Mout Fansipan 2 days 1 night
Activity Level: Adventure
Group size: Private
Tour date: Daily
Brief Description:
Fansipan itself is an attraction of Sapa area as well as Northern Vietnam. The peak is a part of Hoang Lien Mountain range, which is under the protection of Hoan Lien National Park. The trip offers you an opportunity to explore the beautiful nature and landscape.
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1 : Hanoi – Night train to Lao Cai
09:00 P.M Pick up at the lobby of the hotel in Hanoi transfer to Hanoi Railways Station for the night train to Lao Cai.
Accommodation: 4 berth soft sleeper train cabin.
Day 2 : Lao Cai – Sapa – Tram Ton – 2800m (0,5 hour driving, 6hour climbing, 1 hour lunch) (B,L,D)
Your train arrrives in Lao Cai around 06:30 A.M, then we take an hour on the car for a transfer to Sapa for freshing up and having breakfast. We begin this tour at 9.00am. After meeting both your guide and driver, we are transferred by car, a short distance of 15km to begin the start of the climb to Fansipan Mountain. We start the climb at the Park Rangers’ Station at a height of 2,000m. Throughout this climb, we can observe and learn about the local cardamom plants, and the uses they have for this local area. Local birds can also be seen throughout this walk, with seasons varying, and the time of year you visit. As we trek up to the height of 2,200m, we relax with a picnic lunch. We then keep on trekking up to the height of 2,800m, taking in the spectacular views along the way. After setting up camp for the night, dinner is cooked on the campfire. Ready to unwind from the day, you will find yourself sleeping soundly, while nestled in amongst the rugged beauty of the mountains.
Accommodation: Campsite
Day 3 : 2800m – the top of Fansipan – Tram Ton – Overnight train to Hanoi ( 8 hour trekking, 1 hour lunch, 0,5 hour driving) (B,L,D)
With an early rise of 6.30-7.00am, we have breakfast together before we undertake the final ascent to the very top of Fansipan Mountain. Around 10.00-10.30am, we can celebrate the victorious achievement as we arrive at the very top, 3,143m above sea level. Take some time out, as you absorb the combination of the fresh crisp air, and beautiful views while overlooking Sapa town, admiring its thick green forestry landscape. After enjoying the remarkable views, we commence the descent to 2,800m and enjoy a picnic lunch around 1.30pm. Feeling revitalised after the break, we trek back down to Tram Ton Pass at 2,000m, where our driver awaits and we are transferred back to Sapa Town for our shower. Having dinner at 06:00 P.M before being transferred to Lao cai at 07:00 P.M for our night train to Hanoi at 09:00 P.M
Accommodation: 4 berth soft sleeper train cabin.
Day 4: Hanoi arrival.
Arriving in Hanoi at 05:00 A.M, you are transferred to your hotel. Ends the tour.
About Price:
Since this is a private tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
The service is inclusive of:
Round trip train tickets Hanoi – Lao cai – Hanoi
Private car transfer along the trip in Sapa
Accommodation with 01 night at campsite
Sleeping bag
English speaking guide (other luggage upon request)
Meals as listed in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
All entranced and permission
Two bottles of mineral water per person per day
Porter
The service is excluded:
Visa to Vietnam
International and domestic airfare
Other meals and drinks
Other optional and activities not on the package
Travel insurance, personal expense
What to take:
Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, hiking shoes and small day pack, warm clothes in the winter time (from November to March).
We also recommend packing: personal articles, insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat, sun-hat, torch….