5:00 am: Wake up early, have a quick breakfast, and get ready for an epic day! Around 6 am, you’ll be treated to a gorgeous sunrise as the morning mist lifts from the mountains.

Today’s highlight is the thrilling trek across Dinosaur Backbone Mountain. This part of the trek is both challenging and unforgettable—you’ll climb steep rocks, hold onto cables, and walk along a narrow, windy ridge that looks just like a dinosaur’s spine, with steep cliffs on either side.

Next, you’ll pass through the “Magic Moss Forest”. Here, ancient trees draped in moss and mist create an enchanting atmosphere that feels straight out of a fairytale. Take your time to snap some photos, capture videos, and soak in the mystical beauty around you. This part of the trail is more relaxed, with gentler slopes.

Around noon, you’ll reach the Ta Xua summit at 2,865m! We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch on the way back down, taking a break to recharge. After lunch, we’ll head to Hut 2 at 2,550m. On clear days, you’ll see the incredible “ocean of clouds” rolling beneath the mountains.

Summary:

– Trekking time: around 6-6.5 hours

(Average: 4 hours to the summit, 1 hour back to Hut 2, 1.5 hours across Dinosaur Backbone)

*Note:* If the weather, timing, and your energy allow, we can cross back over Dinosaur Mountain and return to Hut 1 today. It’s about 1.5-2 hours from Hut 2 back to Hut 1.

7:00 am: After a hearty breakfast, we’ll start our descent down the mountain. If the weather is clear, it usually takes around 4-5 hours to reach the bottom. We’ll have lunch back at the homestay, and then you can unwind and soak your tired muscles in a relaxing hot spring.

If it’s rainy, the descent can take closer to 6 hours. In that case, we’ll have a light picnic lunch along the way.

Around 1-2 pm, we’ll arrive back in Tram Tau, where you can rest and recharge at a hot spring resort. Tonight, we’ll relax and stay at Zoni Homestay.

7:30 am: After breakfast, we’ll hop on motorbike taxis to reach our starting point in Xa Ho commune.

Around 8:30 am, we’ll begin our trek. Compared to Ta Xua, Ta Chi Nhu has fewer dense bushes, giving way to sweeping, open views of the mountain landscape. The scenery is just as stunning, though some of the slopes are quite steep.

11:00-11:30 am: We’ll stop by a stream for a picnic lunch. After recharging, we’ll continue trekking up and down across several mountain peaks—a pattern that keeps you moving without feeling too exhausted.

Around 4:00 pm, we’ll arrive at the campsite, where our porters will prepare dinner. You’re welcome to join in cooking and get hands-on with the meal prep.

Summary:

– Trekking time: ~7 hours

– Sleeping: in a hut with sleeping bags

– Facilities: There’s a small stream for washing hands, but no showers or toilets.

5:00 am: Rise and shine early to catch a breathtaking sunrise near the campsite. The view is worth every early morning minute!

After soaking in the sunrise, we’ll have breakfast and continue our climb to the summit. It’s about a 2-hour trek up to the peak at 2,979m, where you’ll find fields of beautiful wildflowers in shades of purple, adding a touch of magic to the mountain landscape.

Around 9:00 am: We’ll reach the top, where you’ll be rewarded with an incredible “sea of clouds” view. Take a deep breath, let the scenery sink in, and just enjoy this unforgettable moment.

10:30 am: We’ll head back to the campsite for lunch before beginning our descent.

Around 3:00 pm: We’ll arrive back at the resort, take a quick break, and then start our journey back to Hanoi.

Around 6:00 pm: We’ll stop in Yen Bai for a hearty dinner, then continue on the highway back to Hanoi.

Around 9:00 pm: Arrival in Hanoi. We’ll drop you off at your hotel, where we’ll say our goodbyes and look forward to seeing you again on the next adventure!