Climbing Fansipan Summit 4 Days 3 Nights
Overview
Tucked high in Vietnam ‘s remote northern mountains, close to the Chinese border, the former French military outpost of Sapa offers some of Vietnam ‘s most colorful experiences with the majestic beauty of Fansipan.
The views are breathtaking. Vietnam ‘s highest peak, the 3,143-metre Mount Fansipan, looms overhead, while the surrounding valleys feature terraced rice paddies and blazing green fields cut by fast-flowing streams. Sharp, rocky peaks border an endless layer of green ridges that fade into the distance. The region is home to several ethnic minority groups, all wearing their traditional and colorful attire.
Sapa is a perfect background for trekking, hiking, and climbing.
Mt. Fansipan is only 9 km from Sapa town but it takes at least three days to get to the peak and back. The top is accessible year-round to anyone, providing you are in good shape. As there are no mountain huts on the way, we will be camping. Our porters carry the equipment and food. No ropes or technical climbing skills are needed, just endurance and plenty of energy. The terrain is rugged, wet and often cold
Highlights:
+ Top-picked route for Mt. Fansipan trek
+ Victory moments and great views while standing at the roof of Indochina
+ Challenging enough trails but suitable for most of climbers
+ Superb beauty of jungle, valleys, cloudy oceans, etc
Fully supported by professional hiking expert, guidesand porters
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+ Pack essentials, including light, comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities and comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking.
It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat, and sun hat.
Note on client safety
Hiking Fansipan without a local guide/porter is not permitted due to safety reasons.
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor that may influence client safety.
Included/Exclude
- All transfers as per tour
- Train ticket Hanoi/Lao Cai / Hanoi
- 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 blue bag for luggage
- Tents if needed
- Mosquito net
- All entrance fees and permits
- Overnight in local house or tent
- International flights & departure taxes
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverage
- Other services not mentioned above.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
You are having a couple of interesting days waiting ahead. You travel by car towards the Silver Waterfall. After a short time to take pictures of the waterfall. You will then drive further to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there you can see Fansipan, the highest peak of the Indochina mountains, as well as enjoy stunning views. The trek will be relatively soft until lunchtime. After a couple of hours of hiking, you will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good lunch.
With new energy, you start ascending as well as descending towards the campsite. En route, you have many opportunities to enjoy the scenery and magnificent views of the Sapa area and the beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. You will arrive at the campsite at 2800 m ASL in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well-prepared dinner.
Approx: 0.5 hour driving, 6 hours walking, 1 hour lunch.
After having breakfast, you climb to the top, where you can celebrate your victory. From there, you can enjoy the best view of beautiful scenery. You will then start descending. You stop on the way at a nice spot for lunch.
After lunch, you start the tough trek, which is all the way downhill through the rainforest. This part requires great concentration to step on a steep trail until you meet the campsite at 2200 m ASL. Here you spend another night in a tent.
Approx: 8 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
You wake up in the fresh and pure morning in wild nature before heading back to civilization. You trek downhill through well-protected forest and after two hours of hiking, you stop for lunch.
You will then continue descending toward Sin Chai village of the Back Hmong minority. On the way, you will be able to enjoy valley views and beautiful surroundings. You stop at the village for a while before you go by car back to Sapa, where you can celebrate your achievement and relax and take the overnight train back to Hanoi. The train departs at 21:15 and arrives in Hanoi at 5 am.
Approx: 0.5 hour driving, 4 hours walking, 1 hour lunch.
Early arrive in Hanoi Railway Station at 5 am. Tour will end at the Hanoi station. Thank you for using our services.
