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

Topas Ecolodge - 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.
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,-)

Terraced Rice Fields in Shin Chai Village - 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,-,-)

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

• Topas Mountain Express can only pick up and return passengers at hotels/residences in Hanoi’s Old
  Quarter and Tay Ho Distric

• All entrance fees included
• Three meals provided (2 breakfasts and 1 lunch)
• Complimentary mineral water and snack on walking trips
• Round-trip transfer by Topas Mountain Express (Hanoi – Topas Ecolodge – Hanoi)
• All necessary transportation provided
• 2-night stay at Topas Ecolodge (Premium Executive bungalow, twin shared)
• English-speaking guide for all excursions

• Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
• Fansipan Cable Car Ticket

Nestled within the Hoang Lien National Park, 18 km from Sapa town, Topas Ecolodge provides an exceptional retreat for those embarking on a hiking adventure in the Sapa Mountains. Guests can indulge in the direct Hanoi – Sapa journey aboard the luxurious Topas Mountain Express limousine. Experience the finest hiking tours along scenic trails, immerse in the vibrant cultures of ethnic communities, explore valleys adorned with terraced rice fields, and unwind with stunning mountain vistas at Topas Ecolodge.

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.