Hanoi to Hue: 11 Days of Wellness, Culture, and Nature Escape
- Duration: 10 nights
- Location: Hanoi - Hue
Higlight
- Detox and Wellness Programs: The unique detox program at Alba Wellness Valley, featuring yoga, meditation, and personalized spa treatments, creates a rejuvenating atmosphere.
- Cultural Exploration: Visiting the Imperial City and experiencing the rich history of Hue, along with a scenic boat trip on the Huong River, offers a deep connection to Vietnam’s heritage.
- Nature Adventures: The trekking in Bach Ma National Park, with its breathtaking landscapes and challenging trails, allows you to connect with nature while enjoying stunning views.
- Relaxation at Vedana Lagoon: Transitioning to Vedana Lagoon Resort for kayaking and beach time at Lang Co Beach provides a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.
Overall, the blend of wellness, history, and natural beauty makes this vacation truly special. Especially, for people who are looking for a tranquil atmosphere, a healing retreat, a good chance to detox and recharge energy by the natural hot spring. Also, for whom want to discover Vietnam culture and landscape differently, wonderful slow travel time in the hidden gems of Hue.
Note
For booking to travel in April – August: 60 days in advance, adjusted rate may apply if booking less than 60 days in advance
This rate not applicable for holiday period: 23/12/2024 – 25/12/2024/ 30/12/2024 – 01/01/2025/ 28/01/2025 – 03/02/2025/ 30/04/2025 – 04/05/2025/ 30/08/2025 – 02/09/2025
Itinerary
Private Transfer from Noi Bai Airport to Media Hotel & Spa 4* (or similar 4* category)
Located in the central of Hanoi Old Quarter, just 1 minute walking to Hoan Kiem.
Free time walking to the sacred Ngoc Son Temple, Night market
4 hour private tour with English speaking guide, cycle ride in the Old Quarter to visit: Literature temple, One-pillar temple, Hoa Lo Prison, passing by train street.
Meals: Breakfast
Experience an exciting unique day visit to Ninh Binh! Explore Tam Coc traditional sampan boat while enjoy the rice fields, lunch in local village, option to bicycle around the farming village. In the afternoon, learn about Dinh and Le Dynasty when going via Hoa Lu complex on the way the hidden gem of Ninh Binh - Van Long Nature Reserve.
The site is one of the few intact wetlands remaining in the Red River Delta. Limestone karst is surrounded by the freshwater lake, marshes and swamps, which is very rare in the Mainland Southeast Asia. Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve is a habitat for delacour's langur in wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Located in the central region of Vietnam, Hue City is considered the heart of the national cultural heritage. Amongst the ancient capitals of Vietnam, Hue is the only city that keeps intact the appearance of a complex medieval monarchical structure composed of walls, palaces and royal tombs. These precious remains have not only turned Hue into a living museum, much appreciated by the whole country, but also won the honorable recognition site of world cultural heritage by UNESCO in December 1993. The famous Huong River has inspired many romantic poems and tales. The entire city is steeped in history and medieval musings.
Afternoon:
- Check in, healthy welcome drink with homemade kombucha, Resort tour and guidance for hotspring and how to do Onsen bath.
- Personal Wellness Assessment: Guest has one spa treatment for Every night stay
- Evening: Spa treatment for sleep enhancement
Meal: Breakfast
Morning:
- Hiking
- Celery juice experience at Mori
- Daily Yoga
- Breakfast anytime anywhere
- Free time, High Wire (optional to join)
Afternoon:
- Onsen
- Yin and Yin & Yang spa treatment
Evening:
- Wellness Turndown (Healthy Snack & Herbal Tea)
Meals: Breakfast
Morning:
- Biking to local villages, or water meditation
- Healthy Breakfast anywhere
Afternoon: Hue boat trip on Huong River
- Transfer from the resort to boat station to embark the journey to the glory past of Hue
- Go upstream of Huong River and visit Thien Mu Pagoda.
- Visit Hon Chen Temple – a place for worshipping Goddess Thien Y A Na (known as a religion of Cham people). It is in a shape of a downward-facing cup on the bank of the Huong River.
- End the dragon boat in Minh Mang Tomb – a perfect combination of man-made and natural beauty in tomb Hue. It was built in 1840 under the order of Minh Mang King.
- Admire the landscape and enjoy the sunset over the Huong River
- Vietnam delights dinner in An Nhien Garden House restaurant, the garden dated back hundred years ago.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
After yoga class, Check-out Alba Wellness, visit Hue inner city before transfer to the Vedana Lagoon Resort & Spa
Lunch in Hue center. The gastronomy in Hue still resemble the royal family way of nutrition, fresh, organic and herbal infusion.
visit Imperial City in Hue center. The citadel is a large fortress built in the 17th century mandated by Emperor Gia Long in Hue, where the royal family and the king and his family live. This was the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty’s capital during its 143-year reign from 1802 to 1945. This place was recognized World Heritage by UNESCO (1993).
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning:
- After breakfast, a short transfer to Bach Ma National Park to meet the experienced guide at the entrance.
- Trekking at Bach Ma National Park
- Exploring Bach Ma National Park, the tranquil beauty of Five Ponds Lake, which is 2 kilometers trekking and walking throughout the forest on route to achieve 5 different lakes at different levels.
- Lunch with the forest guards
- Continue to Vong Hai Dai – an ideal place to get the panoramic view of mountains, lagoons, and villages.
- Continue trekking ahead to visit Do Quyen Waterfall where has the exact same name with the flower below the waterfall that makes Bach Ma attractive. The waterfall flows down a steep cliff about 300m high. On top of it, travelers will find themselves lost to the pure chill air, the bird songs, and the secluded scenery. Hiking along this steep waterfall is a challenge and only if you’re endure to regular cardio exercise.
- Trip ends at local village with herbal foot therapy
Morning:
- After breakfast, yoga class
Afternoon:
- Kayaking at Tam Giang Lagoon in the tranquility sunset.
- Tam Giang Lagoon calm water and picturesque scenery provide a peaceful retreat to immerse yourself. Tam Giang is part of the largest river lagoon system in South East Asia, still untouched and authentic. More than 100 km long in Hue province, the great ecosystem explains somehow for the Hue cuisine. Dinner in local fishing village.
Option: visit the Zen Monastery on the lake – Thien Vien Truc Lam Bach Ma on the morning
Lang Co beach, belonging to Lang Co Bay, was awarded for The most originally natural Bay in the World ( World Bay Club). When coming here, you will indeed be attracted by its undeniable beauty. The long stretch of white sand, the blue sea-like sky, and the scenery blend together to form a masterpiece of nature.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner on the beach
After check out, we transfer to Da Nang via Hai Van Pass with the stop at Hai Van Quan for pararama view.
In case group from 4, we can organise the journey by the scenic train with guide.
Total Guests
- Visa application
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Transfer by air-conditioned car/van/bus as itinerary
- Meals: breakfast(B), lunch(L), dinner(D) as itinerary
- Domestic air tickets
- Complimentary Mineral Water on excursion
- Entrance fees, boat trip and excursions
- English speaking guide
- Travel Insurance
- Visa fee (25 USD/person)
- International & domestic air tickets not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
- Others not mentioned nor specified above
FAQ
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- Children from 2-6 years old: 50% of adult price, or quote case by case
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- Children from 12 years old up: 100% adult price
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