Best Ever Vietnam Wellness Holiday to Halong Bay, Onsen Quang Hanh and Mai Chau

 Highlights of Vietnam Wellness Holiday to Halong Bay, Onsen Quang Hanh, Mai Chau:

????  Discovering the best features in the Northern of Vietnam with focus on Onsen Quang Hanh and Halong Bay in Quang Ninh then Mai Chau of Hoa Binh with beautiful landscapes, rich culture & tradition and interesting history
???? Staying overnight on 4 – 5 star cruises in Halong Bay and exploring magnificent beauties of islands & caves in Halong Bay
???? Treating yourself with top-notch Onsen services at Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh which is the first Japanese standard hot spring resort
????  Visiting the breathtaking Sapa with high mountains, beautiful valleys cum remote villages of hill-tribes
???? Enjoying cozy atmosphere at great resorts in Quang Hanh/ Mai Chau with outstanding wellness services of Spa, Yoga, Zen Meditations …
???? Engaging the high-end health care treatments with Spa & Yoga services and Zen meditations.
???? Living in harmony amongst the wild nature with mountains, jungles, lagoons …
???? Helping you recover physical & mental health after busy tired days
???? Meeting lots of friendly locals and approaching local values
???? Tasting so many great local foods
???? And many other great things are awaiting you ahead

Day 1: Vietnam Wellness Holiday to Halong Bay, Onsen Quang Hanh, Mai Chau: 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: Vietnam Wellness Holiday to Halong Bay, Onsen Quang Hanh, Mai Chau: Hanoi – Ha Long (Quang Ninh)  (B/_/_)

7:30 – 08:30: Our SHUTTLE BUS with tour guide will pick you up at your hotels

10h30: Stopover in Hai Duong city where you can experience our hand-made Vietnamese handicraft products.

12h30: Arrive in Tuan Chau Marina Pier (Tuan Chau Island). Followed by activities:

+ Boarding the cruise for departure.

+ Welcome drink will be served and cruise briefing, safety instructions, check-in cabins by Cruise Manager.

+ Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets, through Hoa Cuong floating village.

+ Exploration of Halong Bay passing by Soi Sim Beach, Coconut Three Island. Then arrive in the area of Surprising Cave.

+ Kayaking & swimming or climbing up to the mountain and getting a complete view of Halong Bay at Titov Beach

+ Joining our COOKING CLASS on the sun-deck. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

+ Enjoy sunset party with fruits and wine.

19:30: Under the magnificent night sky, Our luxury set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities include:

+ Join the SQUID FISHING on boat with our crews. You can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef.

+ Or Laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar.

Overnight on the Cruise.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh’s  (B, L)

06:15: Tai Chi class on the Sun-deck.

07:15: Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08:00: Visit the SURPRISING CAVE (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geology value of Halong.

09:30: Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery.

10h15: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00: Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Pier. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then transferred to Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh

This afternoon, you will experience the Mineral Bath Service of Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh (Your own account) which has 2 mineral bath zones: Public Onsen and Private Onsen. The water source is directly taken from the Quang Hanh hot spring source, affecting 5 senses: Eyesight, Tactile, Smell, Touch, Taste; help visitors balance body, relax spirit and restore health.

The amount of time spent in the bath depends on the temperature of the onsen. If it is at around 43 C-45°C, the recommended time is 5-10 minutes/time. If below 40°C, then 20-30 minutes.

Overnight in Ha Long

Day 4: Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi (B,L)

In the morning, you will be at leisure to hang around in Halong city until getting on the shuttle bus to go back Hanoi at around 12:30

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 5. Hanoi – Ecolodge Resort Mai Chau (B)

Pick up at your hotel and transfer to Mai Chau. Check in at the Ecolodge where remarkable landscapes meet tribal heritages.

Lunch at the local restaurant. The finest seasonal ingredients are chosen from a close circle of farmers and prepared in such a way as to maximize your flavor and connection to the regional culture. It is not just about the food itself but also about the cuisine being representative of our secret to happiness and good health.

In the afternoon, you can choose to enjoy your time at the pool. Few images are as iconic of Mai Chau Ecolodge as our swimming pool. The view from the restaurant above puts the shimmering pool in the foreground, mirroring the beauty of nature in a family-friendly space with plenty of room for our guests. Recline around the perimeter of the pool on cushioned sun loungers beneath palm-leaf parasols, and lose yourself in the still-life painting of Mai Chau’s natural splendour.

Beside the pool, a small, thatched hut stocks plenty of drinks to keep you refreshed throughout your languid day. Local beers go well with the scenery on show, while cocktails beneath the overhang of shady leaves add a touch of luxury to Mai Chau’s premier eco-accommodation.

After a day filled with activities, you will definitely feel revitalized with our skilled masseurs who are all local people. They got professional training in Hanoi after being recruited into our team.

Overnight in Mai Chau

Day 6. Ecolodge Resort Mai Chau Free and Easy(B)

Lovely Breakfast awaits you.

Half/Full Day Mai Chau Cycling (Your own account)

The villages that have stood for centuries in the valley of Mai Chau display a vivid culture raised in the shadows of forested mountain ranges. This cycling tour will reveal the individuality of the Thai ethnic tribe amongst the ancient homes and under the leadership of a Thai tour guide, who will describe the intricate beliefs of the minority group and how they tie into architecture.

Half-Day Pa Co Market (Your own account)

Tour Duration: 3.5 – 4 Hours | Available: Sunday Morning | Hiking Distance: 3km (45 minutes)  | Transfer: 1.5 hours

In the northern highlands of Mai Chau, there thrives several communities of the H’mong ethnic group, a minority with strong ties to the mountains. This tour will bring you to their premier weekly market, Pa Co, where H’mong communities will travel from far and wide to share their handicrafts, food and livestock. The fabulous wares of this market are matched by its fabulous atmosphere, stemming from joyous drinking and long-anticipated reunions. We explore the market thoroughly before engaging in some easy hiking around Pa Co village, where H’mong families live in humble houses amongst vibrant plum gardens.

Half/Full Day Mai Chau Boating (Your own account)

Route: 40km | Private Tour

Discover shimmering plains in the north of Mai Chau with this fabulous boating tour, visiting two ancient and revered bodies of water. We start with a car transfer to the village of Suoi Lon and a mild hike through its undulating outskirts. Our reward is the spectacular waterfall of Go Lao, a pristine cascade of silver water where the adventurous can take a dip. The tour finishes with an hour-long boat cruise across the beauty-flanked HoaBinh Lake, where the humble routines of fishermen at their fishing farms is evident for all to see.

Lunch

In the afternoon, you have the option to enjoy the in-house treatments. Originally, it was long days in the rice fields that grew a necessity for local massage treatments. Ethnic Thai families shared their personal touches on herbal remedies, deep-tissue massages and foot scrubs, all of which now find a common home at Mai Chau Ecolodge. The redbrick spa welcomes up to 10 guests at a time with cool red tiles and comfortable massage beds. Local masseuses dip you into a world of soothing, tribal therapies and established local remedies, ensuring that your explorations around Mai Chau are rewarded in serene fashion.

Overnight in Mai Chau

Day 7. Ecolodge Resort Mai Chau- Hanoi (B)

After breakfast, you might choose to have 30 minutes for Foot Relaxation and experience balance and deep relaxation with our alluring foot treatment. It provides a sense of physical renewal by using pressure point techniques to stimulate internal organs and ease tired legs.

After lunch, you will return to Hanoi

End of the trip

Day 8: HANOI DEPARTURE (B)

Breakfast.

Enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for departure. End of service.

* Inclusions:
+ Private car transfer as mentioned
+ Roundtrip shuttle bus from Hanoi to Halong
+ Overnight cruise trip in Halong Bay
+ English speaking guide
+ Accommodation at hotels/resorts as mentioned
+ Entrance fee at travel sites as indicated
+ Meals: breakfasts only
+ Government’s taxes

* Exclusions:
+ Optional tours
+ Spa treatments / Massage therapies / Onsen Services
+ Personal expenses
+ Other meals