Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Pu Luong Nature Reserve Trekking Tour Reviews


The Pu Luong, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

Trekking tours to Pu Luong national park can be arranged in three or four days. The tours should be arranged with a Hanoi based tour operator who will provide transfer from Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature reserve, an English-speaking tour guide, local porter, cook and other necessary trekking equipments.

You will sleep in the houses of the people. The houses are simple and each day you will sleep in one kind of house, depending on the origin (ethnology)  of the family. The guide will tell you why the houses are different from each others.

You will sleep on the floor, with other people (guides). But they put a mattress for you, and make a kind of private room with the mosquito's´s protector. The bathroom is on another place, outside the house. So don´t forget to take a comfortable sandal to walk outside. It is very comfortable. But maybe you will not find before the end of the trek, so you can take a shoe like Crocs. It will be ok.

There is another important thing. When you go to the hike, your bags will be taken in a motorcycle. So don´t forget to take raincoat for your bags. If you don´t have one, you can take big a plastic bags (garbage bags)  to cover your bag, because during the days, it rains. Take one for each day of walk, because it can tear

After the trekking tour to Pu Luong nature reserve, it is possible for you to come back to Hanoi or make a short extension trip to Tam Coc (“Halong bay inland”).

For more information either visit www.puluongnaturereserve.com or www.lotussiatravel.com

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve December


December is a very good month for planning a trek in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. December falls into the early days of winter in the northern Vietnam. During this period, the temperature is cool, at about 22 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 13 degree C. When there is a monsoon from the north, the temperature can become even lower. It goes sometimes under 10 degree C. It is chilly cold when the temperature goes under ten since it is quite humid in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, in the northern Vietnam. There is a little rain in December. This is not the big rain but it can last for hours. There is about 5 hour sunshine per day. It is cloudy most of the time.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to make a trek to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in December, we recommend you booking the trekking package as soon as possible since December falls into the high travel season. Lots of foreign tourists come and travel in Vietnam during this month, especially during the period Christmas and New Year Eve (December 24th – January 2nd). There may not be many people who are interested in the same Pu Luong trekking tour. Therefore, there are not so many knowledgeable, experienced tour guides who will be free at the last minute in December. As an experienced tour guide at Lotussia Travel, I recommend you booking the trekking package several months in advance to make sure that you get a good arrangement.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve November


November is a very good month for planning a trek in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. November falls into the early days of winter in the northern Vietnam. During this period, the temperature is cool, at about 25 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 17 degree C. When there is a monsoon from the north, the temperature can become even lower. It goes sometimes under 10 degree C. It is chilly cold when the temperature goes under ten since it is quite humid in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, in the northern Vietnam. There is a little rain in November. This is not the big rain but it can be last for hours. There are about 5 hour sunshine per day. It is cloudy most of the time.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to make a trek to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in November, we recommend you booking the trekking package as soon as possible since November falls into the high travel season. Lots of foreign tourists come and travel in Vietnam during this month. There may not be many people who are interested in the same Pu Luong trekking tour. Therefore, there are not so many knowledgeable, experienced tour guides who will be free at the last minute in November. As an experienced tour guide at Lotussia Travel, I recommend you booking the trekking package several months in advance to make sure that you get a good arrangement.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve October


October is one of the two best months for trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve since the temperature and the weather of October is just what you wish to have for a good trek. October falls into the autumn in the northern Vietnam. During this period, the temperature is cool, at about 28 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 19 degree C. The sky is clear with about 5 hour sunshine per day. There is therefore little rain which is less frequent than in September. Besides, it is quite dry in Pu Luong Nature Reserve in October. Traveling to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in October offers you the opportunity to see people harvesting, to experience the life of a farmer.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to make a trek to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in October, we recommend you booking the trekking package as soon as possible since October falls into the high inbound travel season. That means lots of foreign tourists come and travel in Vietnam during this month. There may not be many people who are interested in the same Pu Luong trekking tour. Therefore, there are not so many knowledgeable, experienced tour guides who will be free at the last minute in October. As an experienced tour guide at Lotussia Travel, I recommend you booking the trekking package several months in advance to make sure that you have a good arrangement.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve September


September is a good month for trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve since September falls into late summer and early autumn. During this period, the temperature is less hot than in August, at about 30 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 22 degree C. The sky is clear with about 6 hour sunshine per day. The big rain is less often. It is less humid than August. The weather is very nice at the end of the month – cool, sunshine, dry, clear sky. If you plan your trekking tour to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in September, both options shot treks and multi-day treks can be available.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you already plan your Pu Luong Nature Reserve trekking tour in September, try to make the trek at the end of the month is the autumn. You enjoy the best weather in the northern Vietnam – sunshine, clear sky, not much rain. You can do the trek in small groups, big group or even with your kids. Also try to have the trekking package booked months in advance to make sure that your local team have enough time to make the best arrangements.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve August


August may not be an ideal month for trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve since August falls into the summer in the northern Vietnam when the temperature is quite hot, at about  31 degree C day time. The temperature sometimes goes up to 35 - 38 degree C outside. The temperature can be lower at night, about 24 degree C. The sky is clear with about 5 hour sunshine per day. The big rain is quite often but does not last for days. It is humid and uncomfortable. Only short treks are recommended to those travelling to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in August.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to plan your trip to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in August, please note this is not the ideal month to do a challenging multi-day trekking tour since the weather is quite hot in the northern Vietnam, the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in August. It sometimes rains with big rains. The rains does not last for days but this can make the hiking trail slippery and dangerous. Therefore, there are many days of sunshine. The sky is blue and clear. Long treks are not recommended for holidays with kids. We only recommend the two-day treks and the three-day treks to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. You will spend about 4 or 5 hours trekking per day. The adventure tour should be arranged in combination with either the Tam Coc tour or Halong bay tour where you can do some water activities.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve July


July may not be an ideal month for trekking in Pu Luong nature reserve since July falls into mid-summer when the temperature is quite hot, at about  31 degree C day time. The temperature sometimes goes up to 35 and 38 degree C outside. The temperature can be lower at night, about 24 degree C. The sky is clear with about 6 hour sunshine per day. The rain gets shower more than in June. It is quite humid and uncomfortable. Only short treks are recommended to those travelling to Pu Luong nature reserve in July.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to plan your trip to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in July, please note this is not the ideal month to do a challenging multi-day trekking tour since the weather is quite hot in the northern Vietnam, the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in July. It sometimes rains with big rains. Therefore, there are many days of sunshine. Long treks are not recommended for holidays with kids. We only recommend the two-day treks and the three-day treks to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. You will spend about 4 or 5 hours trekking per day. The adventure tour should be arranged in combination with either the Tam Coc tour or Halong bay tour where you can do some water activities.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve June


June may not be an ideal month for trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve since June is the early summer when the temperature is quite hot, at about  31 degree C day time. The temperature sometimes goes up to 37 - 38 degree C outside. The temperature can be lower at night, about 24 degree C. The sky is clear with about 5 hour sunshine per day. The rain starts to get shower, more than in May. It is quite humid and uncomfortable. Only short treks are recommended to those travelling to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in June.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to plan your trip to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in June, please note this is not the ideal time to do a challenging multi-day trekking tour since the weather is quite hot. It sometimes rains with big rains. Therefore, there are many days of sunshine. Long treks are not recommended for holidays with kids. We only recommend the two-day treks and the three-day treks to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. You will spend about 4 or 5 hours trekking per day. The adventure tour should be arranged in combination with either the Tam Coc tour or Halong bay tour where you can do some water sports.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve May


May is still a good month for trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve.  May falls into the early summer when the temperature is a bit hot (late May), at about 31 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 22 degree C. The sky is clear with about 6 hour sunshine per day. Although the rain starts to get shower, May is still a good time for those who plan a trekking tour to Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to make a trek to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in May, try to plan your holidays towards the early days of the month when it is warm and sunny. The temperature gets hotter during the second half of the month. You have the opportunity to see people harvesting while trekking. You see the real life of a farmer. If you do a multi-day trek, you should better do it from the period May 1st to 15th. Otherwise we recommend either the overnight trek or the three day trek.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve April


April is one of the two best months for trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve since the temperature and the weather of April is just what you wish to have for a good trek. April falls into the early days of summer in the northern Vietnam. During this period, the temperature is warm, at about 27 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 19 degree C. The sky is clear with about 5 hour sunshine per day. There is sometimes little rain but it is still dry over all. Traveling to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in late April offers you the opportunity to see people harvesting, to experience the life of a farmer.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to make a trek to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in April, we recommend you booking the trekking package as soon as possible since April falls into the high inbound travel season. That means lots of foreign tourists come and travel in Vietnam during this month. There may not be many people who are interested in the same Pu Luong trekking tour. Therefore, there are not so many knowledgeable, experienced tour guides who will be free at the last minute in April. As an experienced tour guide at Lotussia Travel, I recommend you booking the trekking package several months in advance to make sure that you have a good arrangement.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve March


March is a very good month for hiking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve.  March falls into the late spring and the early summer in the northern Vietnam. During this month, the temperature is a bit warmer than in February around 24 degree C day time. The temperature can be lower at night, about 15 degree C. But it is possible that the temperature becomes lower when there is a monsoon. Although March is not the month of monsoon, but this sometimes comes to the northern Vietnam along with freezing air and little rain. The sky is still cloudy with few hours of sunshine (about 3 hours per day). Although there is rain in March, the weather is quite dry and ideal for outdoor activities.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to make a trek to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in March, we recommend you booking the trekking package as soon as possible since March falls into the high travel season. Lots of foreign tourists come and travel in Vietnam during this month. There may not be many people who are interested in the same Pu Luong trekking tour. Therefore, there are not so many knowledgeable, experienced tour guides who will be free at the last minute in March. As an experienced tour guide at Lotussia Travel, I recommend you booking the trekking package several months in advance to make sure that you get a good arrangement. Book the four day trek if you would prefer challenging trek. Otherwise the overnight trek and the three-day trek are of the medium difficulty.

For more information either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve February


February is a good month for trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve.  February falls into the early of spring in the northern Vietnam. During this month, the temperature is a bit warmer than in January at around 21 degree C (day time). The temperature can be lower at night, about 13 degree C and may become chilly cold when there is a monsoon. The sky is usually cloudy with few hours of sunshine (about 3 hours per day). There is a little bit more rain February than January.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Some intrepid adventure travelers may prefer hiring a motorbike or scooter for a more challenging trip.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to make a trek to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in February, we recommend you booking the trekking package as soon as possible since February usually falls into the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the TET festival. During this period there are lots of Vietnamese tourists going on holidays. Pu Luong Nature Reserve is one of their favorite places especially to the young travelers including pupils and students. They travel to Pu Luong National Park either by motorbike or by car where they organize some outdoor activities including camping, trekking, cycling and spending the night at a local home (homestay). Many tourist sites, restaurants and homestays are closed during the TET festival.

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Trek Vietnam Pu Luong Nature Reserve January


January is also a good month for planning a trek in Pu Luong Nature Reserve.  January falls into mid-winter and early spring. During this period, the temperature is around 20 degree C in Pu Luong Nature Reserve (day time). The temperature can be lower at night. It sometimes go under 10 degree C while there is monsoon which usually comes along with cold air and little rain. The sky is cloudy with few hours of sunshine (about 3 hour sunshine per day).

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve, belonging to Cuc Phuong mountain range, the largest remaining area of lowland limestone forest in the northern Vietnam, is an important example of Limestone Karst, ecosystems renowned for their complexity, richness and beauty.

To reach Pu Luong Nature Reserve, travelers can either book a private car with driver in Hanoi or take the public bus which leave My Dinh bus station daily. Most of travelers travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The road transfer takes about four hours. Upon their arrival in Mai Chau village, they make a stop for lunch before heading towards Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Some intrepid adventure travelers may prefer hiring a motorbike or scooter for a more challenging trip.

There is a wide selection of trekking tours can be arranged in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ranging from the overnight trek to the 5-day trek. Based on trip length and guest special interest, different ethnic villages and hiking trails are added to the packaged tour. The two-day tour usually includes a car transfer from Mai Chau to Sai village where trekkers start their overnight hike through local Thai hamlets, rice fields before being picked up again and transferred back to Hanoi via Mai Chau. The longer treks offer the opportunity to begin the tour in Sai village near Mai Chau and ends up in Pho Doan townlet where the car is ready for the journey back to Hanoi via Ho Chi Minh trail.

Pu Luong trekking tours used to be provided with English-speaking tour guide, car transfers, homestay, meals, local porters, trekking equipments. During the hike travelers will share the house with the host with private bedding setup. They sleep on wooden or bamboo floor. Soft mattress and mosquito net are provided on the spot. Although hot water is available, the life conditions are very simple and limited. Those who wish having a luxury, comfortable trek should not book a Pu Luong trekking package.

If you are about to make a trek to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in January, we recommend you booking the trekking package as soon as possible since January usually falls into the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the TET festival. During this period there are lots of Vietnamese tourists going on holidays. Pu Luong Nature Reserve is one of their favorite places especially to the young travelers including pupils and students. They travel to Pu Luong National Park either by motorbike or by car where they organize some outdoor activities including camping, trekking, cycling and spending the night at a local home (homestay). Many tourist sites, restaurants and homestays are closed during the TET festival.

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Climb Vietnam Mt Fansipan in December


December is still a very good time to do a hike up to Mt. Fansipan. During this month, the weather in Sapa and Fansipan is cool with little rain (cooler than November). It is dry in the early days of the month but it starts being wet in late December. It is sometimes foggy. The every temperature is 8 – 10 degree C. It can be lower when the monsoon comes. It sometimes goes zero degree Celsius (one for every two or three years). The rainfall if 50mm.

Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Hike up Mt Fansipan in November


November is a very good month to climb to Mt. Fansipan. The average temperature is around 14 degree C. It is sunshine some days in the month. The rainfall is around 100mm. Therefore there is sometimes a monsoon making the temperature lower. It can be chilly cold since it is humid in the Hoang lien national park, along the hiking trail that leads up to the summit of Fansipan. It gets much warmer with more sunshine towards the early days of the month. The rainfall is around 80mm.

Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

If you already plan your trip to Fansipan in November, we highly recommend the three-day trek which includes one or two way car transfer from Sapa town the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. You will only spend one or two days to trek to the summit and one more day for the return. The overnight trek is also a good choice for active adventure travelers.

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

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Climbing Vietnam Mt Fansipan in October


October is one of the two best months to climb to Mt. Fansipan since it is warm enough, dry and sunshine. The average temperature is around 17 degree C. It is sunshine many days during the month. The weather is extremely nice in the late days of the month. The rainfall is around 140mm.

Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

If you plan your trip to Fansipan in October, we highly recommend a long Fansipan trek to benefit the very nice weather. Booking either the three-day trek or the four-day trekking tour is good. There are also other optional tours which can be combined with your fansipan trekking tours including visit to a ethnic highland market, do a mountain bike tour, take a river boat trip on the Chay river…

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Hiking Up Vietnam Mt Fansipan in September


Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

September is the late of summer and the autumn in the northern Vietnam. It still rains in September but start getting lower. It is a bit warm in September especially in the early days of the month. The average temperature in Fansipan is around 17 degree C while it is about 30 – 3 in Hanoi. The sky is clear with sunshine around noon. September is still a very good month for hiking up Mt. Fansipan. You can do the overnight trek, the three-day trek or even longer treks.

If you plan a trekking tour to Fansipan in September, we recommend some optional tours which can be combined with your Fansipan trekking tours including visit to a ethnic highland market, do a mountain bike tour, take a river boat trip on the Chay river…

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trekking Vietnam Mt Fansipan in August


Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

August is the peak month of typhoon and rain in the northern Vietnam. It rains very often during the month of August, especially in the mornings. It is warm in August in Sapa area, Fansipan mountain and Hoang Lien National park while it is quite hot in other places in the northern Vietnam. The average temperature in Fansipan is around 19 degree C while it is about 32 – 35 in Hanoi. The sky is clear with much sunshine. But summer shower get more. This is one of the two worst months in the year caused by summer shower. The rainfall is around 670mm. Therefore if your tour frame falls into August and that this is not flexible, you still have the opportunity to climbing up to Mt. Fansipan. In this case we recommend the overnight Fansipan trekking tour.

There are also other optional tours which can be combined with your Fansipan trekking tours if you travel to Sapa in August such as visit to a ethnic highland market, do a mountain bike tour, take a river boat trip on the Chay river…The fansipan trekking tours can also be extended with these optional tours.

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Hiking Up Vietnam Fansipan Mountain in July


Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

July may not be the ideal month for planning a Fansipan trekking tour. It is warm in July in Mt. Fansipan, Hoang Lien National Park while it is quite hot in other places in the northern Vietnam. The average temperature in Fansipan mountain is around 20 degree C while it is about 32 – 35 in Hanoi. The sky is clear with much more sunshine. But summer shower get more. This is one of the two worst months in the year for hiking up Fansipan mountain caused by summer shower. The rainfall is around 490mm. Therefore if your tour frame falls into July and that this is not flexible, you still have the opportunity to climbing up to Mt. Fansipan. In this case we recommend the overnight Fansipan trekking tour.

There are also other optional tours which can be combined with your fansipan trekking tours if you travel to Sapa in July such as visit to a ethnic highland market, do a mountain bike tour, take a river boat trip on the Chay river…The fansipan trekking tours can also be extended with some more short treks around Sapa.

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Climbing Vietnam Fansipan Mountains in June


Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

June may not be the ideal month for planning a hike up to Mt. Fansipan since this is the early summer.  It is warm in June in Sapa area and the Hoang Lien National Park while it is quite hot in other places in the northern Vietnam. The sky is clear with much sunshine. But summer shower get more (not to wet). The average temperature is around 20 degree C. The rainfall is around 290mm. The hiking trail becomes slippery when it rains. Therefore if your tour frame falls into June and that this is not flexible, it is possible for you to do the overnight hike.

If you already plan your trip to Fansipan in June, we highly recommend either the overnight trek which includes two way car transfer from Sapa town the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. You will only spend one day to trek to the summit and a half day for the return.

There are also other optional tours which can be combined with your fansipan trekking tours if you travel to Sapa in June such as visit to a ethnic highland market, do a mountain bike tour, take a river boat trip on the Chay river…The fansipan trekking tours can also be extended with some more short treks around Sapa.

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Fansipan Mountains in May


Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

Although May is the beginner of the summer, the rainy season May is a very good month to climb up to Mt. Fansipan, the summit of Indochina. There is quick shower occasionally. The sky is clear with more sunshine. The average temperature is around 17 degree C. The rainfall is around 285mm. The weather is very nice during the early days of the month. Indeed, this kind of weather is very good for planning an adventure trip to Fansipan mountain Vietnam.

If you already plan your trip to Fansipan in May, we highly recommend either the overnight trek or the three-day trek which includes one or two way car transfer from Sapa town the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. You will only spend one or two days to trek to the summit and one more day for the return.

There are also other optional tours which can be combined with your fansipan trekking tours if you travel to Sapa in May such as visit to a ethnic highland market, do a mountain bike tour, take a river boat trip on the Chay river…The fansipan trekking tours can also be extended with some more short treks around Sapa.

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trekking Vietnam Fansipan Mountain in April


Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

April is one of the two best months to climb to Mt. Fansipan since it is warm enough, dry and sunshine. The average temperature is around 17 degree C. It is sunshine many days during the month. The weather is extremely nice in the late days of the month. The rainfall is around 140mm.

If you already plan your trip to Fansipan in April, we highly recommend the three-day trek which includes one or two way car transfer from Sapa town the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. You will only spend one or two days to trek to the summit and one more day for the return. There are also other optional tours which can be combined with your fansipan trekking tours in April including visit to a ethnic highland market, do a mountain bike tour, take a river boat trip on the Chay river…

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Climbing Vietnam Fansipan Mountain in March


Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

March is a very good month to climb to Mt. Fansipan since since it is much nicer, warmer than February. The average temperature is around 14 degree C. It is sunshine many days in the month. The rainfall is around 100mm. Therefore there is sometimes monsoon making the temperature lower. It can be cold since it is humid in the Hoang lien national park. It gets much warmer with more sunshine towards the end of the month. The rainfall is around 80mm.

If you already plan your trip to Fansipan in March, we highly recommend the three-day trek which includes one or two way car transfer from Sapa town the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. You will only spend one or two days to trek to the summit and one more day for the return.

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike. Contact your travel consultant for more information about what you should bring on a trek to Fansipan mountain.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trek Vietnam Fansipan Mountain in February


Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

February may not be a very good time to climb to Mt. Fansipan since it is still very cool and foggy especially in the early month. The average temperature is around 7 – 10 degree C. It can be lower when the monsoon comes. Each time there is a monsoon, the temperature becomes lower and there is little rain. The temperature can be chilly cold when it is really humid in the northern Vietnam. It gets warmer towards the end of the month. The rainfall is around 80mm.

If you already plan your trip to Fansipan in February, we highly recommend either the overnight trek or the three-day treks, the tours which include a car transfer from Sapa town the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. You will only spend one or two days to trek to the summit and one more day for the return. Please not the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the TET festival usually falls into February. During this period most of tourist sites, hotels, restaurants, tourist companies are closed during this period.

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com

Trekking Fansipan Mountain Vietnam in January


Located in Lao Cai province in Northwest Vietnam, 9 km southwest of Sa Pa Township in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam as well as in the Indochina Peninsula. Hence, it is branded as "the Roof of Indochina" with 3143m summit.

To successfully conquer the highest peak, mountaineers need to be in good shape and properly equipped with such things as sleeping bags, waterproof tents, food, stove, raincoat, compass and other miscellaneous survival gear.

Trekking to the Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days, four days or even longer since the trek can be arranged based on your trip length and budget. There are some local people who can climb to the summit and get back to Sapa town in the same day.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, the Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get into the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. From there you follow a small hiking trail, hiking in the jungle until you arrive at the height of 2900m altitude where you stop for overnight. The second day, you continue hiking up to the summit of Fansipan where you will spend some time to celebrate the victory before taking the same hiking trail to get back to the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. There you  will be picked up by your vehicle and transferred back to Sapa town.

The second Fansipan trek is also the most popular Fansipan trekking tour takes 3 days. This trek is more challenging. You begin your adventure from Sapa town, hiking through H’mong villages before entering the Hoang Lien National Park. You will reach the summit on the second day. After reaching the top, you trek back towards Sapa town taking another hiking trail. You arrive back Sapa town on third day. There is no support vehicle for this option.

The four-day tour is less challenging than the three-day trek as you take another hiking trails where there is less up and downhill climbs. Taking this option, you firstly sneak through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages, spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina, Fansipan mountain. You take another hiking trail to get back to Sapa town.

January is the worst month to climb to Mt. Fansipan. It is the most cloudy and foggy in January in Sapa area including the trail to Fansipan. The temperature is quite cool with little rain. January may be the coldest month of the year. The average temperature is around 7 – 10 degree C. It can be lower when there is monsoon coming from the north. Each time there is a monsoon, the temperature becomes lower and there is little rain. The temperature can be chilly cold when it is really humid in the northern Vietnam. The rainfall is around 140mm.

If you already plan your trip to Fansipan in January, we highly recommend the overnight trek, the tour which includes a car transfer from Sapa town the entrance of the Hoang Lien National park. You will only spend one day to trek to the summit and one more day for the return. Please not the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the TET festival usually falls into January. During this period most of tourist sites, hotels, restaurants, tourist companies are closed during this period.

At Lotussia Travel all Fansipan trekking tours are provided with English-speaking tour guide, camping tents, food, drinking water, sleeping bags, waterproof blue bags and the trek permit. You just need to bring your personal luggage during the hike.

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not designed for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health. Some pre training is encouraged. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan trekking tours, please do ask your doctor in advance if a such activity is appropriated.

Need more detail either mail to travel at lotussia.com or visit www.lotussiatravel.com