Trekking Mount Fansipan

At 3143m Mt. Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula.

This remote trek provides plenty to see and absorb, from the scattered rocks inscribed with drawings and designs of unknown origin, to the French influenced hill retreat town of Sapa with its minority groups, beautiful villas and cherry forests. As we ascend through the lower reaches of Fansipan, we will pass terraced rice paddies and villages of the H'mong, one of Vietnam's many ethnic minorities. Giant, centuries old pine trees and expanses of yellow bamboo mark the higher reaches of our climb and we may sight mountain goats and langur monkeys along the way.

Our trek to the top of Mt. Fansipan is challenging and will be fully supported every step of the way by our guides, porters and cooks who's local knowledge and understanding of the different hill-tribe cultures we pass along the way will add to the uniqueness of this exhilarating journey.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Night 1: Night train to Lao Cai.

Transfer from your hotel to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight in AC soft sleeper cabin.

Summary
Transfer hotel & railway station: AC vehicle
Accommodation: Soft sleeper in AC cabin

Day 1: Lao Cai & Sapa Town

Arrive in Lao Cai around 5.30 am. We will take 1hr bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride give you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa Town we have breakfast in local restaurant. Free time for the rest of the day to explore the town.
Overnight in Sapa

Summary
Transfer Lao Cai & Sapa: 1 hr
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Activity: Free at leisure
Meals: Breakfast

Day 2: Sapa & Heavens Gate & 2900m

In the morning, we travel by car toward the Silver Waterfall where we will be able to take a short walk to the waterfall. We will then drive further to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there we can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains as well as enjoy stunning view of the Binh Lu valley. The trek will be relatively soft until lunchtime. After a couple of hours of hiking, we will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good lunch. With new energy we start ascending as well as descending towards the campsite. En route we will have opportunity to enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to Sapa Area and beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. We will arrive to the campsite at 2900m ASL in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well prepared dinner.

Summary
Trekking: 5 hrs/ascend 2,900 m from 1,600 m (Sapa)
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: 2900m & the top of Fansipan & Heavens Gate & Sapa & Night train back to Hanoi

After having breakfast, we climb to the top, where we can celebrate your victory. From there, you can enjoy the best view to beautiful sceneries. You will then trek through rainforest to go back to the campsite for lunch. After lunch, you start your journey back. You follow the trail as well as stone steeps built by Hoang Lien National Park until you meet your car, which is there to take you back to Sapa. In the afternoon you will arrive back in Sapa, where you can celebrate your achievement, taking shower and relax until transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for the night train back to Hanoi.

Summary
Trekking: 7 hrs/ascend 3,143 m and back to Heaven Gate for the
transfer to Sapa
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Back to Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi early morning. Tour ends

Other Details

Accommodation Details

The campsite
Our camp for the evening will be in a very small clearing on the mountain enclosed by bamboo. You will be provided with twin
shared tent, sleeping bag and air mattress. The campsites are subjected to change due to the size of groups and weather
conditions.