Topas Day Tours
A pleasant home of Topas Ecolodge is perfect for taking some outdoor hobbies including bicycling and hiking as well as cultural immersion through village tours, market stops, and textile workshops to see the breathtaking scenery of northern Vietnam and the region’s unique minority villages.
Browse our day-packages below for interesting ideas on how to make the most of your time in Sapa!
Sapa's hidden trails
On this trip, you will go to the most remote part of Sapa area to explore the natural life of ethnic minority groups living in the mountains. Have lunch in a remote but beautiful village of Red Dao minority.
Red Dao Culture
Lech Dao village is located in the hilly mountains of Thanh Kim Commune, inhabited by Red Dao people. This half-day walk offers you a chance to meet local people, visit their homes and learn about Red Dao culture. Enjoy the magnificent view of rice valley and take some great pictures of the landscape.
On top of the world
Summit the Roof of Indochina, Mount Fansipan (3.143m) by the recently launched cable car. Enjoy the magnificent views of Muong Hoa valley and look into the bordering China and Laos. Combine the trip with exploring Sapa, a historic mountain town known as Tonkin’s Hill Station.
The local Area
The Red Dao minority villages in Thanh Kim commune are among the few ones that have not been impacted so much by tourists in Sapa area. A walk through bare hills, rice terraces and a visit to the villages bring you an ever experience of real life, breath-taking views and natural beauty in such a mountainous area.
The Peak Above
A great opportunity for you to conquer Silverstone Mountain and by hiking, enjoy fantastic view of the surrounding valley from the mountain peak. Encounter with local ethnic of Red Dao and Black H’mong you will learn more about their culture and life in the high mountain.
Sunday Market Extravaganza
Bac Ha is the largest Sunday Market as well as the most colorful one in the area. Here you can meet mostly the Flower H’mong and then the Phu La, Black Dao, Tay, Nung minorities. The market offers a variety of local products, which could not be found in other areas. The animal market will be also very interesting.
Textile Workshop – H'Mong Batik and Folk Art
Textile Workshop – Vietnam’s 54 different ethnic minority communities are renowned for the incredible textiles used to create different traditional dresses. The Red Dao and Black H’Mong in particular have some of the most captivating, with symbolic patterned themes, intricate fabric embellishment, hand embroidery, and natural dyeing.
A Cyclist's Dream
Get on a quality mountain bike and explore the neighboring Red Dao ethnic minority village. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, local hostility and learn more about the culture of the hill tribe.
Deeper Into The Valley
Explore the far end of Sapa valley on wheels! Enjoy the beautiful landscape and the fact that you are far from the normal tourist routes. The ride is along the quiet road and small paths leading through the villages of Tay and Xa Pho ethnic minority. We offer spectacular views of Muong Bo valley and rice fields, great encounters with the local ethnic people and visit their traditional houses.
Trail Run Topas Ecolodge - Ban Moi Village
This 12km loop takes you through majestic mountain landscapes, across streams, and through remote villages. Your adventure begins winding through a small Red Dao village before the trail heads uphill through beautiful rice terraces.
Run Topas Ecolodge - Nam Cang Village
From Topas Ecolodge we will take you to the start of your adventure in the Tay minority village of Thanh Phu. From here you discover small trails through beautiful terraced fields with endless mountain views. Along the way you will even be able to see Topas Ecolodge higher in the mountains.