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At 3,143 metres Fansipan mountain is Vietnam's highest
mountain. Although only 9 km from Sapa town, it takes at
least three days to get to the peak and back. The top is
accessible year-round to anybody, so long as they are 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
endurance and plenty of energy. The terrain is rugged, wet
and often cold. |
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Day 01: |
Hanoi - Sa Pa |
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This evening we take the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao
Cai near the Chinese border. |
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Day 02: |
Sapa (B) |
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Upon arrival in Lao Cai we drive the 35 kms to Sa Pa. The
morning will be free to walk around this former French hill
station town. Later we visit the market and walk up Ham Rong
hill for some good panoramic views of Sapa town and the
surrounding valleys. |
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Day 03: |
Sapa - first camp at 2,400 m (B - L) |
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We embark on the
first part of the ascent as we trek through terraced rice
paddies and valleys. En route we pass through the small
H'mong village of Cat Cat. Once we reach an elevation of
2,000 m we set up camp for the night. |
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Day 04: |
Trek to second camp
at 2,400 m (B) |
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Today we continue our
ascent as we climb approximately 400m before setting up our
second camp with the help of our porters. |
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Day 05: |
Trek to summit and
return to second camp at 2,400 m (B) |
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After breakfast we
set out for summit, which will take the best part of the
day. As we continue on we pass through primary forest
containing giant, centuries old pine trees and expanses of
yellow bamboo. Our continuing trek will take us to an
altitude of over 3,000 m as we arrive at the roof of
Vietnam: Fansipan Peak. Once at the summit we will have time
to savour the best panorama in Vietnam. |
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Day 06: |
Second camp - Sa Pa
(B) |
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Today it's downhill
just about all the way. Following breakfast we begin our
descent and reach Sa Pa by around lunchtime. From here we
will return by road to Lao Cai for the overnight return
train journey to Hanoi. |
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Day 07: |
Hanoi (B) |
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Upon arrival at Hanoi
Railway station you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Free time until the departure time to the airport. Tour
ends. |
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Included: |
Accommodation based
on twin sharing occupancy.
Meals as indicated in program.
Private transfers serving throughout the tours with
Professional English or French speaking guide.
All entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated in the
program .
Service charges, rooms tax and handling fees.
Train tickets.
01 FOC based on twin sharing for every group of 15 full
paying passengers |
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Exclusive:
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Visa stamping fee
Travel assurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses and other services which are not mentioned
in the program.
International air tickets and airport departure taxes
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program |
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Special offer: |
One bottle of mineral
water per person per day throughout the program!
Fresh tissue and some fruits while touring. |
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This is a private
tour package. Our staff will give
you updated detail & price, so you can easy decide while
arrival as well.
Beware of street tour agent
may offers tour package at cheaper price but it is not
recommended this kind of tour package as there's so much
scam from street tour agents, tour quality is terrible,
vehicles may not safe. Don't try or try with your own risk! |
