The tour to the roof of Vietnam
and Indochina - Fansipan peak 4 days - 5
nights (minimum: group of 2 people). Everyday by Train 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.
ITINERARY
Night 1: Hanoi - Laocai (Overnight on the train)20h15 Pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train at 21h15 to get to Laocai Station. Sleep on the train.(4 people/cabin or 2 people/cabin on request). Day 1: Laocai - Sapa (1600m) - Camp 1 (2200m) (B, L, D)Picked up at Laocai Station by bus to Sapa (round 7h00 AM). Breakfast and start the trip to conquer the roof of Vietnam and Indochina - Fansipan peak. At about 9h00, take bus to the highest pass in Vietnam - TramTonPass 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 (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 train arrives Hanoi around 5 am. End of the tour.
Tour cost: Rate in USD per person
Class
2-3 pax
4-5 pax
6-7 pax
Single sup
Standard
353
288
260
20
Superior
373
304
280
30
Duluxe
420
353
324
70
4 stars on weekend
Accommodation offering in this trip
Town
Standard
Superior
Duluxe
Sapa
Cat cat view
Royal view
Victoria Sapa
Tour price includes- Full meals as mentioned on the tour program (B: Breakfast, L:Lunch, D:Dinner)- English-speaking guide - Entrance fees- Accommodation (Hotel and camping)- Night Train tickets 2 ways (soft sleeper with air-conditioning, cabin of 04 berth) - Tents, Porters - Private bus or jeep as mentioned in tour program Excludes- Travel Insurance, drinks, phone calls and other private expenses Notes: Advised to take good walking shoes, raincoats, jackets, torch, insect repellent and sunscreen...
