Half day tour: Topas Ecolodge - Ban Moi Village
Explore 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.
Reference: SER1 | Approx: 2 hours running – 12km | Grade: Moderate
PRICE FROM: 57$ / PERSON



Itinerary
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. As you climb higher, the views become ever grander. You will cross a rushing stream and hear the water tumbling down the mountainside. Along the way you will likely see people from the surrounding Black Hmong villages.
Take a rest at the top of the climb and shoot some photos of the surrounding panorama. Next, head downhill through some serene forest before reaching the village of Ban Moi.
At the village, you will see the sophisticated and colorful designs of the Red Dao people. From here you will head into a jungle section before emerging onto a wide, open grass area with yet more breathtaking views.
Soon you will be able to see Topas Ecolodge again across the valley. Your guide will point out the coming trail route which will lead you back to the lodge through rice terraces with another beautiful stream crossing.
Back at the lodge enjoy a well-earned rest and perhaps a cool-down swim in one of the infinity pools!

Inclusion:
- English speaking guide
- Water and fruit
- Entrance fees
Note
- Group tour is available for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10 people
What to wear and bring:
It is recommended to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, running shoes, and to bring insect repellent, sunglasses, sun hat, and sunscreen.
Attention:
- As described on the program, you will visit a local house, and interact with local people. However, during the seasonal days, they all may not be at home but work in the fields, this experience may be lacking.
- Visiting a local school is also subject to availability of the school calendar.
- The course’s difficulty is assessed on average across the program, meaning that even an “easy” rating could include sections of moderate or hard difficulty due to the uneven, mountainous terrain with varying elevations.
- Due to wet condition, the trail run will be slippery, so the itinerary is subject to change based on that.
