Topas Ecolodge is situated in the perfect location at two cone-shaped hills set deep in the spectacular Sapa valley of Northern Vietnam. Code words for our little place are simplicity, quality and character.Topas Eco Lodge provide daily transportation according to schedule from Sapa to the Eco Lodge. Even though the road is under constructing some parts are still dirt road. It takes about one to one and a half hour to go from Sapa to the Eco lodge. Despite the fact that some part are dirt road it is a interesting journey. On the way you will see daily life in the rice fields, minorities on there way to Sapa to sell handcrafts, vegetables etc. Our restaurant and reception will provide the services needed to satisfy 50 guests at a time. In the Thai stilt house restaurant we offer meals three times a day.
Topas Ecolodge is based on ecological principles. Here are a few of them: + We have implemented a wastewater facility to avoid pollution of the local area + We employ local people and use local products and goods in order to bring economic benefits to the local community + We use solar technology to supply every lodge with energy and hot water
Topas EcolodgeAccommodation
The Ecolodge: consists of 25 individual lodges placed in a circle around the hills. From the lodge there are breathtaking views across the scenic valleys below, which are home to villages of the Tay and Red Dao minorities. The lodges are made of white granite from a nearby quarry and the roofs are made from palm branches. All the lodges are double or twin rooms. All are equipped with toilet and shower facilities, and every lodge has a porch from where you can view the valley or enjoy the sunset.
Individual controlled air-conditioning
Satellite TV with international channels
Private bathroom with bathtub or shower
IDD Telephone and ceiling fan (available in Deluxe rooms only)
Hair-dryer (on request) and balcony in room
Tea/coffee making facility
Mini-bar and heater
Safe deposit box in room
25 bungalows made of white granite from a nearby quarry, and roofs thatched with palm branches.
All bungalows are double or twin rooms
Private balcony with a magnificent view over the valley
Solar system for hot water facility
Solar system that produce electricity for the bungalows
Topas Ecolodge's Amenities
Train station pick-up service.
Foreign currency exchange
Restaurant and bar
Vehicles for rent
Train tickets from Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi: The price for a soft sleeper in 4-berth coach with air-conditioning is 23 US$/ way; 46 US$/ return. The tickets would be collected at our office in Hanoi or deliverred to your residence or hotel.
Pick-up from the train station: It takes 1 hour drive from Lao Cai Station to Topas Ecolodge: USD7/person by bus.
Sapa office: 24 Muong Hoa Street, Sapa, Lao Cai Province
Payment in advance
Room Grade
Weekdays (Monday – Friday)
Weekends (Saturday – Sunday)
Superior
US$ 95
US$ 105
Deluxe
US$ 100
US$ 110
Package Tours
Low Seasons (January, February, May, June, July, August, November, December)
Package Price
US$ 120
US$ 130
High Season (March, April, September, October)
Package Price
US$ 130
US$ 140
Online Booking Room Rate
All rates are in USD/night/double room, including buffet breakfast, 10% VAT & 5% service charges
Package Price including for double room: + Overnight + Full board (dinner on arrival date; lunch on arrival or departure day; breakfast the following day; additional nights full board), + Shuttle bus transfer Sapa – Topas Ecolodge return way according to schedule, + Maximum of 2 children under 12 years old sharing the bungalow with the parents + Extension of check out time is subject to availability and to be charged 25 % of the package rate until 6 PM. Extension till after 6 PM is to be charged full day rate
Extra bed adds USD35 -/night
Extra bed for children under 12 years old: USD25/night
Children under 12 yso sharing parent's bed: USD10
Peak seasons: Surcharge: USD25/person. 24 Dec - 25 Dec 08: 1 night 31 Dec. 08 - 01 Jan 09: 1 night
(Extra per person)
Check-in time at 13:00 or sooner, Check-out time at 12:00.
Reserved room will be held until 18:00 on the arrival date, unless guarantee by credit card or special arrangement are made.
Payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Traveler's Cheques, Bank Transfer and Cash.
