Topas Ecolodge

Staying in a private rustic bungalow overlooking a breathtaking valley in remote Sapa is a once in a lifetime experience. Where the accommodations are basic (limited electricity and hot water supply), they make up for it ten-fold in charm and atmosphere. Topas Ecolodge is a shining example of the increasingly popular ?eco-tourism? trend, which means the lodge operates with minimal environmental impact and even benefits the local community by contributing to sustainable development and employing mostly local people. In this case, the locals come from 5 different colorful and friendly minority hill tribes in the region, which are one of the main reasons to visit the area. Hiking side by side with Black H?mong ladies through rice paddies, over beautiful bridges, and next to stunning waterfalls, was an experience I?ll never forget. I would highly recommend Topas Ecolodge if you?re looking to get close to nature in a zen setting which is, in every sense of the phrase, off the beaten track.