Trail Bus – Hàm Lợn
8km/day
Elevation gain
520m
Distance
~8km
Peak elevation
462m
Difficulty
Hàm Lợn Mountain, also called Chân Chim Mountain, lies in the Tam Đảo range in Sóc Sơn district, around 40km from central Hanoi. At 462m, it was once known as the “Roof of the Capital” before Hanoi’s administrative expansion.
Choose the option that suits you
HIT THE ROAD” TICKET
For experienced trekkers who prefer a flexible schedule
Return transport
Day trip
GPX track
EXPLORE” TICKET
For beginners who prefer travelling with a group and 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
- Day trip
- GPX track
- Trail guide
What you will experience
Return bus from Hanoi to the foot of Hàm Lợn
Trail guide
Your guide stays with the group throughout the route, helping you find its best viewpoints and keeping the journey safe and well organised.
Cost breakdown
Included:
- Round-trip bus transfer
- On-site shower and clean-up service
- Bottled water on the bus
Not included:
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks at the stop
- Trail guide
- Other expenses
Included:
- Round-trip bus transfer
- Trail guide
- On-site shower and clean-up service
- Bottled water on the bus
- 1 lead guide and 1 sweep guide
- Guide ratio of 10–14:1 (one guide for every 10–14 guests)
Not included:
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks at the stop
Included:
- Bottled water on the bus
- 1 lead guide and 1 sweep guide
- On-site shower and clean-up service
Not included:
- Return seat-coach ticket (independent transfer)
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks at the stop
Detailed itinerary
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Overnight stay: No
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Trail distance: 8km, approximately 4 hours of activity
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Meals: Not included
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Highlights: Trek across varied terrain, check in at the Roof of the Capital and explore the rose-myrtle hill in season.
- 6h00: The bus departs from No. 9, Alley 53 Trần Quốc Hoàn, Cầu Giấy, Hanoi.
- 7h00: 7:00: Arrive at the campsite at the foot of Hàm Lợn [Location]. Prepare, store belongings and warm up.
- 7h30-11h30: Begin on a fire-access road with a moderate incline for a gradual warm-up. Continue into pine forest and climb Dốc Cam to the transmission tower. The forest is cool but the slope is steep. Cross the rose-myrtle hill to a green valley within the pine forest, then follow an open ridge and explore its plant life. Check in at the 462m Roof of the Capital marker. Descend via the Everesting route or the original trail.
- 11h30: Cool down, rest and have lunch at the campsite.
- 13h00: Depart for Hanoi, concluding the trip.
What to pack
+ Hiking shoes or trail-running shoes
+ Sunscreen and insect repellent
+ Stretchy, long-sleeved sportswear
+ At least 1.5 litres of drinking water
+ A change of clothes after showering
+ 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.
+ The bus departs on time; please arrive 10–15 minutes early.
+ 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.