SAPA – FANSIPAN EXPEDITION – BIRDING TOUR

Pack your luggage and ready to head up to the Northern pole of Vietnam. Conquering the “roof of Indochina”, 2-night-camping on the top of the mountain and seeking out two mysterious endemic bird species: the White-throated Wren-babbler and Pale-throated Wren-babbler will give you unforgettable memories on this trip.

JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS

Camping on the top of Fansipan Mountain.

Bird watching on the way down to Tram Ton Pass.

Birding at Silver Waterfall and Ham Rong Orchid Garden.

TOUR INCLUSION

  • Private transportation with air-conditioned
  • Carefully selected accommodation associated with local cultures
  • Meals listed in the itinerary
  • Expert English-speaking birding guide
  • Entrance fees at sightseeing points
  • Service charges

Please contact us directly for the best price. Price is fully included: Accommodation (base on sharing 2 person/room), all transportation, all meals, bottled water, all entrance fees, domestic airfares, guide fees, all tips for local drivers/guides.

Itinerary

  • Code: HAN230501
  • Duration: 8 Days - 7 Nights Tour
  • Type: Classic Highlights
  • Starting Point: HANOI
  • Ending Point: HANOI

1st day : HA NOI – TRANSFERRING TO SAPA

Hop on Victoria Express Train – head up to Lao Cai Town. From Lao Cai, you will be transferred to Sapa Town centre.

Spend one night relaxing at Eco Palms House and get ready for our camping day tomorrow.

2nd day & 3rd day : TWO NIGHT CAMPING ON THE TOP OF FANSIPAN MOUNTAIN

We will reach the top of the mountain with the new systems of modern cable cars. Kick off our exploration today by descending from the mountain top and birding on the way down to Tram Ton Pass. Seek out for the two unique specialities belonged to this mountainous area: White-throated Wren-Babbler and Pale-throated Wren-Babbler.

You may also come across some kinds of other interesting birds in the unspoilt part of the country such as: Himalayan bird species, including the Hill Partridge, Crimson-breasted Woodpecker, White-tailed Nuthatch, Bar-throated (Chestnut-tailed) and Red-tailed Minlas, Blue-winged Siva, Red-billed Leiothrix, White-browed and Golden-breasted Fulvettas, Stripe-throated Yuhina, Black-faced, Scaly, Red-winged, Silver-eared, White-browed Laughingthrushes, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Fulvettas and Golden Parrotbill, Sickle-billed Scimitar Babbler, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, White-browed Bush Robins, White Browed Shortwing, Green-tailed and Black-throated Sunbirds.

4th day : BIRDING AT SILVER WATERFALL

After some mountain birding, we will be downward the foothill area and birding at Silver Waterfall.

Silver Waterfall is far about 15km from Sapa toward Lai Chau; along the way to the waterfall, you will observe the pine forest, the “su su” spread over the hills and breathtaking view of the rice terraces. The reason why people name it “Silver” because the white water pours down the stream with more than 100 meters high and looks like silver.

Here we will have chances to see in real White-capped Water Redstart and Little Forktail.

Return to Sapa and spend one more night at Eco Palms House.

5th day : BIRDING AT HAM RONG ORCHID GARDEN – BACK TO HA NOI

We will bird at Ham Rong Orchid Garden. Adjacent to the town, Ham Rong mountain is one of the musts for tourists when visiting Sapa. It is home to numerous kinds of flowers and orchard gardens. From Ham Rong Mountain, we can have the best view of Sapa and the surrounding fresh nature including Mount Fansipan.

Here we will catch sight of many common birds such as Black-headed Greenfinch, Brown-breasted Bulbul, Hill Prinia, and several different winter Phyllo Scopus warblers.

Get on Victoria Express Train and return to Ha Noi.