Things to do in Bac Ha, Lao Cai Province: The Best Private Tours

May 19, 2021 Ying Subia

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

Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam Travel Top
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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. Bac Ha Market & Sapa Trek

Hanoi, Hanoi Custom Asia Travel
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During this Sapa tour 4 days 3 nights, you will have a morning tour to visit the museum of Ethnology and get the overview about Vietnamese Montag nards. Then in Bac Ha market, you will see various ethnic minority groups such as Flower Hmong, Phu La, Yao, Tay, Nung…etc. trekking downhill the valley.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation as mentioned, 01 water bottle per day per pax

Exclusions: Travel insurance, Accommodation in Hanoi (on request), Fansipan cable car tickets, 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Vietnam Ecotour 16 days / 15 nights

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam Realistic Asia
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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

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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.

6. 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.

7. Sapa, Bac Ha Market Tour - 1 Day Tour

Dragon Mountain Family
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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.

8. Hidden trails of North Vietnam 16 days 15 nights

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A great route of the most mountainous region in the North of Vietnam will show you how imposing the nature of the country can be. You will meet with local people and get to understand the many differences in culture & way of life of the ethnic minorities living in Sapa, Ba Be, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and Lang Son. We’ll then round it all out in the best way imaginable; a relaxing cruise in the gorgeous Ha Long Bay.

Inclusions: Private door-to-door pick-up & -off services., All private transfer and transportation, Home stay and hotel as stated in program, Experienced English speaking tour guide., Train tickets: Lao Cai -> Ha Noi, Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner), All sightseeing tickets., No extra charge after confirmation, 24/7 hotline support guaranteed

Exclusions: All airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax, Early check-in, late check-out surcharge, Personal expenses, tips and gratuities, Travel insurance and other beverages, Other services not mentioned above.

Reviewed By toolo

We chose Mr Linh's based on our friends' recommendation. The replies from the agent were prompt, and it was easy to make changes or ask questions. Our itinerary was fairly straight forward, and you can check all the accommodations as they provide an itinerary with links to hotels and homestays. Both our guide and driver were excellent. At all times we felt safe when Mr Long was behind the wheel. Mr Son was very knowledgeable about the area, and he also picked up quickly our favourite dishes and our average hiking/trekking speed. We did a 9D/8N trip, and had to do small changes along the way (like skipping motorbike riding as it was a rainy day going from Ha Giang to Dong Van, and then staying one extra night in Dong Van waiting for the rain to stop). The changes were not an issue to Mr Son. We had a small misunderstanding, but even that was duly noted and communicated to us. We went to places where there were no other tourists, and it was really wonderful to enjoy the fresh air, amazing sceneries, colourful tribes and see people at their daily chores. Our itinerary was Hanoi-Hoang Su Phi-Ban Phung-Ha Giang-Dong Van-Cao Bang/Quang Uyen-Ban Gioc Falls-Quang Uyen-Hanoi. To see the rice fields in full colour, I would suggest going latest early October. Around mid-October a lot of the rice had already been harvested, but still plenty being harvested by the locals, mostly women. I would strongly recommend Mr Linh's for travels to Northern Vietnam.

9. 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.

10. SAPA Market tour: Bac Ha Market from Sapa ( Sunday only)

Indochina Unique Tourist

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.

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