Spring Retreat in Pu Luong & Mai Chau Valley

Duration

Mar. 14-16, 2025

Tour Type

Retreat

Group Size

12 Persons

Tour Guide

Yoga Health Educator & Retreat Leader

Northwest Vietnam

Spring Yoga Retreat – Pu Luong & Mai Chau

Senses purification with yoga and Ayurveda

Fixed departure: 14-16/03/2025

Experience the ultimate transformation of body and mind as you transition from spring to summer. Discover the power of yoga and Ayurveda in the serene and balanced lifestyle of the beautiful Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Mai Chau Valley.

Enjoy a holistic range of activities, including Ayurvedic self-oil massage, mineral hot springs, and morning asana sessions by the infinity pool. Immerse yourself in the authentic villages and meet indigenous communities in northern Vietnam. This revitalizing experience is a gift to your soul – a moment to purify your senses and awaken your spirit.

Join us so you do not miss this unforgettable experience!

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Highlight

3D2N completely being immersed into nature in Mai Chau & Pu Luong;
Staying 1 night in a traditional house of a White Thai family & 1 night in eco-lodge nestled in Pu Luong Nature Reserve;
Engaging in an Ayurvedic self-oil massage and two classical yoga hosted by a Yoga Health Educator from Sivananda Yoga Ha Noi;
Soaring your body in mineral hot springs for relaxing and rejuvenating yourself;
Cycling around Mai Chau valley and walking to connect with nature in Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

*The Asana class in this retreat won’t do with stretching or complex movements. Asana is a word in Sanskrit meaning “no moving”, referring to yoga postures that bring a steady and comfortable position.

Yoga Health Educator from Sivananda Yoga Hanoi

Who will accompany you?

Sivananda Yoga Hanoi

This retreat receives professional assistance from the Sivananda Yoga Hanoi, an official Sivananda Yoga Vedanta branch. In Vietnam, its headquarters is the Sivananda Yoga Resort and Training Center in Da Lat. The three other official centers are in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, and Hanoi.

The center’s mission is to spread a positive and healthy lifestyle based on the five points of yoga, passed down through the lineage of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda, which are:

Proper Exercise – Asanas.
Proper Breathing – Pranayama.
Proper Relaxation – Savasana.
Proper Diet – Vegetarian.
Positive Thinking and Meditation – Vedanta and Dhyana.

In addition, to support the designed programs and nutritious vegetarian menus, a certified Yoga health educator from Sivananda Yoga Hanoi will lead you in yoga classes and workshops with a wish to offer you a comprehensive and profound understanding of classical yoga, fostering a healthy, happy, and balanced lifestyle.

Lam Dang

Besides, this trip also has direct support and coordination of Lam Dang – founder of DCT Responsible Travel – a tour operator providing responsible tour products to international travelers to inspire tourists and people in tourism with sustainable travel. Besides mini adventures, Culinary experiences, and City breaks, Wellness retreat is a product that the company focuses on due to its great value for human health.

Completely being immersed into nature in Mai Chau

Destination	Mai Chau & Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Included	01 night stay at a shared traditional stilt house in Mai Chau 01-night stay at Lua Pu Luong lodge (2 people/bungalow or room) Vegetarian meals in the program (5 main meals, 2 breakfasts) Private yoga health educator 2 Asana classes 01 yoga workshop 01 self-massage set of organic oil, natural soap and massage powder Cycling in Mai Chau and walking in Pu Luong Experienced tour guide Travel in an appropriate vehicle with experienced driver Travel insurance (for Vietnamese tourists only) All activities and tickets in the program
Excluded	Hotel in Hanoi Beverages, gratuities and personal expenses Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, etc…) Trekking gears (backpack, shoes, etc …) Individual Insurance VAT and other taxes
Travel With Car

What to bring

Sun & rain gear (including sunscreen and brimmed hat)
Warm clothes in winter (mid-November to early March)
Insect repellent
Trekking & cycling shoes/sandals
Comfortable clothes for yoga practice
Yoga mat and an eye pillow for meditation
Toiletries, towel, and flashlight
Personal water bottle (Water bottle is available on the bus for refilling)
Original passport

Price per person based on a join-group tour:

Group of 6 – 7 people: 5,810,000 VND/person
Group of 8 – 9 people: 5,020,000 VND/person
Group of 10 – 12 people: 4,550,000 VND/person

Surcharge for single supplement for 2 nights: 1,500,000/person

Discount for larger group is available; please contact our travel consultants at:

lam@dcttravel.vn or send us inquiry through the contact form

Details

Meals: Lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Traditional house-on-stilts in Na Phon village Departure from the DCT Responsible Travel office at 17 Cau Go at 7:00 AM, heading to Mai Chau, Hoa Binh. After 2.5 hours, you will take a break at the Da Trang Pass, which has spectacular views of the Mai Chau valley. Right after arriving in Mai Chau at 11:00 AM, you will be warmly welcomed by gracious White Thai people - Tân and her family, who will be the first hosts of our retreat. Have a vegan lunch, then have a rest at the homestay. The afternoon is the time for the group to get to know each other better through circle connection with the moderation of the Yoga Educator from Sivananda Yoga and the retreat leader. Don’t hesitate to share your concerns and questions if you have any.

Welcome by gracious White Thai people in Mai Chau

After that is your me-time when you can also enjoy cycling around the peaceful village with the gentle scent of the rice fields in the harvest season.

Cycling through the rice fields in Mai Chau

Dinner at your homestay. Light out at 10:00 PM after a guided deep relaxation session.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner| Accommodation: Lua Pu Luong The next day starts with a morning Yoga class at 6:30 AM by the Tat Nang waterfall. Early morning is an ideal time for you to wake up your body and mind and absorb energetic sunlight in the fresh air of the valley.

Morning yoga class

After a 1-hour asana among majestic nature, we will transfer to Phu Mau mineral hot springs to unwind your body beneath the natural hot water flowing from the mountainside. Enjoy a picnic breakfast right here before returning to the homestay for relaxation. *Asana is a word in Sanskrit meaning “no moving,” referring to yoga postures that bring a steady and comfortable position.

Accommodation in Lua Pu Luong

After lunch, we will leave Mai Chau for the Pu Luong Nature Reserve, which has a scenic roadside view of lush forests. After a 1-hour drive, we will arrive at Lua Pu Luong Ecolodge in Leo Village. This is a peaceful retreat outside the prime attraction of Pu Luong (Don village) with stunning views of terraced fields. The bungalows at Lua Pu Luong are designed in a rustic style, maximising the use of natural materials to bring you a serene atmosphere. Upon check-in, it is leisurely time for you to explore Leo village or soak in herbal baths (please note that the herbal bath fee is to be paid directly to the retreat). The talented chef at Lua Pu Luong will prepare a vegetarian dinner. Light out at 10 PM.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Accommodation: Not included. You will join an early morning yoga class at 5:30 AM while welcoming sunrise in the valley. Lua is an unmissable destination for morning yoga practice with a spectacular view of rice terraces thanks to the meticulous design of the owner, a yogi.

Asana by Infinity Pool at Lua Pu Luong

After breakfast, we will attend a yoga workshop themed “Ayurvedic self-oil massage”. This massage technique is based on Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of life, and concentrates on acupressure points. It enhances body awareness, induces deep relaxation, boosts vitality, rejuvenates the skin, and promotes healing. You can easily apply these techniques at home for yourself and your loved ones.

Ayurvedic self-oil massage

After lunch, farewell to your host and Pu Luong to return to Hanoi. The trip is expected to finish at 6 PM. *Ayur is “Life”, Veda is “Science”. Ayurveda is a classical medicine derived from India over 5000 years ago. It is the oldest healing system in the world. Nowadays, Ayurvedic has evolved into a fully developed branch of medicine with both theory and practical applications recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO). The mission of Ayurveda is to help people live a long, balanced, and healthy life without any suffering, drugs or complex surgeries, bringing us closer to nature.