Climb the Roof of Fansipan Mountain 4 Days/5 Nights, Sapa Tours, Sapa Travel

Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Hanoi

Tour Duration: 4 days/5 nights

Fansipan, standing at 3, 143 meters, is Vietnam's highest mountain. It is only 9 km from Sapa Town but can only be reached on foot after at least 3 days of forest trekking to get to the peak and back. The peak is accessible to anybody who is in good shape. As there are no mountain huts on the way, we will be camping. Our porters carry all the equipment and food if you require. No ropes or technical climbing skills are needed, just endurance and plenty of energy. The terrain is rough, foggy and often cool. The tour is available all year round. Contact us and check for weather forcash before you make your booking. This trip is for those who are fit and seek a challenge. It provides 360° views of the surrouding area and into China, from "The Roof of South East Asia". If you have more time this tour can be extended to include another peak on the West Side of the mountain. Each day involves 6 to 8 hours of hiking.

Tour Prices ($US)
Cost/pax	1	2-3	4-5	6-8	9	Booking
Standard (2*)	355	275	230	195	175
Superior (3*)
Deluxe (4*)

Detailed Itinerary of "Climb the Roof of Fansipan Mountain 4 Days/5 Nights"

Night 1: Hanoi - Laocai (Overnight on the train)

8h30pm Sapatours 's taxi take you from your hotel in Hanoi to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train at at 9: 30 PM 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 8.30 AM). Breakfast and start the trip to conquer the roof of Vietnam and Indochina - Fansipan peak. At about 9h30 AM, take bus to the highest pass in Vietnam - TramTon Pass 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 (Overnight on the train) (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 end of the tour.

Accommodation	*Mid-range (2)**	*Superior (3)**	*Deluxe (4+)**
Sapa Hotels	Royal Sapa Hotel	Royal View Hotel Sapa Bamboo Sapa Hotel	Victoria Sapa Resort

Includes

Return train tickets Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi (First class soft sleeper, 4 beds compartments and Air-con)
English/French speaking tour guide
Return road transfers (Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Cai)
Accommodation (3 night in tents). Optional cover one extra night at Hotel)
All sleeping equipments (Camping gear, sleeping bags, rain coats...)
Porters
Drinking Water

Excludes

International Air ticket to/from Vietnam
Meals are not mentioned within program
Visa for Vietnam

Packing list: Hiking boots, Light torch, Toilet paper, Hiking bags with your Changing clothers (Some of your heavy luggages should be left at our office Sapa)

What to bring: Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, Insect Repellent, Original Passport

Climb the Roof of Fansipan Mountain 4 Days/5 Nights