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Conquer Fansipan Peak – 2 Days/3 Nights

Fansipan Mountain is famous to almost travelers for its height 3143m as the “Roof of Indochina”. Reaching this Indochina roof after overcoming difficulties may not just give you the absolute victory feeling but certainly bring you with breathtaking natural scenes, spectacular beauty of clouds on Hoang Lien Mountains and cultural life moment of ethnic minorities in the Northwest area.

Itinerary

Night 01: Hanoi – Lao Cai ( Overnight on the train )

08.30 pm: Pick up at the lobby of the hotel in Hanoi for transfer to Hanoi Railways Station for the night train to Lao Cai.
Accommodation: 4 berths soft sleeper train cabin shared.

Day 1: Sapa – Tram Ton – Fansipan 2800 m (B, L, D)

Your train arrives in Lao Cai around 6.30 am, then we take an hour on the car for a transfer to Sapa for freshening up and having breakfast.

We begin this tour at  9.00 am. 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.

Fansipan Mountain view

Day 2: 2800m – The top of Fansipan – Tram Ton – Sapa – Night train to Hanoi (B, L, D)

6.30 – 7.00 am: We have breakfast together before we undertake the final ascent to the very top of Fansipan Mountain.

10 – 10.30 am: 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.

Fansipan Peak

After enjoying the remarkable views, we commence the descent to 2,800m and enjoy a picnic lunch around 1.30 pm. Feeling revitalized 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. Being transferred to Lao Cai at 5.30 pm and have dinner at the train station. Then departure for our night train to Hanoi at 9.00 pm.

Night 03: Return to Hanoi 

Arriving in Hanoi at 5.30 am, you are transferred to your hotel. Ends the tour.

Fansipan peak

Price from: $ 225/person 

Inclusion

– Round trip train ticket Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi
– Transfer by bus along the trip to Sapa
– Accommodation with 01 night at the campsite
– Sleeping bag
– English speaking guide 
– 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

Exclusion

– Visa to Vietnam
– International and domestic airfare
– Other meals and drinks
– Other optional and activities  not on the package
– Travel insurance, personal expenses
What to takes: 

– 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,…