Sapa Adventure

From 6:30 – 7:00 AM, the Topas Mountain Express will pick you up at your Hanoi hotel before departing for a nearly 5 hours transfer to Thanh Phu Bridge, followed by another short transfer to Nam Cang village. Well arrived you will walk through the village, cross a private bridge and check into your private room in the comfortable Topas Riverside Lodge. Your lunch is served at the lodge. The afternoon is perfect for visiting the Red Dao minority village. Nam Cang locates in the most remote area of Sapa and the Red Dao women wear some of the most colorful and diverse costumes of all Vietnam’s ethnic groups. Herbal bath, plant 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 make writing paper, silver jewelry or embroidery. Back to Topas Riverside Lodge, you may want to take a swim in the river if the weather permits. Approx: Grade: Easy/ 2 hours walking Add on: Join a local woman and pick your own mixture of herbs and spend the evening in a special traditional bath, based on your blend. The herbal bath and tour must be pre-booked and paid by your own.

Make your way through the quiet streets of Nam Cang Village towards a dirt road framed by bamboo forests and views of the rice paddies in the valley below. Eventually, you’ll reach a narrow-paved road used by the locals to get around and make the gentle climb up and then down for around 1-hour through lush green jungles and glittering rice fields to our brand-new mountain hut for a sumptuous Sapa-inspired BBQ lunch. Rest inside or take advantage of the stunning scenery to take photos while the BBQ is set up by a Red Dzao woman, resting your feet in the cool, rushing river, or crossing make-shift suspension bridges to explore further. Whatever the case, make sure to eat as much as you can of the wide array of freshly smoked trout, vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and jungle herbs straight from the grill. Once you’ve had enough to eat, make the return 1-hour walk back to Topas Riverside Lodge before saying good-bye to the jungle and departing for the world-renowned Topas Ecolodge at 14.15 by shuttle bus. Check-in to your bungalow with a warm cup of lemongrass and ginger tea, taking in the out-of-this-world views. Approx: Grade: Easy/ 2,5 – 3 hours walking

The morning is at your leisure at Topas Ecolodge, don’t miss the majestic infinity pool overlooking the mountains; or explore the area on one of our complimentary mountain bikes. You can also take a scheduled complimentary shuttle bus to Sapa. You can simply discover the town or book a half day tour at the lodge to explore the highest peak of Indochina, Mt. Fansipan (3.143m), now accessible by the newly launched cable car. A relaxing treatment at our spa might be the perfect end to a fun-filled, adventurous getaway. At 14:30, Topas Mountain Express departs from Topas Ecolodge and returns to your selected hotel in Hanoi. Check in and overnight in Hanoi. If you would like to extend your stay at Topas Riverside Lodge or Topas Ecolodge, please request this when booking. Please note: * Topas Mountain Express can only pick up and return passengers at hotels/ residence in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Tay Ho District. * Other meals at Topas Ecolodge are recommended to be booked in advance.

Breakfast is at hotel. On time transfer to Hanoi airport with private transportation without tour guide for the flight to the next destination.