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  • Exhilarating Yoga Retreat Vietnam

    Duration: 13 Days
    Start: Vietnam | Finish: Vietnam
  • Want to relax your mind while traveling ? Then this fitness tour is the perfect harmony of wellness journey dotted with some excursions to the scenery landscapes and historical sites of Vietnam. We start with the chaotic but peaceful of Hanoi - the capital city with more than one thousand year of civilization. After the long flight to Vietnam, you will have the opportunity to crave for your soul treatment with yoga and massage according to the oriental way. Then, we depart for Halong Bay to explore the exquisite natural beauty of Vietnam whilst onboard on a luxury junk. Next, head to the vibrant small town named Hoi An Ancient Town lying along the peaceful river of Thu Bon, which you can have the hands-on experience in cooking traditional Vietnamese dishes. Furthermore, the ambiance of Hoi An is supposed to be impeccable for yoga or any fitness activities on the winding beaches of An Bang Beach. Approaching to Saigon – “Paris of the East”, you will continue the yoga journey before finishing the trip in Mekong Delta.

    Highlights:

    • Have a chance to experience the yoga and an oriental massage therapy in the heart of chaotic Hanoi and a glimpse of the ups and downs history of this charming city;
    • Enjoy the magnificent sunrise and sunset on the sundeck of a luxury junk sailing around the breathtaking limestone of Halong Bay;
    • Continue our yoga and body-conditioning superfood detox retreat among the tranquil ambiance of the ancient town and the dynamic atmosphere of An Bang or Ha My Beach;
    • Attend the rejuvenating yoga before strolling around the French colonial buildings of Saigon;
    • Explore the mighty Mekong Delta after the interesting discovery to the complicated Cu Chi Tunnels.

    Itinerary in brief:

    Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-)
    Day 2: Hanoi - Exhilarating Yoga & Massage Therapy (B/L/-)     
    Day 3: Hanoi City Tour (B/-/-)
    Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)
    Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi An (B/L/-)
    Day 6: Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour (B/-/-)
    Day 7: Hoi An Cooking Class Morning Group Tour - Yoga Session (B/L/-)
    Day 8: Hoi An Free Day (B/-/-)
    Day 9: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Saigon (B/-/-)
    Day 10: Saigon City Tour (B/-/-)
    Day 11: Saigon - Ben Tre Mekong Delta (B/L/-) 
    Day 12: Saigon - Agricultural Villages & Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L/-)
    Day 13: Saigon - Morning Yoga - Departure (B/-/-)
    • Ability to change the direction of the program
    • Possibility of an extension in Laos or Cambodia and the route

     

    RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION

    Destination

    3 Star Category

    4 Star Category

    5 Star Category

    Hanoi

    Quoc Hoa Hotel (Deluxe)

    Essence Hanoi Boutique Hotel & Spa (Deluxe Window)

    De L’Opera Hanoi Hotel (Deluxe)

    Bai Tu Long / Lan Ha Bay

    Renea Wooden Cruise 14 cabins (Deluxe)

    V’Spirit Premier Cruise (Deluxe Suite Balcony)

    Dragon Legend Cruise (Deluxe)

    Hoi An

    Hoi An Emotion Villa (Deluxe Garden View)

    Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An (Deluxe with Balcony)

    Koi Hoi An Resort & Spa (Bungalow Garden)

    Saigon

    Silverland Min Hotel (Deluxe)

    Winsuites Sai Gon Hotel (Premier Deluxe)

    Majestic Sai Gon Hotel (Deluxe City)


    Notes:

    + If you come with a larger group of more than 10 persons, please contact our travel consultants for the exact price
    + Prices & services are subject to change based on availability upon reservation
    + Accommodation can be amended or exchanged amongst options to fit your needs
    + We specialize in “tailor-made” tours for groups of two or more. We carefully inspect each step of your journey from the accommodation to the perfect guide to suit your needs
    + The itinerary is open to modification to fit your personal travel needs
    + Modifications to the itinerary may increase the price of the package
    + For the price of this trip, just ask for a quote by clicking on "TOUR PRICE" 

    + If you are looking for a trip modified to your requirements, please send us your needs by filling out the form in Customize your trip” 
    + We will contact and send you a quote, excluding holiday period, within 48 hours of receiving your request 
     

  • Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-)

    Hanoi - Airport: 30km, ~40min drive

    Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, meet our driver who then escort you to the city center. After making sure of your successful hotel check-in, he will be pleased to leave you free time for your own lunch and leisure to recover after the long flight.

    Meals Included: None
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

    Day 2: Hanoi - Yoga & Massage Therapy (B/L/-)

    08:00: Our driver will meet you at your hotel lobby and transfer you to the treatment center.

    08:30-12:00: Yoga session (3h30min) at Sen 1992.

    • Instruction to choose the appropriate package based on the General Health Check & Consultation by experienced doctors
    • Measure body mass index
    • General health check & consultation by experienced Oriental doctors
    • Treated directly by experienced traditional Oriental doctors and fire therapy (depending on one’s health)
    • Vascular & skin check and facial skincare advice
    • Practicing qigong with doctors’ guidance & meditating at the fresh oxygen garden 21-26%
    • Bury yourself in perfumed herbs
    • Sauna with Himalayan Pink Salt helps reduce joint pain
    • Soaking in wooden tub and Jacuzzi with SEN’s traditional medicine (follow doctor’s instructions)
    • Facial mask and hair wash with Japanese soda
    • Exfoliation & steam sauna with herbals
    • Experienced therapists with specific treatment
    • Vitamin C electrophoresis therapy
    • Cupping therapy (follow doctors’ instructions
    • Customers can use 5 types of SEN’s exclusive massage essential oils for treatment
    • Free beauty salon with hair and nail services
    • Enjoy nutritious dishes suitable for each customer’s health

    Note: Please take a shower after at least 4 hours to take highest effect and have enough time for essential oils to penetrate deeply into the body

    We return your hotel and the rest of the day is yours to relax.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch 
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

    Day 3: Hanoi City Tour (B/-/-)

    We start the day trip with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex. This famous site compromises Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum (closed on Mondays & Fridays), his former stilt-house residencethe Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Following this, we head to the Temple of Literature constructed in 1070 to worship Confucius. Otherwise known as the first university of Vietnam, the site also honours the eighty-two Vietnamese doctorates that each passed a number of rigid exams in the medieval ages. Their names, birthdays and birthplaces are each engraved in headstones perched on stone tortoises. It is widely believed that touching the heads of these tortoises will bring luck. Its peaceful green compound with its neatly maintained lawns, gardens and lotus ponds make it a tranquil hideaway from the city’s bustle and heat. Lunch is on your own cost. 

    In the afternoon, we visit Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays, the alternative is the History Museum) dedicated to Vietnam's 54 officially recognized ethnic groups with both indoor and outdoor sections. While the in-housed exhibition is particularly informative, the outdoor display continues in the museum’s garden with fascinating examples of traditional houses of numerous minority groups, from the Kinhs to the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands. We then enjoy a 45 minute-cyclo tour to the Old Quarter where you can see streets with century-aged trees and French Colonial buildings. We then head to Ngoc Son Temple set on a tiny islet in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Ngoc Son Temple dates back to the 13th century, and the lake itself is the picturesque heart of Hanoi, frequented by tourists and locals alike. 

    18:15-19:30: Yoga session (75’) at Om Hanoi Yoga & Cafe. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

    Meals Included: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

    Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)

    After breakfast at hotel, we depart for Halong Bay without guide, passing a peaceful countryside typical of Red River Delta with endless rice fields and winding rivers. We will arrive at Halong’s tourist wharf around noon and embark an elegant wooden junk for a cruise through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of  Ha Long Bay to enjoy a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone this World Heritage Site. While being on board, we will be served a sumptuous fresh, local seafood lunch followed by swimming and exploring some of the limestone caves in this area. Try the feeling of witnessing the sunset on boat is really great. Dinner on board. The captain then will anchor for the night nearby a remote island.  In the evening, there is the option for night fishing or just sit out on the deck and relax under the stars.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation: Overnight on Cruise

    Day 5: Halong - Hanoi - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi An (B/L/-)

    Waking up surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the bay, we have time for an early morning dip with joys and emotions for watching sunrise on sea followed by breakfast. The cruise continues to move around the bay for us to discover more secluded areas, we then take kayaking and swimming in the stunning bay. The junk will be near us at all times serving as a backup vessel for those that require it. At around midday we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting vehicle to head to Hanoi for the flight to Da Nang. Upon arival at Da Nang Airport, you will be escorted to the Hoi An for hotel check-in and relaxation.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch or Brunch
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

    Day 6: Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour (B/-/-)

    At 13:00, we take a walking tour to Hoi An Ancient Town - an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. We start our day with the Japanese Covered Bridge - one of Vietnam’s most iconic attractions. Created by the Japanese living in Hoian in the 1590s as a way to reach the Chinese quarter across the water, the bridge is a beautiful historical piece of Japanese architecture. It would be a shortcoming without a visit to Tan Ky House - one of the many ancient houses that making up Hoian Ancient Town. Built two centuries ago with both Japanese and Chinese influences on architecture, this house has been preserved through seven generations. While walking, we will encounter pretty houses of Chinese merchants. Another must-see destination is Phuc Kien Assembly Hall – an excellent work of architecture considered as a heritage of historical significance. Built in 1690, this Assembly Hall is in fact a temple dedicated to the sea goddess Thien Hau.

    16:00-17:15: Yoga session (75’). Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

    Meals Included: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

    Day 7: Hoi An Cooking Class Morning Group Tour - Yoga Session (B/L/-)

    After breakfast at hotel, please make your own way to Hai Scout Cafe at 98 Nguyen Thai Hoc - our meeting point. From here, our guide will escort you to a colorful market where you can experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and purchase some of the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson. From here, we board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River and arrive our destination: Red Bridge Cooking School. Here you get a chance to view local river life, so, make sure your camera is handy. On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours - each dish is first demonstrated by the Red Bridge chef’s, before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat exactly what we have cooked. Delicious!

    Recipes:

    1. Making fresh Rice paper
    2. Fresh Rice Paper Rolls of Shrimp
    3. Crispy Hoi An Pancakes with Shrimp, Herbs & a Peanut Sauce
    4. Marinated Beef on a Sizzling Plate
    5. Vietnamese Eggplant in Clay Pot
    6. Food Decoration - Pineapple Boat, 3 Colored Flowers & Vietnamese Hand Fan
      Back your hotel & free after

    Vegetarians are provided with replacement ingridients

    18:00-19:15: Yoga session (75’) at Nomad yoga. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

    Day 8: Hoi An Free Day (B/-/-)

    Enjoy the the whole day at your leisure.

    Meals Included: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An

    Day 9: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Saigon (B/-/-)

    Danang - Saigon: ~850km, 1h30m  flight

    After breakfast at hotel, our driver will meet and transfer you to Da Nang airport for the flight to Saigon. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, meet your new driver who then escorts you to the hotel for check-in.

    Meals Included: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

    Day 10: Saigon City Tour (B/-/-)

    07:30-09:00: Yoga session (90’) at Sivananda Yoga Center. We then return to your hotel to relax.

    At 13:00, we take a half day to visit all famous sites of this bustling city including the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the War Remnant Museum. If time permits, we continue our trip to the bustling Ben Thanh Market, which is a fantastic place for bargains of all kinds. There are a number of vendors and food stalls in the market food section that offers fresh local dishes. You also can find many goods for daily use as well as a variety of eye-catching souvenirs. 

    Meals Included: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

    Day 11: Saigon - Ben Tre (Mekong Delta) - Saigon (B/L/-)

     Saigon - Ben Tre: 107 km, ~2h drive

    After breakfast at the hotel, we leave the bustling city of Saigon behind us and depart for the Mekong Delta known to local as ‘Vietnam’s biggest rice basket’. Upon arrival at Hung Vuong pier in Ben Tre, we embark a boat to cruise along Ben Tre River, a tribute to the Mekong. With stops at the brickfield to see how bricks are made by hand and a coconut candy home factory located along the canal where we witness how to make these local delicacy. You will then have the opportunity to taste bee honey tea at a local honey farm and a variety of tropical fruit that grow abundantly in the orchards of the Mekong Delta. You can then walk or cycle through the coconut groves and green rice paddies to soak up and relax in the tranquil countryside atmosphere. Lunch is served at a local restaurant.

    In the afternoon, we will take a trip on small rowing boats through a maze of waterways lined by two rows of palm trees. We cruise back to the pier and disembark for a drive back to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

    Day 12: Saigon - Agricultural Village - Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L/-)

     Saigon - Cu Chi: 30km, ~50m drive 

    After breakfast at hotel, we depart for the village of organic vegetables in Cu Chi (30km – 1h drive). In this village, you will be guided by the farm owner to become real farmers. You will start the farm tour by discovering fertile and lush fields, where there are over a hundred species of herbs, vegetables and other crops characteristics of Vietnam. The owner not only explains the features and usefulness of vegetables including herbs – ingredients often used in the preparation of traditional dishes of Vietnam but also teach you how to grow and harvest. After a morning full of discovery and joy on the field, with vegetables you just harvest in the garden, you will be guided in the preparation of pure but easy to make Vietnamese dishes such as mushroom soup, sauté vegetables, vegetable salad with shrimp and pork, soups, etc. At lunch together, you will taste the dishes you have just prepared. After lunch, you will also get further instructions on Vietnamese cuisine and dishes that you like.

    Our next destination is the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. The tunnels contained hospitals, plus accommodation and schools, and were used as a military base for the Vietcong in the American war. Upon arrival, proceed to an underground hut to watch a short video and presentation about Cu Chi tunnels before having a real hand-on experience of what it took to live in the tunnels. We return to hotel Saigon in late afternoon for overnight.

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon

    Day 13: Saigon - Morning Yoga - Departure (B/-/-)

    07:30-09:00: Yoga session (90’) at Sivananda Yoga Center. We then return to your hotel to relax until your driver picks you up and transfers you to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight back home or to your next destination. We thank you for choosing www.tonkin-travel.com! 

    Meals Included: Breakfast

  • Inclusion:

    • Accommodation as recommended or similar category according to availability.
    • Transfers according to program by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver except free day
    • English-speaking guide’s assistance at every stage
    • Meals as indicated in program (B: Breakfast /L: Lunch / D: Dinner)
    • Entrance fees for attractions included in the program
    • All activities and cruises clearly mentioned in the program
    • Flights: Hanoi – Dong Hoi; Danang - Saigon (E-Class on Vietnam Airlines)
    • Halong Bay overnight on boat (sharing boat)
    • Private boat excursion in Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta
    • Train tickets: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi (sharing 4 berth-cabin)
    • Hoian Cooking Class
    • Water and cool tissues
    • Government taxes & service charge

    Exclusion:

    • Other drinks and meals not clearly mentioned
    • Personal expenditures, tips
    • Personal insurance (compulsory)
    • Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
    • International air transfers associated with airport taxes
    • Visa and visa arrangement (available upon request)
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