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RE: 1 month with a 1 year old

by larsay 25 May 2012

What is the question ? About traveling with a one-month old (the answer is "No problem") or where to go (in which case your sort of program…
Re: Sapa trekking at end of May - help with weather conditions and what to wear

by pinocchiohotel 17 May 2012

Dear stac2109, I'm Nguyen Van Manh who working in Sapa Tourist Information Center which has a branch in Bac Ha. I would like to advice…
Sapa trekking at end of May - help with weather conditions and what to wear

by stac2109 17 May 2012

I am travelling with my daughter to Sapa on 26 May to go to Bac Ha markets straight from the station. The following few days after this…
RE: Sapa and Bac Ha time required

by Katems 23 April 2012

Karen thanks so much for the wonderful info. Booking everything now!
Re: Northern Vietnam loop trip worth it?

by brobcac 16 April 2012

Hello all, Thanks for your replies. :D. I am in Ha Giang right now and am going up to the Meo Vac area. You will notice in you're guide…
Re: Sapa and Bac Ha time required

by karen12 15 April 2012

My week spent in Sapa last month was the highlight of my trip to north Vietnam. I also was mainly interested in taking photos, & Vietnam…
Sapa and Bac Ha time required

by Katems 06 April 2012

I am super excited about finally getting to northern Vietnam to take lots of photos (Amateur photographer) and am trying to decide how…
RE: Sapa - worth the trip if you're not going trekking??

by vagabond123 27 March 2012

if you are unlucky, you will have 2 nights of rain, cold, thick fog....may be you have better weather on the third day.... i would not…
RE: South East Asia: 3 to 4 weeks in August. Where to go?

by larsay 27 March 2012

Nevertheless and due to the rainy season, we put Vietnam aside Which rainy season in Vietnam in August ? No rain, but unbearably hot…
weather in Sapa right now and the end of March

by lainy 19 March 2012

Can anyone tell me, please, what the weather is like right now for trekking in the Sapa and Bac Ha areas? Clear? Raining all day? Lots…
Re: Sapa tour recommendations

by david1707 18 March 2012

Dear Anna - I have just returned from North Vietnam . 1. I agree with Bruce - ...it is a pity to have only "few days" - yet it is doab…
Sapa in april. Best way to buy train tickets?

by jesperhj 13 March 2012

Hi, short version: Is it best to buy train tickets for Sapa (Lao Cai) before going to Vietnam or when arriving in Hanoi? longer versio…
RE: fee for an independent trekking guide in Sapa or Bac Ha

by sapaguide 12 March 2012

Normal price for tour guide is 20usd/ day. You can look for tour guide contact in many forums.
Re: fee for an independent trekking guide in Sapa or Bac Ha

by lainy 09 March 2012

Thank you for your help, everyone. David1707, do you mind telling me how much you paid per day for your guide? Thank you for your help.…
RE: fee for an independent trekking guide in Sapa or Bac Ha

by philistine55 09 March 2012

geeze ... I think an independant guide trying to tout in Sapa would geteaten alive by those girls .... not pretty ...
RE: fee for an independent trekking guide in Sapa or Bac Ha

by nijkerk 09 March 2012

Just follow everyone else...
RE: fee for an independent trekking guide in Sapa or Bac Ha

by Herbie47 09 March 2012

Never used one in BAc Ha just went on my own, you could get a hand drawn map when I went, just went my own way.
fee for an independent trekking guide in Sapa or Bac Ha

by lainy 09 March 2012

I have read lots of posts from tour agencies advertising trekking tours in Sapa and Bac Ha areas. Their prices are expensive for backpackers…
trekking Sapa vs Bac Ha

by lainy 04 March 2012

In late March I will arrive on a Sunday morning into Bac Ha for its market. I will take the following Friday night train to Hanoi. This…
RE: getting from Hanoi to Bac Ha (Sapa area) for Sunday morning market

by mrmookie 04 March 2012

#4, you are not allowed to use your username as a vehicle for advertising your business. Scram.
RE: getting from Hanoi to Bac Ha (Sapa area) for Sunday morning market

by HenningWessel 04 March 2012

Yes. Night train, bus/ van.
RE: getting from Hanoi to Bac Ha (Sapa area) for Sunday morning market

by DancesWithGoats 03 March 2012

One way is night train to Lao Cai, then bus from there. Sleep on the train saves a hotel room, then reverse the journey sunday night.…
RE: Best markets out of Sapa?

by elizahoai 09 February 2012

Hi, One thing to think about is which days of the week you will be there. The Bac Ha markets operate on Sunday mornings, starting early.…
Re: Best markets out of Sapa?

by violets 07 February 2012

Both markets are very touristy and many of the same people sell overpriced at goods at both. Bac Has is the biggest market. Big tour groups…
Re: Organizing a tour for 2 "seniors"

by lilobodo 06 February 2012

Can only highly recommend Haivenu Tours. My daughter and I did two recent tours with them in November&December 2011; the first- nine days…