Ascent of Mount Fansipan

Experience the ascent of Mount Fansipan, the roof of Vietnam

Rising above the clouds at an altitude of 3,147 meters, Mount Fansipan is much more than a summit: it is a symbol, a challenge and one of the most beautiful adventures that North Vietnam can offer. From Sapa, the climb takes you through a mosaic of powerful landscapes: humid tropical forests, steep cliffs, deep valleys and steep ridges where a fresh wind blows from the heights. As you progress, the vegetation changes, silence settles and the panoramas open onto an infinite horizon.

Accompanied by an experienced local guide, you follow preserved trails, sometimes technical, but always spectacular. Each stage is a total immersion in the wild nature of the mountains of Hoàng Liên Sơn, a massif renowned for its biodiversity and its impressive climatic nuances. The climb requires endurance, but the rewards are multiple: rhythms of walking, camaraderie of the small group, moments suspended in the heart of the jungle, then, at the top, a grandiose view of the surrounding peaks floating above the clouds.

Climbing the Fansipan is living an authentic, intense and memorable trek, a journey for those who seek to surpass themselves, the raw beauty of the mountain and a deep connection with the landscapes of northern Vietnam. An adventure that one remembers for a long time, both for the effort and for the emotion it provides.

Progress of the ascent of Mount Fansipan

Day 1 – 10 km (L, D):

Departure around 9 a.m. with our English-speaking tour guide to reach the starting point of this hike, at Tram Ton.

Then with your guide and the porters, start your trek that will take you to an altitude of 2200 m. A well deserved lunch break will allow you to relax in order to regain strength for the rest of the adventure.

Continue the journey to the base camp at an altitude of about 2800 m. Rest and et dinner before spending the night in a tent.

Day 2 – 15 km: (B, L):

After breakfast, early start at 6 a.m. to reach the top of Mount Fansipan by 7 a.m.

Contemplate the view from the top of this majestic mountain.

Return to the base camp for lunch, then trek back to Tram Ton where your car awaits you to take you back to Sapa with possibility to take a shower.

Price 2026 in a small group:

1 pax: 2.375.000 VND / pax