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Anise Hanoi Hotel, 22 Quan Thanh Street, Quan Thanh, Ba Đình district, Hanoi, Red River Delta, Vietnam
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Vietnam Wellness Tour
Embark on a luxury wellness journey through Vietnam's most stunning landscapes: Pu Luong, Van Long, and Ha Long Bay.
Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation classes
- Breathwork master and cooking lessons
- Escorted Local English-speaking guide and certified wellness instructors
- Seamless integration of wellness and adventure
- Cultural immersion, scenic cruising, and nature escape
- 9 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
9 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Vietnamese
Group size: 2-10 participants
Airport transfer included:
Noi Bai International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
00:00
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Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival - City tour
Welcome to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. Your local guide will be welcoming you at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). It takes you 35 minutes to drive to the center of Hanoi. Check-in at the hotel and have a short time to freshen up. Optionally, in the late afternoon, you have an overall view of the capital with a “cyclo” visit, which will go through the fascinating network of narrow alleys and shop houses also known as "The 36 Streets" - each street being named after the merchandise traditionally sold there, ranging from fabrics to crafts and from medicines to tombstones.
Drop by at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake. Welcome dinner at the local restaurant will be followed by sightseeing. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Hanoi - Full-day urban retreat
Breakfast at the hotel. Optionally, at 9:00 a.m., you will be picked up by a driver and transferred to a wellness studio complex for your full-day retreat. Amid the hustle and bustle of life, pause and immerse yourself in a nurturing space with a combination of various experiences, including a curated yoga or Pilates session, a deep meditation session, a body massage, a head spa, and a mini-workshop. In between experiences, enjoy an organic healthy lunch set, a short tea break, and an afternoon tea set. At 4:30 p.m., transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3: Hanoi - Pu Luong - Walking and rafting - Yoga exercise
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will be transferred to Pu Luong Nature Reserve via a breathtaking mountain pass. Enjoy a panoramic view of the whole valley along the way. You arrive at Pu Luong Retreat in time for a delicious lunch with local dishes. After lunch, check in the room and have some free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating views of the surroundings and tranquil setting.
This afternoon, drive to a suspension bridge over Cham River, where you begin your walk passing stunning water wheels to reach a local fisherman’s house. Have a short rest to gear up for the rafting adventure with the local expert team. Float along the calm river, enjoy the scenic views, and learn how to paddle and steer the handcrafted rafts. Arrive at Tan Lap bridge, disembark, and drive back to Pu Luong Retreat. Gentle yoga session before dinner. Overnight in Pu Luong Retreat.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Pu Luong - Yoga exercise - Trekking - Yoga or lower body release tension
Morning yoga session. After breakfast, take a light trek into the beautiful rice terraces, through small paths to a picturesque village sitting on the foot of a towering mountain. Trek through the villages, wild fields, ponds, rivers, mountains, and open land until you reach your lunch spot. You get closer to the village life and interact with locals living on the hills. After a picnic lunch, enjoy free time refreshing at a nearby river. Walk up to your pickup point and drive back to the retreat. Yin yoga or deep stretch for a lower body session after the hike to release tension. Dinner and overnight in Pu Luong Retreat.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 5: Pu Luong - Yoga exercise - Ninh Binh - Van Long - Meditation
Morning yoga session. After breakfast, enjoy your free time resonating with the tranquil scenery of nature. Have lunch and check out. At 11:00 a.m., transfer to your next destination, Van Long Nature Reserve, located in a picturesque scene of mountain ranges, fields, and rivers. At 5:00 p.m., arrive and check in at Emeralda Resort. Enjoy your dinner with an organic menu featuring Vietnam cuisine at the resort restaurant. Meditation or sound healing session for deeper sleep. Overnight in Emerlarda Ninh Binh.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 6: Van Long - Yoga exercise - Tam Coc - Cycling - Van Long - Breathwork
Morning yoga session. Breakfast at the hotel. The sightseeing today will start with a short drive to Van Lam Village where you will board a rowing boat trip along Ngo Dong River through the paddy fields to visit Tam Coc (Three Grottos). The trip will take two hours. You continue walking to Thai Vi temple which is not far from Tam Coc wharf, set in a peaceful place, dedicated to the Tran Dynasty. Though the temple looks modest, it contains great cultural and historical value.
Have a short drive to Bich Dong Pagoda which was built on a mountain side featured its unique architecture of the perfect combination of ancient pagodas with cross-covered roofs, natural caves, and majestic mountains. The Pagoda has three temples: Ha Pagoda, Trung Pagoda, and Thuong Pagoda named after their positions from the foothill to the top of the mountain. Once you reach Thuong Pagoda, you will be treated to a beautiful scenic view of the surrounding countryside.
After lunch at the local restaurant, you will pedal along the scenic village roads to explore the rice fields and limestone mountains and have a chance to chat with the local people. Return to Emeralda Ninh Binh. Yin and breathwork session for relaxation before dinner. Overnight in Emerlarda Ninh Binh.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 7: Van Long - Yoga exercise - Van Long Natural Reserve - Breathwork for mind and body master class
Morning yoga session. Breakfast at the hotel then you will take a short walk to Van Long Wharf to board traditional reed boats that will take you to the edge of the towering cliffs that rise out of the water. From your vantage point among the reeds and lotus, you hope to view the endangered Delacour’s Langur. This monkey clad in black and white is endemic to this region and you hope to observe them as they scamper up and down the limestone pinnacles and cliff faces.
Numerous species of waterbirds are also protected at Van Long and you will look for several species of herons, bitterns, and perhaps even an eagle or stork. Walk back to Emeralda to have a healthy organic lunch and then free time to explore the beautiful retreat, with its captivating views of the surroundings and tranquil setting, or relax with multiple choices of spa treatment and therapeutic massage. Later afternoon, participate in a two-hour master class on breathwork for your mind and body. Concluding the session, savor your organic traditional dinner. Overnight in Emerlarda Ninh Binh.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 8: Van Long - Halong - Kayaking - Cooking class - Overnight on the cruise
Share breakfast and farewell with your dedicated wellness instructor, check out, and be ready for exciting activities on an overnight cruise. From 7:00 to 7:30 a.m., head to the east for more than three hours to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. Upon arrival in Halong, check in on the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes.
At 1:00 p.m., cruise check-in, enjoy a welcome drink, and meet the captain and crew to get a brief introduction to cruise and safety guidelines. Enjoy lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. Check-in your cabin. Continue cruising through the Con Vit islet (Duck Islet) and Thumb islet. Discover the lagoon natural area belonging to Lan Ha Bay. Between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m., kayaking and swimming in the Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”). At 5:30 p.m., sunset party (cakes, fruit, peanuts, tea). Enjoy happy hour and relax.
At 6:00 p.m., join a cooking class guided directly by the cruise’s chef. You have a chance to practice Vietnamese traditional dishes such as spring rolls or the famous cuisine of Vietnam. At 7:30 p.m., time for dinner and enjoying special seafood and barbecue food. At 8:30 p.m., enjoy the nightlife of the bay from the deck. Immerse yourself in music. Taste some cocktails at the bar. Otherwise, you can go squid fishing with the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch Ha Long Bay from the balcony. Overnight on cruise. Please note the program may be a little varied upon the cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 9: Halong Bay cruise - Tai Chi exercise - Cave exploring - Hanoi
You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay is. At 6:30 a.m., begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just rising beyond the horizon. At 7:30 a.m., have breakfast while cruising on the beautiful bay. From 8:15 to 10:00 a.m., mingle yourself in the stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets as you sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Dark and Bright Cave.
Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a local bamboo boat rowed by the locals. Go back to the cruise. At 10:30 a.m., check out your cabin, please put your luggage in front of the door, return your room key to the receptionist, and take good care of your important belongings. At 10:45 a.m., have lunch at the restaurant. Leave the cruise at 11:30 a.m., transfer back to Hanoi, and arrive in Hanoi at 3:00 p.m. Overnight in Hanoi. Please note the program may be a little varied upon the cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 10: Hanoi - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport for the departure flight back to your sweet home or extend some days for beach relaxation or sightseeing in other cities.
- Meals: Breakfast
About the tour
This specialized wellness tour is designed for those seeking deep relaxation and personal growth through nature, mindfulness, and private escorted expert-guided practices. Set in serene, natural landscapes, this retreat combines the healing power of the outdoors with holistic wellness techniques. You take part in at least 12 sessions of different wellness activities as yoga, meditation, and breathwork, curated by experienced instructors to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.
This immersive retreat not only nourishes the body but provides a deep sense of peace and connection to nature. The calming surroundings - from lush forests to serene bay and mountain views - create a perfect backdrop for self-reflection, inner healing, and rejuvenation. Whether you are seeking to reset from daily stress or embark on a journey of self-discovery, this nature-anchored wellness experience offers everything you need to return refreshed and inspired.
- Private wellness instructors: Enjoy personalized guidance with dedicated instructors throughout the journey.
- Hidden sanctuary destinations: Explore Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Van Long Nature Reserve, and UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay.
- Seamless integration of wellness and adventure: Balance wellness sessions like yoga, meditation, and breathwork with thrilling activities such as kayaking, trekking, and rafting.
- Cultural immersion: Discover local traditions and landscapes through guided cycling tours, village walks, and temple visits.
- Wellness masterclass: Deepen your practice with masterclasses in yoga and breathwork led by certified instructors.
- Scenic cruising and nature escape: Unwind on a luxurious Halong Bay cruise, offering the perfect balance of wellness and nature.
- Customized programs: Tailored wellness sessions, including sound healing, breathwork, yoga, Pilates, etc. designed for your physical and mental rejuvenation.
Included excursions
- Water-rafting over Cham River
- Picturesque village trekking at Pu Luong Nature Reserve
- Rowing boat trip along Ngo Dong River
- Visit Tam Coc (Three Grottos) and Bich Dong Pagoda built on the mountainside
- Bike riding along scenic village roads
- Traditional reed boats among the reeds and lotus at Van Long Wetland Reserve
- Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay and discover the lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha Bay
- Kayaking and swimming in the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”
- Dark and Bright Cave exploring on the kayak or local bamboo boat
Location
This wellness journey takes you to three stunning destinations in Vietnam. Begin at Pu Luong Nature Reserve, where terraced rice fields, lush valleys, and serene mountain villages offer a peaceful nature retreat. Then, a hidden gem of the infamous Ninh Binh, visit Van Long Wetland Reserve, a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers, featuring tranquil waterways, limestone karsts, and diverse wildlife. Finally, unwind at the iconic Ha Long Bay, known for its emerald waters and towering limestone islands, perfect for overnight cruising and reconnecting with nature's beauty.
Food
You will be served daily meals, water, coffee, and tea included in the price. Savor organic, locally-sourced meals, curated to support your wellness goals. The cuisine is deeply rooted in the region's natural surroundings, offering a blend of jungle-sourced and sea-sourced organic ingredients.
Local dishes often feature wild herbs, forest mushrooms, and fresh, organic produce vegetables. Not to mention the free-range meats from the jungle, seafood such as squid, shrimp, and fish sourced daily from the bay’s waters provide you with various choices. Fusion dishes blend the finest Vietnamese and Western flavors, featuring fresh local and premium ingredients for a truly exceptional dining experience.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Organic
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Seafood
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Spa treatments
Massage and spa treatments mentioned in the itinerary are included in the price.
What's included
- 12 yoga and meditation sessions
- 1 breathwork master class
- 1 cooking class
- Other activities as per the itinerary
- 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 7 dinners
- 9 nights accommodation
- Water during tours
- Water, coffee, and tea at the accommodation
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
- Private transportation by vehicle with air-conditioners during tours
- Between-destination transportation by luxury vehicle with air-conditioners and spacious first-class seating
- Local English-speaking guide escorting
What's not included
- Flights
- Airport tax
- Visa to Vietnam
- Meals not included or mentioned in the program
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Hotel and room upgrade
- Tips
- Other drinks
- Personal expenses
- Any services not mentioned in the program
- Bank transfer fees for payment to Gray Line Vietnam (Threeland Travel)
- Personal wellness equipment
How to get there
Recommended Airports
HAN
Noi Bai International Airport
19 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Gray Line Vietnam will pick you up from the airport. Please inform them of your flight details before the trip so they can arrange your transfer. After arrival, please follow the instructions below depending on whether your flight is international or domestic.
- International terminal: After collecting luggage, kindly go outside the arrival gate and head to pillar no. 10. Your driver will wait for you there with your name sign.
- Domestic terminal: After collecting your luggage, kindly get outside the arrival gate, and your driver will wait for you there with your name sign.
Airport: Noi Bai International Airport
Airport transfer included: Noi Bai International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 17% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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