Overview
Lying at an altitude of 2860m, Lao Than peak is considered the roof of Y Ty with a magical scene where clouds, sky, sun and wind blend together, when the terraced fields are still green despite the harsh weather. The Lao Than trekking route is relatively simple, even first-timers can easily conquer it. Because the terrain is mainly low grass hills, the distance is short, there is little climbing, and the scenery is extremely magical with layers of clouds stacked densely on top of each other, covering the entire mountain.
The “specialty” of Lao Than is clouds. The experience of hunting clouds and watching the sunrise on the top of Lao Than is the most interesting thing about this mountain climbing trip. Because the top of the mountain has a super open and super wide view in all directions, plus the prime location known as the “roof” of Y Ty, the probability of encountering a sea of clouds is extremely high. That is why many trekkers still call Lao Than “Island in the sky” with villages in the clouds.
Highlights
Tour Itinerary View Details
22:00: Car & tour guide pick you up at the meeting point, get on the car and depart for Sapa (Lao Cai) (travel time is about 6 hours)
You can go to Sa Pa first or stay in Sa Pa after finishing trekking.
04:30: Arrive in Sa Pa, the group moves to the hotel room to rest, take care of personal hygiene, and receive trekking equipment.
06:30: You have buffet breakfast at the restaurant
08:00: The group takes a car to Lao Than trekking point in Y Ty (about 80km from Sa Pa). Then, you take a motorbike taxi to the foot of the mountain. The tour guide will introduce safety regulations and meet more friendly locals, leave your belongings with the porter (you can leave up to 5kg), logistics and start the journey in front of the majestic terraced fields of the Mong people
11:00: You start the trekking journey from the foot of the mountain - Phin Ho Kindergarten to conquer Lao Than peak.
11:30: The group rests and has lunch. Then continue the journey to the top of the mountain.
The journey to the hut takes 5 hours on terrain mainly through grassy hills, low forest fields with spectacular views of clouds, sky, sun and wind, the route brings a new feeling when crossing burnt forests, walking on dry, gray, burnt tree trunks of people burning to make fields.
16:00: Expected resting hut, you rest after the journey of the first day.
18:00: You enjoy dinner, then spend the night in a windproof wooden hut, with blankets and insulation mats to keep warm.
05:00: You wake up, enjoy breakfast with a cup of coffee or hot ginger tea, then prepare to conquer Lao Than peak.
05:30: The group begins the final stage of the journey. The road only takes about 45 minutes to get there, but the terrain is steeper and more difficult.
06:30: Reach Lao Than peak, 2860m high, known as the roof of Y Ty. You rest, take photos, check in, and enjoy the scenery on the top of the mountain.
08:30: The group returns to the shelter to pack up personal belongings, then returns to the original starting point (Phin Ho Kindergarten)
Noon: The group returns to the foot of the mountain, then takes a motorbike taxi to the porter's house, rests, and has lunch.
13:00: The car takes the group back to Sapa.
16:00: Experience the Red Dao leaf bath of the Dao ethnic group - a precious product of the Northwest region with many effects in reducing joint pain and improving health.
18:00: The group moves to a local restaurant to enjoy a specialty dish of the Northwest region: Sturgeon Hotpot. Sip a glass of corn wine, nibble on a piece of fresh, spongy fish, and talk about the journey they have overcome.
After dinner, the group is free to stroll around Sapa night market and then prepare to return home.
22:00: The group moves to the car to return to Hanoi - say goodbye to "Sapa City in the mist", expected to arrive in Hanoi at 5:00 the next morning.
05:00: Expected to arrive in Hanoi, the car will take you back to the original pick-up point, say goodbye and see you again in the next program.
Reviews
Tour trekking Lảo Thẩn là một trải nghiệm tuyệt vời dành cho những ai yêu thích chinh phục và khám phá thiên nhiên. Đường leo không quá khó, phù hợp cả cho những bạn mới bắt đầu trekking. Trên đường đi có thể ngắm rừng núi hùng vĩ, bản làng người Mông thấp thoáng trong sương mờ. Đặc biệt, khoảnh khắc ngắm bình minh trên đỉnh Lảo Thẩn – nơi được mệnh danh là “nóc nhà Y Tý” – thật sự khiến tôi choáng ngợp. Biển mây trải dài bất tận, mặt trời dần ló rạng, tất cả tạo nên một khung cảnh kỳ diệu.
Đỉnh Lảo Thẩn – biển mây quá đẹp, leo không quá khó.
Tôi rất ấn tượng với hành trình trekking Lảo Thẩn. So với nhiều ngọn núi khác ở Tây Bắc, cung đường này dễ đi hơn, thời gian leo khoảng 1 ngày rưỡi là có thể chinh phục. Trên đường, tôi được thưởng thức vẻ đẹp hoang sơ của núi rừng, những thửa ruộng bậc thang, và gặp gỡ người dân địa phương thân thiện. Buổi tối ngủ lều giữa núi, cảm giác se lạnh nhưng rất thú vị.
Một hành trình đáng nhớ, phù hợp cả cho người mới trekking.
Ngắm hoàng hôn và bình minh trên đỉnh Lảo Thẩn – tuyệt vời!
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