Nature-based and Wellness Package – Once in a life-time experience in Vietnam

In this Luxury Wellness package, you are expected to enjoy the most breath-taking scenery in Vietnam, be deep in the authentic culture, and relax in comfortable luxury hotels while nurturing your body and mind with the natural beauty of Vietnam.

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Day 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you are welcomed by the Lua Wellness Retreat team and transferred to your hotel. Located on the banks of the Red River, Hanoi is the conduit to showcase Vietnam’s rich history as one of the oldest and most continuous in the world, where travelers can find well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, and unique museums within the city center.

The remainder of the day is free for you to explore the city. One recommendation is a memorable stroll down ‘Train Street’, where rustic locomotives rumble within a metre of coffee shops and humble homes. Cafe Pho Co is a hidden gem of Hoan Kiem lake, where you need to navigate a concealed alleyway to enjoy Hanoi’s trademark ‘Egg Coffee’ while enjoying the sights of Hoan Kiem lake.

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi 

 

Day 2: HANOI SIGHTSEEING

In the morning, there will be breakfast at the hotel. We start the city tour with Hanoi’s cultural epicentre: Ba Dinh Square.  Here you can view the most influential figure of Vietnam at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. We’ll also explore the view of the Presidential Palace, Uncle Ho’s house-on-stilts, One Pillar Pagoda and Vietnam’s first ever university that opened almost 1000 years ago–the Temple of Literature.

We’ll then enjoy a wonderful, set menu for lunch at a local restaurant.

The afternoon visits include a switch to more recent history with Hoa Lo Prison, the Women’s Museum, Ngoc Son Temple and the Water Puppet Show, a traditional northern-Vietnamese art form.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi 

 

DAY 3: HANOI – MAI CHAU

Our tour bus departs from Hanoi at 08:00 AM. The morning drive takes about four hours overland to Mai Hich valley, a stunning valley of White Thai ethnic minority in Hoa Binh province. Upon arrival around noon, you’ll check in at your accommodation and have Vietnamese lunch at a Thai family’s stilt-house. Here you’ll be welcomed with gracious world-class hospitality that’s synonymous with Vietnamese people. Make sure to take off your shoes! 

After some rest and relaxation, we’ll embark on a 2-hour scenic biking tour to explore the quaint and idyllic villages among stretches of rice paddies. It’s a slice of local life that’s true to the roots of traditional rural Viet Nam!

Overnight in Mai Chau.

Meals: Breakfast, Mai Chau local cuisine for lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Mai Chau – Avana Retreat

 

DAY 4: MAI CHAU TREKS

Today you’ll embark on another trek to visit the nearby villages.

In the afternoon, we’ll take the plunge at Go Lao waterfall which is a secluded, off-the-path escape that beckons you to refresh in the cool water.

Cap off an incredible day by staying utop an epic mountain at Avana Retreat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Mai Chau – Avana Retreat

 

DAY 5: SUNRISE YOGA – DRIVE BACK HANOI

After breakfast at the hotel, you are free to stroll around the local area of Mai Chau. We recommend a revitalising massage at a high-quality spa. 

We’ll meet back for lunch to prepare our return for Hanoi. In the evening, we’ll arrive at the hotel for some well-earned rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch  

Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

 

Day 6: HANOI – SAPA

At 7:30 a.m, we’ll spend the morning hitting the road to Sapa on the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Highway. Sapa is a king jewel of agricultural beauty in Vietnam, famous for its colorful ethnic minorities, undulating rice paddies and heavenly herb salt baths. Around noon, we’ll head for lunch at a restaurant in town. 

We’ll then embark on-foot to the picturesque and charming views of Ma Tra village. On the path, immerse yourself in observing the daily, peaceful and rustic life of the Black H’mong people.

Submerge yourself in the Red Dao herbal bath, releasing all of your built-up stress through soothing hot water and traditional healing salts that the Red Dao people have utilised for hundreds of years.

After marinating in herbal bliss, we will return to our hotel in Sapa for some peaceful shuteye. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa Sapa Topas Ecolodge 

 

Day 7: MUONG HOA VALLEY TREK 

In the morning, we will head to the trekking point in Muong Hoa Valley where you can witness beautiful lashings of gold and green terraces strewn throughout the inspiring rice paddies and mountain side. We will visit a few villages of the Black H’mong and take in the awe-inspiring paddy fields in the area.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the famous and alluring Love Waterfall for its romantic backdrops! Here you can take a sweet dip in the water and relax near the misty spray. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa Sapa Topas Ecolodge 

 

Day 8: SUNRISE YOGA  – DRIVE BACK HANOI

Feeling reinvigorated at this point? You’ll need to bounce out of bed early in the morning to join the gorgeous sunrise yoga session with our instructor. You won’t regret it.

Then, you are free to explore the majestic surroundings of Sapa before we drive back to Hanoi in the afternoon. If you want one more point of scenic inspiration, Ham Rong Mountain offers a mysterious and wonderful trek through ancient Vietnamese statues, flower arrangements and an opportunity to get one last picturesque view that encapsulates Sapa before we head on the bus.

We will spend overnight in Hanoi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hanoi hotel

 

Day 9: HANOI – HALONG BAY CRUISE

Halong Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands. Designated as a World Heritage site in 1994, the bay is a quintessential escape for any visitor to Vietnam.

In the morning, we’ll enjoy breakfast. At 9:00 am, we’ll set out for the morning transfer to Halong Bay pier. Around noon, we’ll board the boat with a stunning, freshly prepared lunch that complements the beauty and wonder of the Bay. Pick from a delightful variety of activities, such as kayaking, swimming or sunbathing on the sun deck. After a luxurious dinner, enjoy the smooth ride across moonlight waters, as you indulge an overnight stay at one of their premiere en-suite cabins

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight on boat – Stellar of the Sea / Elite Cruise

 

Day 10: HALONG BAY CRUISE – DONG HOI – PHONG NHA: Theme – Adventure

We’ll wake up early in the morning for sunrise and a view of the Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. You may join a taichi class, subject to availability. As we embark on richer parts of the bay, you’ll observe and enter some stunning limestone caves. An early lunch is served on the way back to the pier as we disembark by noon.

We’ll then take a car transfer to the airport for a short flight to Dong Hoi. Here, we’ll get picked up on arrival, transfer to a spectacular Farmstay that strikes a perfect balance of a homely farm and immerse countryside while still maintaining all the creature comforts. Let’s treat ourselves to an overnight stay, shall we? 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha Phong Nha Farmstay, Victory Road Villas, Chày Lập Farmstay

 

DAY 11: PARADISE CAVE – BOTANICAL GARDEN – MOOC STREAM

Today we’ll really tap into your sense of adventure! 

Our car and tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to Paradise Cave – the longest dry cave in Asia (located in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park’s core zone).

You have the opportunity to explore the diverse ecosystems at the botanical garden where there are many streams, waterfalls and majestic scenery. Phong Nha Ke Bang, located at the Annamite Mountain Range, showcases primeval forest and riverside beauty, sharing a border with Laos.

Plunge to take a refreshing swim in the jade green waters, relax by the stream, enjoy the fresh air and participate in services such as kayaking, bathing and high-ropes obstacle courses.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha – Phong Nha Farmstay, Victory Road Villas, Chày Lập Farmstay

DAY 12: CHAY RIVER & DARK CAVE

Arriving in the morning at Chay River, visitors will enjoy a heart-pumping 400m zip-line from the scenic observation tower to the Dark Cave. Your tour guide will provide a helmet and head-torch as you enter one of the most stunning natural caves of the region.

You can also choose to flow along the river by kayak and take part in water activities, such as a Russian swing and a high-ropes obstacle course before continuing the journey to explore Toi Cave.

There will be lunch at a local restaurant. 

In the afternoon, we can casually cycle through the countryside while watching the sunset.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Phong Nha –  Phong Nha Farmstay, Victory Road Villas, Chày Lập Farmstay

 

DAY 13: PHONG NHA – DRIVE TO HUE: Theme – History

Today we will take the drive to Hue (4-hour approx). We’ll check into the very special Ancient House Garden Resort, a gateway to traditional mandarin beauty, reminiscent of the ancient royal architecture of Hue. Here you’ll feel the feng shui harmony and order from classical furnishings, gorgeous garden beds and oriental relics. It’s a meditator’s dream!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue Ancient House Garden Resort

 

DAY 14: HUE SIGHTSEEING

In the morning, we’ll have breakfast in the hotel as usual. We’ll drive to visit King Minh Mang’s tomb & King Khai Dinh’s tomb. 

This takes on a journey through Hue’s significant past, as you explore its ancient imperial architecture, including: a boat trip along the Perfume River, the Emperor’s Private Residence, Thien Mu Pagoda and the Royal Tomb. 

We’ll return to the city for lunch at a restaurant. 

In the afternoon, let’s discover the Ancient Citadel, the epicentre of the old Hue capital during Imperial times. Discover the fascinating relics of a bygone era and sheer majesty from the scale of the premise. We’ll then pop a visit to the charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda). Setting on the bank of rivers, it provides a great view of the Perfume River and the surrounding area. 

We end the day boarding a private boat, cruising on the romantic Perfume River back to the city center.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hue Ancient House Garden Resort

 

DAY 15: HUE – HOI AN 

The spectacular morning drive to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass will provide some much needed time to reflect on the journey thus far, cruising down incredible winding roads, revealing endless ocean blue. There are a few stops for photo opportunities along the Pass as well as Lang Co Beach that you’ll regret not taking!

Once in the famous ancient town of Hoi An, your tour guide will take us on a walking tour to reveal the charming qualities of the Old Quarter, from the canopy of hanging lanterns, to the tucked-away cafes that beckon you to explore. Sites of interest include the Japanese Covered Bridge; Phuoc Kien Assembly: Tan Ky ancient house: Hoi An Culture: History Museum and Quan Cong temple. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An: Anantara Resort, Lasiesta Hotel, Allegro Hotel,  Ancient House Village Resort, Lasenta, Boutique Hotel, Sea Lavie, Beachside Resort, Maison Vy

 

DAY 16: TRA NHIEU FISHING VILLAGE BIKE TOUR 

Today we will again escape the city for another slice of Vietnamese rural life.  We will head out on our provided bicycles to transport us to endless, lush, beautiful countryside. 

We will travel along quiet country roads, rice fields and schools. Relax in peaceful green fields, fishing villages and get some unforgettable views of rural Vietnam.

At the village, you can learn how wooden fishing boats are made using traditional methods and participate in daily local life; visit families making rice paper, and make some colorful woven mats by hand. You can even try several traditional fishing techniques that have been used for many generations and meeting, talking with children on the tour.

Get an exclusive lesson in paddling the famous Vietnamese bamboo basket boats through the tranquil coconut-palm flanked waterways, bringing you in touch with more of Vietnam’s village lifestyle and beauty.

We’ll top off another spectacular day enjoying Vietnamese cuisine with a local family.

We return to the hotel for some much-needed shut eye.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An Anantara Resort, Lasiesta Hotel, Allegro Hotel,  Ancient House Village Resort, Lasenta, Boutique Hotel, Sea Lavie, Beachside Resort, Maison Vy

 

Day 17: BEACH RELAXATION

Today is all about doing your own thing! Relax by the beach, return to an incredible restaurant, anything you set your sights on! We’ll continue our stay at Hoi An.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An Anantara Resort, Lasiesta Hotel, Allegro Hotel,  Ancient House Village Resort, Lasenta, Boutique Hotel, Sea Lavie, Beachside Resort, Maison Vy

 

Day 18: HOI AN – LUXURY TRAIN TO QUY NHON

Embark on a luxurious railway adventure through the lush landscapes and spectacular coastlines of Central Vietnam aboard The Vietage. 

Embrace the epic romance of rail travel through the unforgettable Vietage train, embarking on an exquisite journey that links the heritage charm of Hoi An and the sparkling shores of Quy Nhon. The Vietage combines old-world comfort, breathtaking views and gourmet dining to leave you inspired, refreshed, and ready for your next destination. 

The train departs from Da Nang Railway Station near Hoi An each morning, and makes the return journey from Quy Nhon every evening.

Get picked up upon arrival at the train station and check in to your hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Quy Nhon Anantara Resort

 

Day 19: QUY NHON CITY SIGHTSEEING

Quy Nhon is the perfect escape from bustling tourism to authentic back-roads, local life and coastal provinces.

After breakfast, let’s start our day trip. Arrive in Nhon Ly Village, you can go to the high-speed cano, move to Ky Co (take the road if the sea has big waves), which is one of the beautiful beaches. You can  swim and take photos.

Afterwards, you will visit the old site of Cham Pa: Twin Towers, 2 ancient towers clustered in Angkor architecture, built in the XII century of Quy Nhon City.

Discovering Quy Hoa leprosy site where the poet Han Mac Tu lived and wrote in the leprosy years, later re-created to Ghenh Rang Tourist site as the poet’s wishes. Visit Long Khanh Pagoda – Ancestral Temple – historic landscapes of Binh Dinh Province. The Pagoda was built in 1700 by the Patriarch Duc Son 300 years ago, it passes over 13 abbots as a legend. Get back to the hotel.

We’ll spend the night at the exquisite Anantara Resort in Quy Nhon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Quy Nhon Anantara Resort

 

Day 20: QUY NHON – DRIVE TO NHA TRANG 

Enjoy free time in the morning again to choose your own adventure in Quy Nhon. Around noon, we’ll take the drive to Nha Trang (4 hour approx). Check in at the glorious An Lam Retreat, resting at the immaculate surroundings Ninh Van Bay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang – An Lam Retreat Ninh Van Bay

 

Day 21: NHA TRANG CITY – MUD BATHING 

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel for the journey to discover Nha Trang with the first place – Hon Chong resort. You will be amazed with the beauty of massive rocks with many shapes and stacked each other. Hon Chong is a big rock that has the traces of the giant hand in a legend and Hon Vo is another rock looks like a woman cradling her child.

Later you will visit Po Nagar Towers. The special structure was built between the 7th and the 12th century by Cham (the prosperous time of Cham). The particular structures and bricks helped towers exist over 1000 years. Many scientists today have yet deciphered its mystery.

Long Son Pagoda, also known under other names “ Chua  Phat Trang” or “ Long Son Co Tu”, the biggest church in Nha Trang city. It was built in 1886 and repaired many times. Long Son owns unique statues located in Trai Thuy hill such as bronze Buddha statue in the main hall with 1.6 metres high and  700kg weight; nirvana  Buddha statues with 17 metres long and the statue of Buddha Shrine seating sermon with 31 metres high.

Lunch and rest at local restaurants

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a relaxing mud bath.  The reason why it is said to be good for health is that mud bath can treat a number of diseases such as chronic arthritis, tuberculosis, insomnia, sciatica, stress, psoriasis. Moreover, mud bath therapy also adjusts endocrine disorders, makes beautiful skin and smooth, youthful and toned.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang – An Lam Retreat Ninh Van Bay

 

Day 22: NHA TRANG – FLY TO HO CHI MINH

Get transferred to the airport for a short flight to the bustling business capital of Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City. Stimulate your senses from this action-packed city! We’ll get picked up from the airport to head to the hotel to rest for the remainder of the day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

 

Day 23: HO CHI MINH CITY & CU CHI TUNNEL – Theme: High-Energy

After the first night relaxing, today you will be ready for your Vietnam Tour with a full day to visit the featured sites of Saigon and the famous underground tunnel network in Cu Chi. We’ll wake up for a bright, fresh 8:00am start as we take a 90-minute drive to Cu Chi tunnels. 

Here, you’ll explore a documentary of Cu Chi, providing an insight to how Vietnamese soldiers survived during harsher times. Your guide will walk you around to witness the traps, bunkers, trenches, and let you crawl through one of the underground tunnels. 

We drive back to the city in the afternoon for a set menu lunch. We will continue our fascinating look into 20th century Vietnamese culture with the pivotal War Remnants Museum; The former Presidential Palace: The Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Old Post Office. It’s an authentic reflection the country’s French colonial influence.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh – M-Gallery Hotel/ An Lam Retreats SG River

 

Day 24: MEKONG DELTA

You’ll need a full day to drink in the lush and iconic Mekong Delta! After a 2.5-hour transfer by car, you will arrive at Ben Tre. Get on your private motorized boat and cruise on Ben Tre River (a branch of the Mekong), with stops at various local workplaces such as a coconut candy and coconut shell workshop. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to support local businesses or simply observe their humble way of life.

You also have time to take a gentle walk along a rural road, enjoying the peaceful countryside. The walk includes a visit to a local temple, smelling the familiar incense and food gift-giving that is synonymous with Vietnam’s spiritual side. 

We’ll return to our boat for a steady joy cruise before taking an interesting experience of riding a local motor cart (Xe Loi) on green roads through the orchards, coconut/banana plantations. Alternatively, you can ride bicycles on these same roads instead.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant, with the opportunity to choose your escape; take a rest or spend time in the orchard, enjoying many kinds of tropical fruits. In the afternoon, embark on a sampan boat ride, rowing along a narrow creek under the shade of water palm trees. Return to the pier and drive back to HCMC to end our excursion.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh – M-Gallery Hotel/ An Lam Retreats SG River

 

Day 23: HO CHI MINH – FLY TO DALAT

We’re off to the romantic Dalat today. Check in your hotel and rest for the remainder of the day. Overnight in Dalat. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Dalat – Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa, Binh An Village Resort

 

Day 24: DALAT SIGHTSEEING – Theme: Colour

Visit Cau Dat Tea Hill and view the seemingly endless fields of green tea. That’s one way to get a caffeine hit!

We’ll visit the splendid Bao Dai King’s Summer Palace, the last Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Here you’ll explore the unique cultural lifestyle of Vietnamese through royally decorated rooms and preserved sculptures of this culturally significant site.

We’ll then visit a winemaker to learn the process of how Da Lat produces its own modern range without using chemical additives.

Let’s finish our high culture fix for the day by visiting the Cock Church (The Cathedral of Dalat city), known for its bronze rooster on top of the tower and the Gothic-European architectural style. It is the biggest church in Dalat city which was designed and built by the French in 1931.

We’ll return to the hotel and rest for the remainder of the day. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Dalat – Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa, Binh An Village Resort

 

Day 25: DALAT SIGHTSEEING

Let’s enjoy the high altitudes of Robin Hill, Dalat Cable Car Station to get a panoramic view of Dalat City. Take in the marvelous sights of the pine-forested valley stretched down to the south. 

After savouring the moment with photo snaps, we can take the cable car down 300 meters to observe wonderful flowers and vegetable fields dotted in the pine-forested valley. Surrounded by pine forest, Tuyen Lam Lake is a visual paradise situated near the Truc Lam Zen Monastery, the biggest Zen University in Vietnam. Please dress modestly to suit the decorum of the temple. Embrace the tranquil, serene quietness beside the beautiful flower garden, on the top of Phoenix Hill.

For coffee lovers, you’ll love the visit to a coffee plantation, learning about the unique beans of Dalat coffee and how local people grow it. Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world and Dalat presents a strong, aromatic experience to awaken your senses. It is the roast with the most!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel in Dalat – Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa, Binh An Village Resort

 

Day 26: DALAT – FLY TO PHU QUOC

You will take the flight to Phu Quoc for the final stretch of blissful escapism. Check into your resort and relax for the remainder of  the day. The Signature Sailing Club features an amazing winery and a spa for the ultimate pampering experience!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc – Signature Sailing Club, Pullman, Novotel

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Day 25: HO CHI MINH – FLY TO PHU QUOC

You will take the flight to Phu Quoc for the final stretch of blissful escapism. Check into your resort and relax for the remainder of  the day. The Signature Sailing Club features an amazing winery and a spa for the ultimate pampering experience!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc – Signature Sailing Club

 

Day 26: PHU QUOC BEACH RELAXATION

Choose your own self-care: relax at the beach, swim in the ocean, experience the best massages the island has to offer or explore the island by bike. Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc Signature Sailing Club, Pullman, Novotel, 

 

Day 27: PHU QUOC BEACH RELAXATION

It’ll be the same as the previous day. A day so nice, we recommend it twice! 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc Signature Sailing Club, Pullman, Novotel.

 

Day 28: DEPARTURE FROM HO CHI MINH

We’ll make our way back to Ho Chi Minh City.

You have the chance to get some last-minute gift shopping done before getting picked up and taking the private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

See you on another adventure with Lua Wellness Retreat!

Meals: Breakfast

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