Day 1: Lao Cai - Sapa - transfer to Tram Ton (1900m) Trek to the first base camp (2800)
Early morning arrival at Lao Cai station about 5 AM and our tour guide and car will pick you up then transfer to Sapa where you can relax, refresh, have a quick shower and enjoy breakfast at the homestay or hotel. We will meet our trekking crew including tour guide and porters who will bring all necessary equipment, food, water, tentand clothing for the trip.
We travel by car to the Silver Waterfall where you will be able to take a short walk to the waterfall. We will then drive further to Heaven’s Gate, the highest point of any road in Vietnam. From there we can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains and as well as enjoy stunning view of Binh Lu valley. The trek will be relatively soft until lunchtime. After a few of hours of hiking we will have a break at a pleasant spot in the forest and enjoy a nourishing lunch.
Refreshed we then start the undulating walk to the campsite. En route you can enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to the Sapa region and beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. We will arrive at the campsite at 2800m in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and chat and enjoy your dinner.
Summary
Trekking: 6 -7 hour trekking
Accommodation: Camping at 2800m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: 2800m – climb to the top of Fansipan peak 3143M
Wake up and breakfast and prepare for the day which is only you with the tour guide. The porter is required to stay at the camp to look after all your gear.
We follow a narrow trail passing through forest and bamboo crops which get smaller and shorter as we approach the peak. After 2 hours of trekking, we climb to the top 3143M, where we can celebrate your achievement. From there, we can enjoy the magnificent scenery.
Later We will then start descending. We stop on the way at a pleasant spot for lunch.
After lunch, we start the tough part of the journey which is downhill through a rainforest. This part requires a deal of concentration while walking on the steep trail. We arrive back at the campsite at 2800m and spend another night in the hut
Summary
Trekking: 6 hrs/ascend 3,143 m and descend to 2,800m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: 2800m – Sin Chai village – Sapa - Hanoi (B,L)
We wake in the fresh morning in wild nature surrounds and then proceed back to home base. We trek downhill through well protected forest and after a couple of hours of hiking we stop for lunch. We later continue descending toward Sin Chai village of Black H’mong minority.
On the way we will be able to enjoy valley views and beautiful surroundings. We stop at the village for a while before we go by car back to Sapa, where we can relax celebrate the achievement of our trip.Take a shower and relax until transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for the night train back to Hanoi.
What we prepare for you:
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Sleeping bag
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Sleeping mats
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Rucksack
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Plastic rain coat
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Torch / flashlight
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Water-bottle
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Water-filters (to purify drinking-water)
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Cooking-gear
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Plates, cups, forks, knives, spoons, and chop-sticks
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Tents (incl. Mosquito-net)
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First-aid kit
Equipment that you should bring
Besides your good health, the only thing you should bring yourself is a pair of good walking-boots, or another kind of solid foot-wear. You should have tried them out beforehand, and know that you can walk in them all through the day !
Essentials:
- Good hiking shoes (should be soft, well fitted and anti-slippery)
- 2 pairs of thick socks ( for use in the walking-boots)Sandals or light footwear ( for use in the evening )
- Sun-cream (with a high factor ; 10-20 )
-Mosquito repellent
-Hat or cap, with a shade
-Bathing suit
-Medicine for your own use (fever, bad stomach etc.)
- Warm jacket and pullover (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
-Towel
-Toilet requisites
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 and to avoid unnecessary burden
- Clothing 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 provide yourself enough energy from the meals, particularly breakfast.