Package Info
Tour Highlights
- Hanoi
- Lao Cai
- Bac Ha
- Sapa
Tour Inclusions
Detailed inclusions are shown in the itinerary and will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.
Tour Exclusions
Exclusions and optional costs will be confirmed clearly in your personalised quotation.
Flights
Flights are included only when they are specifically stated in the tour itinerary or quotation. Our travel consultants can help arrange the most suitable connections on request.
Tour Route Map
Overview
This 4 Days HANOI VACATION TO LAO CAI SAPA BAC HA MARKET you will enjoy the beatiful landscape in Sapa, visit Bac Ha Market - The market deeply shows the typical cultural features of the minorities in remote mountainous areas in Vietnam...
Your Itinerary
Day 1: INSPIRING SAPA AND BAC HA TOUR – OVERNIGHT TRAIN TO LAO CAI (-/-/-)
20h00: Pick up at hotel and transfer to Hanoi Railways Station for the overnight train to Lao Cai departing at 21h00.
Overnight on board.
Day 2: INSPIRING SAPA AND BAC HA TOUR: LAO CAI – BAC HA SUNDAY MARKET – SAPA (B/L/-)
Upon arrival at Lao Cai station, you will be met & picked up for having breakfast before heading to Bac Ha market – where the Red Dao, Black Hmong, Tay , Xa Pho ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding mountainsides or valley to trade their goods, especially colourful embroideries made by hands. Coming here, you will learn more about market culture of hill tribe people in the North of Vietnam.
Before getting back Sapa, we will visit one Palace of H’mong King, built in 1921 by French Colonists to control peasants in this region & on the way to Sapa, stopover to take photos of remote villages & high limestone cliffs.
O/N in Sapa.
Day 3: INSPIRING SAPA AND BAC HA TOUR: SAPA – LAO CAI – OVERNIGHT TRAIN BACK TO HANOI (B/-/-)
We continue venturing into northern Vietnam with the next stop being Bac Ha Market, which also attracts a wide variety of ethnic minority groups including the Variegated Hmong, Dao, Phu La, La Chi, Tay. The experience of this congregation is colorful and unique.
Afternoon, enjoy a boat trip down stream Chay River and take visit to villages along the river, discover the local people life. Transfer to Lao Cai Railways Station for overnight train back to Hanoi.
O/N on board.
Option 1: Bac Ha & Muong Khuong Market on Sunday
Option 2: Coc Ly Market on Tuesday
Option 3: Lung Khau Nhin Market on Friday
Option 4: Can Cau Market on Saturday
16h00: Leave Sapa for Lao Cai.
19h00: Arrive at Lao Cai Station for boarding on the train back to Hanoi.
Overnight on board.
Day 4: INSPIRING SAPA AND BAC HA TOUR: HANOI (B/-/-)
05h00: Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel. Tour end.
* Services included: Overnight train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi, transfer by private vehicle in Sapa; accommodation at hotel (sharing twin room); English speaking guide; entrance fees to indicated sights; 1 lunch + 3 breakfasts.
Important Info
Pricing Table
Detailed pricing is available on request and will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.
Hotel & Note
Final hotel details and special notes will be confirmed with your personalised quotation before booking.
FAQs
How do I create a custom itinerary?
Tell DNQ Travel your preferred destinations, travel dates, group size, interests and budget. Our Hanoi-based consultants will tailor the route, hotels, transport and experiences into a personalised itinerary for you.
How do I book the trip?
Send an enquiry from the tour page or contact our team directly. We will check availability, refine the itinerary with you and send a clear quotation before you confirm the booking.
How do I pay for the trip?
After you confirm the proposal, your consultant will provide the deposit amount, balance due date and accepted payment methods. Payment details are shared securely during the booking process.
Is there any hidden cost? What about tipping?
There are no hidden costs in your confirmed quotation. Inclusions, exclusions and optional services are listed clearly. Tipping is usually discretionary unless your final proposal states otherwise.
How can I get Vietnam visa on arrival?
Vietnam visa rules depend on your passport, travel dates and entry point. DNQ Travel can share practical guidance, but you should always verify the latest requirements with official immigration sources before departure.
How safe is Vietnam?
Vietnam is generally a safe and welcoming destination for travellers. As in any country, keep valuables secure, follow local guidance and use trusted transport and services arranged through your itinerary.
What about medical insurance?
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, emergency assistance, cancellation, lost luggage and any activities included in your trip.
