Pu Ta Leng Peak Challenge

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Join an adventure through an ancient primeval forest teeming with diverse vegetation, where mosses and lichens blanket towering trees and rocks.

Traverse scenic streams and lush bamboo groves, marvel at the tall rhododendron trees bursting into vibrant blooms during their flowering season. Feel the thrill of navigating continuous slopes that test your endurance, evoking a range of emotions along the way. The journey culminates at the peak in the Hoang Lien Son range, located in Ta Leng commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province.

Are you ready to give it a try?

!! PRICE OPTIONS:

1 person: 290 USD pp;
2-3 persons: 210 USD pp;
4-5+ persons: 190 USD pp.

Gio L. is the provider of this trip

5.0 4 reviews

The provider speaks: English, French

We are a team of local guides from the Hmong and Dao communities in Sapa, passionate about tourism and dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing our rich cultural heritage. Committed to offering unique experiences, we invite you to explore the stunning natural landscapes and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of ethnic minorities.

Tour highlights

Stunnig Views

Explore a breathtaking ancient primeval forest filled with lush mosses, lichens, and towering trees

Unqiue Nature

Enjoy scenic streams, vibrant rhododendron blooms, and lush bamboo groves along the trail

Reach the Peak

Reach the majestic peak in the Hoang Lien Son range, offering a rewarding culmination to your adventurous hike

Route details

06:30 am: Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from the restaurant where you've had breakfast and transfer you to Ta Leng.
07:00 am: Depart for Ta Leng commune center, approximately 60 km from Sapa.
08:00 am: Meet the porters in the village and begin your trek.
12:00 pm: Take a break to rest and enjoy lunch together at Black Cardamom Valley.
4:00 pm: Arrive at the campsite at an altitude of 2,400 meters. Porters will prepare your meal, and you’re welcome to assist with dinner preparation or explore the campsite at your leisure.
6:00 pm: Have dinner, then spend the evening chatting with fellow travelers and marveling at the starry night sky. Overnight stay in a wooden shack, equipped with blankets and insulation sheets to keep you warm through the night.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Overnight in a wooden shack.

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour provider's comments

This trek is of a challenging difficulty level. Participants should have hiking experience and be in good physical shape.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Tent

2 nights

During the trek you will spend 2 nights in a wooden shack.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Noi Bai International Airport

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

Private transportation from Sapa to Ho Thau and back to Sapa;
Professional tour guide;
Porters to carry the food and water;
Meals: 2 breakfasts / 3 lunches / 2 dinners;
2 nights at mountain shack;
Water: 1.5L / per person / per day;
Stick / per person;
Head light / per person;
Raincoat / per person;
Gloves / per person;
Herbal bath in Sapa / per person;
Medal / per person.

Extras

Airfare;
Travel and medical insurance;
Extra drinks;
Tips, gratuities, personal expenses and emergency expenses.

Group size

From 1 to 15 tourists

Duration

3 days

2 nights

It's important to know

What to Bring / Wear:

Enough clothes for 3 days in the mountains;
Waterproof jacket;
T-shirt;
Flashlight: will be used in the evening at campsite area and in the early morning when you hike to the peak;
2 pants: should be airy sportswear for the comfort. Bring an extra pair of pants for backup;
Shoes: high- quality trekking shoes;
Tip: Usually choose shoes wider than your foot size about 1 size. You should cut your toenails
short to avoid injury during the journey;
Socks: bring 3 long and thick pair of socks to avoid insects and terrain bumps;
Scarves:
+ 1-2 multifunctional scarves can be good to use during the trek;
+ 1 scarf for the night in the mountain;
Heat patches: 2-4 patches (preferably Japanese patches);
Back-up charger;
Personal document: passport or ID card;
Other stuff: sunscreen, insect repellent, hand sanitizer;
Energy-supplement foods such as chocolate, energy bars, nuts or dried fruits.

Reviews

5.0

Based on 4 reviews

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Tom

about provider

16 Mar, 2025

Had an excellent hike up Fansipan. Minh was a great guide, excellent English and very experienced (he sumbited Fansipan over 1000 times). The route was very well maintained and not too difficult to navigate. We got the gondala down but you can easily hike up and down in a day if you wanted to. Communication with Gio was good as well.
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Hyeran

about provider

27 Dec, 2024

My niece and I are were visiting Vietnam for about 3 weeks, and this was the highlight of our trip! The team kept us updated from before arrival to Vietnam up until minutes before our tour! Our tour guide, Mrs. Chi, was so accommodating, ensuring every part of the tour would allow us to make the most of it despite unexpected foggy conditions. She explained everything along the entirety of the tour and made sure we could cross any difficult parts of the trek. If you are considering going to Sa Pa, be sure to book this tour! You won’t regret it!
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Suzanne

about provider

9 Dec, 2024

Despite the rain and fog definitely recommended the hike! The homestay was also very nice:) The tour guide was very experienced and spoke good English.