This tour provides you with an opportunity to visit and explore some destinations in Sapa by bike, which will make this tour more interesting and challenging. You will visit and discover the famous colorful Bac Ha market where you will be able to meet many ethnic minority people, such as Flower Hmong, Black Dao, Phu La, Nung and Tay people. You will stop by some hill tribe villages, namely Trung Do and Ban Pho. The tour will also offer you a cruise along the beautiful Chay River. Let join us for exciting and memorable experience.
Bac Ha Market Exploration: Cycling, River Cruise & Ethnic Encounters
$509
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About This Tour
Inclusions
Dinner
Breakfast
Accommodation based on double/twin shared
English speaking guide as mentioned on the program
Entrance fee as mentioned in the program
Good mountain bikes with helmets
Supply vehicles/ jeep
Water on the whole trip
Exclusions
Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
Tour Plan
Itinerary
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Day 1 Lao Cai – Coc Ly – Boat Trip – Bac Ha (Must be on Saturday)
The cycling route will be quite flat from Lao Cai. You will ride through rural area.
In the last 16km of the 1st day tour, the road will be rougher.
Your first destination of the tour is Coc Ly river where you will embark on a boat for a cruise along Chay River. On this ride, you will have the opportunity to enjoy stunning views of beautiful caves and peaceful life on the riverbanks.
Then, you will enjoy lunch at either on the beach or at Trung Do village which is inhabited by Tay ethnic minority people.
At Trung Do village, you can visit a local tradition house of Tay people to enjoy a cup of tea there. You can also have the chance to hear more about the life of them through the talk with the house’s owner.
Following lunch, you will start the afternoon tour by cycling on a dirt trail through the village.
After crossing a narrow stream, you biking journey will be mostly on a good road which goes uphill to reach Bac Ha town. Here, you will stay overnight in a hotel after enjoying dinner in a local restaurant.
Approx: 5 hours cycling/ 1 hours boat cruise/ 0.5-hour walking/ 1-hour lunch
Overnight at Sao Mai Hotel (2-star) or similar
Day 2 Bac Ha - Lao Cai (Must be on Sunday)
After having breakfast and enjoying a morning coffee, you will start the
adventure by taking a short walk to visit the old castle of the former Hmong King. Here, you will hear and learn more about the development history of Hmong people through commentary provided by the local guide. In addition, you can enjoy a good view over the town. Don’t forget to keep your camera handy to capture peaceful images of the town in the early morning.
Then, you will leave for the huge Bac Ha market, the biggest one in the area which opens only on Sunday. Upon your arrival to the market, you will be taken to stroll around and explore the market. Coming here, you will not only see different ethnic minority people in their colourful traditional dress, such as Hmong, Phu La, Back Dzao, Tay or Nung minorities, but also see a wide range of homemade product sold by the locals.
Following lunch and a rest, you continue the tour by hopping on the bike to enjoy e nice ride around the beautiful and peaceful Ban Pho village of Flower Hmong and Nung people.
Then, you will leave Ban Pho for Lao Cai. You can go there by car or bike. If you decide to cycle there, the ride will be mostly downhill and flat. You will pass by rural areas and see villages of Phu La, Nung and Tay ethnic minority people.
Before arriving in Lao Cai, you will have the chance to stop at the border of Vietnam-China.
Once you reach Lao Cai, you will have time to shower and dinner before getting on a night train back to Hanoi.
The tour ends.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Public transportation nearby
- Passport required
Please Note
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
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3 Comments
4.4
Exploring the vibrant Bac Ha market while cycling through the stunning landscapes of the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture in China was an unforgettable experience, and the river cruise added a serene touch to our adventure; however, we did find the overnight accommodations a bit basic for our liking.
4.6
Cycling through the lush hillsides and meeting local artisans was a highlight of our journey, offering a genuine glimpse into the culture of the region. The river cruise added a serene touch to our adventure, making it easy to unwind and soak in the stunning scenery. We did feel that some of the meals could have been more diverse, but the vibrant atmosphere of the market and the warm interactions with the locals more than made up for it.
4.6
Our two-day adventure around the market was filled with the charm of local life and stunning scenery. Cycling through lush landscapes, we stumbled upon hidden gems and enjoyed delicious meals prepared by welcoming locals. While the river cruise was a peaceful highlight, we wished for a bit more time to explore the bustling market atmosphere fully.