Comfortable drive to Topas Ecolodge. Take a biking tour to neighboring villages (No Meals)

Sapa - 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.

Topas Ecolodge - You will start the afternoon cycling trip by following the main road for three kilometres 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.

Biking to the Tay, Xa Pho and Red Dao villages in the remote area of Sapa

Ban Ho Village - You will start from Topas Ecolodge by cycling on a quiet road for a while before taking a descent to Ban Ho
village. At the bottom of the valley, you will meet the Tay minority, one of the largest ethnic minority groups
living in Sapa, who are famous for their beautiful and traditional stilt houses. You will be warmly welcomed
to visit their home, experience their daily life of farming and fishing in the river.

Sapa - Leaving Ban Ho village your
ride becomes a bit more challenging with ascending parts on the winding road. At Thanh Phu village, also
inhabited by the Tay minority, your lunch is served at a nice local family where you enjoy the valley view
while tasting the local foods.
In the afternoon, you will pass by My Son village of Xa Pho ethnic minority, who belong to one of the
smallest ethnic groups in Vietnam. You now continue the ride deeper into the mountain area to Nam Cang
village, inhabited by Red Dao minority. 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. If time
permits, you can take a swim in the river next to Topas Riverside Lodge, before meeting your vehicle for the
journey back to Topas Ecolodge.
Approx: Grade: Moderate/ 5,5 hour biking

Topas Ecolodge - Relax Time at Topas Ecolodge

Leaving the mountain and back to the city life of Hanoi

Topas Ecolodge - 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 on quiet leading to though beautiful valley and heading to Ta Phin. At the village, you will have
time to take a short walk to explore the village and culture of Red Dao. Later you will get in the car for the
journey back to Sapa.
Approx: 11.3 km biking/ 2.5 hours/ 20 minutes walking.

• All entrance fees included
• Guidance from an English-speaking expert
• Daily breakfast
• Lunch provided
• High-quality mountain bike and safety gear
• Round-trip transfer via Topas Mountain Express
• 2-night stay in a premium bungalow at Topas Ecolodge

• Dinner + Lunch first day: Set Menu from 18-20 USD/person
• Beverages, Personal Expeneses and Tips
• Holiday Surcharge

Overview
The beautiful Topas Ecolodge is located 18 km from Sapa, deep in the Hoang Lien Mountains. Our 50 bungalows overlook the picturesque valleys, home to Red Dao and Tay ethnic minority people. Enjoy the return Hanoi – Sapa ride with our luxurious Topas Mountain Express limousine; get on your high-quality mountain bike and ride along winding mountain roads and experience the ethnic communities and their unique cultures, relax with breathtaking mountain views at the quiet lodge.
Summary :
Day 1: Take Topas Mountain Express to Topas Ecolodge. Ride to the Red Dao village of Lech.
Day 2: Remote Sapa: Explore Tay and Red Dao villages on bike.
Day 3: Transfer by Topas Mountain Express to Hanoi.

• Due to limited space, guests are requested to bring only 1 cabin bag/suitcase 115cm (56cm x 36cm x 23cm) per person.
• No supported car during the biking time.
• When joining a tour, one of the most important parts is selecting the right bike. Topas provides mountain bikes that are suitable for people from 155cm only. Client’s height is requested at the booking time or at least 24 hours in advance for smooth services.
• Biking tours offer up and downhill segments. For safety, these tours are advisable for adults or children from 13-year-old up (For smaller children, please contact us) who are familiar with mountain road biking.

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.