Sapa Fansipan Camping 6 Days 7 nights
Tour Code: SPFC6D01
Price from: $ 245
Duration: 5Days 6 Nights
Tour route: Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Fansipan - Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi
Mt. Fansipan at 3143m and on the border with China. It is Vietnam's highest mountain. It is only 9 km from Sapa town but it takes at least three days to get to the peak and back. Sapa, at an elevation of 1600m, has been described as "Not easily reached... Sees few tourists... Unbelievable mountain scenery... Still retains many French cultural and architectural influences. It has been under the control of at least four countries over the centuries. Unlike other Vietnamese hill towns, different ethnicities co-habitate peacefully here." The region around Sapa is indeed home to various colourful ethnic minorities, wearing traditional attire.The climb is rough, wet and cold, but the views are rewarding. The top is accessible year-round to anyone who is in good shape. As there are no mountain huts on the way we will be camping out. No ropes or technical climbing skills are needed, just endurance and plenty of energy. The equipment and food will be carried by our porters. Trekking time is 5 - 8 hours per day.
Night 1: Hanoi Departure (Night train)
Our tour will be started at 20:45 at the lobby of the hotel. Our guide will pick you up and transfer to the Hanoi Railway station for the night train to Sapa.
Overnight on the train with soft sleeper berth and air-conditioned.
Day 1: Lao Cai - Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van (B/L/D)
Arrive early morning in Lao Cai and transfer by minibus to Sapa. All day trekking to visit some minority villages. Lao Chai - Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai. You will meet some different minority people H’mong, Zay, Red Dzao, you can see the different colorful dresses. Free time to visit Sapa market. Overnight at hotel in Sapa.
Day 2: Start the Climb (B/L/D)
Commence the ascent of Mt. Fansipan by trekking through terraced rice fields and a hill tribe village of the H'mong. You will follow buffalo paths, crossing streams, until an elevation of 1700m, where we break for lunch. In the afternoon, continue to ascend for another 500m where a suitable camping ground is reached. This is the first peak, at 2200m elevation.
Day 3: Camp 1 - Camp 2 (B/L/D)
Breakfast. Continue trekking through a primary forest of giant, centuries-old pine and expanses of yellow bamboo. Continue climbing to a second peak at 2900m where we stop for lunch. After lunch, leave the gear in Camp 2 and push for the summit with just our cameras and water. After taking in the scenery and atmosphere on Vietnam's highest point, stroll back down to Camp 2 for dinner and Overnight there.
Day 4: Camp 2 - Sapa (B/L/D)
After the last breakfast on the mountain, take another route down to the foot of Mount Fansipan to visit and get an understandings of the lifestyles, the traditional customs of the people in a village of the Black H'mong called Sin Chai. Take bus back to Sapa (18 km). Lunch and check in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Sapa - Hanoi ( B )
Free to explore Sapa town. In the afternoon, our bus will take you to Lao Cai Station for the night train to Hanoi. Overnight on the train.
Day 6: Hanoi.
You will arrive hanoi around 05.00 am. tour finishes
| Number of person | 1 Pax | 2-3 Pax | 4-6 Pax | 7-8 Pax |
| Price | 375 | 285 | 260 | 245 |
Price Period
From 01st, Jan, 2018 To 31st, Dec 2018
What's Included in the Tour Cost :
• English or French speaking guide
(Surchage for French speaking guide $.10/day)
• Round trip transfer from Hanoi by car
• Vietnamese Lunch
What's Not Included in the Tour Cost :
• Visa Arrangements
• Beverages
• Tips and Personal Expenses
• All other services not clearly mentioned above
