Fansipan mountain trekking 4 days

Highlights tour:

+ Lao Cai provice: Lao Cai, the end of the line so to speak, is right on the Vietnam–China border. The town was razed in the Chinese invasion of 1979, so most of the buildings are new. The border crossing here slammed shut during the 1979 war and only reopened in 1993.

+ Sapa town: Well, Sapa brings in peace in a fine, rugged scenery and cultural diversity… a very sweet time for us!” remarked a young couple after their honeymoon in Sa Pa.

+ Fansipan mountain: Mount Fansipan is Vietnam’s highest peak located in the far north just outside of Sapa. Mt. Fansipan a very steep mountain that gets a lot of moisture. Those looking to climb it should be in good shape and prepared to to have muddy wet feet. The scenery is incredible remember to bring a camera. For most of Vietnam having a rain coat is a little excessive because it is so warm. On the mountain having a rain coat is not a bad idea especially at night.

Draft itinerary:

Night 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai  by night train
Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa, hike up to an elevation of 2900 meters (B,L,D)
Day 2: Summit and conquer Mt. Fansipan ( B, L,D)
Day 3: Back down to Sapa. Overnight in Hotel ( B, L)
Day 4: Sapa around - Lao Cai station (B)

Operation : Daily departure

Duration : 4 days / 3 nights

Tour route : Hanoi - Sapa - Fansipan mountain - Lao Cai - Hanoi

Brief description : Hard trekking, big adventure, private tour, 2 nights on train, 2 nights camping on Fansipan mountain, 1 hotel night in Sapa town, 3 days hard trek up to the top of Fansipan moutain - Fansipan branded the Roof of Indochina at the height of 3,143m.

Night 1: Hanoi – Lao Cai  by night train

Asia Travel Legend’s staff pick you up in the hotel then drive to Hanoi station for a night train to Sapa (overnight on the train, the cabin with 4 berths, soft sleeper and air-conditioning), you can book the whole cabin or you can share with 2 other persons.

There are several train depart from Hanoi station between 7pm to 10pm, the journey is about 8,5 hours, the end in Lao Cai Station.

Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa, hike up to an elevation of 2900 meters (B,L,D)

The train arrives in Lao Cai at 6.30 a.m,  Our team will  welcome you by your name sign. We drive up to Sapa about 50 minutes on Bus,  you will be taken to a small guesthouse for a morning showers then your breakfast at a local restaurant here.

After breakfast & short morning beak and have some last preparation for the challenging hike.

9 : 00 Am . You travel by car toward the Silver waterfall where you will be able to take a short walk to the waterfall . You will then drive further to Heaven Gate  , the highesst peak of roads in Vietnam. From there you can see Fansipan , the highest peak of Indochina moutains as wel as enjoy stunning views . The trek will be relatively soft until lunch time .

Ater a couple of hours of hiking , you will have a break at a nice spot in the forest  and enjoy a good  picnic lunch .With new energy you start ascending as wel as  descending towards the campsite . En route yoou have many opportunities to enjoy the scenery and magnificent view to Sa pa  area and beautiful landscape of Lai chau province . You will arrive to the  campsite at 2900 m ASL in the late afternoon . Now it is time to relax and  enjoy a well prepared dinner

Day 2: Summit and conquer Mt. Fansipan ( B, L,D)

After having  breakfast , you climb to the top , where you can celebrate your victory . From there , you can enjoy the best view to beautiful sceneries . You will then sart descending . You stop on the way for picnic lunch .

After lunch , you start the tough trek , which is all the way down hill through rainforest . This part requires a great concentration to step on step  trail until you meet the campsite at 2.700.m ASL . Here you spend another night in tent

Day 3: Back down to Sapa. Overnight in Hotel ( B, L)

You wake up in the fresh and pure morning in wild nature , before heading back to civilization . You trek down hill through well protected forest and after a couple of hours of hiking , you stop for picnic lunch .

You will then continue descending toward Sin chai village views and beautiful surrounding . You stop at the village for a while before you go by car back to Sa pa , where you can celebrate your achievement and relax.

  Day 4: Sapa around - Lao Cai station (B)

Today you are free at leisure, to visit around the town of Sapa (Dragon mount, Orchid garden, Waterfall…) or relax in town and inhale the fresh air.

Leave Sapa by bus in the late afternoon (5.30 p.m.) to Lao Cai station for our night train back to Hanoi.