Sapa Bac Ha Market 3 Nights

I went on two treks with AsiaTourAdvisor.com and one market tour. One trek was with my son last year, and on the other trek our whole family came. Pang our guide was fantastic. The countryside is stunning – straight out Tolkien – the pace was leisurely and each trip was a treat. Pang’s English was perfect, and her knowledge extensive. AsiaTourAdvisor.com has the best trained guides! They really put in the effort to ensure that everything goes smoothly. So if you are in Sapa – a trek with AsiaTourAdvisor is not to be missed. On another trip I went on a visit to Bac Ha market with Dong. I came in on the train on the previous day and Dong picked me up in Lao Cai which shortened the trip to Bac Ha. Bac Ha market is so colorful. Yes there is a tourist aspect to the market but it is also a strongly local market selling everything from scythes to buffalo. Dong also was an excellent guide. Warm and funny and gently guided us without bossing us around. We saw everything from the buffalo market to the Paris end of the market where Hmong women were shopping for the perfect pattern. The tourists were just as entertaining as the locals. It was hot though and I regretted not having taken my hat with me and my sunburn cream. Then we visited a Flower Hmong village – and tasted rice wine straight from a still. If I had one word for my experience of the day it would be ‘gracious’. We felt in safe hospitable hands with them, Pang & Dong and AsiaTourAdvisor, too.
Ken-Singapore

Visiting the ethnic people in Sapa was like taking part in a National Geographic film. That these amazing people have managed to hang on to their identity is terrific, that I was lucky enough to witness it, more so. I even enjoyed the market and I am not a market person, at all. The trekking was not to strenuous, the food was great, as was the hotel. This was a wonderful experience for start to end. The guides are excellent as well, they truly are proud of their country. I would recommend this type of tour to anyone.
Gunajit -Malaysia

I recent got to combine two of my favourite activities, trekking and visiting markets; how could I possibly refuse? Sapa in North Western Vietnam is fast becoming recognised as one of the best centres for trekking holidays in the whole of Southeast Asia. I was really looking forward to Sapa, and I have to say it exceeded all expectations. I booked market tour with Asia Tour Advisor and they were great from start to finish. I conversed through email with the tour company and they recommended the tour. I was collected from my hotel in Hanoi and caught the overnight train to Sapa. Everything went smoothly as I was met at the station and taken to my hotel. After breakfast we set out to go to the first market, the scenery is astonishingly beautiful as we wound through the hillsides. The market was simply lovely, the ethnic hill people who run it are fascinating. They trade everything from food to clothes to buffalo. After the market we went to see the people in their villages. It really was just what I had hope for. A great trip that has left me with lasting memories and some wonderful photographs.
Sandra-Australia

With all the excellent ratings and positive reviews on Tripadvisor, we have no doubt booking with Mr Hong from AsiaTourAdvisor company a 3 day tour Sapa and Bac Ha Market. Mr Hong and the tour guide was helpful and comforted us because the traveling by train in Vietnam may be a little bit rough. However they organized the tour that we picked up the night train so everything was peaceful and quiet. We just slept so tight. On the next day morning, we picked up at train at Lao Cai station and transfer to Sapa. The train was crowded with people but we had a private cabin and Mr.Dong the tour guide alongside so we felt comfortable watching the lovely mountains and village houses in the highlands. When we got to Sapa, Bac Ha market was the place we were impressed the most, maybe that’s why they used it to name the tour. Local people trading with each other, it could be money or anything they had to trade with the others. We just walked pass them and seeing those beautiful handicrafts and goods. There were some carpet sellers asking us to buy their carpets but the tour guide helped us to get rid of them as we said to him we didn’t want that. There’s one great story that you don’t have to worry about eating in this place, grilled meat, rice in the bamboos, etc. they are so awesome, delicious and extremely cheap! I can’t make sure of that because I had no stomachache or similar problems after eating those. Lovely tour guide, lots of sweet memories, good food, fresh and cold weather, friendly local people. We just can’t get enough of this tour! Will be back here next year!
Leng Ang -Singapore

“What is so beautiful about Bac Ha Market?” – that’s my first thought before the trip “Sapa Bac Ha Market”. After 3 nights and 2 days of amazingly wonderful tour where we got to the inner heart of this hill, met Black Hmong tribe and enjoyed tasty meals, I understand why this place is famous. The experience could not be this memorable without the helpful tour guides from AsiaTourAdvisor.com. They made everything easy for us to join in. The stay, the activities, the gifts – all are awesome. I’m surely be back with you guys in the future.
Anna -Australia

We did the 2 day 3 nights trek included Bac Ha market with AsiaTourAdvisor, and Mu was our guide. She was very helpful and excellent guide, answering our never-ending questions about the Hmong and culture in Sapa. We really enjoyed the food, and she helped take our vegetable desire into account when constructing meals. Amazing experience, and would definitely recommend to others who have an open mind and able to try something new.
Maxim -Russia

This was an amazing experience with AsiaTourAdvisor. We took the full day walking tour with a private guide and it was a journey to say the least! MAKE SURE to pay for waterproof shoe rental as the trail is very muddy and your shoes will certainly get destroyed.

Our tour guide was amazing and she was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. The sights on the trek were breathtaking and we can’t recommend this tour enough!
Adam-British

We had great 3 days: sunday in bac ha market and 2 days trekking and homestay in sapa area. All suggested and organized by Thu Vu. Everything worked as planned -all the transports. Our guide May Sung from black Hmong was great, energetic and cheerful. She picked excellent routes with fewer tourists and great rice terrace views. She has very good English and explained a lot of the area village life. Really a unique experience

Oren Shepon

We had great 3 days: sunday in bac ha market and 2 days trekking and homestay in sapa area. All suggested and organized by Thu Vu. Everything worked as planned -all the transports. Our guide May Sung from black Hmong was great, energetic and cheerful. She picked excellent routes with fewer tourists and great rice terrace views. She has very good English and explained a lot of the area village life. Really a unique experience
Grosse Victoria Ann – Singaporean