Package Name: EP2
Activity: Mountain Getaway
Grade: Easy
Duration: 2 days and 3 nights
Overview
If you would like to visit the quiet and remote Vietnamese mountains for relaxation but you have short in time! Then this is one of the below packages for you. Topas Ecolodge is located 18 km from Sapa, deep in the Hoang Lien Mountains. Our 25 bungalows overlook the entire valley with the ethnic minority villages of Ban Ho and Thanh Phu, 400 altitude meters below. This package has been designed to give you the best relaxing stay at Topas Ecolodge as well as the opportunity to experience the highlights of northern Vietnam; the ethnic communities with their unique cultures, the deep valleys covered by terraced rice fields, the breathtaking mountains. Due to our location we recommend 2 nights at the lodge for the best relaxation.
Itinerary
Day 1: Night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai (-,-,-)
You will depart from Hanoi in the evening by night train to Lao Cai near the Chinese border.
Day 2: Lao Cai – Sapa – Topas Ecolodge (B,-,-)
You will arrival early in the morning in Lao Cai and meet your driver who will transfer you to Sapa and further on to Topas Ecolodge. The drive is approximately 1 hour and 45 min.
Upon your arrival at Topas Ecolodge you will enjoy your breakfast. The rest of the day is at your leisure and you can book an excursion to the surrounding villages.
You will spend the night in your own private bungalow with a view of the valley and dotted mountain surroundings.
Day 3: Transfer Topas Ecolodge – Sapa – Lao Cai (B,-,-)
The day is at your leisure at Topas Ecolodge. You can either relax or book a smaller hike/bike trip, or you can leave early and spent the day exploring Sapa town.
At 17h30, you will take the shuttle bus from Sapa to Lao Cai for the night train back to Hanoi.
Day 4: Arrival in Hanoi (-,-,-)
The train will back arrive in Hanoi early in the morning and your trip has ended.
Price: USD215 per person (Min of traveller: 02 pax)
INCLUSIVE:
+ 1 night at Topas Ecolodge (twin shared Deluxe bungalow)
+ Indicated meals (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)*
+ Transfer by Shuttle Bus Lao Cai – Sapa – Topas Ecolodge – Sapa – Lao Cai
+ Return soft sleeper in 4-berth cabin on the train Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi
EXCLUSIVE:
+ Personal pocket money
+ Insurance
+ All services not indicated above
+ Personer tips
Notes:
+ Supplement cost for single room is USD75/room
+ Other meals at Topas Ecolodge are recommended to be booked in advance.
+ Pay extra USD10 per person To up grade to executive bungalows, please request this when booking
+ Keep whole cabin on train is available at USD80 per person for round trip.
+ Please contact us for the extend stay at Topas Ecolodge or upgrade to Vicoria Train.
+ Shuttle bus is available as below time table:
Rout |
Mon – Sat departure time |
Sunday departure time |
Topas Ecolodge - Sapa |
09:30, 11:45, 14:30 and 16:00 |
09:30, 14:30 and 16:00 |
Sapa – Topas Ecolodge |
09:30, 11:45, 14:30 |
11:30 and 15:00 |
The bus trip last 45 minutes |
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