SP5 - Topas Ecolodge 3Days, 4Days, 5Days (Recommended)

Topas Ecolodge is located 18 km from Sapa, deep in the Hoang Lien Mountains with 25 bungalows overlooking the entire valley with the ethnic minority villages of Ban Ho and Thanh Phu, 400 altitude meters below.

From: USD $172

Overview

Option 1 - Mountain Getaway (2 days or 3 days)

Option 2 - Hiking (2 days or 3 days)

Option 3 - Mountain Biking (2 days or 3 days)

Option 4 - Homestay and market (3 days)

Moutain Getaway

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
Reference: SEG2
Activity: Mountain Getaway
Grade: Easy
Duration: 2 days and 1 night.

Overview

Do you want to visit the quiet and remote Vietnamese mountains for relaxation and are you short in time? Then this is the package for you!
Your journey from Hanoi to Sapa is by the Topas Mountain Express. The 8 seats limousine has luxurious modern interior design with wood and leather, spacious and soft chairs, offers you a comfortable journey for the 5 hours transfer.
This package has been designed to give you the best relaxing stay at Topas Ecolodge as well as the opportunity to experience the beautiful nature and unique culture of the local ethnic minorities.

Itinerary

Day 1: From Red River Delta to the Sapa Mountain (-,-,-)

From 6:30 - 7:00 AM, our Topas Mountain Express will pick you up at your Hanoi hotel before departing Hanoi for a 5 hours transfer to Topas Ecolodge. Most of the drive is on the highway; the last one hour is on a new mountain road running upstream the Muong Bo River passing by beautiful and untouched areas, home to many minority villages.

Well arrived, the rest of the day is at your leisure. You can book a special traditional Red Dao herbal bath or massage at the lodge’s newly opened spa or go for an excursion to the surrounding villages.

You will spend the night in your own private bungalow with a view of the valley and dotted mountain surroundings.

Day 2: Topas Ecolodge –Hanoi (B,-,-)

The morning is at your leisure at Topas Ecolodge. You can either relax or borrow a free of charge high quality mountain bike from the lodge for an exploration to the neighboring villages. You can also take a scheduled shuttle bus to Sapa to visit the town or book a half day tour to explore the highest peak of

Indochina, Mt. Fansipan (3.143m), with the newly launched cable car.

Topas Mountain Express departs from Sapa at 14:00; from Topas Ecolodge at 15:00 and returns you to your hotel in Hanoi.

Please note:

- Topas Mountain Express can only pick up and return passengers at hotels/ residences in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Tay Ho District.

This package includes:

- 1 night at Topas Ecolodge (twin shared Deluxe bungalow)

- Daily breakfast at Topas Ecolodge (B = breakfast)*

- Transfer by Topas Mountain Express Hanoi - Topas Ecolodge – Hanoi

*Other meals at Topas Ecolodge are recommended to be booked in advance.

PRICE: USD172 Net per person (Double/Twin Sharing)

USD245 Net per person (Single Traveler)

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS Reference: SEG3 Activity: Mountain Getaway Grade: Easy Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Itinerary
Day 1: From Red River Delta to the mountain retreat of Topas Ecolodge (-,-,-) From 6:30 - 7:00 AM, our Topas Mountain Express will pick you up at your Hanoi hotel before departing Hanoi for a 5 hours transfer to
Topas Ecolodge.
Most of the drive is on the highway; the last one hour is on a new mountain road running upstream the Muong Bo River passing by beautiful
and untouched areas,
home to many minority villages. Well arrived, the rest of the day is at your leisure. You can book a special traditional Red Dao herbal bath or massage at the lodge’s newly
opened spa or go for an excursion to the surrounding villages. You will spend the night in your own private bungalow with a view of the valley and dotted mountain surroundings.
Day 2: Topas Ecolodge (B,-,-) The day is at your leisure at Topas Ecolodge. You can either relax or borrow a free of charge high quality mountain bike from the lodge for
an exploration to the neighboring villages. You can also book one or more of the available activities at the lodge: - Join a half day or full day walking/biking excursion, the best way to experience nature and the local cultures of the ethnic minority people. - Book a half day tour to explore the highest peak of Indochina, Mt. Fansipan (3.143m), with the newly launched cable car, as well as visiting
Sapa town - Try a traditional Red Dao herbal bath at the lodge’s newly opened spa
Day 3: Topas Ecolodge –Hanoi (B,-,-) The morning is at your leisure at Topas Ecolodge. Topas Mountain Express departs from Sapa at 14:00; from Topas Ecolodge at 15:00 and
returns you to your hotel in Hanoi.
Please note: - Topas Mountain Express can only pick up and return passengers at hotels/ residence in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Tay Ho District.
This package includes: - 2 nights at Topas Ecolodge (twin shared Deluxe bungalow) - Daily breakfast at Topas Ecolodge (B = breakfast)* - Transfer by Topas Mountain Express Hanoi – Topas Ecolodge – Hanoi *Other meals at Topas Ecolodge are recommended to be booked in advance.
If you would like to stay in our Executive bungalows and/or upgrade to romantic package, please request this upon booking.

PRICE: USD244 per person (Double/Twin sharing)

USD389 per person (Single Traveler)

Hiking

2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
Reference: SEH2
Activity: Hiking
Grade: Easy
Duration: 2 days and 1 night

Overview
Topas Ecolodge, set deep in the Hoang Lien National Park, 18 km from Sapa town, offers you an ideal stay during your hiking tour into the Sapa Mountains.
Enjoy the return Hanoi – Sapa ride with our luxurious and direct Topas Mountain Express limousine; take the best remote hiking tours along rice fields to experience the ethnic communities, relax with a quiet stay and breathtaking mountain views at Topas Ecolodge.

Day 1: Comfortable drive to Topas Ecolodge and hike to neighboring Red Dao village (-,-,-)

From 6:30 - 7:00 AM, you will commence from your hotel with Topas Mountain Express for a 5 hours transfer to Topas Ecolodge.

The walk in the afternoon commences from Topas Ecolodge on a quiet road with a great view of the rice terrace below. You then take a slightly ascent to Lech village where you will visit a local house, meet the friendly Red Dao hosts and experience their daily way of life. The Red Dao women, as their ancestors, having hair and eyes brows shaved and wearing very colorful customs. They are famous for beautiful handmade embroidery. On the way back to Topas Ecolodge, you will walk on small trails passing rice terraces and cross a suspension bridge, where you can take some great pictures of the landscape. Your guide will explain about the interesting cultivating culture of the local farmers.

Back at Topas Ecolodge, you may want to try a traditional Red Dao herbal bath at the lodge’s newly opened spa.

Approx: Grade: Easy/ 2.5 hours walking

Day 2: Explore the most remote area of Sapa and back to Hanoi (B,L,-)

Enjoy you breakfast in our restaurant or at the terrace. 9:00 AM you will commence the excursion with a transfer deeper into Hoang Lien National Park to the trek starting point near Sin Chai village. You are now “off the beaten track”, enjoying beautiful views of high mountains, waterfalls and the deep valleys. The trails will soon lead you to the Red Dao village of Nam Nhiu, here you will meet the villagers, enjoy a cup of green tea in their house and learn about their daily way of life. Leaving the village behind, you will turn into a small dirt trail and soon be inspired by the marvellous view of the rice valley dotted with bamboo huts, which used by local farmers as overnight lodge in harvesting days. Passing the rice terraces and a pretty river you will walk on a quiet road for a while before arriving at Nam Cang village. Your lunch is served at Nam Cang Riverside Lodge, with jungle background and connecting with Nam Cang village by its own suspended bridge.

Nam Cang village locates at the most remote area of Sapa. The Red Dao women wear some of the most colorful and diverse costumes of all Vietnam’s ethnic groups. Herbal bath, local medicine and embroidery are some of the things that the Red Dao are very skilled at. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore around the village and learn how the local villagers make writing rice paper, jewelry and embroidery. You may also want to take a swim in the river.

At 14:50, you will have a transfer to a meeting point where you meet the Topas Mountain Express for a 4 and a half hour transfer back to Hanoi.

Approx: Grade: Moderate/ 3-3.5 hours walking

Please note:

- Topas Mountain Express can only pick up and return passengers at hotels/ residence in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Tay Ho District.

This package includes:

• English speaking guide during shared excursions*

• 1 night at Topas Ecolodge (twin shared Deluxe bungalow)

• Daily breakfast + 1 lunch (B = breakfast, L = lunch)**

• Transfer by Topas Mountain Express Hanoi – Topas Ecolodge – Hanoi

• Mineral water and snack during excursions

• All entrance fees to the indicated places

* The excursions are based on sharing group of maximum 10 travelers

**Other meals at Topas Ecolodge are recommended to be booked in advance.

If you would like to stay in our Executive bungalows and/or upgrade to romantic package, please request this upon booking.

PRICE: USD247 per person (Double/Twin sharing)

USD377 per person (Single Traveler)

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
Reference: SEH3
Activity: Hiking
Grade: Easy
Duration: 3 days 2 nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Direct limousine drive to Topas Ecolodge and hike to neighboring Red Dao village (-,-,-)

From 6:30 - 7:00 AM, you will commence from your Hanoi hotel with Topas Mountain Express for a 5 hours transfer to Topas Ecolodge. After checking in your bungalow, you will enjoy the beautiful and peaceful view of the surrounding mountains and valleys from your private balcony.

The walk in the afternoon starts from Topas Ecolodge on a quiet road with a great view of the rice terrace below. You then take a slightly ascent to Lech village. You will now visit a wooden local house, meet the friendly Red Dao hosts and experience their daily way of life. The Red Dao women, as their ancestors, having hair and eyes brows shaved and wearing very colorful customs. They are famous for beautiful handmade embroidery. On the way back to Topas Ecolodge, you will walk on small trails passing rice terraces and cross a suspension bridge, where you can take some great pictures of the nature landscape.

Your guide will explain about the interesting cultivating culture of the local farmers.

Approx: Grade: Easy/ 2.5 hours walking

Day 2: Explore the most remote area of Sapa (B,L,-)

Enjoy a great breakfast and prepare for today´s walk. At 9:00 AM, you will commence the excursion with a transfer deeper into Hoang Lien National Park to the trek starting point near Sin Chai village. You are now “off the beaten track” enjoying beautiful views of high mountains, waterfalls and the deep valleys. The trails will soon lead you to the Red Dao village of Nam Nhiu, here you will meet the villagers, enjoy a cup of green tea in their house, and learn about their daily way of life. Leaving the village behind, you will turn into a small dirt trail and soon be inspired by the marvellous view of the rice valley dotted with bamboo huts, which used by local farmers as overnight lodge in harvesting days. Passing the rice terraces and a river you will walk on a quiet road for a while before arriving at Nam Cang village. Your lunch is served at Nam Cang Riverside Lodge, with jungle behind the lodge and river in front.

Nam Cang village locates at the most remote area of Sapa. The Red Dao women wear some of the most

colorful and diverse costumes of all Vietnam’s ethnic groups. Herbal bath, local medicine and embroidery are some of the things that the Red Dao are very skilled at. Accompanied by your guide, you will explore around the village and learn how the local villagers make writing rice paper, jewelry and embroidery. You may also want to take a swim in the river.

At 14:50, you will have a transfer back to Topas Ecolodge. Here you may want to book a traditional Red Dao herbal bath at the lodge’s newly opened spa.

Approx: Grade: Moderate/ 3-3.5 hours walking

Day 3: Leaving the mountain and back to Hanoi (B,-,-)

The morning is at your leisure at Topas Ecolodge. You can either relax or borrow free of charge high quality mountain bikes from the lodge for an exploration to surrounding areas. You can also take a scheduled shuttle bus to Sapa to visit the town or book a half day tour to explore the highest peak of Indochina, Mt. Fansipan (3.143m) by the newly launched cable car.

Topas Mountain Express departs from Sapa at 14:00; from Topas Ecolodge at 15:00 and returns you to your hotel in Hanoi.

Please note:

- Topas Mountain Express can only pick up and return passengers at hotels/ residence in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Tay Ho District.

This package includes:

- English speaking guide during shared excursions*

- 2 night at Topas Ecolodge (twin shared Deluxe bungalow)

- Daily breakfast + 1 lunch (B = breakfast, L = lunch)**

- Mineral water and snack during walking trips

- Transfer by Topas Mountain Express Hanoi – Topas Ecolodge – Hanoi

- All other indicated transportation

- All entrance fees to the indicated places

* The excursions are based on sharing group of maximum 10 travelers