🌟 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Porter-supported summit of Tay Con Linh (2,428m)—roof of the Northeast
- Camp at ~1,900m among conifers & eucalyptus; sunset “sea of clouds”
- Forest trekking via Xa Phìn – Mào Phìn corridors (bamboo & cardamom)
- Outdoor lunch in a bamboo grove; hot camp dinner under high stars
- Seasonal magic: maple reds & rhododendron flowers near the crest
- One-way motorbike pickup from bamboo forest back to Mào Phìn (Day 2)
- Small groups, experienced local mountain guides, calm & safe pacing
✨ DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 0: ARRIVE IN HA GIANG CITY
(Pre-tour arrival & rest day – no meals included)
Travel independently to Hà Giang before Day 1. We provide one free dorm night for early arrivals. VIP cabin sleeper buses (single/double) run from major cities at 07:00 / 12:00 / 16:00 / 21:00—round-trip booking support available.
DAY 1: HA GIANG – XA PHIN TRAILHEAD – TAY CON LINH BASE CAMP [B/L/D]
~10–12 km of trekking | Max elevation today: ~1,900m
Early morning (around 04:00): Arrive Hà Giang, shower and short rest at our base.
07:00: Depart for the Mào Phìn / Xa Phìn area—terraced amphitheaters, moss-covered roofs, and ancient Shan Tuyết tea groves.
08:30: Begin the Tay Con Linh approach: a steady trail through tropical forest, crossing stretches of pristine woodland and cardamom gardens beneath tall bamboo.
11:30: Forest lunch in a beautiful bamboo glade.
16:30: Reach the base camp area beside a rustic wooden hut at ~1,900m. Drop packs and stroll to a nearby crest for sunset cloud-hunting.
18:00: Return to camp for a warm outdoor dinner on the meadow beneath conifers and eucalyptus.
Overnight: Wooden hut or tent at Tay Con Linh base camp (double occupancy).
DAY 2: SUMMIT TAY CON LINH (2,428M) – DESCENT – RETURN TO HA GIANG [B/L/–]
~8–10 km of trekking | Elevation gain from camp: ~500–600m
05:30: Wake to alpine dawn, hot coffee/ginger tea, and a hearty breakfast.
07:00: Start the summit push through broad bamboo zones and a mystical corridor of ancient moss forest near the crest. In season, watch for maple reds and rhododendron blossoms lighting the ridge.
10:30: Summit Tay Con Linh (2,428m)—photos, a deep breath over the high border country.
11:00: Summit lunch; begin the descent to camp.
13:30: Back at the wooden hut: pack up and meet the motorbike pickup for the ride out to Mào Phìn.
16:00: Arrive Hà Giang City. Shower and rest at our office while we arrange your chosen bus:
— 16:30–17:00 sleeper for same-night arrival in Hanoi, or
— 21:00 overnight sleeper for an early-morning arrival.
***END OF SERVICES***
📍 PRACTICAL INFO
- Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night (arrive Day 0 for the free pre-night in Hà Giang)
- Start/Finish: Hà Giang City
- Accommodation: Camping (tents) or wooden hut, 2 guests/tent or room (private on request)
- Transport: Hà Giang transfers to trailhead; one-way motorbike pickup on Day 2; optional private car support
- Difficulty: Moderate–Challenging (mountain trails, uneven/steep sections; 18–22 km total over 2 days)
- Best for: Fit hikers, nature lovers, photographers; expats/inbound travelers seeking a porter-supported summit
- Group Type: Private or small-group departures
✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Camping in tents or wooden hut (2 guests/tent or room)
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- 2 bottles of water per person per day
- English-speaking local mountain guide (lead guide in Hà Giang)
- Transfers in Hà Giang to/from the trailhead + one-way motorbike pickup from bamboo forest to Mào Phìn (Day 2)
- Porters for group gear/cooking support (ratio ~1 porter : 3 guests)
- Entrance fees/trekking access as per itinerary
- Travel insurance up to 120,000,000 VND/case
❌ WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Single tent/room supplement (if requested)
- Drinks & meals not listed
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone, etc.)
- Round-trip sleeper bus tickets Hanoi ↔ Hà Giang (500,000–700,000 VND/person; support available)
- Flights (domestic/international)
- 10% VAT invoice surcharge (if required)
- Border permit for foreigners: 250,000 VND/person (if applicable)
- Tips for guide/driver/porters (optional)
- Public holiday surcharges
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