Trail Bus – Tam Đảo
13km / day
Elevation gain
1211m
Distance
13km
Peak elevation
1400m
Difficulty
The Tam Đảo route summits Phù Nghĩa (over 1,200m), Thạch Bàn and Thiên Thị in a demanding journey around 80km from Hanoi. More than 13km of continuous slopes, dense primary forest and steep climbs challenge both fitness and resolve. Over roughly 6 hours, cross damp mossy forest and thick mist, with each summit marking another achievement.
Choose the option that suits you
EXPLORE” TICKET
For beginners or anyone who prefers hiking with a group and a trail guide.
Return transport
Hiking
Day trip
GPX track
Trail guide
JOIN THE CREW” TICKET
For travellers who prefer to arrange their own transport, meet the group at the trailhead and begin the journey with their fellow hikers.
- Hiking
- GPX track
- Trail guide
What you will experience
TRAIL GUIDE
Your guide stays with the group throughout the trip, helping you discover the trail’s best viewpoints while keeping the experience safe and well organised.
TAKE ON THREE LEGENDARY PEAKS
Summit Phù Nghĩa, Thạch Bàn and Thiên Thị in a single journey, reaching 1,591m at Thiên Thị. Enter cool, dense forest across continuously steep, damp and slippery terrain—a demanding route for experienced trekkers.
STEP INTO A MARTIAL-ARTS FILM IN A MYSTERIOUS BAMBOO FOREST
Thousands of densely packed bamboo stems rise overhead, creating a mysterious setting reminiscent of a martial-arts film and adding another layer of challenge to the journey.
A RARE AND MYSTERIOUS LANDSCAPE
Watch light filter through the leaves and mist, then spend time in the cool green primary forest.
A VISUAL REWARD AT THE FINISH
Look out from Thiên Thị Peak across a cloud-filled valley and see rhododendrons in bloom from February to April.
Cost breakdown
Included:
- Round-trip seat-coach transfer
- Bottled water on the bus
- National park admission
- Meals during the trip (1 lunch)
- Trail guide
Not included:
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Other personal meals and drinks
Included:
- National park admission
- Meals during the trip (1 lunch)
- Trail guide
Not included:
- Round-trip bus transfer
- Bottled water on the bus
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks
Detailed itinerary
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Overnight stay: No
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Trail distance: 13km, approximately 6 hours depending on fitness
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Meals: Lunch
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Highlights: Summit three well-known peaks, walk through a mysterious bamboo forest, experience cinematic scenery and enjoy expansive views at the finish.
- 5h00: The bus departs on time from No. 9, Alley 53 Trần Quốc Hoàn, Cầu Giấy, Hanoi.
- 7h00: The bus stops at a rest area along the way. Take this time to relax and buy your own breakfast before the day’s activities.
- 7h30: Arrive in Tam Đảo at the hiking start point. Allow around 15 minutes to buy tickets, complete entry procedures and prepare.
- 7h45: The guide provides a safety and itinerary briefing before the group warms up. Explore the trail across three well-known Tam Đảo peaks, beginning with a gentler path towards Thiên Thị through bamboo and primary forest.
- 11h00: Reach the first summit, Thiên Thị Peak (approximately 1,375m). Check in, then continue towards Thạch Bàn Peak.
- 12h00: Stop for lunch and a rest in the forest, then continue to the second summit, Thạch Bàn (1,388m), through primary forest and across slippery moss-covered rocks.
- 13h30: Reach the second summit, Thạch Bàn Peak (1,420m), check in and continue. The route passes through bamboo forest and a clear stream, with increasingly steep and slippery sections.
- 14h30: Reach Phù Nghĩa, the highest of Tam Đảo’s three peaks at 1,400m, with views across a valley appearing through the clouds. Pack up and descend.
- 15h00: Continue downhill by an easier alternative route, around two-thirds of which is concrete.
- 18h00 - 19h00: The bus picks up the group at the trailhead for the return to Hanoi, expected to take around 2 hours. NOTE: The bus departs on time. Arrive 10–15 minutes before pick-up; late arrival is treated as a cancellation. Check the announced number plate carefully because many other group vehicles use the same pick-up point.
What to pack
+ Hiking shoes or trail-running shoes
+ Sunscreen and insect repellent
+ Stretchy, long-sleeved sportswear
+ A change of clothes after showering
+ At least 1.5 litres of drinking water
+ Personal snacks such as energy bars, nuts or dried fruit
+ Trekking poles for beginners
+ A hydration vest or lightweight backpack
+ Emergency cash
Important notes:
+ Each guest receives one Conqueror Card after completing the trail. Guests who register after Wednesday for that week’s departure will not receive a Conqueror Card.
+ Late arrival is treated as a cancellation and is non-refundable.
+ Please make sure you board the correct bus, as several tour groups may share the same meeting point.
+ Prepare physically by walking for 30 minutes a day during the two weeks before the hike.