Trail Bus – Tây Yên Tử
10.5km / day
Elevation gain
960m
Distance
10.5km
Peak elevation
1068m
Difficulty
Tây Yên Tử in Bắc Giang is a demanding spiritual mountain route to the 1,068m summit and Chùa Đồng. Its rugged trail includes rock faces, uneven paths and steep gradients, requiring good fitness and forest experience. The journey combines nature with a historic mountain landscape associated with Emperor-Monk Trần Nhân Tông.
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
HIT THE ROAD” TICKET
For experienced trekkers who prefer exploring independently without a trail guide.
- Return transport
- Day trip
- GPX track
What you will experience
Round-trip bus transfer
Comfortable passenger seating, usually in an air-conditioned 30–45-seat coach.
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.
Cost breakdown
Included:
- Round-trip bus transfer
- 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
Included:
- 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:
- Round-trip bus transfer
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks
Included:
- Round-trip seat-coach transfer
- Drinking water on the bus
Not included:
- Personal expenses outside the itinerary
- Personal meals and drinks at the stop
- Trail guide
- Other expenses
Detailed itinerary
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Overnight stay: No
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Trail distance: 10.5km, approximately 6 hours depending on fitness
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Meals: None
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Highlights: Trek through Tây Yên Tử primary forest, reach the 1,068m summit and Chùa Đồng, then rest beside a stream.
- 4h30: The bus departs from No. 9, Alley 53 Trần Quốc Hoàn, Cầu Giấy, Hanoi. Stop for breakfast and a washroom break along the way.
- 8h30: Arrive at Tây Yên Tử Nature Reserve. Location
- 8h30 - 09h00: Prepare personal belongings, receive a safety and itinerary briefing from the guide and warm up for the trek.
- 09h00 - 12h00: Begin at the Tây Yên Tử Historic and Scenic Site, passing the central square, cable-car station and Hạ Pagoda to reach a trail within Tây Yên Tử Nature Reserve. Hike into protected primary forest. Have lunch at the rest station at your own expense.
- 13h00 - 16h00: Climb to the 1,068m summit and Chùa Đồng, a Đinh-shaped structure measuring 4.6m long, 3.6m wide and 3.35m high, and weighing around 70 tonnes. Dress respectfully. Descend, stop beside a stream to rest and return to the meeting point. Guests who need an easier return can take the cable car and wait for the group (200,000 VND one way; 290,000 VND return).
- 16h00 - 19h00: Take the bus back to Hanoi; the journey is expected to take 3 hours.
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.