Fansipan is Vietnam’s highest mountain at 3,143 metres above sea level and is widely known as the “Roof of Indochina.” This two-day, one-night full trek offers both a rewarding physical challenge and an immersive journey through the dramatic landscapes of Northwest Vietnam. The route passes through old-growth forest, mountain streams, moss-covered woodland, rhododendron groves and exposed ridgelines before reaching the country’s highest summit. The changing terrain, an overnight stay at 2,800 metres and sunrise near the summit make this a memorable adventure and a genuine test of personal endurance.

Highlights

• Reach the summit of Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest mountain at 3,143m
• Experience sunrise and, in favourable conditions, a spectacular sea of clouds near the summit
• Trek to the summit via the Tram Ton route and descend comfortably by cable car
• Discover varied mountain scenery, from dense forest to rhododendron and dwarf bamboo
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Hoang Lien range from the Fansipan cable car
• Spend one night in a simple mountain hut at approximately 2,800m

Difficulty Level (6/10): Most people can participate, children from 6 years old and above also can join with parents. It will be easier and more comfortable for you to experience outdoor activities if you have good preparation for physical training before the trip. The duration of each trip is 2 days generally. With those trekking tours at this level, it might take 2 – 3 hours/day to do the trek with the quite easy terrain. At the same level, the kayaking and SUP tours, 2 – 3 hours/ days paddling with the large water surface, and plenty of times to take photos and rest as well. 

Suggested physical training: Practice running or kayaking/SUP 1 - 2 weeks in advance. Run twice a week, each session 3 - 5km every night. Or paddling from 2- 3 times, each time is 5 km.

1. Travel insurance

• Umove Adventure uses service from Bảo Việt Insurance with a maximum insurance payout of 100 million VND/person/case.
• See the Bao Viet policy of insurance Quy tắc bảo hiểm Bảo Việt.        

2. Referring to the postpose policy, and cancel the tour in the requirement and instructions at here. 

3. Reading and signing the exclude all liability before departing

• The customers who buy adventure tours from Umove Adventure have enough awareness about the level of challenge as well as other physical challenges and other potential dangers during the tour. Hence the customer is asked to read and sign the Exclude all Liability form before departing. Find the form below and read it carefully.

                  Release Of Liability Form.    

4. Notes on the trekking route

• This trek offers diverse terrain without being overly technical or exposed compared with many of Vietnam’s ten highest mountains. Although Fansipan is the highest mountain in Vietnam, the Tram Ton route is considered one of the more accessible high-mountain trekking routes, making the overall difficulty relatively moderate.
• Umove Adventure recommends carrying a small backpack of approximately 10L, with no more than 2kg of essential items such as your wallet, phone and drinking water. Your personal belongings, including clothes for changing at the mountain shelter, as well as daily drinking water and food for meals on the mountain, will be carried by the porter team.

5. Food & Drinking Water

• Dinner is served hot and prepared by the porter team. Breakfast may consist of fried rice, instant noodles or crepes. Lunches generally consist of pre-prepared cold food.
• Drinking water is obtained from mountain streams and boiled by the support team. Participants should bring a refillable bottle.
• Hot tea and coffee are available at the overnight hut before and after meals.

6. Overnight in the Mountain Shelter

• The group stays for one night in a basic mountain hut. An air mattress or insulated sleeping mat and a blanket or sleeping bag will be provided.

7. Protecting the environment together

• Umove Adventure supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây
• In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, Umove Adventure encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.
• On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

8. Medical assistance

• If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip. 
• The tour guide will carry a basic first aid kit. If you have any medical problems that require medication, you should bring your own medication.

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