Hiking package Topas Ecolodge

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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 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 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 hour 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. In the mid afternoon you will have a transfer back to Topas Ecolodge/ Sapa town.

Day 3: Leaving the mountain and back to Hanoi (B,-,-)
The morning is at your leisure at Topas Ecolodge. You can either relax or borrow free of charge mountain bikes from the lodge for an exploration to the neighboring villages. You can also take a scheduled shuttle bus to Sapa to visit the town. At 14:00, Topas Mountain Express departs from Topas Ecolodge, pick you up if you are in Sapa town, and return you to your hotel in Hanoi.

Please note:
– Topas Mountain Express can only pick up and return passengers at hotels/ residence in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
and Tay Ho District.

PRICE in USD per person

Period: from Jun 2020 until July 2020

Surcharge: from 20th Dec until 8th Jan: + US$ 30/person

Child rate: US$ 200/child

Upgrade to Executive: + US$ 25/room/night

More lunch: + US$ 15/lunch/person

More dinner: + US$ 18/dinner/person

Add private hill top dinner (per person) – Min. 2 persons: + US$ 35/person

Note for Children prices (4 – 11 years old)
The prices for children is base on extra bed
Meal prices at TEL for children below 4 years old are free of charge.
Meal prices at TEL for children from 4-11 (including) years old are half price of above prices.

INCLUDES
– English speaking guide during shared excursions*
– 2 night at Topas Ecolodge (twin shared Deluxe bungalow)
– Indicated meals (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)**
– Mineral water and snack during walking trips
– Transfer by Topas Mountain Express Hanoi – Sapa – Sapa Ecolodge – Sapa – Hanoi
– All other indicated transportation
– All entrance fees to the indicated places

EXCLUDES
– Other meals
– Bank fees, credit card fees (3.3%)
– Early check in/ Late check out
– Hotel in Hanoi
– Tips
– Picking up / Dropping off in other places

* The excursions are based on sharing group of maximum 10 travelers
**Other meals at Topas Ecolodge are recommended to be booked in advance.

If you would like to stay in our Executive bungalows, please request this when booking.

CONFIRMATION
Once you are satisfied with the itinerary of Hiking Package and Staying in Topas Ecolodge, we will secure the services and you will be required to pay a deposit of 30% of the total cost of your trip. The balance of payment can be paid either by CASH UPON PICK UP in your hotel in Sapa, or by credit card/ bank transfer/Western Union 45 days before Sapa Tour. Please discuss these payment options with your Sapa travel specialist, for more detailed information.

STAYING IN TOUCH
Even after booking, you’ll undoubtedly think of more questions, so please feel free to contact your Sapa Travel specialist at any time. We like to hear from you! YES….even while you are on your tour, we will be more than happy to make changes, or correct anything you are not completely happy with.

Person in charge: Mr Tran Quoc Long
Email: info@travelsapa.com
Website: TravelSapa.com
Call Us: +84 2437678656
Hotline: +84 912217448
Contact us to book the tour “Hiking Package 3 days 2 nights” in Sapa. We can offer promotions in low season.