Northern Vietnam - 8D7N Wellness & Sanctuary Tour

8 days / 7 nights

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Overview

Northern Vietnam Wellness and Santuary

Join us on our Yoga & Wellbeing Tour and balance your mental, physical, and spiritual energies. A relaxing slow-paced tour, visiting all the cultural and historical sights on offer.

We start in Hanoi, known for its centuries-old architecture and rich Asian, Chinese, and French influences, and after woods embark on a boutique cruise overlooking the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site of Halong Bay.

Further on, hideaway into Yen Tu Santuary – a secret and typical Vietnamese religion to experience a splendid and lavish royal palace in the past and the peaceful, ancient village of the North, especially immersed in the mysterious and serene atmosphere, enjoying, massages, yoga & meditation classes.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Cultural exploration of capital city Hanoi
• Ultimate cruise on a boutique boat in Halong bay – World Natural Heritage
• Cooking, handicraft class
• Healthy juice making session
• Yoga & meditation in unique area of mountain, beach, cave, sundeck….
• Typical village & cultural immersions
• Indugele in massage & spa treatment
• Hideaway in serene mountain, stay at beautiful, unique Mgallery hotel
• Shopping, local foodie & drink

Trip code: Y&W0003VN8D

Destination: Vietnam

Itinerary

Xin chào! Welcome to Hanoi! A thousand years of history makes the Vietnamese capital a delight to explore. It will captivate you with its unique blend of oriental lifestyle, French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards and peaceful lakes. Hanoi has many treasures from its distinctive cuisine to fascinating ancient landmarks such as the Confucian Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Hanoi Citadel.
Morning: It’s arrival time and settle at the hotel .
Afternoon: You will meet your tour-guide at the hotel, tour brief then heading to enjoy 70mins restored massage before have welcome dinner with live traditional performance
Morning: Depart to Hung Yen village via peaceful countryside path with sightseeing along way lush village scene.
On arrival an ancient house in the village, you will be welcomed by very friendly host, he will share with you about his family - a typical Vietnamese family. Afterward, you will together his wife, going to local- wet market, it’s great chance for you to emmerge in warm, exciting atmosphere. Strolling in the market, local vendors will smile with you, saying “hello”….let talk with them and buy some food for our lunch. You will also explore why we call “wet market”.
Return the house, you will learn how to prepare and cook one of famous Vietnamse food – Spring roll and learn how to cut traditional sticky-rice cake, that’s must-have cake in every Lunar New Year in Vietnam.
Sit down and enjoy delicious lunch at local house before transfer back city center.
Afternoon: Transfer back city center, explore the city highlights, including:
• Literature of Temple
• Ho Chi Minh Complex
• Thang Long Citadel
• Enjoy 1hr Xich Lo in the Old Quarter
At sunset: Take 1 hour yoga nearby Westlake, following with tea break enjoyment with admire marvellous sunset in the lake.
Transfer back to your hotel afterward for refrshing. Dinner today at the restaurant just nearby your hotel.
Have breakfast at the hotel then check out.
Morning: Depart from your hotel in Hanoi and start your trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop in the middle of the way to rest.
At noon: Embark the our private boutique boat – a private santuary at sea. Check in cabin and have lunch.
Afternoon:
Kayak & Swim
Soaking in the incredibly pristine water of this lake, you can sense peaceful moments as Time seems to stop. Kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
Ba Men Temple Guided Walking Tour & Meditation
Visit the e holiest temple of the fishermen of Ha Long Bay, sit down to meditate at the temple, among gentle singing of the waves.
Sundowner mocktails & dinner
Taste our most exquisite mocktails varied vastly in selection while joining in sundown yoga activity on the deck and enjoying the scenic panorama view of Halong Bay at sunset. A seafood dinner will follow.
Yoga under the star
An evening under the luminous night sky of Halong Bay with a Yin Yoga session to conclude the first day of the journey.
Morning yoga
Start your day on a refreshing note with a meditation & yoga session on the deck as you watch the sun rises over the horizon.
Visit Vung Vieng fishing village
Cruising off the beaten tourist track, passing several floating hamlets including Cap La and Cong Dam, we enter the Centre of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park, where we will visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people, explore life-on-water.
Enjoy picnic lunch on beach
The lunch menu includes a vegetarian option and be serve from-sea-to-table.
Swim & kayaking at Cong Dam
Spend more time for kayaking and swimming or relaxing on boat.
Cave Excursion & Meditation
An uplifting experience in wellness with a special meditation in the cave.
Recharge energy with unlimited fresh juice mocktails & dinner on sundeck
Recharge your energy by joining a sumptuous seafood dinner on sundeck. The freshest seafood and tons of other great surprises will remain as memories of a lifetime.
In the last activity during this insightful 3-day journey, explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and enjoy a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island. Our tour guide will provide some interesting stories of Ha Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature.
Vietnamese cooking demonstration
Take part in cooking demonstration follow by lunch.
At noon: Disembark the cruise, transfer to our retreat on Yen tu mountain.
Check in Legacy Yen Tu Mgallery – A luxury wellnes retreat
Prepare to be mesmerised in the heart of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism with Legacy Yen Tu, MGallery by Sofitel. Inspired by Yen Tu’s ancient architecture and designed with meticulous attention to detail, Legacy Yen Tu is a strong, yet humble testament to Vietnam’s past. The property features handcrafted materials and ancient construction methods by nearby villagers living in the surroundings for generations, creating a harmonious and pure atmosphere right from within the local community
Location: Lobby
Private Singing Bowl Meditation
Explore the history of the ancient healing art of ancient singing bowls and learn to listen and play them in an artful manner. You will get to feel the deep and calming vibrations and understand the therapeutic effects of sound healing through your own experience.
Location: Yoga Room or Hương Thiền Room
Dinner - Vietnamese food
Tho Quang restaurant means a place to receive the light of mother nature. Tho Quang restaurant cannot be confused with any other restaurant in Vietnam because it reflects the imprint of pure Vietnamese colors with traditional materials such as ceramic, wood, bronze, stone. Especially, Đông Hồ paintings which symbolize Vietnamese art are decorated surrounding the restaurant such as Đám Cưới Chuột.
Start your day with morning yoga in the garden, surrounded by birdsong.
Embark on the Yen Tu Mountain trek (1,068m) passing pagodas and stupas such as Hoa Yên, Một Mái, Huệ Quang and the Đồng Pagoda, with a chance to meditate with a Vietnamese specialist at Bảo Tượng Phật Hoàng.
Relax at the Am Tuệ Tĩnh Wellness Centre with a 45-minute herbal foot massage and treatments using spring water and traditional herbs.
Join a cocktail making class at Thien Quan, a royal-style tea and cocktail lounge filled with historical décor.
Discover local heritage at the Nuong Yen Tu Village Cultural Night Show, featuring Dao ethnic dance, folk music and the traditional bamboo dance “Nhảy Sạp.”
This experience combines wellness, spiritual practice and authentic Vietnamese culture in one serene journey.
Morning: Sunrise yoga
Free time to stroll and enjoy very beautiful resort, with lust garden, lake, art of architecture…and shopping.
At noon: Check out then have light vegan lunch before transfer back Hanoi.
Afternoon: Check in the hotel in Hanoi, free as leisure.
Evening: Enjoy farewell dinner then take a night tour explore Hanoi Maison (Hoa Lo Prison), including 20mins mediate ceremony under the tree praying for peace for the souls of revolutionary soldiers
Today is your departure day, after breakfast, you are free for shopping, stroll and chill in peaceful city of the world.
Check out time at 12h00 and be transferred to Hanoi airport as appointed time.

Reviews

The 8D7N Northern Vietnam Wellness & Sanctuary Tour was unforgettable. We loved the mix of sightseeing and wellness — cooking with a local family in Hanoi, sunset yoga by the lake, kayaking and meditating in Halong Bay, and then the serene days at Legacy Yen Tu with hiking, singing bowl meditation and herbal treatments. Everything was beautifully organized and the guides were warm. We came home feeling balanced, healthy and inspired.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability) based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast.
  • Meals as mentioned in the program. B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.
  • All local boat rentals and cycling as mentioned in the program. Cruise on private OR Seat in coach (SIC) junk in Ha Long bay. 02 days/ 1 night cruise on private or Seat in coach (SIC) Bassac board in Mekong delta. Seat in coach (SIC) speedboat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh.
  • Transfer from and to the airports by private vehicle with A/C. Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
  • Superior train Hanoi – Lao Cai and Lao Cai – Hanoi. Air-conditioned cabin with soft sleeper berths (04pax/ cabin).
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. Mineral Water (01 bottle/pax/day)
  • Local OR National English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam.
  • 01 FOC in ½ Twin room for group of 16pax onward (excluding internal airfares and visas). Maximum 02 FOC per group.

Exclusions

  • Late check out or Early check in
  • International flight/ Domestic flight tickets and airport taxes.
    All internal/ regional flight tickets in economy class with/without departure tax (? USD/Pax).
  • Visa fee upon arrival in Vietnam (25 USD for one 1 month or 3 month single entry visa). (Vietnam visa authorization letter (5 USD/ pax). Visa fee upon arrival in Cambodia (30 USD/ pax). Lao visa fee (40 USD/ pax).
  • Tips & personal expenses. Personal insurance. Any service not clearly mentioned in the program.

Accommodation

Private Budget : No Hotel

3* First Class : 3-Star Hotel

4* Superior : 4-Star Hotel

5* Deluxe : 5-Star Hotel

Important Info

From

$1,100/Pax

Applied for group 27-30 persons