how to get there

From Sapa, the nearest town to Topas Eco Lodge:
Topas Ecolodge provides daily transportation according to schedule from Sapa to the Ecolodge. It takes about 45 minutes to drive from Sapa to the Ecolodge. Despite the fact that some parts are dirt road it is an interesting journey. On the way you will see daily life in the rice fields, minorities on their way to Sapa to sell handcrafts, vegetables, the picturesque view of Muong Hoa valley and more.

Hanoi:
Trains are running daily from Hanoi to the mountainous town of Lao Cai. From here, it takes an hour to drive to Sapa, the town nearest to Topas Ecolodge.
These trains run day and night. The night trains provide a very good standards of soft sleeper berths - you can depart from Hanoi around 21:00 and arrive in Lao Cai next morning at 05:00. There are many other departures and arrival options. All transport can be arranged by Topas Ecolodge.