The Roof of Vietnam –Fansipan Mount |
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Tour Code:
VAT-FAN/3A |
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Hanoi - Sapa - Fansipan Mount - Lao Cai
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Located at an altitude of 1600m in the remote North – Western Highlands, Sapa attracts many visitors by spectacular scenery and ideal weather. Come to Sapa to discover diversity Montagnard people, their culture and enjoy trekking tours through peaceful villages. Our trek to the top of Mt. Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam, is challenging. This trip is for those who have ambition of discovery, adventure and importantly strong legs.
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Tour Highlights |
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Awesome scenery
Great view from the summit
Challenging trails
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Day 1: Hanoi –night train to Lao Cai |
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At 8h30 pm, we will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for overnight train to Lao Cai.
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Day 2: Lao Cai –Sapa (B) |
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Arrive in the early morning (around 6am), you will take a 45 –minute drive to Sapa. You will have free time for your own relaxation or strolling around the town. Overnight in Sapa.
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Day 3: Sapa –Haven Gate -2,900m (B, L, D) |
Today is your first challenging day. After breakfast, get on car to the impressive Silver Waterfall and Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From here you can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains with stunning views. You will warm up and deep in the adventure by 5 to 6- hour trekking and climbing. The trek will be relatively soft until lunch time at a nice spot in the forest. With new energy you start ascending and descending towards the campsite. En route you have many opportunities to enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to Sapa area and beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. You will arrive to the campsite at 2900m ASL in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well prepared dinner.
Approx: Grade 3 of 5/ 0,5 hour driving/ 5 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
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Day 4: Trek to the summit –2,700m (B, L, D) |
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After breakfast, continue your trek through thick bamboo forests, nice streams and reach the top in the early afternoon. The splendid view opens in front, we enjoy the great feeling of the highest peak conqueror. You will then start descending, stop on the way at a nice spot for lunch. After lunch, you will begin the tough trek, which is all the way downhill through rain forest. This part requires a great concentration to step on steep trail until you meet the campsite at 2700m ASL. Here you spend another night in tent.
Approx: Grade 3 of 5/ 6 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
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Day 5: Back to Sapa –night train to Hanoi (B, L) |
Today is the last day of challenge. We will trek down to the other side of the Fansifan Moutain and also have a chance to visit a black H’mong Village before a drive back to Sapa at around 5pm. Then we take another drive to Lao Cai for overnight train back to Hanoi.
Approx: Grade 3 of 5/ 0,5 hour driving/ 6 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
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Day 6: Hanoi arrival |
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Arrive in Hanoi in the early morning, you are transferred back to hotel in Hanoi. End of services by Indochina Travel Service.
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Inclusive: |
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All transportation and transfers as per itinerary
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Local English or French speaking guide
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Black Hmong porters (to carry food and luggage)
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Cook (from group sizes of 6 clients)
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01 night in Sapa Town based on twin share
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Sleeping bag and mattresses, Tents if needed (double tents)
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Entrance fees and permits during guided time
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Meals as described clearly in the itinerary (B: breakfast, L: lunch; D: dinner)
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Water during trekking
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Ratraco/ Tulico train ticket Hanoi –Lao Cai –Hanoi (soft sleeper berth,
A/C cabin of 4 berths)
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Exclusive: |
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Drinks and meals not mentioned
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Entrance fees during free time
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Travel insurance
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Pre & post accommodation in Hanoi
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Tips, Personal expenses
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Accommodation: |
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| Location |
Standard Option |
Superior Option |
| Sapa |
Bamboo Hotel** |
Chau Long Hotel**** |
| Trekking tour |
Camping |
Camping |
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*Accommodation in hotels is subject to availability. If the listed hotels are fully booked, alternate accommodation will be offered at the same level. |
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Pricing: |
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Price per person in USD |
Single Supplement |
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Standard |
USD 361 |
USD 21 |
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Superior |
USD 384 |
USD 36 |
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*The above prices are based on the group from 4 - 6pax and valid until Sep, 2008.
All prices might be changed subject to your group size and travel period.
Some tours have Deluxe Option available. Please contact us for further information.
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Note: |
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Activities: Mountain trekking
What to bring: Trekking boot, sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent,
warm othes, rain coat,
towels, toiletries, original passport, flashlight,
sleeping bag, camera, personal
firstaid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks.
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