Hanoi

At 3,143 metres Mt. Fansipan is Vietnam’s highest mountain. Although only 9 km from Sapa town, it takes at least three days to get to the peak and back. The top is accessible year-round to anybody, so long as they are in good shape. As there are no mountain huts on the way, we will be camping. Our porters carry the equipment and food. No ropes or technical climbing skills are needed, just endurance and plenty of energy. The terrain is rugged, wet and often cold.


Day 1: Hanoi - Overight train to Lao Cai
This evening we take the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai near the Chinese border. 

Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa  (B,D)
Upon arrival in Lao Cai we drive the 35kms to Sapa. The morning will be free to walk around this former French hill station town. Later we visit the market and walk up Ham Rong hill for some good panoramic views of Sapa town and the surrounding valleys.

Day 3: Sapa - first camp (2,500 m) (B,L,D)
We embark on the first part of the ascent as we trek through terraced rice paddies and some of the villages of the H'mong minority people. Once we reach an elevation of 1,700 m we stop for lunch and an energy boost before climbing up to the first peak at an elevation of 2,300. Here we set up camp for the night.

Day 4: Trek to summit - return to first camp(2,500m) (B,L,D)
After our first night on the mountain we set out for summit, which will take the best part of the day. As we continue on we pass through primary forest containing giant, centuries old pine trees and expanses of yellow bamboo. Our continuing trek will take us to an altitude of over 3,000m as we arrive at the roof of Vietnam: Fansipan Peak. Once at the summit we will have time to savour the best panorama in Vietnam.

Day 5: First camp - Sapa (B,L)
Today it’s downhill just about all the way. Following breakfast we begin our descent and reach Sapa by around lunchtime. From here we will return by road to Lao Cai for the overnight return train journey to Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi
Upon arrival at Hanoi Railway Station you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Accommodation list

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Trip includes

ü  English Speaking Guide.
ü  All accommodation in Camping and on twin share basis with daily breakfasts
ü  Meals as indicated (B= breakfast; L=Lunch; D = Dinner)
ü  All tours & transfers in private car/ van/ bus
ü  Soft sleeper train Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi
ü  Camping equipment
ü  Poster & Cook
ü  Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
ü  Service charge & Government taxes

Trip excludes

ü  International Airfares.
ü  International departure tax
ü  Meals not indicated
ü  Visas and visa arrangement
ü  Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
ü  Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
ü  Tips and gratuities