Hiking And Climbing To Conquer Indochina's Roof

Tour duration: 6 days 5 nights tour (2 nights train; 1 hotel; 2nights in jungle)
Tour start from: Hanoi
Ends in: Hanoi
Grade: fix adventure
Group size: From 1 people to above
Activities: hiking and climbing 
Tour commencement date: upon request
Highlights: Great scenery of Sapa, ethnic culture of red Ziao and black H’mong, Fancipan highest peak mountain of Indochina

Itinerary In Brief
Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai
Day 2: Lao Cai – Sapa
Day 3: Start climbing the mountain (first night 2400 m elevation)
Day 4: Climbing the mountain reach the peak of fancipan 3143m (overnight in lower)
Day 5: Down the mountain to Sapa (overnight train back to Hanoi)
Day 6: Hanoi arrival day (early in the morning)

Tour price: please enquire for availabilities & the most up date price

Tour Price Included
Accommodation in superior hotels and tent for camping in jungle with daily breakfast
(Hotels can be upgraded or down grade upon request)
Meals are mention on the program (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Diner)
(4 breakfast; 3 lunches; 3 dinners)
Air-conditioned vehicles for all transportations
Return night train tickets (A/C soft berth carbine)
Porters (black H’Mong men)
First Aid kit
Local English speaking guide
Sightseeing and entrance fees

Tour Price Excluded
Travel insurance (compulsory)
International air-tickets and airport departure taxes
Vietnam visa entrance
Pre and post accommodations (can be advice upon booking time)
Meals not mentioned in the program
Optional tours and activities during free time
Personal expense
Tips and items of a personal nature

Itinerary In Detail
Day 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai by night train
Let the journey begin! Tonight we will board the night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai Station, near the border of China.

Day 2: Lao Cai - Sapa
Upon arrival in Lao Cai we drive the 35 km to Sapa. The morning will be free to explore this colorful town. Later we visit the main market and walk to Ham Rong hill for some panoramic views of Sapa. (B/D)

Day 3: Into the hills - Climb first peak (2,400 m)
After breakfast, we meet our local guide and porters, and then we'll start our trip. A bus will bring us up to Tram Ton at i945 m where our adventure starts with a trek through a beautiful forest. Our first day is just enough activity to warm up our muscles. After lunch break, we'll continue to our first peak at an elevation of 2,400 m where we. Have a little stream for a shower and flatland to set up camps for the night. (B, L, D).

Day 4: The Summit (3,143 m)
After our first night on the mountain we set out for the seven-hour trek to the summit. The second day is the hardest day in our journey, our trek through forest and up steep paths will require some effort and reasonable fitness. We will reach the roof of Vietnam: Fansipan Peak around noon. Once at the summit we'll spend some time soaking up the best panorama in Vietnam. After lunch we'll descend back to elevation of 2,700 m to set our camp where we have our final night on the mountain. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Down the hill to Sapa
Today it's downhill just about all the way. After lunch, we'll arrive at the base around 2.00 pm and head back to Sapa to for a beer or a massage or a nap - you deserved it! We will have a celebratory dinner at 5.00pm, before transferring to Lao Cai station for our overnight train back to Hanoi. (B, L)

Day 6: Hanoi:
Upon arrival at Hanoi railway station you will be transfer back to your Hotel.

Tour Notes:
Sleeper Train to Sapa: Please click here for more information.
Car / Van Quality: Using new AC car or van depending on your group size.

What to Bring:
Passport, Change of clothes, Sun-glasses & hat, Towels, Toiletries, Sun-block, Insect repellent, Flashlight, Proper footwear, Sleeping bag, Camera, Raincoat or Umbrella, Cable locks for luggage, Personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks.
Please Travel Responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference!

Please note:
Tour start from Monday tour can be extend to see colorful market of Coc Ly in Tuesday morning
Tour start from Wednesday tour can be extend to see market of Lung Khau Nhinh Thursday morning
Tour start from Friday tour can be extend to see Can Cau market in Saturday morning
Tour start from Saturday tour can be extend to see colorful market of Bac Ha in Sunday morning 

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