Stunning trek and great combination of homestay & eco-lodge
Sapa trek & Topas Eco Lodge (Back to Tour list)

Hanoi - Lao Cai - Sapa - Hanoi
4-day tour with 2-day trek and 1-night in Topas Eco Lodge
Trekking grade: Moderate
From US$ 249 per person

At an elevation of 1,600 meters, Sapa is a delightful former French hill station situated in the mountainous region of Vietnam's northwest, close to the Chinese border. The region is home to many ethnic minority groups, each wearing traditional and colorful attire. This trip includes a trek through the hills and valleys of the Sapa region, discovering several different minorities along the way. You will experience overnight accommodation in the hospitable villages of Dzay and Tay ethnic minorities. Round off the trek with a nice stay in Topas Eco Lodge. The apparent hardships are worth it though as we walk through some of the most spectacular scenery that Vietnam has to offer and experience unique villages culture.

Highlights
  • Awesome scenery
  • Rice terraces
  • Colorful minority groups
  • Homestays in minority villages
  • Topas Eco-lodge

Sapa trek & Topas Eco Lodge route map

ITINERARY AT GLANCE

Night 1: Overnight train to Lao Cai
Day 1: Drive to Sapa/Trek to Tavan Village
Day 2: Trek to Ban Ho Village
Day 3: Trek/drive Topas Eco lodge.
Day 4: Drive to Sapa. Night train back to Hanoi
Day 5: Arrive in Hanoi

PRICE (Per person)
Valid to 30Sep 10

1 person:        US$ 509
2 persons:      US$ 311
3-4 persons:   US$ 279
5-6 persons:   US$ 256
7-8 persons:   US$ 249
From 9 persons: price on request
Single Supplement:           US$ 77

Inclusion:

  • Round trip AC sleeper cabin on First class train
  • Transfer  two ways Lao Cai - Sapa
  • Transfer one way in Hanoi
  • Jeep transfer Ban Ho Village to Eco lodge
  • Shuttle bus from Eco lodge to Sapa
  • English or French speaking guide
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Twin shared bungalow in Topas Eco Lodge
  • First-aid kit
  • Homestay permission
  • Water & Snacks
  • Entrance fees & sightseeing fees

Exclusion:

  • Travel insurance
  • Visa
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Note: These prices are subject to change without prior notice.

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Night 1:  Night train to Lao Cai

Transfer from your hotel to Hanoi Railway Station for the night train to Lao Cai. Overnight in AC soft sleeper cabin.

Summary:
Transfer hotel – railway station:  AC vehicle
Accommodation:   Soft sleeper in AC cabin

Day 1: Trek and home stay

Arrive in Lao Cai around 5.30 am. Meet our tour guide in Lao Cai and transferred to Sapa. Breakfast in local restaurant. After breakfast we can pack up for the trek or stroll in Sapa market walk around the town. We will begin our trek at 10 am. We will trek on small trails down hill to Muong Hoa Valley and visit to villages of Black H’mong and Dzay minority groups. Picnic lunch on the way. We will reach Tavan, a village of Dzay minority around 4.30 pm. Dinner and overnight in a local house.

Summary:
Transfer Lao Cai – Sapa:  1 hr
Trek:    15 km on dirt paths – Moderate grade
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:  Home stay

Day 2: Trek and home stay

Breakfast at the home stay. We leave Ta Van Village at 8.30 am for Giang Ta Chai, a village of Red Dzao minority. Today we trek through thick bamboo forest and enjoy great view of rice terraces. Around noon we reach Giang Ta Chai, visit to the village and have picnic lunch by Muong Hoa Rive.  In the afternoon we cross the river and head to Ban Ho, a village of Tay minority group. We will have dinner and overnight in a traditional house-on-stilt of the Tay.

Summary:
Trek:   20 km – Moderate grade
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home stay

Day 3: Topas Eco Lodge

After breakfast at the home stay we leave Ban Ho and walk 3 km on good trails to our bus. Short transfer to Topas Eco Lodge. Upon arrival in Topas Eco Lodge we check in hotel and relax in the eco lodge. Lunch and dinner in the eco lodge. Overnight in Topas Eco lodge. 

Summary:
Trek:   40 mins – Moderate grade
Meals:   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Topas Eco Lodge

Day 4: Back to Hanoi

Breakfast in Topas Eco Lodge.  Relax in the eco lodge and take the shuttle bus at 11.30 am to Sapa Town. Leave luggage at Topas office we then free to explore the town relax in local cafe or shop around in Sapa market. In the late afternoon we take a bus ride to Lao Cai for night train back to Hanoi.

Summary:
Transfer eco lodge – Sapa:  30 mins
Transfer Sapa – railway station:  1-hr by AC vehicle
Meal:     Breakfast
Accommodation:   Overnight train with AC, soft sleeper cabin

Day 5: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip completes

Arrive in Hanoi around 5 am. Trip completes at the train station.

Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.


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