Topas Eco Lodge,
Sapa
Vietnam, Hanoi and The North
Info : Topas Eco Lodge
In a stunning rural location in the northern highlands of Vietnam lies the impressive Topas Eco Lodge; a 25 villa property with sound principles concerning sustainable tourism. A bold and charming development, it brings a new face to accommodation and activity options around the picturesque and popular north-western town of Sapa.
Surrounded by lush paddy fields, rolling hills, lush green forests and villages, the lodge sits on the top of two conical hills deep inside the Sapa Valley. The villas spread in a circular fashion around the hill and afford contrasting views of the valleys and villages below.
Each is comfortably and creatively designed and lets in plentiful natural light. The stone-walled villas are furnished in a minimal style, with private balconies, tiled bathrooms with hot water and interior seating. Solar panels heat the water and provide electricity for the lights. Heating is provided during the winter months.
All meals are served in a central two-storey building. Downstairs is a relaxing bar with cushioned furniture, while dining takes place in the upper floor. The lodge is also flanked by its own farm, which supplies the kitchen with fresh vegetables. Hearty Asian meals are served on a set-menu basis, which changes daily depending on whats in season.
The lodge is a great place to really get away from it all. Some great day hikes are possible and interesting excursions around Sapa are offered. It is also possible to swim in nearby streams. Life around the lodge is colourful and intriguing with the minority tribal communities of Black Hmong, Tay and Red Dao going about their daily lives. The lodge is committed to ecological and social sustainability and is engaged in nature and community driven projects.
The lodge would be a good choice for the more adventurous, or those who prefer not to stay in Sapa when visiting the mountains of the North-West. Similarly, a stay here could be combined with a stay in Sapa. The lodge is located 18 kilometres from Sapa town, about 45 minutes drive by vehicle. Sapa itself is normally reached by the overnight sleeper train from Hanoi.
Rating
Value - This is our lead in category. There will generally be a no frills approach and while some will be characterful, some will do exactly what it says on the tin – provide a clean, comfortable and good value place to spend the night. These places are normally 3* hotels, but in areas where there is little choice or if it is a very good place, it may be what would generally be described in Asia as a 'guesthouse'.
Features
- Restaurant
- Spectacular Views
- Varied Local Excursions
- Waterfalls
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Popular Holiday Itineraries including Topas Eco Lodge
You can book this hotel on its own, with flights or as part of an Experience Travel Holiday Itinerary.
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8 days taking in Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa in the mountains. Its a great itinerary for short trips from the UK or tagged on to holidays to Thailand, Laos or Cambodia.
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A 17 day family adventure with mountains, culture, scenery and beach time. Excellent hotels. Fr. £2595pp
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Guest Comments for Topas Eco Lodge
Topas Ecolodge near Sapa was certainly a great recommendation. Given that trekking and hill tribes is what visiting that area is all about, it's much nicer being out in the hills.
Peter 2009
The highlight of the trip would be Topas Eco Lodge outside of Sapa - the scenery and hiking to the tribal villages were fantastic
Rod