05:00 Arrive in Sapa. Get off the bus, stretch and acclimatise to the highland climate. Transfer to the breakfast point, freshen up and leave behind any belongings that are not required during the trek, such as clean clothes for changing after the descent.

07:00 Transfer by vehicle to Ky Quan San Village in Sang Ma Sao, approximately 60km from Sapa. Along the way, enjoy views of dramatic mountain ranges and winding highland roads.

09:00 Arrive at Ky Quan San Village and meet the local H’Mong porter team. Begin the trek to Ky Quan San (Bach Moc Luong Tu).

12:00 Stop along the trail for lunch and a well-earned rest before continuing the afternoon ascent.

17:30 Reach the mountain shelter at approximately 2,100m around sunset. Settle in, organise your belongings and freshen up. Spend the remaining time resting, helping the porter team prepare dinner, or taking a short walk to enjoy the mountain sunset.

18:30 Enjoy dinner and time together around the fire. In clear weather, the remote mountain setting offers an impressive star-filled night sky. Overnight in a wooden mountain shelter.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

05:00 Wake up early for breakfast. Enjoy hot coffee or ginger tea before preparing for the summit day.

07:00 Begin the final ascent to the summit. Leave unnecessary belongings at the shelter and carry only essential items. Along the route, pass one of the trek’s best cloud-viewing points at approximately 2,800m.

12:00 Reach the summit of Ky Quan San at 3,046m. Rest, take photos and enjoy the panoramic high-mountain scenery. After lunch on the summit, begin the descent back to the overnight shelter.

17:00 Return to the mountain shelter. Relax, help the porter team prepare dinner, or enjoy another mountain sunset.

18:30 Dinner and overnight at the wooden mountain shelter.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

05:00 Wake up early, have breakfast and enjoy the first light over the mountains.

07:30 Enjoy spectacular cloud views from Muoi Mountain, weather permitting.

08:00 Pack your belongings and begin the descent to the original starting point at Ky Quan San Village.

12:45 Stop for a light lunch and rest before transferring back to Sapa.

16:00 Arrive in Sapa and enjoy a traditional Red Dao herbal bath, soaking in warm herbal water to relax after the demanding trek.

19:00 Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Sapa specialities. Celebrate the successful completion of the journey.

23:00 Board the overnight sleeper bus to Hanoi. Expected arrival at My Dinh Bus Station is around 04:30 the following morning. End of tour.

* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

The best period is generally from October to April. October to December is particularly attractive for cloud hunting, while February to April is the main season for wild rhododendrons.

Umove Adventure does not generally recommend this tour for children because of its high difficulty level. Children aged over 12 who already have experience on adventure tours may be considered when accompanied by an adult.

This is a long and demanding route. If you have never trekked in the mountains or do little regular exercise, physical preparation before departure is strongly recommended. Please review Umove Adventure’s preparation guidance for Difficulty Level 8/10.

Yes. This is a join-in group tour, so solo travellers are welcome. A minimum of 7 participants is required for the tour to operate. If the minimum group size is not reached, Umove Adventure will notify you at least one week before departure so you can transfer to another departure date or receive a refund of your deposit.

A 50% deposit is required when booking, payable by bank transfer or card via OnePay. The remaining 50% must be paid no later than one day before departure. A booking is not confirmed until the deposit has been received.

Yes. A fee may apply depending on how far in advance you postpone or cancel. Changing to another departure date or another tour may also be subject to availability and applicable fees.

Please inform Umove Adventure of any vegetarian or special dietary requirements before booking. We will check what can be accommodated at the destination and confirm the available options. Vegetarian meals can generally be arranged, although options vary by location.

Mobile phone coverage is generally unavailable in the high-mountain overnight area. Guests should arrange important personal and work communications before beginning the trek.

On remote forest sections, basic designated toilet arrangements may be used. At the wooden shelter on Muoi Mountain, toilet and washing facilities are available.