Hoang Su Phi - Bac Ha Market- Sapa trekking tour package 4 days

General information of Hoang Su Phi, Bac Ha market & Sapa trekking tour package 4 days/ 3 nights

Hoang Su Phi is a remote district in up-northern province of Ha Giang, but non-touristic & outstanding landscapes of natural beauty : high mountains, waterfalls & deep valleys doted with scenic & rural tribal hamlets.Near this untouched Hoang Su Phi is colourful Bac Ha market & famous Sapa so we would like connect three of these destinations into a 4 day Hoang Su Phi- Bac Ha & Sapa trekking tour package for your special exploration of natural mountainscapes & authentic local daily life.

The rice terraces in Ban Luoc village, Hoang Su Phi

You will trek to visit local villages, interact with them and stay overnight in their home.The homestays are basic but offer you great chances to understand the local cultures and deeply discover the destinations. Meals are special with local dishes without western dishes except for bread, fried eggs and pancakes for breakfast.This adventure trekking journey to Hoang Su Phi, Bac Ha & Sapa is suitable for those who love trekking in scenic landscapes and experiencing the local life of the ethnic groups in the up-northern provinces of Vietnam.To experience Bac Ha market taking place on Sunday, you must arrange trip departing on Friday or otherwise we can do this trip firstly to Sapa on Saturday, then attend Bac Ha market on Sunday.For this travel route, if you would like to spend more days in Sapa or in Hoang Su Phi, it is fine to plan your trip like that as well. Please, detail us with your request of the trip duration you love to do, we will customize the suitable itinerary to meet your demands….

The brief travel itinerary of 5 day trekking tour package to Hoang Su Phi, Bac Ha market & Sapa

• Day 1 : Hanoi  transfer to Ban Luoc village.Homestay in Ban Luoc (L,D)
• Day 2 : Ban Luoc trekking tour, after lunch, transfer to Bac Ha market.Homestay in Bac Ha town (B, L,D)
• Day 3 : Attend Bac Ha market & visit Hmong King’s palace - Sapa with small trek to visit Lao Chai village.Homestay in Ta Van village (B, L, D)
• Day 4 : Sapa trekking to visit Tan Van & Giang Ta Chai village, transfer back to Hanoi (B,L)

Travel route maps Hanoi- Hoang Su Phi- Bac Ha market – Sapa – Hanoi

Special highlights of trekking travel package to Hoang Su Phi, Bac Ha market & Sapa.

• Get great sense of local ethnic culture & their daily life when trekking to & homestaying in their villages in Hoang Su Phi, Bac Ha market & Sapa.
• Homestaying experiences at different families of different ethnic groups.
• Explore untouched & non-touristic  landscapes of Ban Luoc in Hoang Su Phi district of Ha Giang province.
• Take part in the biggest market of local ethnics in the highlands ( Bac Ha market taking place on Sunday) – a nice cultural show of local ethnics in Bac Ha region.
• Chances to interact with different hill tribes and enjoy their authentic local foods.

The detailed itinerary of 4 day Hoang Su Phi, Bac Ha market & Sapa trekking tour package.

Day 1 : Hanoi  transfer to Ban Luoc village.Homestay in Ban Luoc village (L,D)

Today is a long journey transfer Hanoi to Hoang Su Phi.It will take us at least 7 hour drive passing Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang & Ha Giang provinces on NR02 and head to Ban Luoc village in Hoang Su Phi district of Ha Giang province.

Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Ban Luoc village.One the way, stop in Tuyen Quan city for a lunch of Vietnamese dishes.Then continue on winding roads up & down along mountain slopes with breathtaking landscapes – many stopping chances to admire and take great photos.

Arrive in Ban Luoc commune & start 1,5 hour trek along dirt trails to hilly & scenic Ban Hieu village.Leisure trek to view the village & local farming activities on their rice terraces.

Check-in a local family homestay for relaxation.You can take part in cooking preparation with local host if you love to.

Dinner of local dishes and some happy water ( local wine) with the host’s family.

Relax & overnight in homestay.

The view of Hoang Su Phi landscapes

Day 2 : Ban Luoc trekking tour, transfer to Bac Ha market.Homestay in Bac Ha town (B, L,D)

Ban Luoc village is on the slope of mountain, overviewing the valley & mountains with a waterfall peacefully running down day & night.

It will be great to wake up early to view the sunrise & far mountains with white clouds flying around , get a nice sense of local village as well to witness children going to schools, farmers going to their farms..

After breakfast, we continue with more exploration of Ban Luoc village, trekking up mountain slopes viewing more local houses on stilts, ancient tea plantation, terrific waterfalls & great captivation of impressive rice terraces – more great photos you will have.

After the trek, meet driver & transfer to Vinh Quang town for lunch.

In the afternoon, we will have a bumpy but scenic drive along Coc Pai town, Gio pass to Bac Ha town.

Check in a local homestay & free at leisue to explore Bac Ha town & local village.

Dinner & spend night in homestay.

Rice Terraces in Ban Luoc village

Day 3 : Attend Bac Ha market & visit Hmong King’s palace, transfer to Sapa with small trek to visit Lao Chai village.Homestay in Ta Van village (B,L,D)

Today is an interesting day for your experiences of biggest market of hill tribes in Bac Ha region. You will have chances to meet  different ethnic groups who are happy in their colorful dresses of their own tribes heading to Bac Ha market to trade produce, to find lovers or to meet friends with happy water…

After breakfast, you have a few hours to attend the market – great fun to see typical local items which are trading here : buffalo, goat, chicken,  local traditional dresses, baskets….., you can join in drinking local corn wine or tasteing local dishes selling in this trade fair.

After market, we have a time visiting the palace of Hmong King buit in stones & woods with special architecture.You will get to know the influence of Hmong people in this highlands in the past.

Have a lunch on the way, then transfer to Sapa – the famous hill station built by French in early 20^th century.

On arrival, we will embark on a light trek down Muong Hoa valley, visiting Lao Chai village of Black Hmong ethics.

End the trek in Ta Van village of Zay ethnic for a homestay night here – the place for your great view of Muong Hoa valley & local rice terraces.

Dinner & homestay in the local family of Dzay hill tribe.

Bac Ha market - Hoang Su Phi Trek

Day 4 : Sapa trekking  journey to visit Tan Van & Giang Ta Chai village , transfer back to Hanoi (B, L)

Today will be in a harder trek along dirt trail overwiewing scenic rice terraced fields & bamboo forest, you will get to know the living place of Red Dzao ethnics who have colorful Red hankerchief with their unique lifestyles.

Breakfast at local homestay, then start a hard trek on buffalo trails with great view of local rice terraced cultivation & hidden bamboo forest to visit Giang Ta Chai village of local Red Dzao hill tribe.

After trek, we pick up private car with driver & transfer to Sapa town for lunch.Afternoon, you have few hours free shopping in Sapa town before transfering back to Hanoi.The end of the trip when we drop you back to the doorsteps of your hotel.

Inclusions :

• Private transfer with driver & guide following the travel itinerary.
• Meals as stated in the program ( B- breakfast, L- lunch, D- dinner)
• Entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned places to visit in the itinerary.
• Three night homestay in local families : basic berths of soft sleeper with curtains & mousquito nets on the local home on stilts.

Exclusions:

• Personal expences, drinks
• Tips to tourguide & driver.
• Optional tour programs not clearly mentioned in the booking intinerary.