Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday)
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Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday) is a 38-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $84 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 59 / 100
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- 38 hours
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- $84 per person
Experience Sapa’s stunning scenery and rich cultural heritage as you explore Vietnam’s northern highlands. This tour is ideal for those who prefer short treks and more time in the villages. Visit the colorful Bac Ha Mark
What you get
- Land Transfer in Sapa
- From HN-SP : Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area only
- Visit Bac Ha Market & Cat Cat Village
- Private Room with En-suite bathroom in Hotel in Sapa Town
- 4 Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Sleeper Bus Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Sapa & Lao Cai - Hanoi
About this experience
Experience Sapa’s stunning scenery and rich cultural heritage as you explore Vietnam’s northern highlands. This tour is ideal for those who prefer short treks and more time in the villages. Visit the colorful Bac Ha Market, where eight different ethnic minority groups sell their traditional handicrafts; meet the locals in the Flower H’mong village of Ban Pho; and admire the stunning scenery as you hike through the Muong Hoa valley.
What's included
Included
- Land Transfer in Sapa
- From HN-SP : Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Old Quarter Area only
- Visit Bac Ha Market & Cat Cat Village
- Private Room with En-suite bathroom in Hotel in Sapa Town
- 4 Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Sleeper Bus Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Sapa & Lao Cai - Hanoi
- Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
- From Lao Cai - HN : Drop off at 160 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- English Local Guide
Not included
- Beverages & Personal Expeneses
- Tips for guide & driver are appreciated
- Holiday Surcharge
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
DAY 1: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat – Sapa (L-D) 6:30 - 7:00 – Our driver and tour guide will come and pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi to depart for Sapa. 10:00 – Follow the highway to Lao Cai City with a comfortable short break on the way to Sapa. ( Total driving about 6 hours)
360 minutes here · Admission included
Sapa
13:00 – Arrive at Sapa town and be amazed by the colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic people. Enjoy welcome drinks and itinerary briefing. Then, have lunch with local Vietnamese dishes before the hotel check-in.
90 minutes here
Cat Cat village
14:30 – Start hiking downhill to Cat Cat village at the bottom of Muong Hoa Valley. Enjoy the spectacular views of the beautiful valley towards Fansipan – the highest peak in Vietnam and Indochina. Upon arrival at the village, you will have a chance to visit the Black H’mong’s traditional stilt houses as well as watch people weaving, embroidering, and drying their clothes, etc. Then, keep walking to visit the dramatic and picturesque Cat Cat Waterfall, which is a great spot for photo-shoots.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Sapa
17:00 – Return to Sapa town for dinner. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon to explore Sapa Market and town. Overnight at the hotel
840 minutes here
Sapa
DAY 2: Sapa – Bac Ha Market – Lao Cai – Ha Noi (B-L) 6:15 - 7:00 – Have breakfast at the hotel, check out, and prepare your luggage before departing for Bac Ha market.
60 minutes here
Bac Ha Market
7:00 - 14:00 – Take a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Bac Ha Town, the home of Flower H’Mong people. Visit Bac Ha market, the busiest and most popular weekly market of the minorities in the Northern Vietnam. Have lunch at local restaurant at noon. Take a short walk to visit Hoang A Tuong’s palace (H’mong King’s palace), which was built in 1914 with French – Vietnamese architectural style and then visit Pho Village of the Flower H’Mong people. The trekking distance is about 4km and the duration is roughly 2 hours.
360 minutes here · Admission included
Hoang A Tuong's Castle
Take a short walk to visit Hoang A Tuong’s palace (H’mong King’s palace), which was built in 1914 with French
Pass by without stopping
Lao Cai
14:00 – Take a 2-hour drive back to Lao Cai City. Here you will have a short break and a shower before being transferred back to Hanoi City.
120 minutes here
16:30 – Depart from Lao Cai City. 21:30 – Arrive in Hanoi City and we will drop off the guests at 160 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Tour finish
300 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
We pick up all the guests in Old Quarter Hanoi. Or meeting at our office
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We pick up all the guests in Old Quarter Hanoi. Or meeting at our office
Options you can book
Package Tour with 4 Star Hotel
Overnight in 4 Star Hotel Sapa - Bac Ha Market: Visiting Sapa Town- Trekking down to Cat Cat Village Visiting Bac Ha Market and see local market and local people Sleeping Bus Roundtrip: Sleeping Bus Transfer Hanoi –Sapa-Hanoi with experienced drivers Pickup included
Package Tour with 3 Star Hotel
Overnight in 3 Star Hotel Sapa-Bac Ha Market: Visiting Sapa Town- Trekking down to Cat Cat Village Visiting Bac Ha Market and see local market and local people Sleeper Bus Roundtrip: Sleeping Bus Transfer Hanoi –Sapa-Hanoi with experienced drivers Duration: 1 day 14 hours Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- LOCAL TOURS VIETNAM
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Good to know
- Duration
- 38 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $84 to $209
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
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Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday) cost?
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Prices start at $84 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday) take?
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Plan for about 38 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday) suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 38-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday)?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 38-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sapa Bac Ha Market Tour by Bus (Hotel Overnight, Depart Saturday) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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