Destination:  Hanoi – Lao Cai – Sapa – Hanoi
Tour Duration: 9 days 8 nights
Depart from: Hanoi
Price from: 353 $
Code: A3HN
Group Size: Minimum 2 pax

Day      Destination (Meals)
1          Hanoi arrival (B)
2          Ha Noi - Lao Cai (B)
3          Lao Cai - Sapa (B)
4          Sapa - Fansipan Trekking (B,L,D)
5          Fansipan Trekking (B,L,D)
6          Fansipan Trekking (B,L,D)
7          Fansipan Trekking - Sapa (B,L,D)
8          Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B)
9          Hanoi - Departure (B)
(B-breakfast; L-lunch; D-dinner)

Day 1 - Hanoi arrival (B)           
On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you will meet AnBinh Travel’s guide and transfer to hotel. Check in, relax. Free time to explore Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 - Ha Noi - Lao Cai (B)     
Today you’ll enjoy a half day city tour with some destinations: the mausoleum of the nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s House; One Pillar Pagoda; the Temple of Literature; the impressive Ethnologic Museum. Free until transferring to the rail way station for a night train to Lao Cai.

Day 3 - Lao Cai - Sapa (B)        
Arrive in Laocai in the morning. After breakfast at local restaurant you’ll 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 you can soak up the fresh climate as much as you want by spending our time wandering around this charming town and seeing some legacies of the French period.

Day 4 - Sapa - Fansipan Trekking (B,L,D)         
The range of Fansipan boasts Vietnam’s highest mountain and lends an alpine feel to the area surrounding this hill station. The expedition begins as you depart the town and walk through many hill villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe people. After a short rest at the peak of 1300m, you’ll trek up to the peak of 1650m. Here you’ll pitch tents and enjoy our dinner around the camp fire in exotic nocturnal sound of the forest.

Day 5 - Fansipan Trekking (B,L,D)       
Today you’ll spend a full day trekking 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’ll stop to have lunch, stretch your 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.

Day 6 - Fansipan Trekking (B,L,D)       
The expedition continues leading us towards Fan Si Pan Summit at 3143 m. The steep path is very challenging as we weave our way through bamboo forest, but the impression of standing on the roof of Vietnam makes the hardship all worthwhile. After lunch and rest at the summit, we descend to our camping place of previous night.

Day 7 - Fansipan Trekking - Sapa (B,L,D)         
Upon leaving the peak of 2900m., we’ll 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.

Day 8 - Sapa - Lao Cai - Hanoi (B)        
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.

Day 9 - Hanoi - Departure (B)   
There is free time to relax and further explore Ha Noi. The trip ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure.

Inclusions

·         English or French speaking guide

·         Cook (from group sizes of 6 clients)

·         All needed transport (Soft sleepers, cabin of 4 people with air-con, return ticket)

·         All indicated meals, plus snacks

·         Water on the whole trip

·         Black Hmong porters (to carry food and luggage)

·         First-aid

·         Sleeping bag and mattresses

·         Silk sleeping bag

·         Waterproof bluebag for luggage

·         Tents

·         Mosquito net

·         Insurance

·         All needed entrance fees

Exclusions

• Other meals & drinks
• Tip
• Single room supplement
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Any optional additional tours or activities during free time
• International flight

With AnBinh Travel, we take care of everything, and we work with you to make sure your trip is perfect. From complete travel arrangements  to equipment transportation, to event coordination, to attraction tickets, we work with you and your budget to make sure you get the most fun out of your money. We even include your very own personal tour guide so you never have to worry about getting lost or what to do next!