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


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 Giang Ta Chai Village
Day 2: Trek to Thanh Phu 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 30th September 2013 

1 person:        US$ 614 
2 persons:      US$ 405
3-4 persons:   US$ 369
5-6 persons:   US$ 336
7-8 persons:   US$ 334
From 9 persons: price on request
Single Supplement: US$ 93 

Inclusion:

  • Round trip AC sleeper cabin on First class train
  • Transfer  two ways Lao Cai - Sapa
  • Transfer one way in Hanoi
  • Jeep transfer Thanh Phu 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: Transfer to Sapa - Trek Lao Chai Village - Ta Van Village - Giang Ta Chai Village

Arrive in Lao Cai around 5.30 am. We will take 1hr bus ride uphill to the beautiful town of Sapa. The ride give you a glimpse of the stunning vistas and impressive rice terraces. Upon arrival in Sapa Town we have breakfast in local restaurant and prepare for a great trek down to the picturesque valley of Muong Hoa.
You will commence your journey from Sapa by car to Lao Chai village, a Black Hmong ethnic minority village. You will then be able to walk from Lao Chai to Tavan village where the Giay ethnic minority hill tribe lives. After lunch the walk continues through a bamboo forest to Giang Ta Chai, a Red Dao ethnic minority village where we will have unique homestay experience among hill tribe people. Pinic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in the local house.
 
Summary:
Transfer Lao Cai – Sapa:    45 mins 
Trekking:        5-hr trek/dirt paths/downhill
Accommodation:      Homestay
Meals:         Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Giang Ta Chai Village - Su Pan - Thanh Kim Village - Thanh Phu Village

After breakfast, we start the trek through the rice terraces to the village of Su Pan then continue to Thanh Kim for lunch. After lunch time, we will trek along a narrow valley downhill for 2 hour to the Ngoi Bo River, then uphill for 1 hour to Muong Bo Village at the center of Thanh Phu Commune - a village of Tay minority. We will have dinner and stay overnight in a wooden Tay stilt house.

Summary:
Trekking:       7-hr trek/dirt paths/downhill
Accommodation:     Homestay
Meals:        Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Thanh Phu Village - Topas Eco Lodge

After breakfast at the home stay we leave Thanh Phu Village 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: Topas Eco lodge - Sapa - Night train back to Hanoi

Breakfast in Topas Eco Lodge.  Relax in the eco lodge and take the shuttle bus at 09.30 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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