Ta Cu Mountain
Vietnam
Ta Cu Mountain; a Luxury Hiking Experience?
Summary Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Summary
Ta Cu Mountain is a great choice of hike for those of low to moderate fitness levels. It takes roughly 2-3 hours to get to the top and come back down again. The terrain is not particularly challenging, but there are a few sections where some vegetation has started to infringe on the trail. The weather is friendly all year round, and there is no need for you to hire a guide to enjoy this hike.
Climbing Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Height and Distance
Natural Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Natural Height
649m (2,129 ft)
Natural Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Hiking Period
The trek up Ta Cu, and back down takes between 2 and 3 hours and is about 7.3km (4.5 mi) long.
Difficulty Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Hiking Difficulty
Difficulty Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Terrain
This trail is not very challenging, as it is well-worn and easy to follow. It is suitable for those of low to moderate fitness levels.
The trail starts in a theme park.
Most of the trail goes through the forest on a clear dirt path. It is not very well maintained though, so there are some sections where the jungle vegetation has started to encroach on the trail. There are also sections where rocks have been laid on the trail as makeshift steps – some of these are wobbly and not secure to stand on.
Nearing the top, you reach the entrance to a pagoda and a reclining Buddha. There are some paved steps that lead up to these two landmarks.
Difficulty Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Weather
The temperatures are quite consistent year-round. The highs range from 29°C to 33°C (84°F – 91.4°F ), and the lows range from 22°C to 26°C (71.6°F to 79°F).
The rain also isn’t much of a deterrent for this hike because even during the rainy season, showers only typically last about thirty minutes. The months with the most days of rain in the year are May to October, with an average of 8 days of rain per month.
The dry months are from November to April, and there are few rainy days in these months (from no rain per month to 2 days of rain in a month on average).
Difficulty Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Equipment
No specialised equipment is needed for this trek. Good shoes are always recommended.
Facilities Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Support Facilities
Facilities Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Rest Stops & Facilities
There is no water available along this trail, but you can buy water in the parking lot at the trailhead. At the top, there are shops and restaurants where you can buy food and drinks.
Facilities Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Guides and Porters
Neither a guide nor porter is necessary for this hike. A fee must be paid at the ticket office to access Ta Cu though.
Accessibility Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Accessibility and Safety
Accessibility Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Location
Ta Cu Mountain is located on the Southeast coast of Vietnam, about 28km (17 mi) away from Phan Thiết City, the capital of Bình Thuận Province.
The best way to get to the starting point is by flying to the nearest international airport (like the airport in Ho Chi Minh City, or Cam Ranh), and catching a taxi, or renting a car to Phan Thiết. This is a 3-4 hour drive. There is accommodation available in Phan Thiết.
From there it is another one hour and 15 minute drive to Ta Cu Mountain. The easiest means of transport is either hiring a scooter/motorcycle or hiring a taxi.
Accessibility Ta Cu Mountain Vietnam - Safety
This is not a crowded destination, but it is built up and fairly popular. Take note to put any food away when you spot a monkey, to avoid it being stolen from you.