RCE · 03 · 3 days · 2 nights · Tay Con Linh · Hoang Su Phi
Kieu Lieu Ti, the long traverse.
3-day ridge trek across the Tay Con Linh spine — two shelter nights and summit dawn. From US$425 per person. Book here.
Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Difficulty
Demanding
Distance
42 km total
Altitude
1,500 – 2,402 m
Best season
Oct – Apr · cold, clear
— Overview
Why this route.
Kieu Lieu Ti is the long crossing of Tay Con Linh. Spend three days on the upper spine: a shelter night near the summit, a full exposed day between shelters, then a descent through ancient Shan tea into Cao Bo. Your main bag meets you at the end, while you carry a daypack on the mountain. Choose this if you have multi-day altitude experience and want the massif end to end. Choose the cloud-forest route for two days and a village descent, or the one-day sunrise ridge if dates are tight.
— Trip highlights
Two nights above the cloud line on the upper Tay Con Linh spine
Pre-dawn summit walk to 2,402 m on Day 2, then 8 – 9 hours on the exposed ridge
No villages between shelters — full self-contained mountain days
Finish in the Cao Bo tea valley with hosted lunch before road transfer
— Itinerary
Day by day.
Times and stops are indicative. Pace and arrival are set by the slowest walker, the weather, and the ridge.
Day 1
Ta Su Choong → summit shelter
11 km · 5 h walking
Meals · Lunch · Dinner
Stay · Wooden mountain shelter near the summit
"Drive to Ta Su Choong, then climb steadily through bamboo and rhododendron to the wooden shelter just below the Chieu Lau Thi summit. Eat an early dinner and put layers on by dusk."
Day 2
Sunrise summit → ridge traverse
18 km · 8 – 9 h walking
Meals · Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Stay · Second ridge shelter (Tay Con Linh side)
"This is the longest day. Walk before dawn to the 2,402 m summit for the cloud sea. Then traverse east along the upper spine through open ridges and mossy forest, with no villages, to a second wooden shelter on the Tay Con Linh side. Finish with hot soup and an early sleep."
Day 3
Ridge → Cao Bo
13 km · 6 h walking
Meals · Breakfast · Lunch
"Make a long descent through cloud forest and ancient Shan tea, including trees over three centuries old, into the Cao Bo valley. Have a hosted lunch with a Dao tea family before the road back to Ha Giang city."
— Inclusions
What's included.
Included
Private transfers to and from the trail
English-speaking lead guide and 2 local trail guides
Light porter support for shared camp gear
2 nights in wooden mountain shelters
Sleeping bag rated to 0 °C, mat and pillow
All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 3 lunch
Hot drinks at altitude
Permits and forest entry fees
Personal accident & trekking insurance
Not included
Transfers from outside Ha Giang province
Hotel before/after the trek
Alcoholic beverages
Tips for guides, porters and host families
Personal trekking equipment beyond what is listed
— Pack list
What to bring.
01Sturdy waterproof trekking boots (broken in)
02Daypack (30 L) — main bag stays at the start
03Warm hat, gloves, fleece, insulated jacket
04Thermal base layers + spare socks
05Rain shell, gaiters in shoulder season
06Headlamp with spare batteries
07Trekking poles strongly recommended
08Personal first aid + any prescription medication
— Good to know
Before you walk.
Day 2 lasts 8 – 9 hours on the exposed spine. A windproof layer is required even in October.
Guide field note: if storms threaten on Day 2, guides use a lower forest contour between shelters. It is slower, but safe.
You spend two shelter nights above the cloud line. Pack duplicate warm socks and a dry base layer for Night 2.
Your main bag meets you at Cao Bo on Day 3. Carry only a daypack on the ridge.
Maximum group size is 6. There are no departures from June to September.
— Field
Frames from the route.
— FAQ
Common questions.
Q · 01
How fit do I need to be?
You should be comfortable walking 8 – 9 hours on uneven terrain at altitude on Day 2. Previous multi-day trekking experience is strongly recommended.
Q · 02
What is the weather window?
The season runs from October to April. We do not run this route in storm season. Even in winter, we monitor weather daily and reroute or postpone for safety.
Q · 03
Can my main bag follow me?
Your main bag stays at the start with our driver and waits at Cao Bo on Day 3. Carry only a daypack on the ridge.
Q · 04
Where does the trek finish?
It finishes in the Cao Bo tea valley on Day 3 afternoon. Road transfer to Ha Giang city is included; plan an extra night in town or continue your loop from there.
Q · 05
How many shelter nights?
Two, both above the cloud line on the upper Tay Con Linh spine. Sleeping bags and mats are provided.
Q · 06
Is Day 2 exposed?
Yes. It is a full day on the open ridge with wind and temperature swings. Pack windproof layers even in autumn.
Q · 07
Can I link this with Hoang Su Phi programmes?
Yes. Many guests walk Ban Luoc or Chieu Lau Thi cloud-sea first, rest, then start the traverse. We help with dates.
Q · 08
What if weather blocks the ridge on Day 2?
We use a lower forest contour that still connects the shelters. It is slower, but safe. Full postponement applies only if storms make any crossing unsafe.
— Booking
What happens after you enquire.
This page holds the schedule, price and inclusions for this route. Confirmation and payment steps are handled directly with our team — not through this website.
Step 1
Enquire
Tell us your route, dates and group size — by WhatsApp from any programme or tour page.
Step 2
Confirm
We reply with availability, a clear price and the logistics needed to confirm your departure.
Step 3
Prepare
You receive what to pack and where to meet before you travel.
— Why book with us
Licensed local operator
Hanoi Travel Mate Co., Ltd. (tax code 0110906485) runs every departure listed on this site — not a reseller or marketplace listing. Licensed Local Operator
Local trekking expertise
Ha Giang has no marked national-park trail network. Paths follow irrigation channels, farm decisions, and weather calls made by people who live on the route. Local trail guides from each community negotiate homestay space, read fog on the ridge, and know when a bamboo bridge is safe after rain — alongside English-speaking trekking leads who handle logistics, pace and guest communication.
Transparent enquiry process
No payment on this site. Enquire by WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack. Booking Terms
No payment on this site
Every departure is confirmed after a direct conversation. Nothing is collected or stored here. Payment Policy
Safety and responsible travel
Personal accident and trekking insurance is included on every guide-led programme — see each programme's includes list. Permits and community fees are included on programme prices where listed. Safety Policy
Community payments stay local
Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Responsible Travel
— Deposit, cancellation & enquiry
—Enquire by WhatsApp — we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, price and what to pack
—No payment on this site — confirmation steps are shared directly after your enquiry
—Deposit and cancellation terms are confirmed for your specific departure before you travel
—Weather or safety may require a postponed or adjusted route — we confirm options with you, not through the website checkout
Days alone do not define the trip. A three-day Ban Luoc programme and a three-day Tay Con Linh Summit extended journey share duration but not product line or booking page. Programme vs Extended Journey.
Hub programme
One to three focused walking days in Hoang Su Phi, Village Treks or Ridge & Cloud — a defined route with schedule and price on the programme page.
Local trail guides from the communities on the route, with English-speaking trekking leads on every departure. Guide roles & field notes
Community & permits
Homestay payments go directly to host families — we do not take a margin on meals or overnight stays. Community and forest permit fees are included in programme prices and paid to the communes on your behalf.
Insurance & group size
Personal accident and trekking insurance is included on every guide-led programme — see each programme's includes list. Guide-led programmes run small groups — typically 2–8 trekkers; ridge routes cap at six.
Operator & enquiry
No payment on this site. Enquire by WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours with availability, a clear price and what to pack. Licensed Local Operator · Safety Policy
— Places and routes
Entity guides hold landscape and season research; this programme page holds schedule and enquiry.
