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Overall, it was a great trip. Explorient was well organized and true to their word. The guides were knowledgable and accomodating. The tour included a private min-van driving from DaNang to Hanoi (15 hours) with the giude accompaning us all the way. The guide made the long hard trip very interresting. We got to see the country first hand, but would not recommend driving unless you overnight along the way and take time to enjoy the beaches.

"Just quick note to let you know that we had a wonderful trip visiting Vietnam and Cambodia! We enjoyed staying at the hotels you’ve suggested, and our guides were knowledgeable. Also, getting through Hanoi airport’s immigration was easier than anticipated."

"I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to let you know that Kate and I had a wonderful time on our trip through Indochina. Thank you so much for all the work you did organizing the trip. The guides were wonderful and everything went according to schedule, with was amazing considering how many cities we visited. We were extremely impressed with Explorient and would be happy to provide a recommendation to any prospective customers if you would like us to."

"I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and happy New Year to you. I returned from my trip and must say that is was amazing! The guides were fabulous, everything organized so perfectly and I had the time of my life, thanks again for your wonderful services. Vietnam is such a beautiful and interesting country; I hope to return there sometime soon."

"Everything worked out perfectly, not even one problem or concern. Your arrangement was perfect: the train, hotels, planes, guides, transfers, tours and hotel were the greatest and all helped us have a fantastic adventure! 14 days of pure memories."

"I expect your ears were burning over the last two weeks, we spoke very kindly of you in each of the destinations we visited. We had a fantastic time and all of your arrangements were flawless! Every hotel was very special, every guide was gracious and well qualified, we especially enjoyed Nam in Vietnam and Chunan in Cambodia. Every one of the flights was even on time, all in all an amazing trip."

"I especially appreciated your helping me purchase blue jeans. It was cold and wet in SAPA and I would have been very uncomfortable without my blue jeans. We had a safe trip home and Vietnam will always be a special memory for us."

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CONQUER THE ROOF OF INDOCHINA

Vietnam Tours - Sapa Tours

Trip code: VET.SA-03
Type of trip: Private
Trip Duration: 4 Days 4 nights
Starting: Hanoi, Vietnam
Finishing: Hanoi, Vietnam
Destinations: Hanoi - Sapa - Fanxipan

Description: At 3143m Mountain Fansipan is the highest peak in Vietnam and the entire Indochina peninsula. This remote trek provides plenty to see and absorb, from the scattered rocks inscribed with drawings and designs of unknown origin, to the French influenced hill retreat town of Sapa with its minority groups, beautiful villas and cherry forest...

BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa – Tavan Village
Day 2: Sapa - Tram Ton Pass - Heavens Gate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: 2900m – Fansipan peak
Day 4: 2700m – Sin Chai – Sapa
Day 5: Back to Hanoi

ITINERARY

Night 1: Take night train to Lao Cai

Vietnam Explorient Travel ’s guide and transport will pick you up from your hotel or home and transfer to Hanoi railway station for boarding the overnight train departing Hanoi for Sapa, four berth air-conditioned superior cabin with clean sheet, western toilet facilities, you can request us to upgrade your ticket to a private cabin for your convenience. Your train will arrive to Lao Cai town at around 5.30 Am the next day.

Accommodation: Soft sleeper in AC cabin

Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa – Tavan Village

Upon arrival at Lao Cai Railway station in the early morning, our awaiting guide and driver will meet you right at the exit of the station. Transfer you for an hour drive up hill to Sapa town. Check in hotel, freshen up and enjoy breakfast at the nearby local restaurant, (Check in time is 1.00 Pm, free early check in is subjected to availability). Then stroll around Sapa town, visit Sapa market and chatting with H’Mong, Dao people who come to market for trading. Colorful tribal dress, purses, aluminum bracelet, silver necklaces.

After lunch, depart hotel for the afternoon 2,5 hour trekking through Muong Hoa valley of Lao Chai village of H'mong people, and Ta Van village of Dzay people. This is an absolutely spectacular walk through stunning scenery inhabited by some of the friendliest people you can meet. The valley is covered with multi-layered rice terraced fields and scattered villages. Return to Sapa in the afternoon. You enjoy wandering around Sapa town. Dinner tonight is on your own arrangement.

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast

Day 2: Sapa - Tram Ton Pass - Heavens Gate - 2900m

After breakfast, we travel by car toward the Silver Waterfall where you will be able to take a short walk to the waterfall. We will then drive further passing the Tram Ton Pass to Heaven Gate, the highest peak of roads in Vietnam where you can see Fansipan, the highest peak of Indochina mountains and down hill is stunning view of Binh Lu valley.

The beginning of the trek is relatively soft until lunch place. After couple of hours of hiking, we will have a break at a nice spot in the forest and enjoy a good lunch.

Afternoon we continue the trek ascending as well as descending towards the campsite. En route we have opportunity to enjoy the scenery and spectacular views to Sapa area. We will arrive to the campsite at 2900m in the late afternoon.

There is time to relax and enjoy a special dinner prepared by your local guide also the cooker. Trekking: 5 hrs/ascend 2,900 m from 1,600 m (Sapa).

Accommodation: camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: 2900m – Fansipan peak (3143m) – 2700m

After breakfast, we climb to the peak of Fansipan, now you conquer the roof of “Indochine”. It is great excuse to have a celebration and enjoy the panoramic view. You will then start descending. Lunch place is a nice spot where you could relax for a while and enjoy the view. Afternoon, we start the hard trek, which is all the way downhill follows the animal trails through rainforest. This part requires a great concentration to step on steep trail until we reach the campsite at 2700m. Here we spend another night in tent. Trekking: 6 hrs/ascend 3,143 m and descend to 2,700m.

Accommodation: camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: 2700m – Sin Chai – Sapa

Great experience when you wake up in the fresh and pure morning in nature. We trek downhill through rain forest to the stop for lunch. We will then continue descending toward Sin Chai village – home of Black H’mong tribe. Be acquaint with the local people and visit their home for a while before we the jeep take you back to Sapa.

Get the room for freshement and until transfer to Laocai Railway Station for the night train back to Hanoi. Trekking: 6 hrs/descend to 1,600m

Accommodation: Night train to Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Back to Hanoi

Arrives the Hanoi railway station early morning. End tour.

Did you know: we can also organize this trip with welcome you at the airport in the first day and seeing off to the airport in the last day, or please request for more days to Halong bay or relaxing in Hanoi.

PRICE & INCLUSION

This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your hotel choice, number of people in your group and time of travel.

This rate is quoted in USD per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy with 3-star hotel standard.

Apply from 1.January - 2012 to 31.December - 2012