Sapa is a town in the Lao Cai Province in northwestern Vietnam. Nestled in the Hoang Lien Son mountains, Sapa is known for its stunning natural scenery, including rice terraces, mountains, and valleys. The town is also home to a variety of ethnic minority groups, including the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay. Sapa is a popular tourist destination, especially for trekking and hiking. 

FULL DAY WEDNESDAY MARKET AT CAO SON (7,5 HOURS) 

The vibrant weekly markets in and around Sapa are all the more colorful with the presence of so many of the different ethnic minorities living in the region. On market day, hill tribe people from outlying villages, resplendent in their traditional headdresses, gather to buy and sell their wares and catch up on the latest gossip. The drive from Sapa downtown to this market takes 3–hour one way. At the lesser 31 known Wednesday Cao Son market, mingle with diverse Vietnamese ethnic groups Flower Hmong, Phu La, Black Dao, and Tay.

The drive from Sapa downtown to this market takes 2.5- hour one way. At the bustling Sunday Bac Ha market, you are likely to find Hmong, Phu La, Back Dao, Tay, and Nung tribes gathering to sell their homemade products. 

Traveling via Lao Cai and across Bao Nhai bridge, will reach the town of Bac Ha. Explore one of the region’s largest markets just on Sundays.

NOTES:

* OPERATES: 07.30 – 16.00 

* INCLUSIONS: Transportation, Mineral water on car, English–speaking guide, Tours & Activities as mentioned, Lunch 

* EXCLUSIONS: Drinks at mentioned Meals, Tips and Gratuities 

* REMARKS: Bac Ha Market is on Sundays only.