Ultimate Wellness Holiday to Yen Tu Legacy, Halong, Sapa, Hoi An, Mekong and Phu Quoc

 Highlights of Wellness Holiday to Yen Tu Legacy, Halong, Sapa, Hoi An, Mekong and Phu Quoc:

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???? Treating yourself with top-notch Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh which is the first Japanese standard hot spring resort in Quang Ninh
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???? Living in harmony amongst the wild nature with mountains, jungles, lagoons …
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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

On arrival, you are met and transferred to the hotel for a checkin.

Transfer out to enjoy Spa Package

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi – Legacy Yen Tu (Uong Bi, Quang Ninh) – (B)

You are met and transferred to Yen Tu Legacy, located in Đông Triều mountain range, which arcs across northeastern Việt Nam, Yên Tử’s highest peak reaches 1,068 meters. Known over time as Elephant Mountain, White Cloud Mountain, Floating Cloud Peak, Sacred Mountain and An Tử, it was revered as the Buddhist capital during the Tran dynasty. Yên Tử offers a natural museum of biological and geological beauty and diversity. A preserve of history, culture, nature and spiritual practice, for many people, visiting Yen Tu is a dream fulfilled.  Upon arrival, we check in at Legacy Hotel

Lunch at the local restaurant

In the afternoon, you will explore an outstanding 2,240 sqm Am Tuệ Tĩnh Wellness Centre specializing in herbal bath, treatment and wellness consulting.

You will experience Cleansing Therapy which consists of 4 steps. Combined with guided breathing meditation and traditional herbal scent, the practice offers holistic cleansing that dislodges  negative energy from body, mind, and soul

Suoi Nguon (hydrotherapy Spring)

Am Thao Duoc (Herbal Steam Lodge)

Am Muoi (Salt Sauna)

Lien Vu (Rinsing Sprinkles)

Overnight in Yen Tu Legacy

Day 3: Yen Tu Mountain Tour – Wellness Relaxation Tour (B)

This morning, you might enjoy the sacred mountain of Yen Tu with 2 routes of cable with tour guide and herbal foot massage at the end of the journey

JOURNEY TO THE CLOUDS – BẠCH LONG CABLE CAR: EASTWARD TO HOA YÊN PAGODA – GOLDEN BUDDHA STATUE (Your own account)

Offering one of the most majestic views to be witnessed anywhere in Vietnam, this state-of-the-art cable car network runs from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

Yên Tử offers a natural museum of biological and geological beauty and diversity. A preserve of history, culture, nature and spiritual practice, for many people, visiting Yen Tu is a dream fulfilled.

Lunch

You will try Am Tue Tinh Signature Herbal Treatment (Your own account) which will be highlight of your trip. As the physician Tuy Tinh documented nearly 600 medical plants for treatment, we aim for your great experience with therapy ingredients alternated seasonally for best healing effects

Yen Tu Herbal Bath Ritual – 45 minutes (Your own account)

Contemplate the blended settings of lake view and private royal treatment room while enjoying  this herbs infused baths that detoxifies and eliminates harmful substances through expansion of under skin glands

Overnight in Yen Tu Legacy

Day 4: Yen Tu Legacy – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)

In the morning, you will head to Ha Long Bay by a private vehicle

Arrive at Tuan Chau Port and start exploring Ha Long Bay

Enjoy lunch on the boat. Stop at Ba Hang area and go kayaking or take a bamboo boat to explore the Ha Long Bay’s islets at your own expense

Visit Thien Cung Cave (Heaven Cave). Enjoy some fruits and wine while the boat returns to Tuan Chau Port

Arrive at Tuan Chau port and return to the hotel.

Check out, lunch and transfer to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi – SAPA Topas Ecolodge (B)

Head for the impressive mountains and valleys of Sapa aboard the comfortable Topas Mountain Express, a plush minivan outfitted with snacks water, and Wi-Fi for the five-hour journey from Hanoi to Topas Ecolodge, starting from 6:30 am. Arrive just in time to enjoy lunch at leisure in the Stilt House Restaurant or to stretch your legs on your bungalow’s private balcony.

Then head out at 14:00 for a 3-hour hike to Lech Village, a Red Dzao community high in the mountains of Thanh Kim commune surrounded by rice terraces and magnificent views.

Your guide will teach you about Red Dzao standards of beauty as well as aspects of daily life in the village before returning to Topas Ecolodge to catch an unbelievable sunset from the infinity pools’ upper deck.

Included Meals: N/A

Distance: 5h transfer

Activities: 3h Red Dzao discovery hike

After dinner, you will relish HERBAL FOOT REFEXOLOGY IN 60 MINUTES (Your own account)

This treatment starts with a cleansing and detoxifying foot soak in a selection of local healing herbs. Firm pressure is then used to stimulate the reflex points in the feet. Float into deep relaxation for a divine sense of balance and well-being.

Overnight in Topas Ecolodge

Day 6: Wellness Relaxation at the lodge (B)

After breakfast, you have TIBETAN MASSAGE in 90 minutes (Your own account)

This body treatment honors and respects the ancient Tibetan tradition of healing, restoring, harmonizing and strengthening the body’s natural flow of energy. Traditional techniques of cupping, acupressure, kneading, rocking and poultices stimulate the lymphatic system and energize the body.

Relax and lunch

Afternoon, TOPAS SIGNATURE TREATMENT (Your own account) in 150 minutes will definitely make you brand new

These are a revitalizing session of utter relaxation; take in the breathtaking views from our spa, sip a cup of warm herbal tea and let our expert team pamper you. Our signature session includes:

 Organic Natural Facial

 Relaxing Head Therapy

 Calming Foot Massage

 Red Dao Herbal Bath

Overnight in Topas Ecolodge

Day 7: Topas Ecolodge – Nam Cang village – Hanoi (B, L)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and check-out of your bungalow before departing Topas Ecolodge for a thrilling drive down the mountain to remote Nam Cang Village.

After a brief tour learning about embroidery and silversmithing up close and personal in different Red Dzao homes, start your 1-hour uphill hike through lush green jungles and glittering rice fields to our latest attraction, a brand-new mountain hut framed by rushing rivers and rice paddies, the scene of our sumptuous Sapa-inspired BBQ lunch.

Rest inside or take advantage of the stunning scenery and climb over make-shift suspension bridges while the BBQ is set up. Whatever the case, make sure to sample the wide array of freshly smoked trout, vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and jungle herbs straight from the grill.

Distance: 7.5h total transfer

Activities: 30 – 45′ village visit – 2h jungle hike

Once you’ve had enough to eat, make the return 1-hour walk back to Nam Cang Village and catch the van to Thanh Phu Bridge where your luggage and the Topas Mountain Express will be waiting for you to return to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 8: HANOI – FLIGHT TO DANANG- HOI AN (B)

Day 9: Hoi An Wellness retreat – Free and Easy (B)

On these days, you will enjoy the time in Hoi An with the wellness activities included in the Almanity Wellness Resort: (Your own account)

Daily scheduled Yoga Class

Unlimited Sauna & Steam

Daily 60 minute Spa Treatment at My Chi Wellness & Spa

Daily Tai-Chi session at pool side

And other daily Inhouse wellness activities in resort.

Day 10: Hoi An – Danang Flight to Saigon (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure until transfer to the Danang airport to Saigon

Warmly welcome on arrive in HCMC. Pick up and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

In the afternoon, you will have a private city tour to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum and the bustling Ben Thanh Market – a fantastic place for bargains of every kind.

Back to hotel. At leisure. Overnight in HCMC (Saigon)

Day 11: Saigon – Mekong (B)

ROUTE: HCMC – My Tho – Ben Tre – HCMC

Highlight: A trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit. Itinerary: Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation. Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop. Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time. In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 12: Saigon – flight to  Phu Quoc (B)

Pick up at the airport and transfer to the the hotel for a check in at Vinpearl Phu Quoc.

Lunch or Dinner at the restaurant offering a variety of culinary experiences from a fresh buffet with Asian – European dishes along with specialties in the occasions.

In the afternoon or evening (before 21h00), you will enjoy one of the followings:

Harmony- 2 hours

A delightful package will leave you looking fresh and radiant. Aroma Therapy Floral Footbath (Your own account) – Lavender Body Wash – Choice of Traditional Body Scrub – Express Massage – Aroma Therapy Floral Foothbath –Choice of Balinese Massage or Pure Nature Facial

Rivival

Aroma Therapy Floral Footbath– Lavender Body Wash – Choice of Traditional Body Scrub – Express Massage –Refesher Facial

Spa Sampler

Experience the more of pleasure with this combination of Balinese massage and Choice of Refesher Facial Massage

Day 13: Phu Quoc

Breakfast at the resort

OPTIONAL TOUR: SIGHSEEING IN THE SOUTH – SOUTH BEACH – HO QUOC PAGODA (Your own account)

Visit a Pearl Farm – learn about the culture of pearl harvesting produce on the island. Sim Wine

Facility to see how local wine, opportunity to taste the wine. Visit a local family Pepper Farm learn about different types of peppercorn spices. Fish Sauce Factory learn about how fish sauce is made, is one of the most used ingredients in Vietnamese cooking. Continue on a scenic drive up the hill visit Ho Quoc Pagoda. Lunch at Bai Sao Beach, relax, and enjoy sunbathing, swimming. Coconut Tree Prison war museum built during the French Colonial era, houses exhibits on the experience of the prisoner.

Check-in -Sun Premier Village Primavera: We have a walking tour of along the winding streets, one can feel the charming Mediterranean atmosphere. Visit the beautiful Clock Towers, stop at the “Kiss Bridge” it has the most stunning panoramic sea view.

Itinerary

9:00am Pick Up from your hotel at lobby and visit Pearl Farm.Learn about the history of pearl farming on Phu Quoc Island

Sim Wine Factory: Local Wine Production Pepper Farm: Local Family Garden, Pepper Harveting

Fish Sauce Factory

Ho Quoc Pagoda: Buddhist Temple

Sao Beach: Enjoy lunch (Relax – Swimming – Sunbath)

Coconut Prison: War Museum

15:30 Check in Sun Premier Village Primavera: Walking tour of Kiss Bridge and Clock

Tower… On the way back, those wish to stop at Sunset Sanato or Night Market in Duong Dong Town (Entrance ticket fee & back by yourself at own expense )

16:30 Return to your hotel

For the rest of the day, the suggestion that you will take Warm Stone Therapy, healing power of touch combines with the energy of earth in this relaxing muscle melting massage. Smooth, warmed rock glides across your body in long flowing strokes. The heat helps relax the muscle and has soothing effects on your emotions. Simultanously, rocks are placed on the body’s various energy points to encourage the body’s healing potential.

Other choices are Tension Relief Therapy, Sun Soother Wrap, Bali Massage, Vietnam Traditional massage.

Day 14: Phu Quoc – Saigon Departure

There are no activities planned for today. Enjoy your free time for shopping or relax until transfer to the airport for departure. End of service.

* Inclusions: 
+ Private car transfers
+ Local English speaking guides
+ Accommodation at mentioned hotels/resorts
+ 5-hour cruise trip in Halong Bay
+ Full-Day Mekong Group Tour from Saigon
+ Entrance fee at travel sites as indicated
+ Meals as indicated: B = breakfast, L = lunch & D = Dinner
+ Government’s taxes

* Exclusions:
+ Domestic flights (Hanoi – Da Nang & Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh city, Ho Chi Minh city – Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh city)
+ Optional tours
+ Spa treatments / Massage therapies / Onsen Services
+ Personal expenses
+ Other meals

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