Trek Fansipan Vietnam

At 3143m Mt. Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula. 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. Fansipan Mountain has long been the destination for those who is fond of exploring.

Trekking to Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days or four days or even longer since this is up to your trip length and the place you begin your trekking adventures.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get in the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. After the first hiking day, you almost reach the top. The following day you arrive to the top of the Fansipan mountain where you will spend some time to celebrate to victory before going downhill to your departure point. You will be picked up by your vehicle again and transferred back to Sapa town.

The three-day hiking tour is more challenging. There is no support  vehicle. 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.

The four-day tour is arranged with another hiking trails sneaking through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages. You also spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina. 

The best time to conquer the Fansipan mountain is the dry season starting from October until April the following year. January is therefore foggy in Sapa. 

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not recommended for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health, training. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan tours, you should tell your Travel Consultant (Lotussia Travel) your health conditions and your personal requirements.

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Trek Fansipan Vietnam

At 3143m Mt. Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula. 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. Fansipan Mountain has long been the destination for those who is fond of exploring.

Trekking to Fansipan mountain can be arranged in two days, three days or four days or even longer since this is up to your trip length and the place you begin your trekking adventures.

The overnight trek starts with a car transfer from Sapa town up to the Tram Ton, Heaven’s Gate. The uphill drive takes about one hour before you get in the Hoang Lien Nature Reserve. After the first hiking day, you almost reach the top. The following day you arrive to the top of the Fansipan mountain where you will spend some time to celebrate to victory before going downhill to your departure point. You will be picked up by your vehicle again and transferred back to Sapa town.

The three-day hiking tour is more challenging. There is no support  vehicle. 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.

The four-day tour is arranged with another hiking trails sneaking through local Black H’mong and Red Dzao villages. You also spend two night in camping tent before you get to the summit of the Indochina. 

The best time to conquer the Fansipan mountain is the dry season starting from October until April the following year. January is therefore foggy in Sapa. 

Trekking Fansipan mountain is not a easy activity. The Fansipan trekking tours are not recommended for everyone. Trekkers are required to have a good health, training. People who have heart problems are not encouraged to take part in the tour. When you book the Fansipan tours, you should tell your Travel Consultant (Lotussia Travel) your health conditions and your personal requirements.

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Fansipan Trek Package 3 Days

Day 1: Overnight train to Laocai.

19:00: You will be picked up by Lotussia Travel guide, driver and transferred to Hanoi Railway Station. Take the night train to Laocai. Train ??? Departure at ?

Overnight on the train.

Day 2: Arrive Laocai early this morning. Travel to Sapa. Start trekking (B,L,D).

Arrive at Laocai Railway Station early this morning. You will be greeted by Lotussia local team and transferred to Sapa.

Breakfast will be provided in a local restaurant in town.

After breakfast, travel by car toward the Silver Waterfall where you will be able to take a short walk to the waterfall. You will then drive further to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there you can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains as well as enjoy stunning views. The Fansipan mountain trek will be relatively soft until lunchtime. After a couple of hours of hiking, you will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good lunch. 

With new energy you start ascending as well as descending towards the campsite. En route you have many opportunities to enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to Sapa area and beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. 

You will arrive to the campsite at 2900m ASL in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well prepared dinner.

Day 3: Continue trekking. Reach the summit. Trek back down (B,L,D).

After having breakfast, you climb to the top, where you can celebrate your victory. From there, you can enjoy the best view to beautiful sceneries. You will then start descending. 

You stop on the way at a nice spot for lunch. 

After lunch, you start the challenging Fansipan hike, which is all the way downhill through rainforest. This part requires a great concentration to step on steep trail until you meet the campsite at 2700m ASL. Here you spend another night in tent.

Day 4: Trek back to Sapa. Overnight train back to Hanoi (B,L).

You wake up in the fresh and pure morning in wild nature, before heading back to civilization. You Fansipan trek downhill through well-protected forest and after two hours of hiking, you stop for lunch. You will then continue descending toward Sin Chai village of Back Hmong minority. On the way you will be able to enjoy valley views and beautiful surrounding. You stop at the village for a while before you go by car back to Sapa, where you can have a short rest before travelling to Lao Cai to take overnight train back to Hanoi.

Train??? Departure at ??

Day 5: Arrive Hanoi early this morning. End.

Arrive in Hanoi early this morning. Transfer from Hanoi Railways Station to your hotel (or to the airport) will be arranged on your own. End.

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Fansipan Trek Package 3 Days

Day 1: Overnight train to Laocai.

19:00: You will be picked up by Lotussia Travel guide, driver and transferred to Hanoi Railway Station. Take the night train to Laocai. Train ??? Departure at ?

Overnight on the train.

Day 2: Arrive Laocai early this morning. Travel to Sapa. Start trekking (B,L,D).

Arrive at Laocai Railway Station early this morning. You will be greeted by Lotussia local team and transferred to Sapa.

Breakfast will be provided in a local restaurant in town.

After breakfast, travel by car toward the Silver Waterfall where you will be able to take a short walk to the waterfall. You will then drive further to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam. From there you can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains as well as enjoy stunning views. The Fansipan mountain trek will be relatively soft until lunchtime. After a couple of hours of hiking, you will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good lunch. 

With new energy you start ascending as well as descending towards the campsite. En route you have many opportunities to enjoy the scenery and magnificent views to Sapa area and beautiful landscape of Lai Chau province. 

You will arrive to the campsite at 2900m ASL in the late afternoon. Now it is time to relax and enjoy a well prepared dinner.

Day 3: Continue trekking. Reach the summit. Trek back down (B,L,D).

After having breakfast, you climb to the top, where you can celebrate your victory. From there, you can enjoy the best view to beautiful sceneries. You will then start descending. 

You stop on the way at a nice spot for lunch. 

After lunch, you start the challenging Fansipan hike, which is all the way downhill through rainforest. This part requires a great concentration to step on steep trail until you meet the campsite at 2700m ASL. Here you spend another night in tent.

Day 4: Trek back to Sapa. Overnight train back to Hanoi (B,L).

You wake up in the fresh and pure morning in wild nature, before heading back to civilization. You Fansipan trek downhill through well-protected forest and after two hours of hiking, you stop for lunch. You will then continue descending toward Sin Chai village of Back Hmong minority. On the way you will be able to enjoy valley views and beautiful surrounding. You stop at the village for a while before you go by car back to Sapa, where you can have a short rest before travelling to Lao Cai to take overnight train back to Hanoi.

Train??? Departure at ??

Day 5: Arrive Hanoi early this morning. End.

Arrive in Hanoi early this morning. Transfer from Hanoi Railways Station to your hotel (or to the airport) will be arranged on your own. End.

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Mai Chau Outdoor Treks 7 Days

Day 1: Ha Noi - Hoa Binh Province.

7:00 AM: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Hanoi. Depart by road to Hoa Binh Province, 75 km. North West of Ha Noi and home to a number of hill tribes and other ethnic minorities including Thai and Muong. 4-hour trekking along Hoa Binh reservoir to visit the Muong villages. Dinner and enjoy a traditional Muong and Drum concert. Overnight in Hoa Binh. ( 4 hours trekking)

Day 2: Mai Chau Trek

Drive to Xa Linh ( 90 km). 1-hour jungles trek before lunch. Afternoon trek to Hang Kia and overnight in a H’Mong village. ( 5 hours trekking)

Day 3: Mai Chau Trek

Continue trekking to Tau Na and stop for picnic lunch. In the afternoon climb a high pass to Cun Pheo and overnight in a Muong village. (7- 8 hours trekking)

Day 4: Mai Chau Trek

In the morning trek to Sam Khoe village and after lunch trek around villages to discover ordinary day life of white Thai people. In the evening enjoy lovely songs perform by Thai children. Overnight in Thai village. ( 7 hours trekking)

Day 5: Trekking and bamboo rafting

Continue trek to Van Mai . In the afternoon take 2-hours bamboo rafting on Suoi Sia stream. Overnight in a Thai village. ( 5 hours trekking)

Day 6: Mai Chau trek

In the morning trek to Pom Coong village. After lunch trek around villages to discover how local people weaving materials. Overnight in Thai village.

Day 7: Mai Chau - Ha Noi.

In the morning transfer to Ha Noi. End the tour. 

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Mai Chau Hiking Tour 6 Days

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi.

Upon arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi via Flight???, you will be greeted by Lotussia Travel guide, driver then escorted to your hotel in town. 

The rest of the day is free at leisure. 

Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Hang Kia village.

We leave Hanoi heading west to Hoa Binh Province. We climb towards the Mai Chau valley another two hours away stopping to take in the spectacular scenery. 

Following lunch in Mai Chau town we drive to the White Thai village of Xa Linh where we start a 2-hour trek to Hang Kia village. Our hosts this evening will be the H’mong people. Whilst enjoying their hospitality we learn a little about their way of life. 

Tonight’s accommodation will be basic although mattresses, bedding and mosquito nets are provided.

Day 3: Hang Kia – Van village.

This morning we have a 4-5 hour trek to Van village is home of the White Thai people. The trek takes us through unforgettable scenery and provides us with an opportunity to witness the authentic rural life. 

Arriving in Van village by mid to late afternoon there will be time to take a short walk around the village. 

Our hosts for this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van village.

Day 4: Van village – Xo village.

We spend the morning strolling around the surrounding villages. We then return to Van for lunch. After lunch, stroll down to the river (if weather permit) before embarking on a 3hour walk to the village of Xo. 

Dinner and overnight in Xo village.

Day 5: Xo village – Poong Coong village – Hanoi.

Bidding farewell to our hosts we have a five-hour trek to Poong Cong village. Lunch will be provided in a local stilt house.

After lunch, we will drive back to Hanoi. 

Arrive Hanoi around late afternoon. Check-in hotel and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 6: Departure.

Free at leisure until transfer to Hanoi airport for your onward flight back home. Flight???. End trip.

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Trek Sapa Remote villages Travel Nam Toong Ban Sai Sin Chai Ben Den Lao Cai

Day 1: Sapa – Nam Toong – Nam Sang – Ban Sai (L,D) 

9:00: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Sapa and transferred to Thanh Phu Bridge. It will be possible for us to make some stops along the way for stunning scenery of Hoang Lien mountain range and Muong Hoa Valley. 

Upon our arrival in Thanh Phu, we begin our Sapa trek by going uphill along a large path. We hike for about 1,5 hour before we arrive Nam Toong Village of the Red Zao. We walk around this village and visit some local houses for better understanding their life.

We continue trekking uphill for 3 hours along a narrow trail to Nam Keeng and Nam Sang villages where the Xa Pho peoples live. We walk around this village and visit some local houses to learn about the interesting way of living of this small sub group of the Phu La tribal ethnic.

We continue our hiking trip for about half hour before we arrive the Ban Sai Village in mid afternoon. 

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Ban Sai – Nam Than – Nam Nhiu – Sin Chai B (B,L,D) 

After breakfast,w e will leave Ban Sai at about 09.00 am. We will trek along a large & good path uphill to Nam Nhiu Village of the Red Zao. After having a short visit of this village, we continue hiking along a dirt path for 1,5 hour to Nam Than Village of the Red Zao and Black H’mong. This portion of the trek offers stunning view of Nam Sai and Nam Cang Valleys. 

Leaving Nam Than village, we continue the village trekking tour for an hour through wild land dotting with terraced fields, bamboo forest…

Lunch will be provided en route.

After lunch, we continue trekking for 2, 5 hours along the same trail passing through the land of Suoi Thau Commune to Sin Chai B Village of the Red Zao. 

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Sin Chai B – Nam Lang A – Nam Lang B – Ta Thang – Lao Cai (B,L,) 

After breakfast, we start our Sapa trek along a narrow dirt trail for ½ hour to the bottom of the valley. Then we gradually hike uphill for nearly 2 hours to Nam Lang A and then Nam Lang B, the 2 village of the Red Zao. We will stop by and visit somes local houses to understand the local life of the ethnic groups living in these remote areas. 

Lunch break at Nam Lang B village.

After lunch, we continue our Sapa trek following a large and rocky road for ½ hour going to the top of the mountain range. Then the trek gradually gets downhill to Nam Ket village of the Red Zao and the Tay.

We continue the hiking tour along the same trail downhill for nearly 2 hours to Ta Thang village. This villaage offers wide view of the Red River Valley which runs through the Bao Yen District.

We will be picked up by our vehicle at Ta Thang village and transferred to Lao Cai. Trip ends.

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Sapa Hoang Lien National Park Trekking Tour Travel Y Linh Ho Seomity Ta Trung Ho Ban Sai Nam Toong Villages

Day 1: Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Seo Mi Ty (L,D).

08.30: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Sapa. Leaving Sapa, we travel southwards along the paved road for 3 km and then turn right to a dirt path. We go downhill until we reach the Muong Hoa River. Enjoy magnificent view of the Hoang Lien mountain range and Sapa Valley. 

We cross the river by a suspension bridge, then we trek uphill along narrow village path for nearly 2 hours through Y Linh Ho and onto Lao Hang Chai Village of the Black H’mong. We stop by and visit several small & isolated hamlets along the way.

Lunch will be provided en route.

After lunch, we continue our hike on a narrower & tougher trail going through thick rain forest of the Hoang Lien nature reserve. Wild and rich nature! We arrive the Seo Mi Ty Village in late afternoon. We may have time to visit of this remote village before dark. 

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Seo Mi Ty – Den Thang – Ta Trung Ho

After breakfast, we will leave Seo Mi Ty village and begin the hike with an easy walk. After about 20 minutes walk, the gets tougher. We trek downhill through thick rain forest to Den Thang village, isolately located  in a remote valley. We visit this village then have lunch.

After lunch, we leave Seo Mi Ty village. We trek on a small trail that continuously goes up and downhill through the wildest land of Sapa. After about 4 hours trek, we will arrive the Ta Trung Ho Village of the Red Zao. 

We may have time to visit the village before checking into a local village houser for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Ta Trung Ho - Nam Toong – Thanh Phu Bridge - Sapa

After breakfast, we will leave the Ta Trung Ho village following a narrow dirt trail which winds its way on steep mountain sides. 

We hike through narrow sharp passages amidst mountains and forest for the whole morning to Nam Toong where we will have a short visit before lunch.

In the afternoon, our trek becomes easier as the path gets larger. We hike downhill through a large valley to Thanh Phu Commune. Visit some local houses of the Tay ethnic who live in stilt houses and very good at organizing their life.

We will be picked up by our vehicle at Thanh Phu Bridge and transferred back to Sapa. End trip.

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Trek Hanoi Sapa 2 Days 4 Nights

Night 1: Overnight train to Laocai.    

Overnight train to Lao Cai. Train??? Departure at ??? (To be advised).

Overnight on board train.

Day 1: Arrive Laocai early this morning. Travel to Sapa. Start trekking (B,L,D).

Arrive Laocai early this morning. You will be greeted by Lotussia local team and transferred uphill to Sapa.

Breakfast will be provided in a local restaurant in town.

Transfer 15 km along the road 4D to the Mong Sen Bridge with stops along the way for enjoying spectacular landscapes. Trekking dirt road  for nearly an hour, then following a narrow dirt trail winding its way on steep hill-sides along the western bank of the upstream part of Ngoi Dum River for 2 hours to an isolated hamlet of the Black H’mong people, explore these isolated hamlets of the Black H’mong, then lunch break.

After lunch, continue trekking along the same trail for nearly 1,5 hours up and downhill towards Ta Phin Valley and arrive at the center of Ta Phin Commune in mid afternoon. Take a walk around this stunning valley, paying visit to some Red Zao families.

Dinner and overnight in the village (Homestay).

Day 2: Continue trekking. Travel to Laocai. Overnight train back to Hanoi (B,L).

Breakfast and leave Ta Phin village at 09.00. 

Hike through hamlets of the H’mong scattering on hill-sides. Continue gradually uphill 1 hour to Ma Cha, another village of the H’mong and then trek through the Ma Cha Valley. This valley is close to Sapa Town but very quiet and the peoples here are still living their own way without influence of tourism.

Lunch will be provided in a local house.

After lunch, the trail gets larger and gradually uphill through the Suoi Ho Valley featered with narrow terraced paddies and later pine plantation, fruit, vegetable & artichoke gardens. 

You will be picked up again by our car and transferred directly to Laocai.

Day use will be provided in a mini standard hotel in Lao Cai before you take the night train to travel back to Hanoi.

Train ??? Departure at ??? (To be advised).

Overnight on the train.

Night 4: Arrive Hanoi early this morning. End.

Arrive in Hanoi early this morning. Transfer from Hanoi Railway station to your hotel (or to the airport) will be arranged by yourself.

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Day 1: Sapa – Mong Sen – Taphin (L,D)

08.00 am: You will be met up with Lotussia Travel team at your hotel in Sapa and transferred to the Mong Sen Bridge. We have the opportunity to make several stops along the way for enjoying spectacular landscapes and taking pictures.

We trekking along a large dirt road  for nearly an hour. Then we follow a narrow dirt trail winding its way on steep hill-sides along the western bank of the upstream part of Ngoi Dum River. After two-hour trek, we arrive an isolated hamlet of the Black H’mong people where we will have a short visit before lunch.

Continue trekking along the same trail for nearly 1,5 hours up and downhill towards Ta Phin Valley. We arrive at the center of Ta Phin Commune in mid afternoon. Take a walk around this stunning valley and visit some Red Zao families.

Check into a local house for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Taphin - Matra - Sapa (B,L)

After breakfast, we will leave Ta Phin village at 09.00. We walk through hamlets of the H’mong scattering on hill-sides. We continue trekking uphill for about 1 hour to Ma Cha, another village of the H’mong. Then we continue hiking through the Ma Cha Valley. This valley is close to Sapa Town but very quiet. The villagers are still living their own way without influence of tourism.

After lunch, the hiking trail gets larger and gradually uphill through the Suoi Ho Valley. We trek terraced paddies, pine plantation, fruit, vegetable & artichoke gardens.

We will be picked up again by our vehicle and transferred back to Sapa. End of Lotussia Travel service.

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