Po Ma Lung (also known as The Wall/Bach Moc Luong – “White Wood Forest”) is a mountain peak discovered by a group of young people in early April 2016, located in Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province at an altitude of 2967m above sea level and is the 7th highest mountain in Vietnam.
Po Ma Lung has a wild beauty with flower beds stretching on both sides of the mountain, a system of majestic waterfalls, a primeval forest brilliant in the morning sunlight, and maple trees dyeing the whole forest red at the end of their season. Po Ma Lung, which is like a forgotten paradise garden, will definitely be a new place for souls who love to experience and explore nature.
05h00: Arrive at Sapa bus station. The leader will guide the group to the breakfast place, where the team can clean themselves, have breakfast, and store unnecessary items
06h00: Get in a 16-seat car to get to the trek point in Na Giang – Lai Chau village. The group will go through O Quy Ho pass along the way – one of the four great passes of the Northwest
(110 km away from Sapa, can take around 3.5 hours to travel the mountain pass road)
09h30: Arrive at the village and complete the required procedures with the authorities. The group then takes motorbike taxis to the trekking point at the forest entrance (at your own expense)
10h00: Arrive at the forest entrance, allocate group supplies & drinks, then start trekking – we will have lunch along the way
18h00: Arrive at the mountain shack, set fire and cook rice in the middle of the jungle
*Detail*: – Trekking time: ~ 8-9 hours. Crossing many streams in the morning, and going uphill in the dense forest in the afternoon – Overnight in tents with sleeping bags prepared by Travel Up nearby a small stream where you can clean your hands and feet
05h30: Tour leader wakes up the group for breakfast
06h30: Everyone leaves their belongings at the shack, brings some water, raincoats and continues to trek to the top
We expected to reach the mountain peak at 11:00 am when the group can take souvenir photos, celebrate the victory, and have lunch at the peak. The group then returns to the campsite by the old route
16h00: Get down to the old campsite. Let’s grill chicken together by the fire
*Detail*: – Trekking time: ~ 8-9 hours. The path involves many steep slopes in the dense forest – Spend the night in tents and sleeping bags prepared by Travel Up nearby a small stream that you can utilize to clean your hands and feet
06h00: Get up early to have breakfast, pack up your stuff, and move back down to the village by the old road
11h00: Lunch along the way down the mountain. Take a detour to visit the beautiful waterfall near the village
14h30: Return to the original trek point, take a motorbike taxi out of the center of the commune, then get on the car back to Sapa
18h00: Return to Sapa, soak in the herbal bath of the Dao people to restore health
20h00: Last dinner party with Sapa specialty salmon hot pot
22h00: Gather at Sapa bus station, get on the sleeper bus back to Hanoi
– The group shall arrive in Hanoi at around 4:00 am the next morning. Travel Up would like to say goodbye and see you on the nearest trip!! (If you want to stay in Sapa before or after the tour, you can notify the leader in advance for better arrangements)
PO MA LUNG: DIFFICULTY LEVEL 9/10 · VERY HARD
PO MA LUNG: 2967m high, Ban Lang – Lai Chau
Tour duration: 3 days and 4 nights
Trekking over 35 km of mountain trails, with the terrain involving many old forests, super beautiful waterfalls, and streams
Sleeping in a shack at an altitude of 2500m
★ – 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 and personal belongings
Rooms on the mountain
Travel Insurance (500,000,000 VND/person/case)
Trekking equipment includes:
– Raincoat, gloves, snacks
– Trekking pole, 20L backpack, personal water bottle (collected back at the end of the tour)
Herbal bath of the Dao people in Sapa
Motorbike taxi if available
★ – 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 2 days and 1 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.