FanSiPan (3,143m) is the highest peak in Viet Nam and Southeast Asia with its perfectly preserved high-mountain vegetation, low-plain and wide rice-growing valleys scattered with palm trees. Mount FanSiPan represents the biggest natural reserve in Viet Nam: the Hoang Lien National Park. The park covers nearly 30,000 hectares and is unique in all Southeast Asia for its tiered forest ecosystems. It contains over 2,000 plant species and about 500 animal species, among which the black gibbon, of which there are only a few families left. It is only 9 kilometers from Sa Pa town but it takes at least three days to get to the peak and back. 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. Our porters carry the equipment and food. No ropes or technical climbing skills are needed, just the endurance and plenty of energy. The terrain is rugged, wet and often cold.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (G)
Upon arrival, our private Vietnam Tour guide and driver will welcome your Vietnam Holiday, pick up and transfer to the hotel for check in. Hanoi, a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the dynamic face of new Asia. Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city with a blend of Parisian grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi – Lao Cai (B) (G)
Free day at leisure for your own visit until 19.00 when we transfer you to the train station for the overnight train to Lao Cai.
Day 3: Lao Cai – Sapa (B) (G)
Arrive in the early morning in the border town of Lao Cai where it's a short transfer to Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of this area, the monotony of the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colours of its hill tribe population. It is here you will find hands stained with colour from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps, purses and leggings.
After breakfast at a local restaurant, take a morning walking tour of Sapa for a visit to the busy market where Red Dao, Black & Flower H'Mong, Tay and other ethnic minority people converge from the surrounding countryside to sell their silverware and handicrafts, and to buy provisions. Afterwards, take a light trek (escorted with private bus) to discover Sapa's quaint hill tribe villages (Cat Cat and Sin Chai). Overnight in Sapa.
Day 4: First Day Climbing (B/L/D) (G)
We depart in the early morning by car. Stop at Silver Waterfall for visit then coninue to TramTon pass (Heaven gate) where we start the trek, during your way, you will have special opportunity to learn about Biodiversity values of Hoang Lien Son National Park and enjoy the majestic mountain range with great view over Muong Hoa Valey and more …. After 5 hours of hiking, we arrive the base camp at 2800 m. Time for exploring the surrounding on your own while your guide and porter busy preparing the nice dinner. Evening by the fireplace with hot coffee will be time for stories, jokes, cheers …for this special adventure.
Day 5: Second Day Climbing – Sapa Tour (B/L) (G)
After breakfast with pancake and hot coffee. We will pass through a primary forest containing giant, centuries old pine trees, butterflies and expanses of yellow bamboo. When arriving to the summit of FanSiPan at 3,143 m, if there is not much mist, you can see all directions with incredibly beautiful sceneries. Time for photos, shouting and you can call yourself King of Fansipan. The whole afternoon, you will spend time to get back to Tram Ton Pass and get picked up back to Sapa before we transfer you back to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi. We hope that you have enjoyed your Sapa Tours with us. We say goodbye with sincere thanks and looking forward to welcoming you again for your coming Vietnam Tours and Sapa Tours. Overnight in Sapa.
Day 6: Sapa – Lao Cai (B/L/D) (G)The markets in the Northern Vietnam are always the colorful meeting places for the hill tribes, spotlight for any Sapa Tours and of course, your unique Vietnam Tours experience. Minority people come down from the mountains to sell their products, or just for catching up on the latest news, gossip, drinking away troubles or seeking for lover. In the morning, drive to visit one of the areas weekly markets;
Market days:
Can Cau Market - Saturdays
Bac Ha Market or Muong Hum Market or Muong Khuong Market - Sundays
Cao Son Market - Wednesdays
Lung Khau Nhin Market - Thursdays
Coc Ly Market - Tuesdays
In the late afternoon, your Sapa tour guide and driver transfer you back to Lao Cai to catch the night train back to Hanoi. We hope that you have enjoyed your Sapa Tours with us. We say goodbye with sincere thanks and looking forward to welcoming you again for your coming Vietnam Tours and Sapa Tours. Overnight on the train.
Day 7: Hanoi Arrival (B) (G)
Upon your arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel for early check in. We hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam Tours with us and look forward to organizing your coming Vietnam Tours. Indochinavalue says goodbye and see you again!!!
FANSIPAN CLIMBING TOUR
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