy. The endangered animals are safely behind bars and the guide had some valuable information to share with us. The plants were lovely to enjoy, the hidden cave something truly special.

7. Sapa Easy Trek with Bac Ha Market 2D3N

Vietnam Tour Booking

Special tour to visit local market on Sunday (Bac Ha). With this Sapa Easy Trek with Bac Ha Market 2D3N, you will have chance to attend and visit 1 Market (Bac Ha), 4 villages (Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ban Pho) and 7 different minority peoples (Black H’Mong, Flower H’mong, Black Dao, Tay, Day, Ha Nhi and Nung)

Inclusions: Pickup from hotel to Hanoi train station, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Tourist bus Lao Cai – Sapa – Lao Cai, Pick-up from Ta Van and Cat Cat, Hotel 3* in Sapa (double, twin, triple sharing), All meals on tour (B, L, D), English speaking guide, Sapa and Bac Ha group tour, Roundtrip train ticket Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi

Exclusions: Insurance, VAT, Drinks & tips, Personal expenses, Drop off at hotel after tour

Reviewed By DedreTrip

The park has some lovely trails that is also suitable for children to enjoy. The endangered animals are safely behind bars and the guide had some valuable information to share with us. The plants were lovely to enjoy, the hidden cave something truly special.

8. BAC HA MARKET SAPA TOUR 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT BY BUS (Departure Saturday only)

39 Ngõ Huyện, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam Local Tours Vietnam

This sapa tour is designed for travelers who want to visit both the most popular travel sites in Sapa and Bac Ha market on Sunday but just within 2 days, stay overnight in a good hotel and save lots of money in comparison with going by night train, especially you can enjoy the friendly services provided Trip includes • Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return • Modern air - conditioning bus from Sapa – Bac Ha – Lao Cai and in Sapa with experienced drivers • 2 bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi • English speaking tour leader escorted during the bus trip Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi, local guide escorted in Sapa and Bac Ha • Meals as 1 dinner, 2 lunches,  1 breakfast with local dishes • All entrance tickets to indicated sites • Hotel room in Sapa View Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis • Insurance during time using the bus

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 619mageda

I enjoyed the privacy and the Landscape recreation with amazing view of mountains And the quiet where the number of boats was limited

9. Sapa Easy Trek with Bac Ha Market 2 Days

Hanoi, Hanoi Sapa Trekking Homestay

Special tour to visit local market on Sunday (Bac Ha). With this Sapa Easy Trek with Bac Ha Market 2D3N, you will have chance to attend and visit 1 Market (Bac Ha), 4 villages (Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ban Pho) and 7 different minority peoples (Black H’Mong, Flower H’mong, Black Dao, Tay, Day, Ha Nhi and Nung)

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, English speaking guide, Pick-up from Ta Van and Cat Cat, Pickup from hotel to Hanoi train station, Tourist bus Lao Cai – Sapa – Lao Cai, All meals on tour (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner), Hotel accommodation in Sapa (double, twin, triple sharing), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water

Exclusions: Insurance, VAT, Drinks & tips, Personal expenses, Drop off at hotel after tour, Surcharge for single supplement

Reviewed By M1369RNmartinv

We, a family or 4, booked a 3D4N trip to Sapa and Bac Ha with 1 night homestay and 1 night hotel. We booked at Sapa Trekking Homestay, which I believe is a part of travel agency Asia Group Tour with an office in Hanoi. The 2D Sapa trekking with homestay was a marvelous experience. Beautiful scenery, nice local guide and good food. The 3rd day to Bac Ha we did with another tour guide. The visit to the market in the morning was very good, however after lunch the guide went into "fast-forward" mode and problems started. He literally ran us through Ban Pho village and the Hoang A Tuong Palace. He did not explain anything and did not look very knowledgeable. There was no drinking green tea and talking with locals as described in the program. We rushed back to Lao Cai and were dropped at a restaurant next to the train station at 4pm while our train left only at 9pm. We were facing 5(!!) long waiting hours. The guide left us and we had to take care of ourselves and of our train tickets which caused some confusion in the restaurant because the staff was poor in English. Before he left us we kindly asked him for an explanation and he became annoyed and rude. Sapa is not to miss and the Bac Ha Sunday market is highly recommended, but there is no specific reason you shall book this trip through these guys. I did not see anybody from Sapa Homestay Trekking or Asia Group Tour in Sapa during the trip, all was contracted out to sub-suppliers - it´s pure business, no personal touch. This was the only trip we booked through their website in advance, before we arrived in Vietnam, which clearly was a mistake. We should have booked it at a good travel agency in Hanoi after we arrived in Hanoi, as we did with all of our other tours from Hanoi and Saigon. One more tip: book a higher-class hotel room in Sapa is you have the option. Hotel quality in Sapa is sub-standard and you will not regret the extra money you spend.

10. PRIVATE BAC HA MARKET SAPA TOUR 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT BY BUS (Departure Saturday only)

39 Ngõ Huyện, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam Local Tours Vietnam

This sapa tour is designed for travelers who want to visit both the most popular travel sites in Sapa and Bac Ha market on Sunday but just within 2 days, stay overnight in a good hotel and save lots of money in comparison with going by night train, especially you can enjoy the friendly services provided Trip includes • Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return • Modern air - conditioning bus from Sapa – Bac Ha – Lao Cai and in Sapa with experienced drivers • 2 bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi • English speaking tour leader escorted during the bus trip Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi, local guide escorted in Sapa and Bac Ha • Meals as 1 dinner, 2 lunches,  1 breakfast with local dishes • All entrance tickets to indicated sites • Hotel room in Sapa View Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis • Insurance during time using the bus

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Professional guide, Round-trip shared transfer

Exclusions: Drinks, SINGLE SURCHARGE 65 USD

Reviewed By 619mageda

I enjoyed the privacy and the Landscape recreation with amazing view of mountains And the quiet where the number of boats was limited

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