Comfortable drive to Topas Ecolodge and hike to neighboring Red Dao village
Topas Ecolodge - From 6:30 - 7:00 AM, you will commence from your hotel on Topas Mountain Express for 5 hours transfer to
Topas Ecolodge.
Sapa - 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, like 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 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 spa.
Explore the most remote area of Sapa and back to Hanoi (B,L,-)
Terraced Rice Fields in Shin Chai Village - Enjoy your breakfast in our restaurant or on the terrace. At 8:30 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 marvelous view of the rice valley dotted with bamboo huts, which are
used by local farmers as an overnight lodge on 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 Topas
Riverside Lodge
- All entrance fees included
- Meals: 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches
- Round-trip transfer via Topas Mountain Express: Hanoi – Topas Ecolodge
- English-speaking guide for excursions
- 1-night accommodation in a Premium Executive bungalow at Topas Ecolodge
- Complimentary mineral water and snacks during excursions
- Personal Expense & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge
Topas Ecolodge, nestled within Hoang Lien National Park and 18 km away from Sapa town, provides a perfect retreat for your trekking adventure in the Sapa Mountains. Revel in the comfortable Hanoi
and direct Topas Mountain Express service; embark on the most secluded hiking trails through rice terraces to immerse yourself in the local ethnic cultures, unwind with a tranquil stay and stunning vistas of the mountains at Topas Ecolodge. Past guests often suggest extending your stay by an additional night due to the journey from Hanoi.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
