Fansipan Mountain trek in Vietnam

Begin your adventure in Hanoi, Vietnam’s lively capital, where a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and a traditional water-puppet performance set the stage for what’s to come. After boarding an overnight train to Lào Cai, you’ll ascend into the Hoàng Liên Range and arrive in Sapa, home to vibrant H’mông and Đào hill-tribe villages. Over the next three days, trek past cascading rice terraces, camp beneath starlit skies, and conquer the 3,143 m summit of Fansipan-“the Roof of Indochina.” Along the way, immerse yourself in minority cultures, soak in mist-clad valley views, and challenge yourself on this off-the-beaten-path mountain expedition.

What’s included

  • Round-trip train tickets between Hanoi and Lào Cai
  • Accommodation in standard 3-star hotels
  • All meals as noted in the itinerary
  • Air-conditioned ground transportation
  • English- or French-speaking guide
  • One H’Mông local assistant per guest
  • All entrance fees, snacks, and bottled water

Whats not included

  • Vietnam visa fees
  • Tipping and other personal expenses
  • Travel insurance and international flights

Itinerary ideas

  • 1

    Arrive at Noi Bai Airport, meet your driver and guide, and transfer to your city-center hotel. the rest of the day free & leisure.
    Meals: N/A
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

  • 2

    Spend the day visiting key sites—the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and your choice of museum. In the evening, watch a Water Puppet show, then board the night train to Lào Cai.
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Soft sleeper cabin with AC

  • 3

    Arrive in Lào Cai at dawn, have breakfast locally, then drive up to Sapa (1,600 m). After hotel check-in, take a short walking tour of the town and its mountain views.
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

  • 4

    Enjoy breakfast, then hike from Sapa through rice terraces and hill-tribe villages. Picnic at 1,300 m, then continue to camp at 1,650 m. Dinner around the campfire.
    Meals: B, L, D
    Accommodation: Tent

  • 5

    Climb to a ridge at 2,200 m, stop for lunch, then press on to your 2,900 m campsite. Evening at leisure under the stars.
    Meals: B, L, D
    Accommodation: Tent

  • 6

    Summit Fansipan (3,143 m) after breakfast, enjoy lunch at the peak, then descend back to camp at 2,900 m.
    Meals: B, L, D
    Accommodation: Tent

  • 7

    After breakfast, trek down to Sapa, soaking in the views. In the evening, share a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
    Meals: B, L, D
    Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa

  • 8

    Spend the morning exploring Sapa’s market or gardens at your own pace. Late afternoon, transfer to Lào Cai station and take the night train back to Hanoi.
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Soft sleeper cabin with AC

  • 9

    Enjoy a free morning in Hanoi before your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight home.
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: N/A

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The price in the itinerary includes the suggested accommodation, but My Way Travel can be customized to fit your preferences and budget. A specialist can help you choose the best accommodation option for you.

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