Review Author: Afek

Review Date: 04 Mai 2026

Review Body: First of all great welcoming at the morning, Chu shows up on time, explaining every detail in the trip and what should we be prepared for. He is a great conversation guy with good English and open to know each other while hiking. He is very chill and has a lot of knowledge about the area, he will wait for you to get your breath back how much needed - and ask you if you are okay all the time. He brings you water and a lot of bananas and snacks while hiking (he gave us what was left after the hike). And also he takes many photos After a while we are lunch, he and the other guides we met made it together, and it was so delicious, refreshing and with a great few and some fruits (everything is handmade) makes you so energized again. When we got to the top he gave us the medals and we did couple of pictures and of course explained our options to get down (hiking or cable car). Overall, the experience with Chu in the challenging hike was great and memorable. I recommend it very

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Thea

Review Date: 04 Juni 2026

Review Body: Chu is the Most Patient Guide Ever! 🌟 If you're hiking Fansipan, book Chu! I might officially hold the record for being his slowest hiker, but his patience was next-level 🤣 The trail is brutal and not for beginners. My journey took a whopping 9 hours, 43 minutes, and 55 seconds! We had to rush to catch the very last cable car down at 5 PM (riding with the staff!), but Chu never once made me feel bad about my pace. Oh by the way, he knew the trail inside out. When we reached the 3,000 masl station, he kindly reassured me that making it this far on foot was a massive achievement and that I fully earned the medal and certificate. Thank you, Chu, for keeping me safe during the trip! If you want a genuinely supportive guide, he is the one! ✨️

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rameez

Review Date: 04 Mai 2026

Review Body: Excellent trek to Fansipan Peak! Did the Full Day Fansipan Hiking Challenge and it was one of the best parts of our Sapa trip. Chu, our guide, was super supportive and made sure we all had a great time on the walk. We did a group trek and he made sure to give everyone equal attention. His wife, Soi, served us food and even joined us for a good part of the trek. She was really sweet to us. The trail had some tough sections but the scenery was breathtaking, especially at the summit. Everything was well managed. Definitely recommend this tour.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Nick

Review Date: 04 Apr. 2026

Review Body: Absolutely unforgettable experience with Chu and the whole crew! He was a fantastic guide, providing a phenomenal lunch, witty humor, and knowledge of local customs and traditions. He was overall a great conversationalist and an even better hiker! Couldn’t recommend a better guide out there. He was patient with our group as we took our time, but also never rushed us and encouraged us to experience everything we could on the journey. Anyone who is wondering if they should do Fansipan should absolutely send it.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Hayley

Review Date: 04 Juni 2026

Review Body: Chu was amazing! He was clear with communication before the tour, set the perfect pace, provided endless snacks, cooked a delicious lunch and encouraged me to the top! He was lovely to chat to, kindly sharing his knowledge of the area and his life story and took some amazing photos for me, that prove how challenging the climb was! I can’t recommend Chu enough as your guide to climbing fansipan, he made it so achievable and enjoyable!!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Louis

Review Date: 04 Mai 2026

Review Body: I had a great hike up Fansipan with Chu! He organized everything in advance so that we could start the hike early in the morning. He had great snacks and an amazing lunch for us! He adjusted the pace for slower hikers and made us feel safe. Thank you Chu:) Definetly bring a rain jacket and even sweater/hoodie, it can get cold and wet.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Thorben

Review Date: 04 Apr. 2026

Review Body: The hike to Fansipan was incredibly beautiful, but also strenuous. I would describe it as challenging; a good level of fitness is definitely required. Our guide was super friendly, cooked lunch for us, was generally very considerate, and adjusted the pace to the group. I would love to do it again! 😊 …

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Phillip

Review Date: 04 Mai 2026

Review Body: Chu was an amazing guide and very patient with our slow pace. He is very friendly and explained a lot about Sapa and Fansipan. He also prepared good snacks and lunch to keep us moving. We can highly recommend.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Akos

Review Date: 04 Mai 2026

Review Body: I spent one of the best days of my life with a fantastic tour guide, Chu, in northwestern Vietnam. He provided me with every kind of support, even cooking me a delicious and fortifying lunch.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Manon

Review Date: 04 Mai 2026

Review Body: Fantastic climb with our guides who made the hike easy with their kindness and patience. We were very well looked after, and the meal was great. I highly recommend it.

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Fansipan trek through Hoang Lien forest to summit with mountain pho and clouds

Itinerary Description: 5:30 AM: Pick up from your hotel in Sapa town. Provide safety briefing, trekking permits, water, and gloves. 6:00 AM: Arrive at the trailhead at Sin Chai village or tram ton pass. 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Begin the trek through the Hoang Lien Son National Park. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views, pristine forests, and local botanical explanations from your native guide. 11:30 AM: Stop at the mountain hut (2,800m). Enjoy a freshly cooked, delicious traditional chicken pho prepared on-site by your guide, along with fresh fruits and snacks. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Continue conquering the final slope to reach the magnificent Fansipan Summit (3,143m). 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Celebrate at the Roof of Indochina! Receive your official summit certificate and medal. Take stunning photos and enjoy the sea of clouds. 2:45 PM: Guests choose to trek back down to the trailhead or take the scenic cable car down (cable car ticket paid onsite by guests). 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Car picks you up and drops you off safely back at your hotel in Sapa. Tour ends.