[1 Day] Hike Fansipan Mountain from Sapa with Local Expert

One Day Hike Fansipan Overview

Known as “the Roof of Indochina”, Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam and on the Indochina peninsula, offering incredible views over northern Vietnam and southern China. The feeling of standing on the top of Fansipan peak, looking down at the picturesque panorama of Sapa is a magical feeling.

Breaking your limits to conquer the top of the Fansipan mountain at a height of 3143m, this adventure offers you the chance to climb it for yourself and discover the majestic nature, primeval forest, diverse vegetation and seasonal flowers.

Hike Fansipan – up to the top of the highest mountain in the region with a professional, English-speaking guide to lead the way, you can rest assured throughout the journey. It is roughly 7.75 miles (12 km) in each direction (full ~24km)

Highlight

• The highest mountain in Vietnam – Altitude: 3143m
• One of the most beautiful cloud/ sunset viewing places in Vietnam
• One of the mountains has rich and diverse vegetation
• Go through Golden Stream – the source of the first Love waterfall
• Visit the spiritual cultural complex on the top of Fansipan.
• Vegetarian food is available on request.

Departure & Return

This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.

Departure Time: 6:30 AM

Departure Point: Pick you at your accommodation

Return: This activity will end right where it started.

What To Expect (Itinerary)

Sapa – Tram Ton Pass – Fansipan – Tram Ton Pass – Sapa

Distance: ~24 km

Duration: 10 – 12 hours

The Fansipan is the highest peak mountain in the Indochina Peninsula with an elevation of 3143m. The 1 day of hiking is very hard and difficult, just for strong people. It takes 12,5 km / way x 2 ways (go and back) = 25 km, ~ 1400m height, total 10 – 12h trekking.

6h30: After you have an early breakfast in your hotel, we take a car to Tram Ton pass, located at 1900m above sea level and it is the place to start the interesting trek.

Ready for first steps, you will discover the nature of the most interesting Hoang Lien Son range, cross bamboo forests, old trees, forests with colorful flowers and nice streams…

12h00: Lunch on the way (camping site at 2800 m), we will arrive at the top about 12h/ 13h, there you will get a lot of amazing views of Sapa town and Vietnam mountains, hunting unique pictures.

It is the scene of clouds and wind mixed with forest trees, clouds spreading all the way, giant rocks, deep holes or cliffs, The original red Azalea flower (Feb – April),…

14h00: Start down the mountain

You have 2 options:

• Trek back the same way to Tram Ton pass to take the car back to Sapa town.
• You can take a cable car by yourself on the cable car station ( The cable car ticket is paid for by yourself). The feeling of conquering Fansipan by cable car is the poetic beauty looking from above.

16h30: Arrive in Sapa town, end of the tour.

Optional: At the end of the adventure, let’s have a happy ending, you can enjoy relaxing moments with indigenous herbal baths, foot baths and massages, and nice food by locals for good choices after hard trekking.

What’s Included

• Local Guide with good English speaking, experience
• Free bottled water will be provided to help keep you hydrated
• Transport from hotel to start point (2 ways)
• Entrance fees are included in the price of the tour
• Lunch & Fruit throughout the journey
• 1,5 liter of water/person
• Certification & Medal

What’s Excluded

• Tips, personal expenses
• Cable car tickets

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate