Sapa has been becoming a major tourist destination of North Vietnam, a natural starting point for the unique experiences in the mountainous area, which includes the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Indochina's highest peak of Fansipan (3143m) and 5 different hill-tribes, each one colorful, distinct, and with its own language and cultural values. Some of the villages, especially the more remote ones, are still largely untouched by modern ways of life.

The main attraction Sapa is to visit the hill tribe’s villages. There are many unique opportunity to experience the hidden trails, breathtaking sceneries, unmixed culture and way of life…but without the availability of basic accommodation, you can either sleeping in local houses, or in tents outside the village. Here began our idea of building the ecolodge.

Topas Ecolodge is now the only one of its kind in Vietnam. It has a perfect location - situated atop two cone formed hills, set deep in the spectacular Sapa valley of Northern Vietnam.

Topas Ecolodge is based on ecological principles. We have implemented a wastewater facility to avoid pollution of the local area. All this is designed to ensure that the Lodge has a minimum impact on the surrounding environment. We employ local people and use local products and goods, in order to bring economic benefits to the local community.

How to get there?

From Sapa, the nearest town to Topas Eco Lodge:
Topas Ecolodge provides daily transportation according to schedule from Sapa to the Ecolodge. It takes about 45 minutes to drive from Sapa to the Ecolodge. Despite the fact that some parts are dirt road it is an interesting journey. On the way you will see daily life in the rice fields, minorities on their way to Sapa to sell handcrafts, vegetables, the picturesque view of Muong Hoa valley and more.

Hanoi:
Trains are running daily from Hanoi to the mountainous town of Lao Cai. From here, it takes an hour to drive to Sapa, the town nearest to Topas Ecolodge.
These trains run day and night. The night trains provide a very good standards of soft sleeper berths - you can depart from Hanoi around 21:00 and arrive in Lao Cai next morning at 05:00. There are many other departures and arrival options. All transport can be arranged by Topas Ecolodge.

All the 25 mountain lodges are built as rustic chalet-style single bedroom houses from local white granite. Each bungalow presents a casual style with a private balcony, from there you can enjoy the magnificent view of the towering peaks and endless valleys dotted with ethnic minorities’ villages. A perfect place for your relaxing from the noisy and busy city life.
Our accommodations consist of 17 deluxe bungalows, and 8 executive bungalows.

Executive bungalows

Our executive bungalows are the best-equipped rooms with a modern feeling, more enjoyable and with a fantastic view, all with a private balcony for your comfort.
Size: 28.5 m2 plus a 6 m2 square open private balcony

Amenities:

- Solar panel supporting hot   water
- Air-conditioning
- Safety-box
- Mini bar
- Coffee and tea facilities
- Dunlopillo spring mattress
- Mosquito net
- Working table
- Adjustable lighting
- Slippers
- Umbrella
- Rain shower
- Finest quality of soap,   shampoo, body milk and   shower gel
- Hair dryer

Deluxe bungalows

Overlooking either Thanh Kim village to north or Ban Ho village to south and with the Hoang Lien mountain range as a beautiful background; the deluxe bungalows’ interior design is invitingly pleasant but simple, all with a private balcony for your comfort
Size: 28.5 m2 plus 6m2 square open private balcony.

Amenities:

- Solar panel supporting hot   water
- Humidifier system
- Safety-box
- Coffee and tea facilities
- Mosquito net
- Slippers
- Umbrella
- Natural soap and shampoo
- Heater on request
- Fan on request

The restaurant is an old traditional Tay stilt house. It was carefully moved piece by piece from its original site and reassembled at the lodge with more equipment to meet modern standards while respecting its original and historical qualities. All the meals are served in the lodge’s restaurant. The food is served either as a set menu or buffet. It’s all Vietnamese food cooked and served by minority people from the surrounding villages.

• Rates are net per room per night inclusive of tax and service charge.
• Daily Breakfast Included.
• Peak season surcharges (24th Dec. 2012 and 31st Dec. 2012): 35 US$ per bungalow per night
• Children under 4 years old sharing parents' menu are free of charge. Children from 4 years old to below 12 years old sharing parents' menu will be charged at 50% of adult's rate.