Ta Xua Peak is located on the border of two districts: Tram Tau (Yen Bai) and Bac Yen (Son La). Ta Xua Peak is the lowest peak among the ten highest mountains in Vietnam, standing at 2,865 meters. The Ta Xua trekking route, which conquers the Ta Xua dinosaur backbone from the Tram Tau direction, is considered one of the most challenging yet attractive trekking routes in Northern Vietnam. For mountain enthusiasts, the Ta Xua route is a symbol that must be conquered. The long and steep sections, crossing mystical mossy forests, climbing small trails, mountain slopes, and sheer cliffs along the dinosaur backbone... the feeling upon reaching the summit and looking back at the journey you've undertaken is hard to describe; only those passionate about trekking can truly understand this emotion. This is also a famous cloud-hunting destination, filled with countless fascinating experiences waiting for us to explore.
Currently, there is a motorbike path from Cong village to the trekking starting point, significantly shortening the distance compared to before. Therefore, Umove Adventure has designed the Ta Xua Peak conquest program to only require two days of climbing (instead of three days as before and as other travel companies are currently doing).
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Departure from: Ha Noi
Min: 7 people
Destination: Yen Bai
Max: 20 people
Duration: 2 days 3 nights
Best season: Sep - Apr
Level: 8/10
18:00 - Arriving at the departure point to board the bus to Tram Tau, Yen Bai. Along the way, we will stop to have dinner (if needed).
23:00 - Arriving at Tram Tau, where we will spend the night at a beautiful and cozy homestay.
* Dinner is not included.
05:30 - Waking up early for breakfast and preparing belongings for the trekking trip.
07:00 - Boarding the vehicle and traveling for about 30 minutes to Cong village, where we will switch to motorbike taxis to reach the starting point of the trek.
09:00 - We will begin conquering the first slopes.
11:00 - Stopping for lunch along the way. After lunch, we will continue the trekking route and conquer the legendary "Dinosaur Spine."
17:00 - Arriving at the night lodge (Lodge 2). We will store our belongings, freshen up, and rest after the trekking journey. While waiting for dinner, we can help the porters cook or take a walk around the lodge to admire the sunset.
18:30 - We will have dinner, interact, and share experiences with other members of the group, and then freely enjoy the quiet forest atmosphere. Staying overnight in a windproof wooden lodge, equipped with blankets and thermal mats for warmth.
* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
05:30 - Waking up early for breakfast and having a warm cup of coffee or ginger tea. After breakfast, we will begin the final trek to reach Ta Xua Peak. Near the peak, we will pass through a mossy forest with many enchanting photo spots.
08:00 - Reaching Ta Xua Peak, where we will have a rest, take photos, and enjoy the scenery at the mountain summit.
08:30 - Coming back to the night lodge. Upon returning, we will pack our belongings and trek down the mountain.
12:00 - Having lunch along the way.
15:00 - Arriving at the starting point. Taking a motorbike taxi to Cong village to return to Tram Tau.
16:00 - Having a hot mineral bath, relaxing after the challenging journey.
17:30 - Having a dinner featuring local specialties.
18:30 - Boarding the bus back to Hanoi.
00:00 - Arriving in Hanoi. End of the tour.
* Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Difficulty Level (8/10): Good physical skills are a requirement, as well as experience in outdoor activities. This level is not for children. The duration of each trip is from 2 - 4 days with a basic of eating, and sleeping condition. Accommodation is camping. Trekking time might take 5 – 6 hours/day to do the trek with the difficult terrain, slopes, and high elevation. The kayaking and SUP tours might take from 6 – 7 hours/day of paddling.
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Equipment provided by UA:
Essential stuff you need to bring:
Other items you may consider to bring:
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.
4. Trekking route notes
● This is a trek with rather rugged terrain and is considered more difficult than other routes like Ta Chi Nhu, Lao Than, and Nhiu Co San. You should prepare physically before the trip (refer to the Physical Preparation Recommendations section).
● Umove Adventure recommends bringing a backpack of around 10L, with no more than 2kg of essential items for trekking, such as your wallet, phone, and drinking water. Your personal belongings, such as clothes for changing at the shelter, daily drinking water, and food for meals on the mountain, will be carried by porters.
5. Sleeping on the mountain
● We will spend one night at Shed No.2. There are toilets and showers available. You will be provided with an air mattress or insulated mat and a blanket or sleeping bag.
6. Food & drinking water
● Dinner on the mountain will be freshly cooked by the porter team. Breakfast will be fried rice, instant noodles, or crepes. Lunch is typically pre-prepared cold food.
● Drinking water on the mountain will be sourced from streams and boiled for disinfection by the porter team. Participants should bring water bottles to refill for daily use.
● At the overnight shed, hot tea and coffee will be served before and after each meal.
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
● If you have cardiovascular disease or bone and joint diseases (knees, ankles, shoulder joints, etc.), you should consult your doctor before deciding to join the trip.
You should visit Ta Xua between September and April of the following year. This is the best time to go cloud-hunting and watch the sunrise.
This tour is suitable for children aged 12 and above when accompanied by their parents or guardians
This is a challenging trek with tough terrain, rated more difficult than other routes like Ta Chi Nhu, Lao Than, and Nhiu Co San. You should review the tips and guidelines for preparing for an 8/10 difficulty trekking here.
This is a group tour, so you can join alone. However, the tour requires a minimum of 7 participants to proceed. If the minimum number is not met, UA will notify you one week in advance, allowing you to either change the departure date or receive a refund of your deposit.
Upon registration, customers must pay a 50% deposit via bank transfer or by card through Onepay. The remaining 50% must be paid no later than one day before the departure date, also via bank transfer or credit card through Onepay.
UA will not confirm the booking until the deposit has been received.
Cancellation fees depend on how far in advance you cancel from the departure date. If you wish to postpone the tour or switch to a different one, Umove Adventure can arrange a new departure date for you with applicable fees (or without fees). For details, see our Cancellation Policy.
You will need to inform Umove Adventure of your dietary requirements when booking the tour. We will check if the destination can accommodate your needs and notify you accordingly. Typically, Umove Adventure offers vegetarian options depending on the location of the tour.
Please refer to the “Equipment” section in the detailed tour description.
Umove Adventure does not organize tours specifically for guests with pets, so bringing a pet depends on the agreement of other tour participants. If you wish to bring a pet, Umove Adventure will ask for the consent of all tour members. You will be fully responsible for maintaining hygiene and ensuring your pet’s safety.
In remote forest areas, a buried latrine system will be used. Rangers will set up a secluded, private location for you. At the wooden hut in Ta Xua where we will stay overnight, there will be toilets and showers available for personal use.
We will be camping in a high mountainous area, so phone signals will no longer be available. You should make personal arrangements before starting your journey to conquer Ta Xua Peak.
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