Vietnam · Hiking

Sapa Topas Ecolodge Hiking Package Private Tour 2 Days 1 Night

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stay at Topas Ecolodge in Hoang Lien National Park
  • 02 Travel between Hanoi and the lodge by direct limousine transfer
  • 03 Hike through rice terraces, mountain trails, and remote valleys
  • 04 Visit Red Dao villages and learn about local daily life
  • 05 Cross a suspension bridge and enjoy scenic photo stops
  • 06 Explore the remote Nam Cang area with a guided trek
  • 07 See waterfalls, bamboo huts, and quiet countryside roads
  • 08 Enjoy breakfast and lunch included during the trip

Escape into the mountains of northern Vietnam on this 2-day hiking experience based at Topas Ecolodge in Hoang Lien National Park. Travel from Hanoi by direct limousine, settle into your bungalow, and enjoy peaceful views over valleys and rice terraces before setting out on guided walks through remote landscapes and Red Dao villages.

Along the way, discover local daily life, traditional houses, rice farming culture, and the striking scenery that makes Sapa so memorable. With accommodation at Topas Ecolodge, guided excursions, and transfers included, this package combines active exploration with a comfortable mountain stay.

You are now “off the beaten track” enjoying beautiful views of high mountains, waterfalls and deep valleys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Sa Pa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Direct limousine drive to Topas Ecolodge and hike to neighboring Red Dao village

From 6:30 - 7:00 AM, you will commence from your Hanoi hotel with Topas Mountain Express for 5 hours transfer to 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.

The walk in the afternoon starts from Topas Ecolodge on a quiet road with a great view of the rice terrace below. You then take a slightly ascent to Lech village. You will now visit a wooden local house, meet the friendly Red Dao hosts, and experience their daily way of life. The Red Dao women, like their ancestors, have hair and eyes brows shaved and wear very colorful customs. They are famous for beautiful handmade embroidery. On the way back to Topas Ecolodge, you will walk on small trails passing rice terraces and cross a suspension bridge, where you can take some great pictures of the natural landscape. Your guide will explain the interesting cultivating culture of the local farmers.

Topas Ecolodge (twin shared Premium Executive bungalow)

2
Day 02

Explore the most remote area of Sapa (B,L,-)

Enjoy a great breakfast and prepare for today´s walk. At 8:30 AM, you will commence the excursion with a transfer deeper into Hoang Lien National Park to the trek starting point near Sin Chai village. You are now “off the beaten track” enjoying beautiful views of high mountains, waterfalls and deep valleys. The trails will soon lead you to the Red Dao village of Nam Nhiu, here you will meet the villagers, visit their houses, and learn about their daily way of life. Leaving the village behind, you will turn into a small dirt trail and soon be inspired by the marvelous view of the rice valley dotted with bamboo huts, which are used by local farmers as overnight lodges on harvesting days. Passing the rice terraces and a river you will walk on a quiet road for a while before arriving at Nam Cang village. Your lunch is served at Topas Riverside Lodge, with jungle behind the lodge and river in front.

Nam Cang village is located 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 the village and learn how the local villagers to make writing paper, jewelry and embroidery. You may also want to take a swim in the river later. At 14:15, you will have a transfer back to Topas Ecolodge. Here you may want to book a traditional Red Dao herbal bath at the lodge’s spa

Topas Ecolodge (twin shared Premium Executive bungalow)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • English-speakingng guide during excursions
  • 1 night at Topas Ecolodge (twin shared Premium Executive bungalow)
  • Transfer by Topas Mountain Express: Hanoi – Topas Ecolodge – Hanoi (SIC)
  • Mineral water and snack during excursions
  • All entrance fees to the indicated places

What's Not Included

  • Bevearges, Personal Expenses & Tips
  • A traditional Red Dao herbal bath: 25 USD/person.

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter or Tay Ho Area, please be ready before 15 minutes for pick up

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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