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Topas Eco Lodge
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Suite Bungalow
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Dining with a view
Restaurant
Activities
Topas Eco Lodge enjoys a perfect location – situated atop two cone formed hills, set deep in the spectacular Sapa valley of northern Vietnam.
The location is superb and a real highlight of a stay here. We love the terraces which offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
The lodge accommodation consists of free-standing bungalows overlooking Thanh Kim village to the north and the Hoang Lien mountain range as a beautiful background.
All bungalows are air-conditioned with private balconies and are built as rustic chalet-style single bedroom houses, constructed from local white granite.
Accommodation is comfortable and comes in two categories.
What's so Special?
Topas Ecolodge is based on sustainable principles to ensure that the lodge has a minimum impact on the surrounding environment.
Local people are employed and local products and goods utilised in order to bring economic benefits to the local community.
The Lodge is part of the National Geographics Collection.
Bear in Mind
Topas Ecolodge is situated 18 km outside Sapa town about 45 minutes from town on a fairly rough road.
Rooms have no TV's and there is no swimming pool. Sometimes the electricity can fail and there can be water supply issues during the rice planting season.
Topas Ecolodge consists of 33 stylish chalet-style stone bungalows built using local white granite from the Hoang Lien Mountains.
Meanwhile, the split-level suites offer an extra level of comfort.
Premium Executive Bungalows
The 29 premium executive bungalows are 29 sq. m in size.
The bungalows overlook Ban Ho valley, Thanh Kim village and Mt. Silverstone in the Hoang Lien mountain range.
The modern Nordic-style interiors are rustic and simple yet comfortable and each come with a private balcony.
The premium executive bungalows are of equal size and built as rustic chalet-style single bedroom houses from local white granite. All are equipped with air conditioning and a minibar.
For family or group bookings, it is possible to connect one premium executive bungalow with a suite bungalow and share the private connecting terrace.
The maximum occupancy in these bungalows is three adults, or two adults and two children under 12 years old.
Suite Bungalows
Built as two story chalet-style houses (56 sq. m), the entrance is through the second floor which comprises a beautiful and modern living room, private balcony and a spacious bathroom area including a natural stone bath, shower and toilet.
The ground floor features a private layout with bedroom, connecting toilet and private terrace.
The interior design is Nordic-inspired while remaining in keeping with traditional Vietnamese style.
All suite bungalows are equipped with air conditioning and a minibar.
For families, it is possible to choose one suite bungalow and a premium executive bungalow and share the connecting private terrace.
All Suite Bungalows include a private balcony, living room, bedroom and two bathrooms.
Day 1: Hanoi - Topas Eco Lodge
You will be collected from your hotel between 6:30 and 7 am by Topas Eco Lodge for your transfer to the lodge.
The drive is about 5 hours. Most of the drive is on the highway; the last hour is on a new mountain road running upstream the Muong Bo River passing by beautiful areas, home to many minority villages.
After checking in, 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.
Spend the night in your own private bungalow with a view of the valley and mountain surroundings.
Overnight: Topas Eco Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2: Topas Eco Lodge
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 neighbouring 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
Overnight: Topas Eco Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Topas Eco Lodge - Hanoi
The morning is at your leisure at Topas Ecolodge before transferring back to Hanoi at 3 pm.
Please note: The Topas Mountain Express transfer can only pick up and return passengers at hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Tay Ho District.
Day 1: Hanoi - Topas Eco Lodge
You will be collected from your hotel between 6:30 and 7 am by Topas Eco Lodge for your transfer to the lodge.
The drive is about 5 hours. Most of the drive is on the highway; the last hour is on a new mountain road running upstream the Muong Bo River passing by beautiful areas, home to many minority villages.
The walk (about 2.5 hours) 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. Here visit a wooden local house and meet the friendly Red Dao hosts and learn about their daily way of life.
The Red Dao women, as their ancestors did, shave their hair and eyes brows and wear very colourful customs. They are famous for beautiful handmade embroidery.
On the way back to Topas Ecolodge, walk on narrow trails passing thorugh rice terraces and crossing a suspension bridge - a great photo opportunity. Your guide will explain the interesting cultivating culture of the local farmers.
Spend the night in your own private bungalow with a view of the valley and mountain surroundings.
Overnight: Topas Eco Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2: Topas Eco Lodge
Enjoy a great breakfast and prepare for today's walk.
At 9 am transfer deeper into Hoang Lien National Park to the trek starting point near Sin Chai village where you are now really off the beaten track with views of the mountains, waterfalls and deep valleys.
The trail soon leads to the Red Dao village of Nam Nhiu, where you will meet the villagers, enjoy a cup of green tea in a locals house, and learn about their daily way of life.
Leaving the village behind, turn onto a small dirt trail and be inspired by the marvellous views of the rice valley dotted with bamboo huts, used by local farmers as overnight lodges in harvesting days.
Passing the rice terraces and a river walk along a quiet road for a while before arriving at Nam Cang village.
Lunch is served at Nam Cang Riverside Lodge, with the jungle behind the lodge and the river in front.
Nam Cang village is in the most remote area of Sapa.The Red Dao women here wear some of the most colourful and diverse costumes of all Vietnam’s ethnic groups.
Herbal baths, local medicine and embroidery are some of the renowned skills of the Red Dao.
Accompanied by your guide, explore the village and learn how the local villagers make writing rice paper, jewellery and embroidery. You may also want to take a swim in the river.
At 3 pm transfer back to Topas Eco Lodge were you may want to book a traditional Red Dao herbal bath at the lodge’s newly opened spa.
Overnight: Topas Eco Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Topas Eco Lodge - Hanoi
The morning is at your leisure at Topas Ecolodge before transferring back to Hanoi at 3 pm.
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.
Please note: The Topas Mountain Express transfer can only pick up and return passengers at hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Tay Ho District.
2019 - 20 Price Guide:
- 2 nights from £230 pp
- 2 nights Hiking from £295 pp
Includes:
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Return shared transfers from Hanoi
- Inclusions as per package booked
- 1 Lunch on Trekking Package
This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.
Prices will vary according to seasonal surcharges.
Please ask us for any current special offers.
Jasmine Bonus:
- Breakfast
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