Fansipan 1-Day Trekking from Sapa to Vietnam-China Mountain Summit
by Sapa Original Trek
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This tour is a full-day trekking trip from Sapa to the summit of Fansipan, the highest peak in the Indochina peninsula at 3,143 meters. The day begins with an early transfer by car or scooter for solo travelers from Sapa to Tram Ton Pass, located at 2,000 meters above sea level, where the trek starts around 6:00 am. The trek covers 12 kilometers one way, with an elevation gain of approximately 1,600 to 1,700 meters. The trail passes through bamboo groves, old forests, colorful flowers, and small streams. Around midday, there is a picnic lunch break at a campsite situated at 2,800 meters. Hikers typically reach the summit around noon or early afternoon, where views include Sapa town and the mountain border between Vietnam and China. After reaching the top, participants may choose to descend on foot along the same trail back to Tram Ton Pass or pay for their own cable car ride down to Sapa. The return trip by car to Sapa town occurs in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on the group's pace. The tour duration is between 10 and 13 hours. Included in the tour are an English-speaking guide, picnic lunch, 1.5 liters of water, transport by car or scooter for solo travelers, entrance fee to Fansipan with a medal and certificate, and insurance. Cable car tickets, tips, and personal expenses are not included.
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Fansipan
The trek covers 24 km round trip from Tram Ton Pass to Fansipan and back, taking 10 to 12 hours. Fansipan is the highest peak in the Indochina peninsula with an elevation of 3143 meters. The ascent is about 12 km one way with an elevation gain of approximately 1600 to 1700 meters. The hike starts at 6:00 AM from Tram Ton Pass, which is about 2000 meters above sea level. The route goes through bamboo and old tree forests with colorful flowers and streams. Lunch is at a campsite located at 2800 meters. The summit is reached around 12:00 to 13:00, with views of Sapa town and the Vietnam-China mountains. Descending can be done by cable car around 14:00 to 15:00, with the ticket paid by the hiker, or by trekking back to Tram Ton Pass to catch the car back to Sapa, arriving between 17:00 and 19:00 depending on speed.
720 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Fansipan 1-Day Trekking from Sapa to Vietnam-China Mountain Summit
by Sapa Original Trek
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$160Overview
This tour is a full-day trekking trip from Sapa to the summit of Fansipan, the highest peak in the Indochina peninsula at 3,143 meters. The day begins with an early transfer by car or scooter for solo travelers from Sapa to Tram Ton Pass, located at 2,000 meters above sea level, where the trek starts around 6:00 am. The trek covers 12 kilometers one way, with an elevation gain of approximately 1,600 to 1,700 meters. The trail passes through bamboo groves, old forests, colorful flowers, and small streams. Around midday, there is a picnic lunch break at a campsite situated at 2,800 meters. Hikers typically reach the summit around noon or early afternoon, where views include Sapa town and the mountain border between Vietnam and China. After reaching the top, participants may choose to descend on foot along the same trail back to Tram Ton Pass or pay for their own cable car ride down to Sapa. The return trip by car to Sapa town occurs in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on the group's pace. The tour duration is between 10 and 13 hours. Included in the tour are an English-speaking guide, picnic lunch, 1.5 liters of water, transport by car or scooter for solo travelers, entrance fee to Fansipan with a medal and certificate, and insurance. Cable car tickets, tips, and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fansipan
The trek covers 24 km round trip from Tram Ton Pass to Fansipan and back, taking 10 to 12 hours. Fansipan is the highest peak in the Indochina peninsula with an elevation of 3143 meters. The ascent is about 12 km one way with an elevation gain of approximately 1600 to 1700 meters. The hike starts at 6:00 AM from Tram Ton Pass, which is about 2000 meters above sea level. The route goes through bamboo and old tree forests with colorful flowers and streams. Lunch is at a campsite located at 2800 meters. The summit is reached around 12:00 to 13:00, with views of Sapa town and the Vietnam-China mountains. Descending can be done by cable car around 14:00 to 15:00, with the ticket paid by the hiker, or by trekking back to Tram Ton Pass to catch the car back to Sapa, arriving between 17:00 and 19:00 depending on speed.
720 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.