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Climb Up The Fansipan Mount
6days 5nights
Trip code :ADTNFP6
Highlights:
Fansipan is a mountain in Vietnam, the highest in Indochina, at 3 143 m. It is located in the Lào Cai province in Northwest Vietnam. Fansipan mountain is dubbed "the Roof of Indochina"; it is to be approved as one of the very few ecotourist spots of Vietnam, with about 2,024 floral varieties and 327 faunal species.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY1: HANOI- SAPA
Free at leisure and This evening, we will transfer to the Tran Quy Cap railway station for your overnight train to Sapa Mountain, the train leave at 9.45 PM tonight.
DAY2: LAO CAI- SAPA CAMP1 (2200M)
Pick up at Lao cai train station this early morning and transfer by bus to Sapa (round 8.30 AM).
Have breakfast and refresh at the local hotel before starting our trip for conquering the roof of Vietnam and Indochina - Fansipan peak.
Transfer by bus some 17km away from Sapa town to the Tram Ton Pass at altitude of 2100m above the sea level. Visit Silver waterfall before reaching the pass. Spend your time enjoying marvelous nature and then start the strenuous trek to the peak. After roughly 6 hours through the primitive rain jungles, many small streams and bamboo forests… You will have managed to reach a top of 2200m and at this point, make tents, prepare for dinner and spend the first night in the mountain. (B/L/D)
DAY3: CAMP2 (3143M)
Breakfast at the camp and then continue climbing to the summit by way of pine and yellow bamboo forests. After 4 hours, you will successfully conquer the roof of Vietnam. Spend 1/2 or 1 hour enjoying the splendid landscapes from around the mountain, at this virginal roof of Vietnam and Indochina is a specious chance for you to enjoy watching the surroundings: to the North-West is small village areas belonging to Lai Chau province, the splendid rolling mountains; to the North East is the overall picture of Sapa town which is only seen from here. Have lunch and then return down to the same point for 2nd night in the mountain. Dinner will be served later.(B/L/D)
DAY4: CAMP1- SAPA TOWN
After breakfast, start our climb down to the Fansipan mountain, our destination will be a village of the Black H’mong called Sin Chai, from here the bus will transfer back to Sapa town (some 18 km long).
On arrival, check in hotel and free on your own of relaxing, Overnight in 3star hotel in Sapa. (B)
DAY5: SAPA - HANOI
Free to explore Sapa town. Till the car will transfer back to the Laocai train station for the night train to Hanoi, the train leaves at 9.15Pm. (B)
DAY6: ARRIVAL HANOI
On arrival Hanoi Le Duan Train station this early this morning, meet our driver and transfer to your hotel, tour ends.
B=Breakfast, L=lunch, D=Dinner
INCLUSION OF:
All transportation and transfers
Pole Star Or Royal Train Tickets: Hanoi-Lao cai Returns (Cabin of 4berths, AC, Sleeper )
local English speaking guide in Sapa
Tents, Sleeping-bags, Porters, permit
Local meals as indicated in tour detailed Itinerary
Water during trekking
Relevant permits and fees.
EXCLUSION OF:
International flights
International departure tax
Victoria Trains surcharge is 150$/ person
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Note:
+ The Victoria Express Train will be used for people are stayed in Victoria Hotel in Sapa Only
+ The first day will mostly be spent on the dirt road. This trip will easily combine with the transfer to Lao Cai railway station without repeating the way or passing by Sapa.
+ Surcharge for Victoria (2ways) with 4berths cabin = 150$/ per person
+ Surcharge for Tet New Year period from 13 Feb to 16 Feb 2010 = 50 USD/ per person
Tour Cost:
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Hotel Category
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Tour costs in USD /Per person in group of
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1
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2
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3
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3star in Sapa
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450
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310
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295 |
Valid till 1st May 2010
Hotel 3star stanadrd:
Royal View/ Bamboo or Similar standard
What to bring?
- Good trekking boots
- Rainwear
- 2 sets of clothes
- A warm fleece in the winter
- Camera and film
- Drinking bottle
- Flash light
- Medicine for personal use
- The temperature can drop down to 0 degrees during winter time.
++ Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours. All clients MUST be insured to cover personal accident, medical expenses, cancellation, curtailment and repatriation. It is also very important that your insurance policy is relevant to the Vietnam Pathfinder style of travel. Vietnam Pathfinder offers a specially negotiated insurance policy specifically tailored to adventure travel. As well as providing substantial cover for medical emergency, cancellation and curtailment, personal luggage, money and valuables and legal expenses, this insurance will also provide cover for the adventure activities you may choose to undertake whilst on tour.
No client will be allowed on tours without suitable insurance. If you have already arranged insurance elsewhere, please ensure that you are covered on your policy for any optional activities you may wish to join. If you plan on doing any activities which may not be covered, please purchase additional insurance.
At the start of your tour you will be asked to present your original policy document and complete an insurance information form. We recommend that you have a photocopy of this document, which you keep separate from the original.
Please note: you will not be permitted to join a Vietnam Pathfinder Tour without travel insurance.
++ Personal First Aid Kit
We advise that all passengers bring along their own personal first aid kit. Below is a list of some recommended items:
Band Aids/Bandages, Laxatives, Upset stomach remedy, Anti-diarrhoea remedy, Panadol/Aspirin, Rehydration remedy, Antiseptic cream/powder, Sterile dressing, Any relevant course of medication such as contraceptive pills.
A complete Travellers Medical Pack can be purchased for approximately US$25 at most Vaccination Centres, Chemists and outdoor travel shops.
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