Day 1: Sapa – 3d2n Fansipan tour - Tram Ton (1900m) Trek to the first base camp (2800) 6 -7 hour trekking
We pick you up from your hotel then meet with our"crew team", prepare everthing with tour guide and porter then 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 Heavens Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there we can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains as well as enjoy stunning view of Binh Lu valley. The trek will be relatively soft until lunchtime. After a couple of hours of hiking, we will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good lunch. Refreshed we start the undulating walk to the campsite. En route we have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to the Sapa region and beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. We will arrive to the campsite at 2900m ASL in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well prepared dinner.
Summary
Trekking: 6 -7 hour trekking
Accommodation: Camping at 2800m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: 2800m – the top of Fansipan
After breakfast, we climb to the top 3143M, where we can celebrate your achievement. From there, we can enjoy the best of the beautiful scenery. You 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 rainforest. This part requires a deal of concentration while walking on the steep trail until we arrive at the campsite at 2800m ASL. Here we spend another night in the tent.
Summary
Trekking: 6 hrs/ascend 3,143 m and descend to 2,800m
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: 2700m – Sin Chai – Sapa
We wake up in the fresh morning in wild nature, before heading back to home base. We trek downhill through well protected forest and after a couple of hours of hiking, we stop for lunch. We will 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 celebrate the finality of our trip.
Take a shower and relax until transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for the night train back to Hanoi on our travel plan
Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.
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.