At 3143m Mt. Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula. This remote trek provides plenty to see and absorb, from the scattered rocks inscribed with drawings and designs of unknown origin, to the French influenced hill retreat town of Sapa with its minority groups, beautiful villas and cherry forests. Our trek to the top of Mt. Fansipan is challenging and will be fully supported every step of the way by our guides, porters and cooks who's local knowledge and understanding of the different hill-tribe cultures we pass along the way will add to the uniqueness of this exhilarating journey.

 

Conquer Mount Fansipan - Heaven Gate Route
Hanoi - Sapa - Fansipan Mt. - Sapa - Hanoi
4-day tour with 2-day climbing Mt. Fansipan
Trekking grade: Challenge
From US$ per person

 

Night 1:  Night train to Lao Cai.
Transfer from your hotel to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight in AC soft sleeper cabin.

Summary
Transfer hotel – railway station:  AC vehicle
Accommodation:   Soft sleeper in AC cabin

 

Day 1:  Lao Cai – Sapa Town
Arrive in Lao Cai around 5.30 am. We will take 1hr bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride give you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa Town we have breakfast in local restaurant. Free time for the rest of the day to explore the town.
Overnight in Sapa

Summary
Transfer Lao Cai – Sapa: 1 hr
Accommodation:  Hotel in Sapa
Activity:    Free at leisure
Meals:    Breakfast

 

Day 2: Sapa – Heavens Gate – 2900m
In the morning, we travel by car toward the Silver Waterfall where we will be able to take a short walk to the waterfall. We will then drive further to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there we can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains as well as enjoy stunning view of the Binh Lu valley. The trek will be relatively soft until lunchtime. After a couple of hours of hiking, we will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good lunch. With new energy we start ascending as well as descending towards the campsite. En route we will have opportunity to enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to Sapa Area and beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. We will arrive to the campsite at 2900m ASL in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well prepared dinner.

Summary
Trekking:   5 hrs/ascend 2,900 m from 1,600 m (Sapa)
Accommodation:  Camping
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 3: 2900m – the top of Fansipan – Heavens Gate – Sapa – Night train back to Hanoi
After having breakfast, we climb to the top, where we can celebrate your victory. From there, you can enjoy the best view to beautiful sceneries. You will then trek through rainforest to go back to the campsite for lunch. After lunch, you start your journey back. You follow the trail as well as stone steeps built by Hoang Lien National Park until you meet your car, which is there to take you back to Sapa. In the afternoon you will arrive back in Sapa, where you can celebrate your achievement, taking shower and relax until transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for the night train back to Hanoi.

Summary
Trekking:   7 hrs/ascend 3,143 m and back to Heaven Gate for the transfer to Sapa
Accommodation:  Soft sleeper in AC cabin
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 4: Back to Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi early morning. Tour ends

Note on client safety
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 which may influence client safety.

 

Highlights
    Awesome scenery
    Great view from the summit
    Challenging trails
    Fully supported

 

PRICE (Per person) To be updated
Single Supplement:           US$

Inclusion:
    Sleeper cabin on train for two ways
    Twin shared room in Sapa
    Camping on the trek
    Transfer  two ways in Lao Cai
    Transfer one way in Hanoi
    English speaking guide
    Porters & Cook
    First-aid kit
    Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    Water & Snacks
    Entrance fees & sightseeing fees

Exclusion:
    Travel insurance
    Visa
    Tips
    Personal expenses