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Code: |
VNTK 13 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - remote Sapa -
Fansipan Mountain summit - hill tribe
people |
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Duration: |
09 Days |
Itinerary in brief
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL - HANOI
DAY
2: HANOI - LAO CAI
DAY 3: LAOCAI - SAPA
DAY 4: SAPA - PHANSIPAN TREK
DAY 5: PHANSIPAN TREK
DAY 6: PHANSIPAN TREK
DAY 7: PHANSIPAN TREK - SAPA
DAY 8: SAPA - LAO CAI - HANOI
DAY 9: HANOI - DEPARTURE
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL - HANOI
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you are
met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi , Vietnam's
capital, is a stylish and gracious city that
retains an unique old world charm and some Asia
‘s most striking colonial architecture. The many
lakes and parks make for relaxing atmosphere.
(If time permit ) we take a short cyclo
excursion through the bustling old quarter
streets named after the specific goods once
offered for sale at these places. O/N in Ha
Noi.(B)
DAY 2: HANOI - LAO CAI
Today we enjoy a half day city tour,
seeing the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho
Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi
Minh’s House. Close to this complex is the
One Pillar Pagoda. We also visit the Temple of
Literature and the peaceful lake of Hoan Kiem
with its sacred temple before continuing on to
the impressive Ethnologic Museum, dedicated to
Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities, some of which we
will see on our forthcoming days. The reminder
of the day is free for your own exploration of
Ha Noi until transferring to the rail way
station for a night train to Lao Cai. The train
conditions are very basic however we will travel
in soft sleeper class which is compartment for 4
passengers. O/N on board .(B)
DAY 3: LAOCAI - SAPA
The train journey arrives in Laocai this
morning. After breakfast at local
restaurant we embark on a scenic drive uphill to
SaPa. At an elevation of 1,500 meters, Sa Pa is
the former hill retreat for French
administrators when the heat in plain became
unbearable. The remoteness and simple lifestyle
of ethnic minorities are a highlight of Sa Pa
although conditions are very basic. After
checking into hotel we can soak up the fresh
climate as much as we want by spending our time
wandering around this charming town and seeing
some legacies of the French period. O/N in Sa
Pa.(B)
DAY 4: SAPA - PHANSIPAN TREK
The range of Phan Si Pan boasts Vietnam’s
highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the
area surrounding this hill station. The
expedition begins as we depart the town and walk
through many hill villages, home to the Hmong
hill tribe people. They are very poor but have
an interesting culture and a colorful history.
After a short rest at the peak of 1300m, we trek
up to the peak of 1650m. Here we pitch tents and
enjoy our dinner around camp fire in
exotic nocturnal sound of the forest. O/N at
Base Camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 5: PHANSIPAN TREK
An early morning start to trek mountain
sides. The walk is very strenuous at times so
some physical preparation will enable you to
maximize enjoyment from the trip. On arrival at
the ridge of 2200m we stop to have lunch,
stretch our legs and catch a breathtaking views
over the valley of Sapa. The next stop of our
trip is the peak of 2900m where will set up our
tents. O/N at Base Camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 6: PHANSIPAN TREK
Today we continue trekking upwards for
few hours before reaching the Phan Si Pan
Mountain's highest peak of 3143 m over sea
level. The trek is very challenging but the
impression of standing on the roof of
Vietnam makes the hardship all worthwhile. After
lunch at the summit of Phan Si Pan we descend
to our camping place of previous night. O/N at
Base Camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 7: PHANSIPAN TREK - SAPA
Upon leaving the peak of 2900 m we begin
walking downhill back to Sapa Town. The steep
trails is somewhat arduous but we have a chance
to get some fantastic views over the surrounding
mountains to the valley and the quite villages
in the far distance. The memorable expeditions
ends as we arrive in Sapa Town. A farewell
dinner held at one of the many famous eating
spots is the perfect way to thank the local
team. O/N in Sapa. (B,L,D)
DAY 8: SAPA - LAO CAI - HANOI
The journey back to Hanoi is also by rail
but this time day train. After breakfast we
transfer to Lao Cai and set off on a full
day journey to Hanoi. The train conditions are
basic; however this journey is in keeping with
the adventurous nature of our trips and allows
you to experience a taste of the 'real Vietnam'.
The food on board is not the best you will have
in Vietnam, so we recommend you to prepare some
foods, water and snack. O/N in Hanoi. (B)
DAY 9: HANOI - DEPARTURE
There is a free time to relax and further
explore Ha Noi. The trip ends after your
transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure. (B)
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