Topas Eco Lodge is located 18 km from Sapa, deep in the Hoang Lien Mountains, overlooking the entire valley populated by the ethnic minority villages of Ban Ho and Than Phu, 400 meters below.

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 (pronounced "zow") minorities.

The restaurant and reception can cater for up to 50 guests at a time, and the Thai stilt house restaurant provides meals three times a day.

Topas Eco Lodge is based on sound ecological principles, including:

• Solar technology to supply each lodge with light and hot water
• A wastewater facility to avoid pollution of the local area
• Staffing by local people offering job opportunities throughout the year.
• Supplies resourced locally to ensure economic benefit to the local community.

Topas Eco Lodge was also constructed by local builders, skilled architects and experienced trades-people.

Room description:

25 bungalows constructed from locally quarried white granite and roofed in palm thatch. Each bungalow features either a double or twin room and a private balcony with magnificent views over the valley.