Climbing Fansipan Summit 4 days, 2 nights on Train
• Tour duration: 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS
• Depart from: Hanoi - Stop off: Hanoi
• Tour price: US$ 410
CLIMBING FANSIPAN SUMMIT 4 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS ON TRAIN
Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai by overnight train
Transfer
to Hanoi station for night train to Lao Cai. Train leaves Hanoi at 22:00 and
arrives at Lao Cai at 7 am. Overnight on train.
Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa - Cat Cat - 2300m (B/L/D)
On
arrival Laocai. Warmly welcome by local guide at the station. Transfer to Sapa
for a shower, breakfast and morning coffee. You will travel by car mostly
downhill toward Cat Cat village of Black Hmong minority, which locates right at
the foot of Hoang Lien mountain range. Here you start heading up the mountain.
After a couple of hours of hiking, you stop for lunch nearby a river. After
lunch, you climb toward the campsite at 2300m. Here you spend a night in tents.
You can stretch your leg by taking a short walk around while your guide will be
cooking dinner.
Approx: 6 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
Day 3: 2300m - 2700m - 2900m - 2600m (B, L, D)
Today’s
trek will continue as soon as you finish breakfast. You trek deep into the
mountains and wild nature. By noon, you spend some times for lunch.
In the afternoon, you ascend toward the peak of 2900m before descending to the
campsite, which locates at 2600m. Here you spend another night in tent before
climbing to the top of Fansipan. Approx:
8 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
Day 4: 2006m - Fansipan Peak (3,143 m) - 2900m (B/L/D)
Today you
head to the top of Fasipan, which is the highest peak of Indochina. You get to
the top after a couple of hours of ascending. Here you can enjoy the best view
to beautiful sceneries and celebrate your victory. You will then descend to a
nice spot for lunch. After having lunch, you descend again until you arrive in
the campsite, which locates at 2900m. Here your last night in the mountain will
be spent in tents. Approx: 6, 5 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
Day 5: 2900m - Tram Ton - Sapa - Hanoi (B/L)
Today’s
trek will be soft compared to the others. After putting down the tents, you
start descending the mountains. You will follow trail and steps built of stone
by Hoang Lien National Park. You stop for lunch before heading out the
mountains.
You arrive in Tram Ton in the early afternoon. Here you get on the car on the
journey back to Sapa after the big loop in the mountains. Approx: 30
minutes driving/ 4, 5 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
Then be
free to explore the charms of Sapa town and take over night train back to
Hanoi. Train departs at 21:15 and arrives in Hanoi at 5 am.
Day 6: Arrive in Hanoi
Early
arrive in Hanoi Railway Station at 5 am. Tour will end at the Hanoi station.
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+ All transfer as per tour
+ Train ticket Hanoi/ Lao Cai/ Hanoi. Shared in 4-berth cabin
+ Local English or French speaking guide
+ Black Hmong porters (to carry food and luggage)
+ Cook (from group sizes of 6 clients)
+ All indicated meals, plus snacks (B as breakfast; L as lunch; D as dinner)
+ Water on the whole trip
+ Sleeping bag and mattresses
+ Waterproof bluebag for luggage
+ Tents if needed
+ Mosquito net
+ All entrance fees and permit
+ Overnight in local house or tent
+ International airfares
+ International departure tax
+ Vietnam visa fee and visa stamp fee.
+ Pre and Post trip accommodation in Hanoi
+ Travel Insurance
+ Tips and gratuities
+ Personal expenses
+ Vietnam visa stamp fee (US$ 45 & 02 passport photos per person)
+ Other services not mentioned above)