Bac Ha Market & Ban Pho Corn Wine Village

The region’s most colourful ethnic market, on Sunday only.

6:30 AM – ~5:00 PM · Private guide

The Tour

What to expect.

A Sunday-only journey from Sapa to Bac Ha, the largest ethnic market in the region, full of colourful Flower H’Mong stalls, costumes and livestock trading. Continue to Ban Pho village to see how traditional corn wine is made, with an optional tasting and a walk through the surrounding countryside.

Tour Highlights

The moments that make it.

Bac Ha Market, the largest ethnic market in the region (Sunday mornings only)
Colourful Flower H’Mong stalls, costumes, daily goods and livestock trading
Local food culture, with optional tastings of sticky rice, corn cakes and corn wine
Ban Pho village, home of the Flower H’Mong people
A family visit to see traditional corn wine (rượu ngô) made

The Itinerary

How the day unfolds.

6:30 AM

Depart Sapa

Meet your private guide and drive to Bac Ha through mountain roads and rural villages.

9:30 AM

Bac Ha Market

Walk the colourful stalls with your guide, learning about the ethnic groups, costumes and trading.

Midday

Local Food & Lunch

Optional tastings at the market and an optional lunch in Bac Ha town.

1:00 PM

Ban Pho Village

Visit a Flower H’Mong family to see corn wine made, with an optional tasting and a village walk.

3:30 PM

Return Journey

Begin the drive back to Sapa with short photo stops.

~5:00 PM

Arrive Sapa

End of the tour.

What's Included

Everything handled for you.

Included in this tour

Private transportation
Private English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
Village visit
Not included: lunch and tastings (optional) and personal expenses

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