22:00 Meet at the bus office and board the sleeper bus to Sapa. A pick-up stop at Noi Bai Airport can be arranged for guests joining there.
* Dinner: Not included
DESCRIBE
If you are looking for a serious multi-day mountain adventure in northern Vietnam, this journey is an excellent choice. Rising to 3,049 metres, Pu Ta Leng is widely recognized as one of Vietnam’s highest and most rewarding trekking peaks. What makes this route especially memorable is the landscape itself: ancient forest, moss-covered ground, streams, cloud-filled valleys, and the famous rhododendron bloom that turns the mountain into one of the Northwest’s most spectacular seasonal trekking destinations. This is the ideal trip for travelers who want a tougher, more immersive mountain experience with wilderness camping, summit achievement, and deep forest scenery rather than a short or easy hike.
Highlights
- Conquer Pu Ta Leng Peak (3,049 m)
- Trek one of Vietnam’s most beautiful primeval forest routes
- Experience one of the Northwest’s most famous rhododendron trails
- Camp in the mountains for a deeper wilderness experience
- Recover after the trek with a traditional Dao herbal bath in Sapa
SUMMARY
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Departure Point:
Hanoi
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Duration:
3 days, 4 nights
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Destination:
Lai Châu
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Activities:
Trekking
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Min :
7 people
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Best time:
Sep - Apr
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Max :
20 people
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Difficulty level:
7/10
ITINERARY
Night 1: Hanoi – Sapa
Day 1: Sapa – Tam Duong – Ho Thau – Overnight Camp
05:00 Arrive in Sapa. Freshen up, have breakfast, and prepare for the trek.
07:15 Transfer by vehicle to Ho Thau, Tam Duong, Lai Chau.
08:45 Arrive in Ho Thau, meet the local Dao porter team, and begin the trek to Pu Ta Leng.
11:00 Trail lunch break.
Continue trekking through the forest toward the overnight camp.
17:00 Arrive at the overnight camp at around 2,500 m. Rest, wash up, and enjoy the sunset atmosphere in the mountains.
18:30 Dinner and overnight at camp.
* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Overnight Camp – Pu Ta Leng Summit – Second Overnight Camp
05:00 Wake up early for breakfast. Enjoy hot ginger tea or coffee before the summit push.
07:00 Begin the final ascent to Pu Ta Leng Peak. Leave heavy personal gear at camp and carry only the essentials for the summit section.
10:30 Reach the summit of Pu Ta Leng. Rest, take photos, and enjoy the panoramic mountain views.
After lunch on the summit, descend back toward camp.
12:45 Return to the camp area, pack up, and continue trekking to the second overnight camp in the old rhododendron forest in the direction of Ta Leng.
17:00 Arrive at the second camp. Rest and enjoy the forest atmosphere.
18:30 Dinner and overnight at camp.
* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Overnight Camp – Ta Leng – Sapa – Hanoi
05:30 Wake up, breakfast, and enjoy sunrise at camp.
06:45 Pack up and begin the long descent of more than 6 hours toward the center of Ta Leng Commune.
12:45 Light lunch and short rest before the transfer back to Sapa.
16:00 Arrive in Sapa and enjoy a traditional Dao herbal bath, a popular recovery experience after trekking in the region.
19:00 Dinner at a local restaurant in Sapa, with a celebratory drink to mark the completion of the trek.
23:00 Board the sleeper bus back to Hanoi. Expected arrival around 04:30 the next morning at My Dinh Bus Station.
* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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