Hike Fansipan Overview
Breaking your limits to conquer the top of the Fansipan mountain at a height of 3143m, this adventure offers you the chance to climb it for yourself to “the Roof of Indochina”, a different thing is waiting for you as to maximize customer experience, we choose to go 1 way and return by another way.
Hike up to the top of the highest mountain in the region with a professional, English-speaking guide to lead the way, you can rest assured throughout the journey.
This is also a route with diverse vegetation and terrain, suitable for those who want to challenge themselves, you will admire the typical plants only found in Hoang Lien National Park. If you are looking to challenge yourself or have conquered Fansipan and were captivated by the mountain here, surely this journey will bring those interesting and different experiences.
Highlight
- Go one way and return by another way, more experienced, more interesting
- One of the most beautiful cloud/ sunset viewing places in Vietnam
- Look at the local village, camping on the mountain.
- Go through Golden Stream – the source of the first Love waterfall
- Visit the spiritual cultural complex on the top of Fansipan.
- Vegetarian food is available on request
Departure & Return
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
Departure Point: Pick you at your accommodation
Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Return: This activity will end right where it started.
What To Expect (Itinerary)
Sapa – Sin Chai – Fansipan – Tram Ton Pass – Sapa
Distance: ~26 km
Duration: 2 days 1 night
DAY 1: Sapa – Sin Chai – Shack at the height of 2200m (Fansipan)
8h00: After you have an early breakfast in your hotel, we take a car to Sin Chai village, far 5 km from Sapa town, then start trekking to the mountain from the way in this village.
This route starts from Sin Chai at an altitude of 1,260 meters. From Sin Chai, you have to travel for about 3 hours to reach the first stop at an altitude of 2200m, 4 hours to reach the height of 2800 and another 2 hours to reach the top of Fansipan.
As one of the villages with the largest area in Sapa, Sin Chai village is “embraced in the heart” by the Hoang Lien Son range, located at the foot of the mountain with the rice terraces, creating a “very poetic” scene in the middle of the wild mountains Trekking from here to see sights 2 sides of road, you will feel to be come back to nature.
12h00: Lunch on the way (camping site at 2200 m)
13h00: Continue hiking to the shack for camping overnight
This road has a very high slope, especially the section from Sin Chai village to an altitude of 2,200m. But climbing by this route, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery with many hilltops of golden bamboo.
16h30: Stop at 2200 m, camping together
Here, you will experience the feeling that’s survival in the middle of nature, watching the sunset, cooking dinner on the campfire, and looking at the stars. Ready to relax from the day, you will find yourself sleeping soundly in the midst of majestic nature. It’s like being hugged by mother nature.
DAY 2: Fansipan – Tram Ton Pass – Sapa
6h00: Enjoy breakfast with a mountain view together, then we continue the adventure to conquer Fansipan peak.
At 3143m height, the breathtaking view from the roof of Indochina with many emotions, joy of victory, certification, panoramic view down. Let’s take your time here to be worth the effort you do, after that we will come back by another way, Tram Ton Pass – Sapa.
On the way, there is the scene of clouds and wind mixed with forest trees, clouds spreading all the way, giant rocks, deep holes or cliffs, The original red Do Quyen flower (Feb – April),…
12h00: Lunch on the way, have more energy in nature, look at so many kinds of trees, wild flowers. We will arrive at the top about 12h/ 13h, there you will get a lot of amazing views of Sapa town and Vietnam mountains, hunting unique pictures.
13h00: Start down the mountain in the direction of Tram Ton Pass, which at 2100m above sea level is the highest pass in the country.
Follow this way, you have a chance to see the long wooden bridge along the stream, waterfall, discover the majestic nature, primeval forest, diverse vegetation and seasonal flowers.
16h30: End of the tour.
Optional: At the end of the adventure, let’s have a happy ending, you can enjoy relaxing moments with indigenous herbal baths, foot baths and massages, and nice food by locals for good choices after hard trekking.
What’s Included
- Local Guide with good English speaking, experience
- Free bottled water will be provided to help keep you hydrated
- Transport from hotel to start point (2 ways)
- Entrance fees are included in the price of the tour
- 2 Lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast & Fruit throughout the journey
- Certification & Medal
What’s Excluded
- Tips, personal expenses
- Cable car tickets
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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