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1 Day Mt Fansipan Summit | Cable Car Descent Add-On Available
One day Mt Fansipan summit climb with optional cable car descent!
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Group size
Up to 10 guests
DURATION
9 hours
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 10 guests
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If you are short on time or just want to save energy, take the cable car down!
If you’re short on time but still want to get a real feel of Mount Fansipan, this full-day trek is a great shout. You’ll hike up through lush forests with a private guide, soak up those incredible mountain views, and then descend by cable car (optional!)—saving energy and catching the scenery from above. What to ExpectA 5-hour challenging hike through diverse ecosystems with stunning mountain scenery.Close encounters with local flora and fauna, including over 2,000 plant species and hundreds of animals.Summit achievement at 3,143 meters with a picnic lunch and incredible panoramic views.Descent options: hike back down or take the cable car (extra fee). The cable car runs until 5pm, so plan accordingly.Guided by passionate local H’mong guides who love sharing their knowledge and culture.Good to KnowThe ascent involves some steep and rocky sections, so sturdy footwear and hiking poles (recommended) are advised, especially in rainy weather.The last cable car down is at 5pm, and after 4:30pm, heading down on foot isn’t possible due to limited daylight.Weather can affect the route, so flexible scheduling is important.
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Today you will conquer the Fansipan summit in a day, view the mountains from the above on descend by a cable car(available as an optional add-on for an additional fee)
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What’s Included
Local H’mong porter
Trekking guide
All entrance fees and permit
Water on the whole trip
Lunch
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Who you’re supporting
Community Champion
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Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 27 Jun 2026
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Your Hotel in Sapa Town(Sa Pa, Vietnam)
- Meet at selected timeslot
- Notes: The drop off time might vary due to weather conditions.
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
Daily
07:00AM - 04:00PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund
What to Pack
- 2 pairs of thick socks (helps against blisters!)
- First aid kit (aspirin, anti-biotic, salon pas, healing tape, energy pills…)
- Flashlight
- Gloves (helps when trekking)
- Good hiking shoes (should be soft, well fitted and anti-slippery)
- Hat
- Mosquito repellent
- Rainwear
- Sandals or light footwear (for use in the evening)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Trekking pole (optional)
- Warm jacket and pullover (it can get up to 0 degrees celsius during Dec-Feb!)
From
2.058.970đ
/person4.7(83)
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Meet your host
Zizi and Lilly started their homestay in 2016, creating a welcoming place for travellers while also supporting their local community. Zizi’s family once relied on rice farming, but tourism helped improve their lives, allowing them to upgrade from bamboo to wooden houses. Their journey hasn’t been easy—during COVID, they lost both their business and home to a fire. But through determination and the support of visitors, they rebuilt step by step. Today, their homestay is one of the most loved in Sapa. They hire local guides and run their place as a social enterprise, giving others in the community a chance at a better life.
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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