Sapa Adventure with Topas Ecolodge Retreat (3D4N Night Train Tour)

Travel Style: Luxury Tours
Trip length: 3 days

This trip includes a trek through the hills and valleys of the Sapa region, going off the beaten path and stay at luxury Topas Eco Lodge Sapa. You will escape the bustling of Sapa town and enjoy the walk through some of the most spectacular scenery and experience unique hill tribe culture, going green and eco tour to Topas.

Embark on a memorable journey from Hanoi to Sapa by night train, combining authentic cultural encounters with a luxury stay at the renowned Topas Ecolodge. This 3-day adventure takes you through the stunning landscapes of Northern Vietnam – from cascading rice terraces to peaceful ethnic villages. Trek through remote hamlets such as Sin Chai, Ban Ho, and Ta Van, where you’ll meet the Black Hmong, Red Dao, and Tay minorities and learn about their unique traditions. Between trekking days, unwind at Topas EcoLodge, perched on a hilltop with panoramic views, the perfect retreat to recharge amid nature. Ideal for those seeking both adventure and comfort, this tour blends authentic cultural immersion with eco-luxury living.

• Overnight train journey from Hanoi to Lao Cai – a classic travel experience.
• Stay at the eco-luxury Topas Ecolodge, surrounded by mountains and rice terraces.
• Trekking through remote villages: Sin Chai, Su Pan, Ban Ho, Nam Tong, Ta Van, Lao Chai.
• Encounters with Black Hmong, Red Dao, and Tay ethnic minorities.
• Relax by waterfalls and enjoy refreshing swims.

Night 1. Hanoi - night train to Sapa

19:30 Pick up at your hotel/appointment to transfer to train station for the overnight train to Lao Cai - Sapa.

Day 1. SAPA - SIN CHAI - TOPAS ECOLODGE (B, L)

Arrive early at Lao Cai station, meet our guide and transfer by private car to Sapa. Upon arrival in Sapa town, have breakfast at local restaurant. Relax and enjoy Sapa pure atmosphere.

Start our day first visit to Silver waterfall and then ready for soft trekking to Sin Chai village, you will walk around Sin Chai village where 2 ethnic groups, Black Hmong and Red Dzao minorities live their own way with no cultural mixture. Then continue the drive for 18km more to the Topas Eco-lodge, where you will enjoy luxury and comfortable stay, escape to the nature. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

Overnight at Topas.

Day 2. WALK TO REMOTE VILLAGE SUPAN - BAN HO - NAM TONG (B, L)

Be ready for outing day. First head toward Su Pan village from where you will commence your walk through the breathtaking scenery. On the way you will pass through the Ban Ho village where you will admire the stunning views of the valley and rice paddy terraces. You will have the opportunity to explore the Tay minority of Ban Ho village before crossing the suspension bridge over the river. The walk then continues through the rice fields to the Red Dao village of Nam Tong, where your guide will prepare a delicious lunch at a local house. After lunch head back to Ban Ho where you will visit a waterfall and swim in the cool water of the waterfall. Transfer back to Topas Eco Lodge late afternoon.

Overnight at Topas Ecolodge.

Day 3. TOPAS ECOLODGE - TA VAN - SAPA - TRAIN BACK HANOI (B, L)

Breakfast at the lodge, check out the hotel. Start your trekking today to walk through the bamboo forest to Ta Van village, walk around the village, visiting the school, and enjoying your picnic lunch. From Ta Van, it will take a 2 hours easy walk through the terraced rice field to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai. And here the car await you for the journey to Sapa. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Then transfer to Lao Cai station for the night train back to Hanoi.

Following day. Arrive back in Hanoi early morning, please find the way back to your hotel (by taxi) or in case you need a car to transfer to the airport for your onward flight (upon request).