Location: Bac Ha
Top Things to do in Bac Ha
The 10 Best Walking Tours in Bac Ha, Lao Cai Province
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 3 Days 2 Nights Bac Ha Market From Ha Noi
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour is designed for travelers who both want to spend more times in Sapa with the most popular travel sites and visit colorful Bac Ha market with friendly services. Let Vietnam Travel Top take care of you. Depart on Friday, Saturday.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa -Hanoi, Modern air - conditioning bus from Sapa – Bac Ha – Lao Cai with experienced drivers, Complimentary bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi – Sapa – Ha Noi, English speaking tour guide escorted Hanoi – Sapa - Hanoi, local guide in Sapa, Bac Ha, 2 nights with Hotel room in Sapa Lodge Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis, 2 nights with Hotel room in The View Sapa or similar on twin sharing...
Exclusions: Beverages, travel insurance, VAT, personal expenses, Others not clearly mentioned above, 25$ Surcharge per person 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. Vietnam Ecotour 16 days / 15 nights
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Many nights at Ecolodge or with locals allowing you to lie in the middle of lush nature and enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere with very welcoming people. A real immersion to meet minority ethnic groups by participating in its daily activities such as making local products, cooking and discovering colorful traditional markets. Exploring a beautiful panoramic view of the picturesque and incredible landscapes of northern Vietnam off the beaten track. Sampan ride in the Van Long national reserve Visit the 3 major UNESCO sites: the marvelous Halong Bay, the imperial city of Hue, the pretty ancient city of Hoi An. Cruise on a traditional junk and overnight on board in the heart of the legendary Halong Bay. Escape to the heart of the Mekong, with authentic floating markets, through innumerable canals, green vegetable gardens.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Drinks and meals not mentioned, tips for guides and drivers
Reviewed By MikeK1938
We were on a 16 day trip through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand organized by Realistic Asia and absolutely loved it! They organized all of the flights to Vietnam and then home from Thailand, as well as the internal flights. They also booked the hotels and the tours, although we did organize some additional tours ahead of time on our own for the leisure days. Each of the tours tended to be run by people local to the city being visited and each of the tour guides was very professional and very enjoyable. The itinerary was such that we started in Vietnam, beginning in Hanoi and then Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh city, then to Siem Reap, Cambodia and finally ending in Phuket, Thailand. Each of the places was different and had things to admire and explore. Phuket was the beach place, although we found Hoi An had a great beach as well. We were very impressed and very happy with each and every hotel we were booked into. They were all very clean, nice and safe and had great staff. Would happily go back to stay at every one of them again. The travel agent who worked with us, David Huynh (Dat) was amazing! He was super responsive both before the trip when we had questions and during the trip when we were unsure about anything. We were on the leading edge of the Coronavirus pandemic and he actually noticed that our original flight to Vietnam was going through Seoul and we would have been forced to quarantine upon landing in Vietnam so he went ahead and changed our flights just days before we were to leave. We then got a notice that our flight home had been cancelled and that we needed to catch a flight home a day later. He went ahead and extended our hotel stay another night. We didn't even have to pay. We did not know what to expect when we booked the tour but after having gone we would enthusiastically recommend Realistic Asia and we would definitely go on another trip with them.
3. Sapa, Bac Ha Market Tour - 1 Day Tour
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
We pick up you from your hotel in Sapa at 7am to go to the largest Flower Hmong market in Northern Vietnam at Bac Ha which is held on Sundays. The market is a 110km drive so the early start is essential. Your private tour guide will be with you every step of the way to make sure you have a memorable day. The market is alive with the bright colours and extravagant costumes of the local people, here you will meet Flower Hmong (Red Hmong), Black Dao, Tay, Nung, La Chi, Phu La and other tribal groups who come from far and wide to buy and sell a wide variety of goods and livestock, to exchange news and to renew friendships. In the past the market was a centre for trading horses but now that motorbikes have replaced them it is more common to see buffalo, cows, goats, fish and other livestock being traded. The market opens at around 7.30am and closes mid-afternoon.
Inclusions: Private car or mini van to the market & back to Sapa, Food at a local restaurant where a variety of foods are available for your delectation and delight. You can even try the traditional local lunch of Thang Co (horse stew) and strong corn wine!
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Reviewed By JRMJYA
Zen has a great energy to her. Her traditional upbringing in Sapa combined with her now modern life in Hanoi means she can answer any questions you have in regards to life in Vietnam. English is great, very positive personality, will adapt to any specific requests you might have in terms of itinerary changes or restrictions. We did a 5 day tour with her in Ha Giang and couldn't be more happy with the trip.
4. SAPA Market tour: Bac Ha Market from Sapa ( Sunday only)
Bac Ha is the largest Sunday Market as well as the most colorful one in the area. Here you can meet mostly the Flower H’mong and then the Phu La, Black Dao, Tay, Nung minorities. The market offers a variety of local products that are rarely found in other regions. The animal trading market is also very interesting. On this trip, you will also have opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise in Chay River.
Inclusions: English speaking tour guide, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Vehicle transport
Exclusions: Gratuity, Insurance, Personal expenses
Reviewed By yoshig2021
It was very wonderful experience. Tour guide was very good and had a great knowledge to explain us. Tour guide was very flexible to us.
5. Vietnam Northwest Adventure 8 Days 7 Nights
We will take you to a lifetime adventure across the hidden corner in the Northern part of Vietnam. Enjoy the beautiful sceneries of from peach and plum forests to green tea fields. Travelers will experience beautiful valley made of rice terrace fields and hamlets of wooden houses on stilts, witnessing spectacular scenery as well as the colorful and less- touristy of hill tribe villages, staying in local guesthouses to learn about the real life of local people and sampling the cuisine unique to this mountainous region. TOUR SUMMARY Day 01: Hanoi arrival Day 02: Hanoi- Nghia Lo Town (Yen Bai Province) – 165km Day 03: Nghia Lo- Mu Cang Chai – 100 km Day 04: Mu Cang Chai- Sapa – 200km Day 05: Sapa Town - Lao Chai- Ta Van- Giang Ta Chai Village- Ta Phin- Sapa Day 06: Sapa- Bac Ha – 110km Day 07: Bac Ha Market- Hanoi – 300km Day 08: Hanoi departure
Inclusions: All accommodation sharing base on Twin/Double in hotel or homestay with daily breakfast, All transfer with air conditioned vehicle; professional and enthusiastic driver, Entrance fee to any applicable tourist sites, Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner), drinks excluded, 60-minute Food massage complimentary, Snacks on the way complimentary, Service charge, 2 bottles of water and tissue per day
Exclusions: Services not mentioned above, Meals that not mentioned in the program, Extra charges, VISA fee and personal expenses, Tips for guide and driver
Reviewed By Geoff R
We contacted Mr. Chinh Pham of Private Indochina Tours (PITourist). Pham is his family name and he is often referred to as simply “Pham”. From the outset of our dealings with him we benefitted from his incredible expertise. We stated areas of activity that would interest us. He came up with a remarkable package, assembling transportation, guides, hotels, restaurants and a couple of internal flights. He always replied promptly and assisted us in securing visas. PITourist put together an unforgettable and stress-free experience. Everything ran smoothly and punctually, and over 21 days we encountered no problems. We requested guides who spoke good English and drivers who would drive sensibly. He delivered. Xuan was an outstanding guide in Hanoi and for our 11 days touring in northern Vietnam, and Cung, of H&D Transportation was an excellent driver. In Hue and Hoi An our guide was Thien. Given the nature of our stay there we had several drivers and they were all sensible. Pham even provided a local SIM card for our phone and often made contact to ensure everything was going well. Put simply, the services we received from Pham, our guides and drivers, was outstanding throughout. We will have no hesitation about using Private Indochina Tours/PITourist on our next visit. As a result of Pham’s attention to detail and enthusiasm we enjoyed an amazing visit to Vietnam. We left with memories of a beautiful country and friendly, hardworking people. We will always cherish those memories. Geoff & Diana Rowland
6. Sapa 3Days 2Nights with Bac Ha Market (Sunday only)
HOW BAC HA SUNDAY MARKET IS UNIQUE: Bac Ha Market located at 700m above the sea level. It's far from Sapa round 95 km and 55 km from Lao Cai city. It's called as a "little Sapa" while it’s a lot much less developed for tourism. Bac Ha market is perfect destination for whom like off-the-beaten-track treks to go to vibrant weekly markets. The Bac Ha market in particular function local scenes which were occurring each week for generations. It's the place cattle, horses, goats and canines are purchased and offered, in addition to many traditional items like saddles plus elaborate textiles, handbags and different trinkets made by the local tribes people, the Flower Hmong. Their intricately woven day by day costume is one of the major drawing factors in itself. That is an extremely stunning a part of Vietnam.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, English speaking tour guide, 1 Bottle of water/pax/day, All the entrances fee are mentioned in the tour , Train from Hanoi to Sapa, Bus from Sapa to Hanoi , Pick up and drop off in the Train station and bus station
Exclusions: VAT 10%, Other personal expenses (tip, drinks with meals,...), Insurances, visas
Reviewed By HelenTexasGirl
This show has been cancelled until at least March 18th, even though the website will still sell you a ticket. Lovely people at the Opera House called my immediately to tell me and apologize for the inconvenience. I hear it’s quite spectacular.
7. Hanoi Food Tour & Sapa 3 Days – 2 Nights Bac Ha Market (2 nights in hotel)
A. Sapa Tour 3 Days 2 Night - Duration: 3 Days 2 Night - Start time: 06:30 - 07:00 - Pick up: Hotel in Old Quarter Center - Tranport: Bus - Guide: Professional B. Free Tours With Volunter Guide (Old Quarter Walking Tour / Street Food Tour) You can choose anyday when you want to do the tour with us - Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours - Start time: 8:30 / 14:30 / 17:30 - Pick up: Your hotel (Old Quarter only) - Drop off: Your hotel (Old Quarter only) - Tranport: Walking - Guide: Volunteer student local guide by Hanoi Free Local Tour - Note: You pay for what you try for you and guide ( around 1.5$ ~ 6$ per person )
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast
Exclusions: Food or Drink in Hanoi Free Tour
Reviewed By Sally H
We had a lovely time walking around Hanoi with Ly. She is young and friendly and easy to talk to. She taught us a lot on the tour which lasted about 3.5 hours. It was raining and a bit cold in March but we still enjoyed it. Thank you Ly
8. Sapa 2 Day: 2 days – 1 night Bac Ha Market Plus Hanoi Free Local Guide
Discovering fully beauty of Sapa and taste amazing flavor of Hanoi street food in one day. We highly recommend you below itinerary but if you want to change anything to fit with your hobby, please let us know to give you the best advise for your trip. A. Sapa Tour 3 Days 2 Night - Duration: 3 Days 2 Night - Start time: 06:30 - 07:00 - Pick up: Hotel in Old Quarter Center - Tranport: Bus - Guide: Professional B. Free Tours With Volunter Guide (Old Quarter Walking Tour / Street Food Tour) You can choose anyday when you want to do the tour with us - Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours - Start time: 8:30 / 14:30 / 17:30 - Pick up: Your hotel (Old Quarter only) - Drop off: Your hotel (Old Quarter only) - Tranport: Walking - Guide: Volunteer student local guide by Hanoi Free Local Tour - Note: You pay for what you try for you and guide ( around 1.5$ ~ 6$ per person )
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner
Exclusions: Tickets in Hanoi Free Old Quarter Tour, Food and Drink in Hanoi Street Food Tour With Local Guide
Reviewed By Sally H
We had a lovely time walking around Hanoi with Ly. She is young and friendly and easy to talk to. She taught us a lot on the tour which lasted about 3.5 hours. It was raining and a bit cold in March but we still enjoyed it. Thank you Ly
9. 3 Days - 2 Nights Bac Ha Market (2 Nights In Hotel - Depart On Friday,saturday)
This sapa tour is designed for travelers who both want to spend more times in Sapa with the most popular travel sites and visit colorful Bac Ha market with friendly services. Much lower cost than going by night train.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, 2 nights at hotel in sapa, Roundtrip Bus Transfer, English Speaking Guide, Village entry fees, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Chrismtas & New Year Surcharge 15 USD/ person, Extra drinks (e.g. bottled water or beer) at a homestay, Single Supplement: 50 USD, Lunar New Year Surcharge 15 USD/ person, Personal travel insurance
Reviewed By 736h_ngk
Our whole family was quite impressed with the whole trip.Easy and quickly for pick up from our hotel. Our guide was very good and attentive to all our needs. He also took priceless pictures for us! Overall it was an awesome trip.
10. 2 Days - 1 Night Bac Ha Market (overnight In Hotel - Depart On Only Saturday)
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 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: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, 1-night accommodation in hotel, Roundtrip Bus Transfer, English Speaking Guide, Village entry fees, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Chrismtas & New Year Surcharge 15 USD/ person, Extra drinks (e.g. bottled water or beer) at a homestay, Lunar New Year Surcharge 15 USD/ person, Single Surcharge 20 USD
Reviewed By 736h_ngk
Our whole family was quite impressed with the whole trip.Easy and quickly for pick up from our hotel. Our guide was very good and attentive to all our needs. He also took priceless pictures for us! Overall it was an awesome trip.
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