07:00 Meet at the designated point in Sapa. The guide welcomes the group, checks attendance and provides a briefing on the route. Participants make a final check of their personal equipment before departure.
07:30 Travel by vehicle to Tram Ton, the gateway to Hoang Lien National Park. The drive follows winding mountain roads through the dramatic landscapes of Northwest Vietnam. On arrival, the group completes the required registration procedures with the National Park Management Board.
09:00 The full trek to the “Roof of Indochina” begins. The trail first passes through old-growth mountain forest before opening onto broader terrain, including relatively gentle sections along the ridgelines.
12:00 Stop for a well-earned rest and a simple but satisfying lunch in the fresh mountain surroundings. This break provides time to recharge before the more demanding afternoon section.
13:00 Resume trekking over steeper and more challenging terrain. Some sections may be slippery and covered in moss. As the group gains elevation, dense forest gradually gives way to lower mountain vegetation.
17:00 Reach the overnight hut at approximately 2,800m. Settle in, organise personal belongings and take time to rest after the day’s trek.
18:30 Enjoy a warm dinner prepared by the support team. After dinner, rest early in preparation for the final summit ascent the following morning.
* Meals included: Lunch, Dinner