Trekking Fansipan 3 days - once in a lifetime experience

3-day trekking tour to conquer the roof of Indochina, discover Hoang Lien Son range with countless beautiful landscapes. Join Viettrekking to overcome the challenges of strength and willpower, break all
limits and mark on the top 3143m.

Detailed itinerary

Day 0

Hanoi - Sapa by overnight bus

22:45 - boarding an overnight bus to Sapa. The bus starts at 270 Nguyen Hoang (Right on the side of My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi), will take 5-6 hours through the night.
+ It is possible if you want a pick up from the airport.

Meals: No
Overnight on overnight bus

Day 1

Sapa - Cat Cat – 2,300m Campsite

When you arrive at Sapa at 06.00, you will move to our office where you can leave luggage, receive water, small rain coat, protective gloves and prepare for the trek.
After briefing by your guide, your Fansipan trek and expedition begins with a short transfer from Sapa town to Cat Cat village of the Black H’mong minority at the foot of the mountain. Cross a suspension bridge and start ascending, firstly on hill-sides with view over the picturesque Muong Hoa valley and beautiful Sapa town, then through dense forests where you put more concentration on the rougher trail. Your lunch will be served nearby a stream inside an old forest.

Post lunch, the trail mostly though forest takes you up and down some peaks to the 1st camp base at 2,300m. You will have opportunity to discover the diversified system of flora and/or fauna in which many have been put in the list of valuable and rare species of Vietnam. You will eventually arrive at the camp base in the late afternoon. It is time for relaxing and enjoying your well deserved dinner. You will stay the night in a tent.

Summary: ~6 hours trekking
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in a tent

Day 2

Overcome the challenge of wilpowerl and endurance - 2800m Campsite

The trek today will be a trail through cane and bamboo forests which involve lot of steep and slippery parts on mossy stones and those require your concentration. In the afternoon, you will reach the altitude of 2,800m where you stay overnight.
Summary: ~7-8 hours trekking

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in a tent

Day 3

Sunrise in the peak of Fansipan – 3,143m - Back to Sapa

The day start at 4.00, it is time for conquering the summit of the Fansipan at the altitude of 3,143m, enjoy an impressive morning on the roof of Indochina. The peak is on the Hoang Lien Son mountain range which has the status of a nature reserve. This protects the great diversity of animal and plant life including over 100 hundred varieties of orchid that flourish in this unique ecosystem. You can watch the vegetation change as you trek higher culminating in a forest of dwarf bamboo near the top. If all goes to plan you should reach the top after 2 hours trekking and can celebrate your victory with a view over to Laos and China. Celebrate your victory with champagne.

The final section today is rather short and almost downhill - through bamboo and cane forests to the altitude of 2,80000m where you will have the last Fansipan trekking lunch. The afternoon trek is shorter but it’s no less interesting. Finally, you will arrive at the gate of Hoang Lien Mountain Park where the forest rangers will give you a medal and certificate as honouring and the vehicle is awaiting for you to take you back to Sapa. You have your own time to have dinner before driving to Hanoi on the overnight bus.

Summary: 6 hours trekking, 1,5 hour driving
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight on overnight bus

For safety, please note that the climb up Fansipan is long and strenuous and should only be undertaken by those who are fit and in good health. If you are in any doubt about your stamina, you should consult your doctor about the advisability of this challenge. No specialist skills or technical equipment are needed – just plenty of stamina and a good head for heights. All camping and cooking equipment can be provided, or guests can bring their own if they prefer. Porters are available to carry equipment.

Price includes:
– All pick-ups and transfers vehicles mentioned in itinerary.
– Round trip transfers between Hanoi – Sapa by overnight shuttle bus
– 2 nights stay in camping tent
– Entrance fee of the Hoang Lien National Park
– Meals as indicated in the programme
– Everyday water
– Travel insurance
– Porter service (3 people sharing 1 porter)

Price excludes:
-10% VAT tax (If you need to get VAT invoices)
-Other expenses outside the program
-Tip for Tour guide, driver