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Ha Noi - Lao Cai - Night on train |
At 20h15, our guide will come to pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi. Transfer to railway station for a night train at 21h15 to Sapa (Soft sleeper with A/C - Shared 4 bed cabin). Spend a night on train.
Services included: Transport, guide and train ticket.
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Day 01: |
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Lao Cai - Sapa - 2,800 Metre Of Altitude (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
Upon arrival in Lao Cai Station, welcome by our guide holding a board with your name on, then start a drive up hill to Sapa for breakfast and rest before drive to silver waterfall, Tram Ton pass - from this highest pass in Vietnam, starts the strenuous climb to the peak. 8 hours through primitive forest, many small streams and bamboo forests…reach the top of 2,800m, make tents, and prepare for dinner. This is the 1st night for travelers, guide and porters to seat friendly close to each others beside the fire to enjoy the tasty moment that all have once in the life of experience.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee, Climbing permission, poters and camp/ sleeping bags.
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Day 02: |
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From 2,800 Metre - Fansipan Peak Summit - Sapa - Lao Cai - Ha Noi (Breakfast, Lunch) |
A hard climb heads up to the top the summit. At the top you will be the vanquisher. Take your time to enjoy yourself, take pictures and your lunch then descend the same way or take another way to go down to the foot of the mountain and take a jeep back to Sapa. Rest before trasnfer to Lao Cai station for a night train back Hanoi. Night on train.
At 05h00am next morning, arrive Hanoi and end services.
Services included: Transport, guide, meals, entrance fee and train ticket.
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Tour Cost |
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In USD/ Person based on the categories below: (Applied up to 31 Dec 2013) |
Services |
01 Pax |
2 - 3 Pax |
4 - 6 Pax |
7 - 9 Pax |
Joined transport |
246 |
194 |
169 |
161 |
Private transport |
314 |
238 |
208 |
195 |
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Included:
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+ Transportation for Lao Cai - Sapa - lao cai, English speaking guide on tour; Meals mentioned above; Entrance fee for sites visited; Climbing permission, Climbing insurance, Poters taking camp and furniture (not your own bags), Train tickets - shared 4 soft sleepers cabin with A/C (private cabin base on request!)
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Excluded:
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+ Drinks, telephone , laundry, personal expense, Airfare, Payment services charge by credit card or bank transfer or other services not mentioned in the itinerary
+ What to bring with:
- Good hiking shoes (should be soft, well fitted and anti-slippery), thick socks.
- Warm jacket and pullover (air expected to be very cold), preferable with head cover
- Rain coat (big enough to cover you backpack as well), cap, glasses
- Flash light
- Well-fitted gloves to help grab while trekking.
- First aid kit (aspirin, anti-biotic, salon pas, healing tape, energy pills...)
- Personal hygiene stuffs
Optional:
- Sleeping bag (otherwise will be provided on spot)
- Insect spray (not really necessary in this season)
- Protectors for knees and ankles- Whistle (to alert in case of emergencies)
Additional tips:
- All belongings should be compact, light and just sufficient for the trek, avoid getting yourself suffering from the unnecessary burden
- Trousers dressing should be loose to make it easy for long treks
- Always stick to the group or local porters in case of assistance, don't deviate.
- Keep a good stable pace, no need to rush in any case. If you are ahead of the group,
slow down and wait for the company.
- Always get yourself enough energy from the meals, particularly breakfast..
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