Features and activities

Relax...?
The list of things to do when visiting Topas Ecolodge is long. However, you are also welcome to just sit down and relax. Enjoy the solitude and the peaceful environment as it is. If you are more into active holiday, then Topas Travel offers a number of activities starting from the lodge. Eventhough you can book the tours directly at the lodge’s reception, we highly appliciate that you book the tours in advance to be sure the services are available.

Walking
We define walking as easy tours on foot with a duration of approximately 2-3 hours. We will have enough time to visit the nearby Red Dao village of Thanh Kim and the local school, black smith and observe the local agricultural traditions.

Trekking
With endless trails ahead of you, trekking and exploring the area is an obvious activity to participate in. Our Ecolodge guides will lead tours to local villages and sites of interest. Should you be interested in multiday treks just let us know - we can arrange it for you. The trekking tours are especially designed for guests staying longer than one night at Topas Ecolodge. Trekking tours last 6-8 hours and will take you to remote trails and villages with cultural content, wildlife, fauna and flora and not least the minorities of Northern Vietnam.

Silverstone View point Tour
Just behind Topas Ecolodge you will not fail to see the rough green peak called Peak Silverstone  overwiewing the complete valley system. The hike up is strenghious but in clear weather the reward is worth it all.

Mountain biking
For the more adventurous guests our quality mountain bikes are available. The mountain hills and trails are well suited for biking. But remember - down hill is fun, up hill is tough. Mountain bike tours will be arranged in groups and in two levels. Easy level tours last 2-3 hours and will bring you to local villages where you will learn about local handicraft, agriculture and social systems. Hard level tours last 6-8 hours and will bring you deep into the Hoang Lien valley.