3 Days – 2 Nights Trail Of The Snub-Nosed Monkeys
Tour Information
Same forest. Same habitat. But an extra day changes everything.
Day 2 is entirely dedicated to deep exploration — the northern sector with no tourist trail, only ranger patrol routes. Guests participate in real conservation work: patrolling with rangers, removing animal traps (if found), recording wildlife track coordinates in the monitoring log. Day 2 also starts at 05:30 — before dawn, approaching the habitat zone in silence, significantly increasing primate sighting chances.
The extra day matters: guests get 3 early-morning approaches to the habitat zone instead of 1. If Day 1 yields nothing — you still have 2 more chances.
Accommodation & Meals
Night 1 & 2 — Tùng Bá Forest Ranger Station
Two nights at the same patrol outpost. Same conditions as described in Part A. The second night feels more familiar — you know the forest sounds, the rhythm of the station.
Meals
• Breakfast Day 1: Dao family home.
• Lunch Day 1: Picnic at milestone A500.
• Dinner Day 1: Ranger Station.
• Breakfast Day 2: At the station.
• Lunch Day 2: Picnic deep in the forest.
• Dinner Day 2: Ranger Station.
• Breakfast Day 3: At the station.
• Lunch Day 3: Dao village at the forest base.
All locally sourced. Dietary requirements accommodated — inform TVPalm at booking
Day-by-Day Snapshot
Day 1 — Into Tùng Bá’s Primary Forest
06:00 Depart from Hà Giang city / TVPalm Ecolodge. Transfer to Tùng Bá.
07:00 Breakfast at Dao family home. Cultural exchange, learn about community life tied to the forest.
07:30 Begin trekking through shallow streams and limestone hills. Morning mist blankets the valley.
3 km — Difficulty 4/10
09:00 Rest at forest hut. Continue through pine forest, up fern slopes toward banana groves — Snub-nosed Monkey buffer zone.
1 km — Difficulty 5/10
10:30 Reach milestone A500. Picnic lunch under ancient ironwood canopy.
13:00 Enter deep conservation zone. Observe limestone forest ecosystem: orchids, tree ferns, primate traces.
4 km — Difficulty 7/10 — steep, slippery rock
16:00 Return to Ranger Station. Herbal tea, sunset.
19:00 Dinner at the station. Conversation with ranger about conservation work. Overnight.
Day 2 — Deep Exploration & Conservation Work
05:30 Rise before dawn. Silent approach to banana groves — golden hour for observing primates foraging. Sit quietly with the ranger.
08:00 Breakfast at station. Short rest.
09:00 Trek along northern ridge route — area with no tourist trail. Ranger leads through old-growth ironwood, hidden valleys, moss-covered limestone cliffs.
6 km — Difficulty 7/10 — no clear trail, stay close to ranger
12:00 Picnic lunch deep in the forest.
13:30 Join real conservation work: patrol with rangers, remove animal traps (if found), record wildlife track coordinates in monitoring log.
16:00 Return to Ranger Station. Stream bath near station (weather permitting).
19:00 Dinner. Share the day’s experience, discuss the future of Snub-nosed Monkey conservation. Overnight.
Day 3 — Final Dawn Observation & Return
06:00 Last observation chance — return to the habitat zone one final time before leaving the forest.
08:00 Breakfast at station. Pack up, waste check — leave nothing behind in the forest.
09:00 Trek down via alternate route through hillside, streams. Views of Tùng Bá valley from above.
5 km — Difficulty 5/10
12:00 Lunch at Dao village at the forest base.
14:00 Transfer to TVPalm Ecolodge or hotel in Hà Giang city.
16:30 Estimated arrival.
Day-by-Day Intensity Snapshot
| Day | Trek time | Distance | Terrain | Difficulty | Overnight |
| Day 1 | 6–7 hrs | ~10 km | Limestone forest, steep, streams | Mod.–Hard | Ranger Station |
| Day 2 | 7–8 hrs | ~12 km | Deep forest, no trail | Hard | Ranger Station |
| Day 3 | 4–5 hrs | ~8 km | Ridge, streams, Dao village | Moderate | Return Eco./HG |
Included / Excluded
- Cost Includes
• Round-trip transfer from TVPalm Ecolodge or hotel in Hà Giang city
• English/Vietnamese-speaking trekking guide + local forest ranger
• Forest entry fees and conservation zone permits
• 2 nights at Tùng Bá Forest Ranger Station
• Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 picnic lunches, 2 dinners
• Drinking water, herbal tea, and picnic equipment
• Protective gloves, trekking poles, basic trekking gear
• Reusable water bottle (yours to keep)
• Sleeping bag/blanket (seasonal)
• First-aid kit (carried by the ranger)
• PVI Inbound Insurance (Tier 2)
- Cost Excludes
• International flights and visa
• Personal expenses
• Tips for guide and ranger
• Personal travel insurance (mandatory, self-purchased)
• Optional Hà Nội pick-up/drop-off
Our team responds within 24 hours. Tell us your dates and we will handle the rest.
Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Language
English / Vietnamese
Daily distance
~10 km
Price
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🔒 Non-refundable deposit -
Flexible rescheduling
(see policy)
