This tour is perfectly designed to provide tourists an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of many highlights in Lao Cai. You will visit and explore Cao Son which is considered the most stunning area of Lao Cai Province with lovely weather, spectacular landscapes and distinctive cultural values of local hill tribes. In addition, you will visit famous traditional markets, learn and engage in the local life, enjoy their traditional dishes.
Lao Cai & Sapa Adventure: Explore Cao Son, Local Markets & Culture
$652
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About This Tour
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with breakfast
- Boat on Chay River (if any)
- English speaking guide as mentioned on the program
- Entrance fee as mentioned in the program
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food & drinks
Exclusions
- Any services not mentioned in the program
- Drinks, other meals, TIP and personal expenses
Tour Plan
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Day 1 Lao cai - Cao Son (Must be on Saturday)
start the tour by driving to Muong Khuong district. En route, you will have the chance to enjoy the spectacular beauty of tea plantation and green lush pine forest. In addition, you will see a hill tribe ethnic group of Giay people in their colorful traditional dress in Ban Lau or Thanh Binh.
At 10.00 am, you will arrive at Cao Son, check in Cao Son lodge and relax before continuing the afternoon adventure.
In the afternoon, you start the program by walking to a peaceful village named Tin Thang. You will enter the village and explore the life of the locals there. You will see and learn about the traditional way of making bacon, enjoy the corn wine and corn cake offered by the locals
Overnight at homestay in the village
Day 2 Cao Son - Mong Khuong Market – Sapa (Must be on Sunday)
Muong Khuong market is situated inside a small border town. Coming here, you will not only see different ethnic minority people in their colourful traditional dress, such as Flower Hmong, Tu Di, Tay and Giay minorities, but also see a wide range of homemade products such as vegetables, fruits and even domestic animals sold by the locals. In addition, you can interact with the local and enjoy their traditional dishes.
After spending the whole morning exploring the market, you will stop at a local restaurant and have lunch there.
Following the morning excursion and a tasty lunch, you will start the afternoon program by taking a short walk to a village inhabited by Tay people. You will visit a local house and talk with its owners to understand and learn more about their culture, tradition and daily life. You will be impressed by the group’s life style and their distinctive life features. In addition, you can stop and enjoy the fantastic beauty of a waterfall before you get on a car heading to Sapa. The second-day tour ends.
Overnight at Bamboo hotel (3-star) or similar
Day 3 Sapa - Ta Phin - Mong sen - Lao Cai (Must be on Monday)
The third-day itinerary will start by travelling to Taphin village where Red Dao and Black Hmong people are living. Here, you can observe the unmixed cultural life of Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities, 2 largest ethnic groups in the area. They live happily together while maintaining their own tradition from generation to generation. You will walk along the lanes to see and visit local houses. Your will be interested in the unique architectural styles and furniture arrangement in these houses as well as their handicraft products.
Leaving the village, you will climb downhill on a dirt trail through a mountainous area. On the way, you will have opportunity to enjoy stunning views over the spectacular rice terraces and corn fields. Don’t forget to keep your camera handy to capture these fantastic images. You will stop to have lunch at a nice spot.
After lunch and a short rest, you will continue the tour by trekking down the hill to reach Mong Sen where a car is waiting to drive you back to Lao Cai station. Here, you will catch a nice train back to Hanoi.
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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4 Comments
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Our adventure through stunning landscapes and charming local markets was a memorable experience that we genuinely appreciated. Tasting delicious homemade dishes, especially the fresh spring rolls, truly highlighted the culinary culture of the area. While the itinerary was packed and sometimes felt rushed, the unique encounters we had made it all worthwhile.
4.4
Our time in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture was an eye-opening experience, particularly when visiting the local markets where we immersed ourselves in the vibrant culture. The accommodations were comfortable, offering a cozy retreat after our daily explorations. One small drawback was that some of the trails could be a bit challenging, but it was worth it for the stunning views we encountered along the way.
4.2
Exploring the vibrant local markets in Cao Son was a real highlight for us, as we savored authentic dishes and soaked in the rich culture together. Our accommodations were cozy and offered stunning views, though we did wish for a bit more variety in the breakfast options.
4.4
Our family had such a fantastic time immersing ourselves in the local culture and markets during our three-day adventure. The accommodations were comfortable and offered a cozy retreat after each day of exploring, though we found the lack of Wi-Fi in some areas a bit challenging for the kids. The scenery was breathtaking, especially when we ventured into the hills and interacted with friendly locals who shared their stories. We particularly loved the vibrant markets; seeing the traditional crafts and trying local delicacies added depth to our experience. Overall, this journey exceeded our expectations and left us with unforgettable memories of the region’s rich heritage.