Ngu Chi Son rises to 2,858 metres in Ta Giang Phinh, Sapa, Lao Cai and is the 15th-highest mountain in Vietnam. Seen from a distance, its five adjacent peaks resemble five fingers reaching into the sky, creating one of the most distinctive mountain silhouettes in Northwest Vietnam. Often described locally as one of the region’s most majestic mountains, Ngu Chi Son combines dramatic terrain with seasonal highlights including camellias, rhododendrons and red maple foliage. Reaching its summit is a rewarding objective for trekkers seeking a challenging high-mountain journey.

Highlights

• Reach the summit of Ngu Chi Son at 2,858m – the 15th-highest mountain in Vietnam.
• Experience one of Northwest Vietnam’s most dramatic and distinctive mountain landscapes.
• See brilliant red maple foliage in October.
• Enjoy rhododendron blooms in March.
• Experience a beautiful mountain sunrise from the summit.

Difficulty Level (7/10): Requires good physical fitness and substantial experience in outdoor activities. This level is not suitable for children. The tour can last from 2 to 4 days with very basic accommodations and primarily involves camping. Trekking can take up to 5 to 6 hours per day with difficult terrain, steep slopes, and high altitudes. Kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) can take up to 6 to 7 hours per day.

Physical Preparation Suggestion: running or kayaking/SUP for at least two weeks prior to departure. Run 2-3 times a week, covering 5 kilometers each time. Alternatively, kayak or SUP 2-3 times a week, covering a distance of 5-7 kilometers per session.

1. Travel insurance

• Umove Adventure uses service from Bảo Việt Insurance with a maximum insurance payout of 100 million VND/person/case.
• See the Bao Viet policy of insurance Quy tắc bảo hiểm Bảo Việt.    

2. Referring to the postpose policy, and cancel the tour in the requirement and instructions here. 

3. Reading and signing the exclude all liability before departing

• The customers who buy adventure tours from Umove Adventure have enough awareness about the level of challenge as well as other physical challenges and other potential dangers during the tour. Hence the customer is asked to read and sign the Exclude all Liability form before departing. Find the form below and read it carefully  Release Of Liability Form.    

4. Trekking Route Note

• This is a demanding high-mountain route among Vietnam’s 15 highest peaks. Guests with no previous mountain trekking experience or limited regular exercise should undertake appropriate physical preparation before departure.
• Umove Adventure recommends carrying a small daypack of approximately 10L with no more than 2kg of essentials such as a wallet, phone and drinking water. Personal overnight belongings, daily water supplies and food for mountain meals are carried by the porter team.

5. Overnight on the Mountain

• The group spends one night in a wooden mountain shelter at approximately 2,800m. Toilet and washing facilities are available. Sleeping equipment includes an air mattress or insulated sleeping mat together with a blanket or sleeping bag.

6. Food & Water

• Dinner on the mountain consists of freshly cooked hot meals prepared by the porter team. Breakfast is typically fried rice, instant noodles or crepes, while lunch is generally pre-prepared cold food.
• Drinking water is collected from mountain streams and boiled before use. Participants should bring a reusable water bottle for daily refills.
• Hot tea and coffee are available at the shelter before and after meals.

7. Protecting the environment together

• Umove Adventure supports and practices Leave No Trace principles in each program and outdoor activities itself. We also encourage our customers and partners to apply to Leave No Trace principles when traveling in the outdoor environment. See details about the Leave No Trace tại đây
• In order to limit the use of single-use plastic, Umove Adventure encourages each of us to prepare for ourselves a bottle of water with a 1L capacity for daily water refilling.
• On the tour, tourists comply with the instructions and regulations on environmental protection at the destination. 

8. Medical assistance

• Guests with cardiovascular conditions or joint and musculoskeletal problems, including knee, ankle or shoulder conditions, should consult a doctor before joining.
• The tour guide carries a basic first-aid kit. Guests requiring specific medication should bring their own supply.

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