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At 3,143 metres Fansipan mountain is Vietnam's highest
mountain. Although only 9 km from Sa Pa 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 35kms to Sapa. 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. Overnight in Sapa. |
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Day 03: |
Sapa - first camp at 2,500 m (B , L) |
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We embark on the
first part of the ascent as we trek through terraced rice
paddies and some of the villages of the H'mong minority
people. Once we reach an elevation of 1,700 m we stop for
lunch and an energy boost before climbing up to the first
peak at an elevation of 2,300. Here we set up camp for the
night. |
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Day 04: |
Trek to summit and
return to first camp at 2,500 m (B - L) |
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After our first night
on the mountain 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 3,000m 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 05: |
First camp - Sapa (B
- L) |
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Today's downhill just
about all the way. Following breakfast we begin our descent
and reach Sapa 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 06: |
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.
Pick-up service & train tickets. |
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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!
Approval letter for single entry visa to Vietnam if
requires!
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! |
