Posted in 3 days, Hanoi Sapa Routes |
TOPAS ECOLODGE HIKING PACKAGE Reference: NPT3 Activity: Hiking Grade: Easy Duration: 3 days and 2 nights – it’s possible to extend with one or more nights. OVERVIEW Topas Ecolodge, set deep in the Hoang Lien National Park, 18 km from Sapa town, offers you an ideal stay during your hiking tour into the Sapa Mountains. Enjoy the return Hanoi – Sapa ride with our luxurious Topas Mountain Express; take the best hiking tours on hilly trails to experience the ethnic communities with their unique cultures, the deep valleys covered by terraced rice fields, and relax stay with breathtaking mountain views at Topas Ecolodge. SUMMARY Day 1: Take Topas Mountain Express to Sapa. Hike to Topas Ecolodge. Day 2: Explore the remote Red Dao village of Nam Cang and hike to the surrounding mountains. Day 3: Relax at Topas Ecolodge or visit Sapa town. Transfer by Topas Mountain Express to Hanoi. DETAILS Day 1: Comfortable drive to Sapa and hike to Topas Ecolodge (-,-,-) From 6:30 – 7:00 AM, you will commence from your hotel with Topas Mountain Express for a 5 hours transfer to the mountain town of Sapa. After having lunch in Sapa town at your own expense, you will have a transfer to the trekking point near Hau Thao village. Trekking is the best activity to enjoy the beautiful nature and get in touch with the unique culture of Sapa. The 2.5 hour trek today is on the trails running through a pure and beautiful mountainous area, home to Black H’mong minority. Some parts of the trek are a little bit challenging with steep ascents, but as compensation, you will enjoy the breathtaking views of towering mountains and paddling rice terraces valleys. You will visit the two villages of Hang Da and Hau Chu Ngai and be charmed by the unmixed culture of the Black H’mong minority, who has special skills in making agricultural tools, wooden furniture, musical instruments and jewelry. They are also famous for their hemp production and indigo dying. You then have another short transfer to the remote hilltop located 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. Day 2: Explore the most remote land of Sapa (B, L,-) The Red Dao village of Nam Cang is 20km from Topas Ecolodge. At 8:45 AM, you have a drive to the village, enjoying the picturesque views of peaky mountains, endless rice terraces, waterfalls and Hill tribes’ villages on the way. Nam Cang village locates at the far end of the road. 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 around the village and...
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TOPAS ECOLODGE HIKING & BAC HA SUNDAY MARKET 3 days 2 nights From/to: Hanoi, by luxury limousine shuttle bus Reference: NPM3 Activity: Hiking, Market visiting Grade: Easy Duration: 3 days and 2nights – it’s possible to extend with one or more nights. OVERVIEW The markets are always the colorful meeting places for the hill tribes of Vietnam. Minorities come down from the mountains to sell their produce. Sometimes it is a long hike for the tribes to come to sell or exchange their goods. Others may simply come in order to catch up on the latest news or gossips. With the various tribes in their colorful traditional dress, the smell of exotic herbs and spices, abundant rice wine and food stalls – you can be assured that market day in Vietnam is truly an unforgettable experience. Your journey from Hanoi to Sapa is by the new Topas Mountain Express. The 10 seats limousine has luxurious modern interior design with wood and leather, spacious and soft chairs, offers you a comfortable journey for the 5-5:30 hours transfer. You will stay the 2 nights at Topas Ecolodge, located deep in the Hoang Lien Mountains. The 25 bungalows overlook the entire valley with magnificent views the ethnic minority villages, valleys covered by rice terraces and towering mountains… SUMMARY Day 1 (Friday): Take Topas Mountain Express via the mountain town of Sapa to Topas Ecolodge. Day 2 (Saturday): Explore the remote area dominated by the Red Dao minority. Day 3 (Sunday): Visit Bac Ha market. Transfer by Topas Mountain Express to Hanoi. ITINERARY Day 1 (Friday): Comfortable drive via Sapa to Topas Ecolodge (-,-,-) From 6:30 – 7:00 AM, you will commence from your hotel with Topas Mountain Express for a 5 hours transfer to the mountain town of Sapa. You then continue the ride to the remote hilltop located 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. Day 2 (Saturday): Explore the most remote land of Sapa (B, L,-) The Red Dao village of Nam Cang is 20km from Topas Ecolodge. At 8:45 AM, you have a drive to the village, enjoying the picturesque views of peaky mountains, endless rice terraces, waterfalls and Hill tribes’ villages on the way. Nam Cang village locates at the far end of the road. 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 around the village and learn how the local villagers make writing paper, jewelry and embroidery. You then have your lunch at the Nam Cang Riverside Lodge, enjoying the peaceful life on the banks of river. In the afternoon you can choose...
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This 3-day tour is designed for travelers who want to stay longer in Sapa and want to experience 1 night at basic homestay in hill tribe village and 1 night at hotel in Sapa, even save lots of money in comparison to going by night train. You will have free times between the lines to enjoy Sapa’ hidden charm, especially you can enjoy friendly services provide by Travel Sapa. The first night in homestay can be changed to the second night. This depends on group size and homestay availability. Our tour leader will informs you in the bus on the way to Sapa Duration: 3 days 2 nights Destinations: Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van Village, Giang Ta Chai Day 1: Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a long trek Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van village (L, D) 6.30 – 7.00: Pick up from your hotel/accommodation, get on big bus and depart for Sapa Town. 9.30: Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break 11.00: Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa 13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’Mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People. Welcome drink and itinerary briefing, enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes 14.15: A short drive to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. You approach Ta Van village where Dzay Ethnic People inhabits in late afternoon. Trekking distance is about 9 kms and it lasts for 3.5 hours 17.45: Check in homestay; get to know the family of Dzay People. Spend time to enjoy the mountain life on Sunset. You may attend cooking local dishes with the family and enjoy dinner in peace. In the evening, you can join the local bar nearby with music and socialize with other tourists then overnight at homestay. Meals included: Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Medium trek Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai village – Sapa (B, L, D) 8.00: Have breakfast prepared by the family and start a new day with more interesting trek. 8.45: Keep walking to the rice paddies where you have a nice photo session of the amazing surrounding landscapes; a trek through the bamboo forest; stop to have a panorama view of Giang Ta Chai village – home of red Dzao People. 11.00: Trek through the Giang Ta Chai Bridge to main road, bus picks you up to come back Sapa Town. Trekking distance is about 4 kms and it lasts for 2 hours 12.00 – 14.00: Welcome drink at hotel, have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes and check in procedures 14.30: A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the...
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Travelling from Hanoi by Sapa Express via the new highway to Lao Cai. You know that the Topas Ecolodge and Nam Cang Riverside Lodge are located outside of Sapa town, in the tranquil mountains. Go beyond and visit the many colorful minority groups of Sapa, on a cultural tour with guided village walks and overnight stay in a Red Dao village and at Topas Ecolodge. Activity: Mountain Getaway Grade: Easy Trekking Duration: 3 days and 2 nights. You can extend more nights. Kindly contact Sapa Travel in advance. OUTLINE Day 1: Take Sapa Express to Sapa. Get deeper into the mountains to Nam Cang Riverside Lodge. Day 2: Explore the remote Red Dao and Blue H’mong village. Transfer to the Lodge. Day 3: Relax at Topas Ecolodge or visit Sapa town. Transfer by Sapa Express to Hanoi. Meal codes: B= breakfast, L = lunch, D= dinner DETAILED ITINERARY Day 1: From Hanoi to the remote Nam Cang Riverside Lodge (-,-,D) From 6:30 – 7:00 AM, the Sapa Express will pick you up at your hotel before departing Hanoi for a 5 hours transfer to the town of Sapa. You will have lunch in a local restaurant in Sapa town on your own expense. From Sapa town you will take another 1.5 hour drive on a mountain road running along the picturesque Muong Hoa valley and enormous Hoang Lien Mountain Range to Nam Cang Village. Finally you will cross a private bridge and check into your private room in the comfortable Nam Cang Riverside Lodge. You can now explore the village or relax in the river or at the riverside veranda. Enjoy your dinner and you may want to stay late hearing interesting stories of life of the Red Dao minority, your hosts for tonight. Day 2: Explore the unmixed culture of local hill tribes. Transfer to Topas Ecolodge (B,L,-) The morning is for visiting the Red Dao minority village. Nam Cang village locates 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 around the village and learn how the local villagers make writing paper, jewelry and embroidery. In the afternoon you can choose to relax at lodge, make more visits to the village, take a swim in the river or join a trek to explore the beautiful surrounding nature. The 3 hours moderate trek starts with an ascent to a small Blue H’mong village, but from here it is mostly straight and downhill with a beautiful view to the high mountains, waterfalls and the deep valley. You then have a transfer to Topas Ecolodge. You will spend the night in your own private bungalow with a view...
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Posted in 3 days, Hanoi Sapa Routes |
Now in 2015, you can save a lot when travelling to Sapa. The bus trip is comfortable from Hanoi via the new highway. Sapa Travel has designed the trip to Bac Ha and Sapa by bus with severe budget at attractive prices
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This is a budget and group tour from Hanoi to Sapa in 3 days and 4 nights with option to stay overnight at the local house in Ta Van Village. Type: Group, Cheap Tour Duration: 3 days and 4 nights Place to visit: 6 villages (Cat Cat, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Giang Ta Chai, Su Pan) of 3 different minorities (Black H’Mong, Dzay, Red Dao). OUTLINE Night 1: on the train Day 1: Lao Cai- Sapa- Ta Van Home Stay Day 2: Giang Ta Chai- Su Pan- Sapa Hotel Day 3: Cat Cat- Lao Cai Night 3: on the train SEE our home stay photo gallery Home Stay Photos ITINERARY Get started: Take the night train from Hanoi Railway Station to Laocai Station. Sleep on the train. Day 1: Lao Cai – Sapa – Y Linh Ho – Lao Chai – Ta Van 05h30: Arrive in Laocai early in the morning. Bus to Sapa, and breakfast. 10h00: Start trekking to Muong Hoa valley to visit 3 villages of the H’mong and the Dzay (Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Ta Van). Lunch on the way 15h00: Arrive in Ta Van and stay in the Day family. Day 2: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Sapa Get up early in the morning for fresh atmosphere in the countryside and have a breakfast 09h30: Continue for the next village of the Red Dzao minority (Giang Ta Chai village). Visit silver waterfall and a nice rattan bridge. Cross the river and go up to the mountain for Su Pan village. 13h00: Take a Bus back to Sapa. Check in hotel. Day 3: Sapa – Cat Cat – Sapa – Lao Cai 09h00: A walk to Cat Cat village to visit the H’mong, the hydro electric power station built by French people and silver waterfall. 11h00: Walk back to Sapa and free to explore the town 17h00: Get on the bus to Laocai station for the night train to Hanoi (air-con. berth). The end of the tour. Budget Home Stay Tour word file Budget Tour Sapa pdf file PRICE in USD per person Number of persons 1 2 4 5 6-7 8 Price 128 115 108 106 102 100 – Additional charge: 10$/room/night (If guests stay in Superior-mountain view room) – Surcharges may apply in high season INCLUDES Bus Laocai – Sapa, Sapa – Laocai by Sapa Travel Hotel (Bamboo Sapa Hotel – Standard room) All meals on tour (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner) Entrance fees to the villages English speaking guide (Group) Pick-up from Giang Ta Chai to Sapa Town Home Stay in the village EXCLUDES Train from/to Hanoi – Lao Cai (US$ 30/ticket/one way): see the train tickets here http://www.travelsapa.com/guide/train/ Personal Insurance Drinks Phone calls Other expenses NOTE The excursions are based on sharing group of maximum 12 travelers Other meals in Sapa...
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