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Hanoi - Sapa - Fanxipan Conquest 5 Days - 4 Nights

Fansipan Mountain is located 9km south-west of Sapa Townlet in the Hoang Lien Mountain Range. Fansipan is branded "the Roof of Indochina" at the height of 3,143m; Fansipan is to be approved as one of the very few eco-tourist spots of Vietnam, with about 2,024 floral varieties and 327 faunal species.

This hard 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 conquer the top of Mt. Fansipan is challenging and will be fully supported every step of the way by our tour 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.
Tour Itinerary:

Night 1:  Night train to Lao Cai.
Pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi and transfer you to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight in AC soft sleeper cabin.
Summary
Transfer hotel – railway station:  A/C vehicle
Accommodation:   Soft sleeper in A/C wooden 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
We travel by car toward the Silver Waterfall where you 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 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 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
Entrance fees
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 – 2700m
After having breakfast, we climb to the top, where we can celebrate your victory. From there, we can enjoy the best view to beautiful sceneries. You will then start descending. We stop on the way at a nice spot for lunch.
After lunch, we start the tough trek, which is all the way downhill through rainforest. This part requires a great concentration to step on steep trail until we meet the campsite at 2700m ASL. Here we spend another night in tent.
Summary
Trekking:   6 hrs/ascend 3,143 m and descend to 2,700m
Accommodation:  Camping
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 

Day 4: 2700m – Sin Chai – Sapa
We wake up in the fresh and pure morning in wild nature, before heading back to civilization. We trek downhill through well protected forest and after a couple of hours of hiking, we stop for lunch. We will then continue descending toward Sin Chai village of Back H’mong minority. On the way we will be able to enjoy valley views and beautiful surrounding. We stop at the village for a while before we go by car back to Sapa, where we can celebrate our achievement, taking shower and relax until transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for the night train back to Hanoi.
Summary
Trekking:   6 hrs/descend to 1,600m
Accommodation:  Night train back to Hanoi
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Hanoi - End of services
Arrive in Hanoi early morning, transfer to your hotel. Tour ends

Note on travelers' 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.
No need to have sleeping bag, but you can bring your own if you want at homestay. Homestay condition is very basic, please expect the simple things, - AC soft sleeper train to Sapa. Tour itinerary and price are subject to change without prior notice, - Please travel responsibly: The small things you do will make a big difference! - The trek time is just approximate and depending on speed and weather.

Tour Inclusion:
- English or French speaking tour guide, other language speaking tour guides are available on request
- 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
- Porters & Cook
- First-aid kit
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Water & Snacks
- Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets

Tour Exclusion:
- Travel insurance
- Visa arrangement
- Tips
- Personal expenses