Tailor-made Vietnam wellness trip

Arrive in Hanoi, where your guide and driver meet you at the airport for a private transfer to your hotel in the charming Old Quarter. Enjoy a personalized check-in and local insights to begin your Vietnam travel experience with ease.

The remainder of the day is free to rest, relax, and recover from jet lag.

Begin the day with a private sunrise yoga and meditation session, followed by a nourishing breakfast. Explore Hanoi on a guided city tour, including Hoa Lo Prison, the Temple of Literature, and the Old Quarter.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine. In the evening, attend a traditional water puppet show, with the remainder of the night free for dinner at your leisure.

This morning, depart Hanoi for Mai Chau and transfer to Avana Retreat, where dramatic landscapes meet rich tribal heritage, a highlight of your Vietnam itinerary. Named from “Ayana,” meaning beautiful flower, Avana is set amid rice fields, streams, and waterfalls.

Settle in and enjoy tailored wellness experiences such as morning yoga and access to the fitness center.

Discover local culture through guided visits to the Stilt House Museum, hands-on workshops, fishing, and seasonal live performances, or unwind with an outdoor cinema evening surrounded by nature.

Enjoy a guided half-day nature walk from Avana Retreat, winding through Mai Chau’s ethnic villages, quiet country lanes, a hanging bridge, and emerald rice paddies.

Along the way, your guide shares insights into local life and the region’s tranquil mountain landscape. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the resort’s wellness facilities and tailored activities.

At Avana Retreat, enjoy a private morning cooking class with a wellness focus. Accompany the chef to a local garden to select fresh vegetables, then return to the retreat to learn traditional cooking techniques, finishing with a guided tasting of your own creations.

Wake to a warm mountain sunrise in Mai Chau with a restorative yoga session, followed by a leisurely breakfast. Travel by private driver to Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh, set beside the Van Long Nature Reserve, one of the best places to visit in Vietnam for nature and tranquility.

Check into your spacious villa and enjoy the resort’s pools and gardens, with the option of a Swedish massage to restore energy after the journey.

Enjoy breakfast followed by a lazy morning by the pool before your guide escorts you to the UNESCO-listed Trang An landscape. Glide by rowboat through dramatic grottoes, including Ba Giot, Dia Linh, Toi Cave, Sang Cave, Ao Trai, and Seo, offering unforgettable photo opportunities.

After lunch, visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s 10th-century capital, and the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Return to Emeralda Resort to unwind or indulge in optional herbal compress and hot stone treatments.

Enjoy breakfast and check out, then transfer from Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay. Arrive around noon to board your cruise, where a welcome drink and safety briefing set the tone. Settle into your suite and enjoy lunch as you sail past the limestone peaks of Lan Ha Bay and the Cat Ba Archipelago.

Stop at a secluded beach for kayaking or swimming in crystal clear waters, then relax on deck at sunset and enjoy dinner on board.

Sunrise over Ha Long Bay sets a relaxed tone for the day. Enjoy breakfast or brunch on board as you glide between limestone karsts, join a guided kayak excursion or a gentle Tai Chi session on deck, and savor local flavors prepared by your onboard chef.

After returning to port, transfer to Hanoi for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy free time to wander Hanoi’s timeless streets, visit a local market, or savor a final wellness stroll through the Old Quarter.

Later, transfer privately to Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight home.