About Sapa

Sapa is an old French hill station, nestled among the Hoang Lien Son Mountains near the Chinese border. Because of its situation near the tallest montain range in Vietnam, it is possibly the most scenic mountain location in Vietnam. The members of the Black Hmong ethnic minority are very present in town, and other ethnic minorities come for the weekly market

Fansipan, standing at 3,143 meters, is Vietnam's highest mountain. It is only 9 km from Sapa Town but can only be reached on foot after at least 3 days of forest trekking to get to the peak and back. The peak is accessible to anybody who is in good shape. As there are no mountain huts on the way, we will be camping. Our porters carry all the equipment and food if you require. No ropes or technical climbing skills are needed, just endurance and plenty of energy. The terrain is rough, foggy and often cool. The tour is available all year round. Contact us and check for weather forcash before you make your booking.

This trip is for those who are fit and seek a challenge. It proves 360° views of the surrouding area and into China, from "The Roof of South East Asia". If you have more time this tour can be extended to include another peak on the West Se of the mountain. Each day involves 6 to 8 hours of hiking.

 

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How far is that from Lao Cai to Sapa and mean of transport?

Is your local guide waiting for us at the train station of Lao Cai?

Is there anywhere in Sapa or Lao Cai, that we can get changed, have a shower, and leave luggage    before our trekking?

How do you define: easy trekking, intermediate & hard trekking?

What kind of shoes should we use for trekking in Sapa?

What do you mean by CBT homestay?

What is the homestay condition, are there mosquito nets and sleeping bags provided at homestay?

Are we sleeping with the family at the village in the same house? Do we eat with the locals at the homestay?

What types of activities should we expect to be participating in at the homestay?

What kind of food will we eat at the homestay?

How do I prepare before going to the homestay?

How does sleeping work in the homestays?

Before our night train to Sapa, do you have a place where we can leave luggage?

Is there a sleeper train to Sapa? What is it like?