Hanoi

Vietnam's highest mountain, Fansipan ( 3143m ) lies within the reserve boundary, less 5 km as the crow flies from Sapa but an arduous three-to five day round trip on foot. the usual root starts by descending 300m to cross the MuongHoa river , and the climb almost 2000m on overgrown paths throught the pine forest and bamboo thickets before emerging on the southern ridge. The reward is a panorama encompassing the mountain ranges of northern west Vietnam, south to Sonla province and north to the peaks of Yunnam in China.

Our group on the way to the Fansipan summnet

Night 1   Hanoi -Laocai ( Overnight on the train )

8h30pm Sapatours 's taxi take you from your hotel in Hanoi to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train at at 9:30 PM to get to Laocai Station. Sleep on the train.(4 people/cabin or 2 people/cabin on request).

Day 2 : Laocai -Sapa ( 1600m ) - Camp 1 ( 2200m ) (B, L, D)

Picked up at Laocai Station by bus to Sapa (round 8.30 AM). Breakfast and start the trip to conquer the roof of Vietnam and Indochina - Fansipan peak. At about 9h30 AM, take bus to the highest pass in Vietnam - TramTon Pass located at 2100m above the sea level (17 km by bus). Visit Silver waterfall before reaching the pass. Spend your time enjoying marvelous nature and then start the strenuous trek to the peak. After roughly 6 hours through the primitive rain jungles, many small streams and bamboo forests… You will have managed to reach a top of 2200m and at this point, make tents, prepare for dinner and spend the first night in the mountain.

Day 2 : Camp 1 to the Summet of Fansipan ( 3143m ) (B, L, D)

Breakfast at the camp and then continue climbing to the summit by way of pine and yellow bamboo forests. After 4 hours, you will successfully conquer the roof of Vietnam. Spend 1/2 or 1 hour enjoying the splendid landscapes from around the mountain, at this virginal roof of Vietnam and Indochina is a specious chance for you to enjoy watching the surroundings: to the North-West is small village areas belonging to Laichau province, the splendid rolling mountains; to the North East is the overall picture of Sapa town which is only seen from here . Have lunch and then return down to the same point for 2nd night in the mountain. Dinner at the tents.

Day 3 : Camp 1 ( 2200m) to Sapa
After the last breakfast in the mountain, take another way to go down to the foot of Mount where to visit and get understandings of the lifestyles, the traditional customs of the people in a village of the Black H'mong called SinChai, then take bus back to Sapa (18 km by bus). Lunch and check in hotel.

Day 4 : Sapa - Laocai - Hanoi  ( Overnight on the train ) (B, L, D)

Free to explore Sapa town. In the afternoon , transfer  to Laocai Station for the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.

The end of the tour.

Rate in USD per person - Valid until 31 Dec 08 Except Christmas & New Year period

- Number of Persons - Class  2-3  4-5 6-7 Single Sup Standard 358 292 265 20 Superior 378 309 286 30 4 stars - Victoria Sapa 425 358 329 70 4 stars on weekend