When the reputation of the legendary Fansipan faded away, BACH MOC LUONG TU appears and become the first choice to replace that position. Located on the line between Lai Chau and Lao Cai, Bach Moc is famous for its exquisite scene containing a heaven of cloud. While beautiful cloud only exist in about 10 days in Fansipan, the heaven of cloud in Bach Moc Luong Tu remains continually the whole year.
The multi-terrain in Bach Moc is not for the amateurs. It is a difficulty, but also be a gift for those who are determined to conquer the composing mountain. With good health and endurance, you will have a chance to pass the winding road, go through the thick forest covered by dew, climb up the sloping cliffs to the impressive saddle, have a good dream underneath the mysterious night sky. These things are the special gifts for anyone can conquer one of the most impediment mountains in Viet Nam.
It must be an UNFORGETTABLE experience that you will ever have!
05h00: Arrive at Sapa bus station. The tour guide leads the group to the breakfast place, where you can attend to your personal hygiene, have breakfast and store unnecessary items
07h00: A 16-seat car will pick up the group and travel to the trekking point at Ky Quan San village (~60km away from Sapa, can take >1.5 hours to travel the pass)
08h30: Arrive at the village and allocate the group’s belongings with the porters before starting the Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain trekking. The tour leader will also arrange motorbike taxis to take each of you to the trek point
12h00: Have lunch at the shack before entering the forest
17h00: Arrive at the shack at an altitude of 2100m. Set up the fire and cook dinner
*Detail* Trekking time: approximately 7-8 hours. The path involves many steep slopes, a few streams, and can be slippery under the rain Spend the night at the shack built by the ethnic people with enough blankets and mats, toilets, and rooms to roughly clean yourself.
05h30: The group wakes up, puts on warm clothes to welcome the dawn with the beautiful sea of clouds at the legendary Salt Hill, then returns to the shack for personal hygiene and breakfast
07h30: Everyone leaves their belongings at the shack, bring some water and raincoats to continue trekking to the peak
11h30: Reaching the peak of Ky Quan San. Take pictures with the top of the mountain together and celebrate the victory. We will have lunch at this peak with delicious rice balls and fried meat
12h00: Return to the shack at 2100m
16h00: Get down to the old resting point. Let’s roast chicken together by the fire under the cold of the jungle sunset
*Detail* Trekking time: approximately 7-8 hours. Many steep slopes, and majestic mountains. You shall need to follow each other closely and strictly follow the instructions of the leader and porters Spend the night in a shack built by ethnic people with enough blankets, toilets, and room to roughly clean yourself
05h30: Wake up early to welcome the sunrise at Salt Hill again. The view is so beautiful that it is worth watching for a 2nd time
07h00: Have breakfast, pack up and return by the old way. Have lunch along the way down the mountain
13h00: As the group gets out of the forest, the leader will arrange motorbike taxis to take you to the car pick-up point
14h00: Get on the 16-seater car to get back to Sapa (50km away, can take about 2 hours of traveling)
16h00: Return to Sapa, collect your stuff, then get to soak in the Dao’s herbal bath to regain strength
18h00: Last dinner party with Sapa salmon hot pot. After dinner, you can walk around Sapa town and shop for souvenirs
22h00: Gather at Sapa bus station, and get on the sleeper bus back to Hanoi
The group shall arrive in Hanoi at around 4:00 am the next morning and officially end the Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain trekking tour. Travel Up would like to say goodbye and see you on the nearest trip!!
BACH MOC LUONG TU (KY QUAN SAN): DIFFICULTY LEVEL 7/10 · CHALLENGING
KY QUAN SAN: 3046m high, Sang Ma Sao – Bat Xat – Lao Cai province
Tour duration: 3 days and 4 nights
Trekking through 28km of mountainous trails with few forests, some streams, and the potential to watch the sea of clouds at the Salt hill
The path is mainly a trail through forests and streams with some cliffs
Sleep in a shack at an altitude of 2100m
★ – INCLUDED SERVICES – ★
A 45-seat sleeper bus traveling between Hanoi and Sapa
All meals for 3 days, including the last day’s hot pot
Food that provides enough nutrients and energy for trekking members
Dedicated water purifier
Drinking water: an 800ml water bottle to be given out from the beginning (Water is refillable on the trek)
Porters who carry your group’s and personal belongings
Rooms to stay on the mountain
Travel Insurance (500,000,000 VND/person/case)
Herbal bath of the Dao people in Sapa
Trekking equipment includes:
– Raincoat, gloves, headlamp, snacks
– Trekking pole, 20L backpack, personal water bottle (collected back at the end of the tour)
Souvenir medal of Bach Moc Luong Tu mountain trekking tour
Motorbike taxi
★ – SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR – ★
VAT
Tip for the tour guide and porters
Other personal expenses
★ – WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE – ★
A pair of trekking shoes (high-neck shoes are the best) that are comfortable, well-fitted, and have a non-slip outsole.
Clothes for 3 days and 2 nights on the mountain:
– 2 long pants (preferably quick-drying pants) and 1 long-sleeved jacket (preferably a thin windbreaker) to wear when trekking
– 3-4 T-shirts
– Warm and thick coat for use in the evening while at the shack
– 1 super thin sweater or down jacket to wear to bed
– 1 pair of slippers for use at the shack
– Scarves: avoid wool scarves, we recommend the use of fabric scarves or bandanas as they are quick to dry in case of getting wet
– 3-5 pairs of long, thick socks (do not use low-neck socks)
– Other personal items: mosquito repellent, sunglasses, hat, camera, underwear, toiletries