Overview:
Topas Ecolodge is located 18 km from Sapa, deep in the Hoang Lien Mountains. Our 50 bungalows overlook the entire valley with the ethnic minority villages of Ban Ho and Thanh Phu, 400 altitude meters below.
Your journey from Hanoi to Sapa is by Topas Mountain Express. An 8 seats limousine with luxurious interior design, spacious and soft chairs, a nice 5 hours direct transfer.
This package is a great active combination of hiking, cycling and culture exploring.
Summary :
Day 1: Take Topas Mountain Express to Topas Ecolodge. Ride to the Red Dao village of Lech.
Day 2: Great hiking to the remote areas of Sapa.
Day 3: Transfer by Topas Mountain Express to Hanoi.
We will pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter or Tay Ho District, please be ready 15 minutes in advance.
From 6:30 - 7:00 AM, you will commence from your Hanoi hotel with Topas Mountain Express for 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.
You will start the afternoon cycling trip by following the main road for three kilometers to Lech village of the Red Dao minority, enjoying the magnificent valley view on the way. Here you will leave your bikes and take a short walk on a dirt road to visit a traditional Red Dao family and experience the culture of the minority villagers who are living peacefully in the same way as their ancestors. Back at the parking place, you will take a further ride to the Moi village and learn how the women in their doorways are doing their embroidery, which the Red Dao people are very famous for. From the village, you head back to the Lodge. In the evening you may want to book a traditional Red Dao herbal bath at the lodge’s spa. Approx: Grade: easy/ 1.5 hours biking/ 30 minutes walking
Enjoy a great breakfast and prepare for today´s walk. At 8:30 AM, you will be transferred deeper into Hoang Lien National Park to the trek starting point near Sin Chai village. The trails will soon lead you to the Red Dao village of Nam Nhiu, here you will meet the villagers, visit their houses, and learn about their daily way of life. Leaving the village behind, you will turn into a small dirt trail and 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 local restaurant. Nam Cang village locates in 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. You will explore the village and learn how the local villagers make writing paper, jewelry and embroidery.
At 14:15, you will have a transfer back to Topas Ecolodge. The traditional Red Dao herbal bath is highly recommended if you missed the chance yesterday.
After breakfast, you will check out and take our shuttle bus at 9h00 to Sapa town. Meet your guide and start your ride mostly downhill through the suburb of Sapa. You pass by Sapa town before heading downhill to Ma Tra village of Black H’mong. Stop along the way for photos and a chance for you to visit local houses. Black H’mong is the majority group living in Sapa, who are well known for their beautiful embroidery. You then will continue with the beautiful valley heading to Ta Phin. At the village, you will have time to take a short walk around to explore the village and culture of Red Dao. Later you will get in the car for the journey back to Sapa. You are free for lunch on your own expense. Approx: 11.3 km biking/ 2.5 hours/ 20 minutes walking.
At 13h15, Topas Mountain Express will transfer you back to Hanoi (with a stop at Topas Ecolodge) about 5 hours drive. You will arrive at your hotel in Hanoi at around 19h30.
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 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.
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