Mount Bach Moc (Ky Quan San) Trek – 3 Days / 2 Nights
Conquer Vietnam's fourth highest mountain — 3,046 metres above the clouds.
Conquer Vietnam’s Fourth Highest Mountain
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Mount Bach Moc Luong Tu, also known as Ky Quan San, is one of the highest and most spectacular trekking peaks in Vietnam, standing at 3,046 metres above sea level. Located between Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces, this remote mountain is famous for its dramatic ridges, cloud seas, and untouched wilderness.
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This 3-day trekking expedition is designed for experienced hikers seeking a true mountain adventure far from tourist routes. The journey takes you through dense forests, bamboo slopes, rocky terrain, and high-altitude camps before reaching the breathtaking summit.
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This is one of the most rewarding cloud-hunting treks in northern Vietnam.
— ITINERARY
​Day by day, step by step.
​DAY 0 1
Sapa → Ky Quan
San Village →
Basecamp (2,100 m)
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6:30 AM — Meet your guide at your hotel or Sapa bus station.
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7:00 AM — Scenic 60 km drive to Ky Quan San Village in Sang Ma Sao commune.
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9:00 AM — Arrive at the trailhead and begin the climb. Challenging but rewarding.
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12:00 PM — Hot lunch on the trail; rest before pushing on.
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5:30 PM — Reach basecamp at 2,100 m. Recover and warm up.
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6:30 PM — Dinner in the wooden shack with blankets and insulated mats for the night.
​DAY 0 2
Summit day — Basecamp → 3,046 m → Basecamp
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4:00 AM — Early breakfast with coffee or hot ginger tea.
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5:00 AM — Begin the ascent. At 2,500 m you'll cross the most stunning cloud-viewing point of the trek.
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Drift through dense white clouds rolling over the nearby peaks as the sun rises.
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Weather note: if conditions are unsafe, departure may shift to 7 or 9 AM.
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12:00 PM — Summit Bach Moc Luong Tu at 3,046 m. Celebrate, take in the view, lunch at the top.
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5:00 PM — Return to basecamp for dinner and rest.
​DAY 0 3
Basecamp → Salt Hill → Sapa
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5:00 AM — Walk to Salt Hill for sunrise over the valley.
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7:00 AM — Breakfast at basecamp.
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7:30 AM — Pack and begin the 5-hour descent to Ky Quan San Village.
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12:30 PM — Lunch at the village before driving back to Sapa.
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4:00 PM — Arrive in Sapa. Trip ends.
INCLUDED
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2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
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Two nights at mountain basecamp
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1 litre of water per person, per day
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National park entry fees
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English-speaking local guide
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Porter support
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Return transport Sapa ⇄ Ky Quan San
PLEASE BRING
✦Sturdy walking boots
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✦Rain jacket & warm layers
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✦Hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent
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✦Headlamp for the summit push
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✦Cash for extra drinks or snacks
NOT INCLUDED
— Personal travel insurance
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— Extra drinks (bottled water, beer)
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— Tips for guide & porters
— PRICING ( PRIVATE TOUR )
Smaller groups, fairer rates.
1 PERSON
$270
per person
2 PERSON
$240
per person
3 PERSON
$217
per person
4 PERSON
$195
per person
Private tours are available; you can also join or form a small group to lower the per-person cost.