Night 1: Departure from Hanoi to Lao Cai by the night train
We transfer from your hotel to the Hanoi train station for boarding a night train leaving at about 20h20 or 21:15 evening. O/n on the night train
Day 1: Lao Cai station-Sa Pa - an elevation of 2100m with 6-7hrs trek ( B,L,D )
The train arrives in Lao Cai at about 5:00 am where your tour guide will welcome you under your name then we take a morning drive through the clouds by car / van to Sapa (about 1.5 hours). When you arrive in Sapa you will be taken to Fansipan View Hotel for a morning shower & breakfast, then prepare for Fansipan trek
8h30 a jeep to Shin Chai village, start trekking down hills then up to 2100 m high. You and your guide, porter put together camping and prepare for dinner.
Sitting around the campfire is friendly and adventurous. This may be once in a lifetime experience.
Day 2: 7-8hrs Experience the roof of indochina area 3143 m (B,L,D)
This day is just for you and tour guide. The porter is required to stay at the camp to look after all your gears.
A hard trek heads up to the top, but ropes are unnecessary. At the top you will be the vanquisher. Take your time to enjoy yourself, take pictures and your lunch then descend to the same camp for dinner and overnight
Day 3: 5-6hrs half is the same way, half is a new trail (B,L,D)
Head down hillsides to the Heavenly Gate that is famous for its stunning universal view then a jeep to return you to Sa Pa after seeing the Silver waterfall halfway along.
Check in the hotel for a relaxing night.
Night 3: Lao Cai to Hanoi by 4 berth soft sleeper tourist sharing cabin
At 6:00 pm, you will be transfered by a tourist shared bus to Laocai train station, then take the night train back to Hanoi. End of the trip.
Tour cost includes:
Full transportation as tour program indicated.
Permission fee to visit Fansipan summit.
Full meals as indicated in the itinerary (Breakfast and Lunch).
English- speaking guide.
Sightseeing fees.
Porters, camps for trekking. Accommodation as trip indicated.
Tour cost excludes:
Travel insurance; tips; personal expenses, emergency transfers
What to bring:
Essentials:
- Good hiking shoes (should be soft, well fitted and anti-slippery), thick socks.
- Warm jacket and pullover (air expected to be very cold), preferable with head cover
- Rain coat (big enough to cover you backpack as well), cap, glasses
- Flash light
- Well-fitted gloves to help grab while trekking.
- First aid kit (aspirin, anti-biotic, salon pas, healing tape, energy pills...)
- Personal hygiene stuffs
Optionals:
- Sleeping bag (otherwise will be provided on spot)
- Insect spray (not really necessary in this season)
- Protectors for knees and ankles- Whistle (to alert in case of emergencies)
Additional tips:
- All belongings should be compact, light and just sufficient for the trek, avoid getting yourself suffering from the unnecessary burden
- Trousers dressing should be loose to make it easy for long treks
- Always stick to the group or local porters in case of assistance, don't deviate.
- Keep a good stable pace, no need to rush in any case. If you are ahead of the group,
slow down and wait for the company.
- Always get yourself enough energy from the meals, particularly breakfast
What included
- Transportation from the hotel you stay in Hanoi to the train station, and between Laocai and Sapa.
- All meals on the mountain
- Permission fees, visiting tickets, Vietnamese travel insurance.
- Return train ticket - Soft sleeper 4 berth cabin with AC, tourist class
- English speaking tour guide, porters (the porters don't carry your own stuffs)
- Camp, mattress, sleeping bag.....
- Rooms for shower in Sapa.
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