Overview
The beautiful Topas Ecolodge is located 18 km from Sapa, deep in the Hoang Lien Mountains. Our 50 bungalows overlook the picturesque valleys, home to Red Dao and Tay ethnic minority people. Enjoy the return Hanoi – Sapa ride with our luxurious Topas Mountain Express limousine; get on your high-quality mountain bike and ride along winding mountain roads and experience the ethnic communities and their unique cultures, relax with breathtaking mountain views at the quiet lodge.
Previous clients recommend one more night at the lodge due to the travel time from Hanoi.
Summary
Day 1: Take Topas Mountain Express to Topas Ecolodge. Afternoon biking to Red Dao village.
Day 2: Explore the remote area of Sapa by bike. Transfer back to Hanoi.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All entrance fees to the indicated places
✔ Lunch
✔ Transfer by Topas Mountain Express: Hanoi – Topas Ecolodge – Hanoi (SIC)
✔ English speaking guide during shared excursions
✔ 1 night at Topas Ecolodge (Twin Shared Premium Executive Bungalow)
✔ Breakfast
✔ Mountain bike with disk brakes, helmets, gloves and water
✖ Dinner + Lunch first day: Set Menu from 18-20 USD/person
✖ Beverages, Personal Expeneses and Tips
✖ Holiday Surcharge
Pickup Locations
1. Pearl Suites Hanoi Hotel
2. Vietnam Bravo Hotel
3. Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
4. Serenity Villa Hotel
5. Rising Dragon Cathedral Hotel
6. Pearl Suites Hotel
7. La Aurora Hang Hanh
8. 7S Hotel Merci Hanoi
9. Nam Hai 1 Hotel
10. The Queen Hotel & Spa
11. Viet Fun Hotel
12. Quang Hiep Hotel
13. Thuy Lam Hotel
14. Old Darling Hotel II
15. Sunflower Hanoi Hotel
16. Hanoi Rose Hotel
17. Prince II Hotel
18. The Oriental Jade Hotel
19. Trang Trang Boutique Hotel
20. The Q Hotel
Additional Info: We will pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter or Tay Ho District, please be ready 15 minutes in advance.
Itinerary
Comfortable Transfer to Topas Ecolodge. Take biking tour to neighboring villages (No Meals)
1
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. You will start the afternoon cycling trip by following the main road for three kilometres to Lech village of the Red Dao minority, enjoying the magnificent valley view on the way. Here you will leave your bikes and take
a short walk on a dirty road to visit a traditional Red Dao family and experience the culture of the minority
villagers who are living peacefully in the same way as their ancestors. Back at the parking place, you will
take a further ride to the Moi village and learn how the women in their doorways are doing their embroidery,
which the Red Dao people are very famous for.
Approx: Grade: easy/ 1.5 hours biking
Duration: 10 hours
On mountain bike to remote Sapa valley. Limousine back to Hanoi (B/L)
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Ban Ho Village
You will start from Topas Ecolodge by cycling on a quiet road for a while before enjoying a descent to Ban
Ho village. At the bottom of the valley, you will meet the Tay minority people, one of the largest ethnic
minority groups living in Sapa. They are famous for their beautiful stilt houses and you will be warmly
welcomed to visit their homes, experience their daily life of farming and fishing in the river.
Duration: 2 hours
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Leaving Ban Ho village, your ride becomes a bit more challenging with some ascending parts on a steep winding road. At Thanh Phu village, also inhabited by the Tay minority, your lunch is served at a nice local family where you enjoy the valley view while tasting the local foods.
In the afternoon, you continue biking to the My Son village of Xa Pho ethnic minority, who belong to one of
the smallest ethnic groups in Vietnam. The Xa Pho people are poorer than most hill tribes; they still keep
their original way of life depending on nature, getting early married and dyeing their black teeth. You finally
cycle down to Thanh Phu Bridge at around 15:00, here you will meet the Topas Mountain Express for a 4.5-
hour drive to Hanoi.
Approx: Grade: Moderate/ 4,5hour biking
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• No supported car during the biking time.
• When joining a tour, one of the most important parts is selecting the right bike. Topas provides mountain bikes that are suitable for people from 155cm only. Client’s height is requested at the booking time or at least 24 hours in advance for smooth services.
• Biking tours offer up and downhill segments. For safety, these tours are advisable for adults or children from 13-year-old up (For smaller children, please contact us) who are familiar with mountain road biking.
• Due to limited space, guests are requested to bring only 1 cabin bag/suitcase 115cm (56cm x 36cm x 23cm) per person.
