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Bac ha trekking tour

Bac ha trekking tour, located in the northern highlands of Vietnam, offers a unique and immersive experience through picturesque landscapes and vibrant ethnic culture. Known for its colorful markets and breathtaking scenery, Bac Ha is a hidden gem for adventure enthusiasts.

Scenic Beauty

Bac Ha is characterized by its stunning vistas of terraced rice fields, rolling hills, and lush green valleys. The region is less touristy compared to its neighbor, Sapa, providing a more tranquil and authentic trekking experience. As you trek through Bac Ha, you’ll encounter diverse flora and fauna, alongside traditional stilt houses that dot the landscape. The area is particularly beautiful during the rice planting and harvesting seasons, when the fields are at their most vibrant.

Cultural Immersion

One of the highlights of trekking in Bac Ha is the opportunity to interact with various ethnic minority groups, such as the Hmong, Tay, and Phu La. These communities have preserved their unique customs, traditional clothing, and handicrafts. A visit to the Bac Ha Sunday Market is a must, where locals from surrounding villages come to trade goods, livestock, and handmade products. The market is a riot of colors, sounds, and smells, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of the local people.

Trekking Routes

Several trekking routes in Bac Ha cater to different levels of fitness and experience. Popular routes include treks to Ban Pho Village, known for its traditional Hmong houses and corn wine, and Ta Van Chu Village, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. These treks often include homestays with local families, providing an authentic and enriching cultural experience.

Practical Tips

1. Best Time to Visit: The best time for trekking in Bac Ha is from September to November and March to May, when the weather is cooler and more stable.
2. Gear: Wear comfortable hiking boots and bring light, breathable clothing. A rain jacket and sunscreen are also essential.
3. Respect Local Customs: Be mindful of the local customs and traditions. Always ask for permission before taking photos of people.

Conclusion

Trekking in Bac Ha offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and adventure. Whether you’re exploring the scenic trails, interacting with the warm and welcoming locals, or simply enjoying the tranquil surroundings, Bac Ha promises an unforgettable trekking experience in the heart of Vietnam’s northern highlands

Trip highlight

The 7-day trek includes 3 days of trekking through the most unique villages of Sapa mountain . 5 nights among local ethnic minority community, in basic traditional houses , trying traditional mountain village lifestyle. The genuine hospitality of the villagers will create a truly unforgettable experience. This trip is especially suitable for those who want to get off the beaten path.

Night 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai
08: 30pm our tour guide will pick you up at hotel lobby to escort you to the Hanoi railway station for night train to Sapa. The train conditions are very basic however we will travel in soft sleeper class which is compartment for 4 passengers. Stay overnight on the train.
Day 1: Sapa-Ta Van- Giang Ta Chai – Seo Trung Ho (15 km) (B/L/D)
After the breakfast transfer to TaVan  we’ll  trekking to the Red Dao people at Giang Ta Chai. The scenery is breathtaking on the trekking way. Overnight in the Seo Trung Ho village of Red Dzao.
Day 2: Seo Trung Ho – Ta Trung Ho – Ban Ho (15 km) (B/L/D)
Continue along small paths and trek up to the hill with good views of Ta Trung Ho village the Red Dao ethnic group. On the way we have lunch and trek to Ma Quy Ho village, Red Dzao ethnic people also. Then we continue trekking to Ban Ho village where is the home to Tay ethnic group. We stay overnight in a wooden Tay stilt house.
Day 3: Ban Ho-Sapa- BacHa (15 km) (B/L/D)
After breakfast we’ll hike to SuPan Village meet the car , driving back Sapa for lunch then driving to Bac Ha ( 130km ). Overnight  in  hotel in Bac Ha.
Day 4: BacHa – TaVanChu (B, L, D)- Trekking : 3/5 grade

Breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart at 08.30 am. Starting point of the trekking trail from hotel . It is an easy walk through the valley and terraced rice paddies for over 2 hours to a village of the Hmong ethnic peoples. Explore the village and then take a lunch break.

In the afternoon the trek takes nearly 4 hours going up and down hill through plantations, rice paddies and especially the palm forests of the hilly land. We will pass some hamlets of the Hmong and Tay minority people, arriving at the Centre of TaVan Chu village at about 5.00 pm. Explore this beautiful village in your free time before dinner. Home stay in a local house .

Day 5: TaVanChu – ThaiGiangPho (B, L, D)- Trekking: 3/5 grade

Depart at 08.30am after breakfast at the home-stay. The trek today is easy along a large village path which connects this village to other villages of the Hmong, Tay and Nung ethnic peoples, all beautifully set along the mountain. We pay visits to many local homes along the way and everywhere people welcome visitors and treat them hospitably.

The trek in the afternoon goes uphill slightly to ThaiGiangPho . This region is inhabited mostly by the Flower Hmong who traditionally and practically build their homes on hill tops and cultivate the surrounding land to create perfect dwellings. We arrive in village at afternoon, and then take a leisurely walk to explore the surrounding countryside. Dinner and the home stay will be in a stilt house of the local people

Day summary: Trekking 6 hours, approx.17 km, grade 3 of 5/ Home stay .

Day6: ThaiGiangPho-BacHa (B, L, D): Trekking: 2/5 grade

After breakfast, leave village at about 08.30 am, to enjoy another day trekking along the beautiful valley. There is a good trail which winds up and down on the high hillsides gradually going uphill for the whole morning via local village. These people are very different from the Nung and Tay, who live in large villages in the lower lands. Lunch break and then descend along a narrow trail passing through tea farms and steep terraced paddies for 2 hours to BacHa. and overnight in Hotel in Bac Ha

Day summary: Trekking 5 hours, approx.14 km, grade 2 of 5/ hotel.

Day7:Bac Ha- Train station : whole day free time visit Bac Ha before driving to Lao Cai for

night train back to Hanoi. Stay overnight on train.

Arrival Hanoi at 5:00AM in next day, clients arrangement taxi from train station to hotel.. End of service.

Price:

Inclusions:

• All accommodation at hotel in CaoBang and home stay in village
  • Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
  • English speaking guide, sightseeing fees and permits
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

• Visa to Vietnam, departure airport taxes
  • Personal travel & medical insurance, all personal & daily expenses
  • Gratuities and tips for drivers and guides, things not mentioned in the program

What to bring: Suitable walking shoes, raincoats, jackets, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen

Important:

All itineraries are subject to change without prior notice.

Note:

• We working and keep reservation from clients in internet by email
•  We may not always have cruise , tours, cycling biking holidays, travel available at certain time. Please contact us as early as you can.
• All bookings must be paid deposit 50 USD/person for a cruise, 100 USD for tour before start your trip.
• Deposit we be pay by paypal.

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