Today, I am very excited to introduce you to this fair town called Sapa. Located in northwest Vietnam, only runoff from Hanoi, Sapa boasts beautiful landscapes and huge staircases of rice fields, together with cultural diversity. One of the most exciting customs that one can experience here is the Saturday Night Love Market—a place for young men and women from different ethnic groups who congregate together to sing, dance, and express love. Visit the Pea Tours to Visit the Love Market, an interesting journey for lone travelers and couples, friends desiring adventure, or cultural enrichment.
Our Sapa Tours to Visit the Love Market is full of activities that will make your weekend a real treat. Here’s looking:
Visit to Ta Van Village
Our journey starts in the village of Ta Van, a picture-postcard serene, inhabited by the Giáy, Mông, and Dao people. Wander through this fine village, and you will learn more about their lives daily, traditions, and crafts. You just walk there, amongst the green rice, and terraces of; random calls out friendly locals who saw you, and maybe try onsite crafts!
Exploration of Ham Rong Mountain
Next, we will visit Ham Rong Mountain. As if this mountain is more than a mountain, it serves as a natural flower garden of blooming colorful flowers, and bizarre rock formations, and you would get a bird’s eye view of Sapa town and surroundings. We hike up to places like the Orchid Garden and Heaven Gate, where perspective views are simply astounding. This is an ideal blend of bodily action and natural beauty.
Participation in the Love Market
The real highlight of our tour, though—of course—is the Love Market. On Saturday evening, we will take you to the market, where you will witness and participate in this special cultural event. Basic music, the sounds of laughter, and vibrant young people selflessly mixing fill the air. You will witness traditional dances, listen to local love songs, and maybe even join in on the fun yourselves.
This is a rare opportunity to join in with a tradition that goes back centuries but remains vibrant in today’s times.
Cultural Experiences and Interactions with Local Ethnic Groups
These moments offer you chances during the tour to get in touch with locals from various ethnic groups. From learning about their history and habits to enjoying an exquisite dinner of local traditional cuisine, every minute grants a deeper understanding and appreciation of the vast cultural heritage that Sapa offers. This includes local markets, houses, and workshops; after which, you shall return home, full of knowledge and unforgettable memories.
06:30 – 06:50: Departure from Hanoi
Good morning to our adventurers! We start quite early in the morning with a departure from the famous Hanoi Opera House. We shall travel along the Northwest Vietnam Scenic Route by Sapa Tours to Visit the Love Market, While driving on the Noi Bai–Lao Cai Expressway, you will be mesmerized by the changing views of the landscape. Imagine the panorama view of lush, terraced rice fields glistening in the morning sun, with misty mountains creating a mystical backdrop. We’ll stop by one or two places on the way where you can stretch your legs and enjoy your snacks in the fresh mountain air.
13:00 – 13:30: Arrival in Sapa and Lunch
Welcome to Sapa! On arrival, check in a local restaurant for a delicious lunch. Savor the food of Sapa with specialty dishes in which you can feel the particular culture of the region. Afterward, checking in at a comfortable hotel where guests have time to freshen up and relax before our afternoon adventure. Smooth and prompt check-in at the hotel for adequate relaxation time.
Afternoon: Visit Ta Van Village
Our next stop will be Ta Van Village, a picturesque village just a few minutes outside of town. This beautiful village is part of Muong Hoa Valley, inhabited by the Giáy, Mông, and Dao ethnic groups. We are going to take a stroll around the village to show you how these people conduct their daily activities and describe to you their way of life. Marvel at complex and intricate terraced fields meet friendly locals, and maybe catch a glimpse of some traditional crafts like weaving and silver carving. This visit is a great opportunity for marinating in the rich cultural tapestry of Sapa.
Evening: Dinner and Evening Activities
From there, we tend to realize that night is starting to dominate the sky as sunset prevails; hence we return to the town. We will have a bosomy lunch at local restaurants in Sapa Town. Be ready to sample a variety of dishes, mainly lợn cắp nách, which means Sapa pork, maximally fresh salmon, and sturgeon,
Dinner starts the real action! If it is Saturday night, we’re in for a treat as we head to the Love Market. This is where young men and women of various ethnic groups congregate, spending their time socializing, singing, and dancing to attract love. With local people attired in all their dashing dresses, the ambiance is electric, lent so with local music and laughter. Join in the fun, watch cultural performances, and shop for unique handicrafts. The Love Market happens to be one of the highlights during our Sapa Tours to Visit the Love Market for an unforgettable cultural experience.
Morning: Breakfast and Ham Rong Mountain Visit
Rise and shine! After breakfast at the hotel, we embark on an adventure to Ham Rong Mountain. Situated in the heart of Sapa Town, Ham Rong Mountain is one of the most famous attractions in Sapa, with beautiful gardens, unique rock formations, and stunning views. We will look through some key sites like the Orchid Garden, Dragon’s Head, and Heaven Gate. Gratifyingly, the hike up into Cloud Yard will clear your head, and panoramic views over Sapa from the lookout will render you speechless. Don’t forget your camera – photo opportunities are endless here!
11:30: Check-out and Lunch
We will come back to the hotel where we’ll check out at 11:30 and then have lunch in a local restaurant in Sapa. Give your last good meal in Sapa, indulging in the flavors of the region before driving back towards Hanoi.
13:30: Departure for Hanoi
As we leave Sapa behind, take a last glance over the breathtaking vistas that have made this such a memorable journey. We will drive back towards Hanoi, which gives us another opportunity to appreciate Northwest Vietnam’s beauty. We’ll drive you along scenic routes so that you may take more stunning views and ponder how amazing these past two days have been.
19:30: Arrival in Hanoi
The evening will bring us back to Hanoi. This is the end of Sapa Tours to Visit the Love Market. The driver will drop you off at the same place from where he picked you up, full of new experiences and knowledge regarding the rich culture and natural beauty in Sapa. Thanks a lot for choosing us as your travel companion for this unforgettable journey. We hope to see you sometime on more adventurous journeys!
Here are some of the most important tips for having a great experience on our Sapa Tours to Visit the Love Market. These tips will help fulfill your sense of adventure while remaining respectful, culturally aware, and safe.
Sapa is a place that can be visited throughout the year, but the best and most ideal weather conditions are in spring—from March to May—and autumn—from September to November. The weather during these seasons is mild, the skies are clear, and the landscapes are at their finest. Spring has blooming flowers and a luscious green, while autumn brings about golden rice terraces and the cool, crisp air. If you do not want to trudge in wet conditions or face little rain ruining your plans, then avoid the rainy season that occurs from June until August. Smart packing is the key to comfort and enjoying the tour.
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It is essential, during our Sapa tours, to be respectful of local customs and traditions. Here are some of the essential etiquette tips:
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In our Sapa Tours to Visit the Love Market, we have had the chance to help many customers enjoy great combinations of breathtaking landscapes and rich culture with unforgettable moments and experiences. From Ta Van Village to Ham Rong Mountain and the noisy Love Market, each has been very magical. That’s so beautiful when discovering Sapa with beauties, and traditions all open to your visit. Impress Travel is avidly waiting for the chance to serve you. Just contact us right now; to make reservations for our seat inventory with this unforgettable tour. Then let’s create an adventure—a real one—from your dream! Book now; let the adventure begin!
Sapa Tours offers travelers three days of Sapa easy trekking to explore the most iconic attractiveness of Sapa such as rice terraces, lush-green valleys, imposing mountains rows of mountains, the cultural diversity of ethnic minority groups such like Hmong, Dzay, Tay, Red Dzao people. We take part in athletic activities as easy trekking to visit the rustic hill tribe villages via the stunning rice terraces, to meet at the friendly communication with local ethnic people, enjoy the delicious local foods. For the most friendly Sapa Vietnam Tour Consultancy, please email us at please email:sapatour@impresstravel.com or contact the hotline (Whatsapp, Zalo, Viber, Skype) at +84.912 379 189 – Mr. Alex
Hotels in Sapa
Homestay in Sapa
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I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
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I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
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Great value for money with 4 stars hotel accommodation for 4 couples. The tour guide has been very helpful and brought us to amazing places in Sapa. We want to thanks Thuy the tour guide and especially Mark from Impress Travel for his great service and assurance throughout our trip. We’ll definitely use his service for other tour packages in other parts of Vietnam.
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My friends & I are very glad & happy with all the hotels stay in Central Vietnam, the meals provided are delicious. We are greatly appreciated with all the tour arrangement by Tommy & his team (tour guide).
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Inclusion: Night train tickets, Tour guide, Transfer from Hanoi to Lao Cai station
Inclusion: Breakfast; lunch; dinner, Homestay in Ta Van, Entrance fee; Tour guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Lao Cai train station to Sapa town
After breakfast, we keep the easy trekking through the rice terrace track to Giang Ta Chai village where is home of Red Dao people, and then to Su Pan village where the vehicle is awaiting for transferring back to Sapa town.
The afternoon time is free at leisure and explore Sapa town by self
Hotel overnight in Sapa town
Inclusion: Breakfast; Entrance fee; Tour guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Su Phan village back to Sapa town, Hotel in Sapa
Inclusion: Breakfast; Entrance fee; Tour guide, Private air-conditioned vehicle pick up from Cat Cat village back to Sapa town and transfer to Lao Cai station and Night train tickets to Hanoi.
Impress Travel – Sapa tours offers classic and easy tours, trekking tours (easy trek, medium trek & hard trek) to discover the remote ethnic minority villages & adventurous tours to conquer Fansipan’s highest mountain peak or motorbike to travel around and mountain biking, market day tours, homestay with an ethnic family. For the most trusted and most saving for North Vietnam Tour Packages to explore Sapa Vietnam. Email: Sapatours@impresstravel.com & call to Mr. Alex Impress Travel Manager at his cell phone (+84) 9123 79 189