Twin Peaks

January 9th, 2008 admin Leave a comment Go to comments

Twin Peaks

Fansipan Peak Conquering 02 Days

Day 1: Sapa – 2,700 m of altitude

Jeep 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 2,700m, 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.

-B ,L,D

Day 2: 2,700 m – Fansipan peak - Sapa

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.

-B,L Bus to Lao cai Station

Trip included

- Land Transfer during trip

- Twin sharing room

- Meals as program

- English / French Speaking guide

- Sightseeing fees

Trip excluded :

- Train Ticket 2 ways (Click Here to see cost for train tickets in detail)

- Insurance

- Personal expense

- Tip and Gratuities

Recommended equipment:

2 pairs of thick socks ( for use in the walking-boots)

Sandals or light footwear ( for use in the evening )

Sun-cream (with a high factor ; 10-20 )

Mosquito repellent

Hat or cap, with a shade

Bathing suit

Medicine for Your Own use (fever, bad stomach etc.)

1 warm jacket (fleece-jacket etc.,- for the evenings)

1 sweat-shirt

1-2 pair of long trousers (loose,- for your comfort)

1 pair of short trousers ( for warm days)

2 –3 shirts, or T-shirts

Socks (for use in the evenings, and against mosquitoes)

Underwear (for the women : also a Bra !)

Towel

Toilet requisites

Note : The personal baggage you bring on the trek, should not exceed approx. 10-12 kg, and should preferably be packed in ordinary plastic-bags that fit easily into the soft, barrel-shaped, watertight Blue bag. This bag will only contain your baggage and your sleeping-bag

All your personal baggage in the Blue bag will be carried by the porters. You shall only carry a small rucksack with the things you need during the day (camera, water-bottle etc.)

Equipment we supply :

Sleeping bag

Sheet sleeping bag (silk)

Sleeping mats

Rucksack

Waterproof Blue bag (for your baggage)

Plastic rain coat

Torch / flashlight

Water-bottle

Water-filters (to purify drinking-water)

Cooking-gear

Plates, cups, forks, knives, spoons, and chop-sticks