19:00 Meet at the designated departure point in Hanoi and transfer to Nghia Lo, Yen Bai.
Dinner stop on the way if needed.
23:00 Arrive in Nghia Lo and overnight at a local homestay.
* Note: Dinner is not included.
DESCRIBE
If you are looking for a mountain journey that combines challenge, wilderness, and rewarding summit views, this trek is an excellent choice. Rising to 2,913 metres, Lung Cung is one of the standout peaks of northern Vietnam, known for its pristine forest, diverse terrain, high mountain grasslands, and dramatic cloud-filled scenery. The route offers a well-balanced adventure for trekkers who want a true overnight mountain experience without stepping into the most extreme category of technical climbs. At the summit, the reward is one of the most memorable moments in the Northwest: sunrise above a vast sea of clouds.
Highlights
- Conquer Lung Cung Peak (2,913 m)
- Watch sunrise and cloud seas from one of the Northwest’s most scenic summits
- Trek through diverse terrain, including forest, bamboo sections, grass slopes, and high mountain ridges
- Experience an overnight mountain camp / shelter stay
- Relax in a hot spring soak after the trek
SUMMARY
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Departure Point:
Hanoi
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Duration:
2 days, 3 nights
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Destination:
Yen Bai
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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:
6/10
ITINERARY
Night 1: Hanoi – Nghia Lo
Day 1: Nghia Lo – Tu Le – Trailhead – Overnight Camp
06:00 Wake up, breakfast, and prepare for the trek.
07:00 Depart from Tu Le after the final gear check. Unnecessary items can be left at the homestay. Continue by motorbike transfer to the trekking starting point.
08:30 Start trekking through the first forest sections and varied mountain terrain.
11:30 Lunch break on the trail.
After lunch, continue ascending toward the overnight camp.
16:30 Arrive at the overnight camp in the old-growth forest zone. Rest, wash up, and recover after the day’s trek.
18:30 Dinner and overnight at camp.
* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Overnight Camp – Lung Cung Summit – Nghia Lo – Hanoi
04:00 Wake up, breakfast, and prepare for the final summit push.
06:30 Reach Lung Cung Peak. Rest, take photos, and enjoy sunrise and panoramic cloud-sea views.
08:30 Return to the camp / shelter, pack up, and begin descending via the same route.
11:00 Picnic lunch on the way down.
13:00 Return to the trailhead and transfer back by motorbike / vehicle toward Tu Le and Nghia Lo.
14:30 Transfer onward and enjoy a relaxing hot spring soak / recovery stop after the trek.
17:00 Early dinner with local Northwest specialties.
19:00 Depart for Hanoi.
00:30 Arrive in Hanoi. End of the program.
* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner