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At 3,143 metres Mt.
Fansipan is Vietnam’s highest mountain. Although only 9 km
from Sapa 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.
Day 1: Hanoi - Sapa
This evening we take the overnight train from Hanoi to Lao
Cai near the Chinese border.
(No meal included)
Day 2: Sapa
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.
(B/D)
Day 3: Sapa - first camp (2,500 m)
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.
(B/L/D)
Day 4: Trek to summit and return to first camp (2,500m)
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.
(B/L/D)
Day 5: First camp - Sapa
Today it’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.
(B/L)
Day 6: Hanoi
Upon arrival at Hanoi Railway Station you will be
transferred back to your hotel.
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