Sapa · Multi-day package
Sapa at Topas Ecolodge - 4 Days
Great for couplesModerate fitness levelDaily departures
From
From $400 /person
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Departure
Daily
Pickup
Hanoi (any hotel) - private van to Sapa (~5-6h)
Group size
2-16 guests
Fitness
Moderate
Type
Nature & scenery
A 4-day eco-retreat centred on Topas Ecolodge - a Danish-owned cluster of granite bungalows on a hilltop at 1,400m, 18km south of Sapa, with 360-degree views over the Muong Hoa Valley. Trek to Black Hmong and Red Dao villages, then slow down at the ridge-top infinity pool.
Itinerary - 4 Days 3 Nights
Day 1 · L
Hanoi → Sapa + Cat Cat Village
Private van from Hanoi up to Sapa (~5-6h), lunch en route. Afternoon walk down to Cat Cat village - the closest Black Hmong settlement, with indigo textile workshops and a waterfall beside a 1925 French hydro plant.
Day 2 · B, D
Muong Hoa Valley Trek → Topas Ecolodge
Morning trek (~10km) through the Muong Hoa terraces via Lao Chai (Black Hmong) and Ta Van (Red Dao) villages, from 1,400m down to 800m. Afternoon transfer to Topas Ecolodge; ridge-top infinity pool and highland dinner.
Day 3 · B, L
Topas Ecolodge - Highland Retreat
Free day at the lodge: optional guided walks/cycling into the villages below (2-8km routes), the infinity pool, photography, and a late-afternoon highland cooking demonstration.
Day 4 · B, L
Farewell Sunrise → Hanoi
Sunrise from the lodge sundeck as valley mist lifts. Transfer via Sapa town to Hanoi by private van (~5-6h), arriving early evening.
Notes
- Single lodge (Topas); pricing is group (6-16 pax) vs private (2-5 pax), not an accommodation tier
- Meals: breakfast + dinner at lodge; Day 1 lunch en route
✓ Included
- Accommodation 4 Days / 3 Nights at Topas Ecolodge (1,400m)
- Breakfast and dinner daily at Topas Ecolodge
- Private van transfers Hanoi ↔ Lao Cai ↔ Sapa and return
- Guided trekking through Muong Hoa Valley
- Cable car to Fansipan summit
✕ Not included
- Tips for guides & drivers
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Additional food & drinks beyond included meals
- International flights
🎒 What to bring
- Warm layers (lodge at 1,400m, cool evenings)
- Trekking shoes (Day 2 valley trek ~10km, steep/slippery when wet)
- Rain jacket + power bank (minimal phone signal by design)
Travelling with children
- Free for children under 3
- Full price from age 12
Good questions about this tour
Isn't Topas Ecolodge inconveniently far from Sapa town?
It's about 18km south of Sapa on a granite ridge, which is exactly what makes it special - 360-degree valley views, an infinity pool over the terraces, and real quiet. The trade-off is limited phone signal and you're not walking into town for dinner, but meals are included at the lodge. We can add a Sapa-town night if you'd like both.
Is the 10km trek on Day 2 too tough for a family?
The Muong Hoa trek is around 10km over 3-4 hours, mostly downhill from town and then along the valley floor - moderate but not technical. The guide adjusts the pace and can shorten it, and there's a car pickup option from Ta Van if anyone would rather not walk the whole way.
