Direct limousine drive to Topas Ecolodge and hike to neighboring Red Dao village

Sapa - 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.

Topas Ecolodge - 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, like their ancestors,
have hair and eyes brows shaved and wear 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 natural landscape. Your guide will
explain the interesting cultivating culture of the local farmers.

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

Topas Riverside Lodge - Enjoy a great breakfast and prepare for today´s walk. 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 deep valleys. 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 soon be
inspired by the marvelous view of the rice valley dotted with bamboo huts, which are used by local farmers
as overnight lodges on 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 Topas Riverside Lodge, with jungle
behind the lodge and river in front.

Nam Cang - Nam Cang village is located 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. 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 the
village and learn how the local villagers to make writing paper, jewelry and embroidery. You may also want
to take a swim in the river later.
At 14:15, 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 spa

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

Topas Ecolodge - 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 the surrounding areas

Hanoi - Topas Mountain Express departs from Sapa at 13:15; from Topas Ecolodge at 14:30 and returns you to your
hotel in Hanoi.

• All entrance fees to indicated attractions
• Meals including lunch and breakfast
• Refreshments: mineral water and snacks during walks
• Round-trip transfer with Topas Mountain Express Hanoi to Topas Ecolodge
• All other required transportation
• Guided excursions with an English-speaking guide

• Personal Expense

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 direct Hanoi – Sapa rides with our luxurious Topas Mountain Express limousine; take the best hiking tours along hilly trails to experience the ethnic communities and their interesting cultures, explore the deep valleys covered by terraced rice fields, and relax with breathtaking mountain views at Topas Ecolodge.
Summary :
Day 1: Take Topas Mountain Express to Topas Ecolodge. Hike to a nearby village.
Day 2: Day walk exploring the remote area of Sapa.
Day 3: Relax at Topas Ecolodge or visit Sapa town. Transfer by Topas Mountain Express to Hanoi.

If you cancel at least 6 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.