Yen Tu Wellness Retreat

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Tour Type

Retreat

Group Size

4 Persons

Tour Guide

English/French-speaking guide

Northeast Vietnam

Distinguished from a typical tour, this wellness retreat is curated for you to rest & rejuvenate both your body & mind through unique experiences: connect with nature, savor plant-based meals, have a me-time in serenity, and learn about Vietnamese Zen Buddhism.

The destination of the trip is Yen Tu Sacred Mountain. This land not only embraces a significant value on Buddhism, History, and Architecture but also owns majestic and poetic landscapes with a mosaic tapestry of fauna and flora, preserving many rare species.

The trip is suitable for travelers who look to continue their wellness lifestyle through experiences: meditating, hiking, eating healthy, and traveling mindfully.

Highlight

3D2N blissfully escape and immerse yourself in nature and find inner peace
Practice Asana & meditation amidst nature
Join harmoniously included activities: hiking, tea ceremony, health therapy
Stay in Yen Tu Village, a charming and tranquil accommodation that features Vietnamese rural-style

Destination	Yen Tu Sacred Mountain
Included	02 nights stay in a Deluxe room (2 – 4 people sharing a room) at Yen Tu village Vegetarian meals in the program (5 main meals, 2 breakfasts) Two ways Hanoi – Yen Tu limousine bus ticket All the activities and experiences mentioned in the tour program The service of a licensed English-speaking guide/French-speaking guide Local fruits and tea in room A mini set of natural bodycare and a wellness booklet from DCT Responsible Travel All entrance tickets
Excluded	Hotel in Hanoi Beverages, gratuities, and personal expenses Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, etc.) Trekking gear (backpack, shoes, etc.) Individual Insurance VAT and other taxes
Travel with Car

Embraces a significant value on architecture at Yen Tu Village

What to bring

Sun & rain gear (including sunscreen and brimmed hat)
Insect repellent
Trekking & cycling shoes/sandals
Comfortable clothes for yoga practice
Toiletries towel, and flashlight
Personal water bottle
Original passport

Price per person based on a private group of:

Group of	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people
Package	13,362,500 VND (552.17 $ US)	8,498,000 VND (351.19 $ US)	7,186,000 VND (296.98 $ US)	6,552,000 VND (270.74 $ US)	7,567,000 VND (312.69 $ US)	7,457,000 VND (308.17 $ US)
Surcharge for Saturday*	600,000 VND	312,000 VND	346,000 VND	280,000 VND	658,000 VND	616,000 VND
Surcharge for private yoga health educator**	3,825,000 VND	1,989,000 VND	1,326,000 VND	1,071,000 VND	795,600 VND	714,000 VND

*For the booking on Saturday night, there is a surcharge at Yen Tu Village

**800hr yoga health educator from Sivananda Yoga is available with a supplement. He/she will travel along and give you 2 sessions of asana.

Discount for larger groups is available; please contact our travel consultants at:
lam@dcttravel.vn or send us inquiry through the contact form

Details

Meals: Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Deluxe room | Travel time: 2.5h Depart from Hanoi at 8 am to Yen Tu via the Ha Noi - Hai Phong - Quang Ninh expressway. You'll arrive at Yen Tu after a 2.5-hour drive. Check in to Yen Tu village and take a rest. After that, you will have lunch at Yen Tu Village's restaurant, where vegan meals are served.

Yen Tu Village

Later, at 1 pm, you'll join a 45-minute sleeping relaxation session organized by Yen Tu village. Then, it is time to begin exploring the unique architecture built during the Tran dynasty in the XIII century. During the trip, you will learn many interesting stories about Vietnam's culture and history amidst the majestic Yen Tu mountain. At the end of the afternoon, you'll enjoy a tea break at Stream Tearoom while admiring the landscape of the Mont Yen Tu.

Accommodation - Yen Tu Retreat

After dinner at the village, you'll have the opportunity to join the "Lang Nuong Festival night" to indulge in the vibrant cultures of the Northern mountainous areas, especially the artistic performances of the Dao Thanh Y ethnic people. You'll have time to rest and lights out at 10 pm.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner| Accommodation: Deluxe room Start your peaceful day in Yen Tu at 7 AM. Wake up with herbal tea to keep your body warm and join the Asana class or breathing meditation in this land's fresh and pure air!

Chùa Đồng (Dong Pagoda) - a sacred destination in Yen Tu

*Asana and breathing meditation are alternately organized every morning from 7 AM- 7:45 AM. The detailed schedule will be updated as soon as the reservation is confirmed. After breakfast, we'll embark on a journey to explore the unspoiled beauty of Yen Tu. Our journey will include two cable car rides to the peak of Yen Tu Mountain, where you'll be able to take in a panoramic view of the entire area. Then, we'll walk to the Chùa Đồng (Dong Pagoda), a sacred destination every Vietnamese Buddhist aspires to visit. On clear days, you may even be able to see Ha Long Bay.

The unspoiled beauty of Yen Tu

You'll return to your accommodation in the late morning for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, it's all about you. Explore the village, read a book, or indulge in self-care with our herbal foot baths, nourishing shampoo, or neck and shoulder treatment (additional cost). After dinner, we invite you to experience the unforgettable Flower Lantern Meditation. Lights out at 10 PM.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch | Accommodation: Not included Wake up early in the morning to feel the energy of fresh air and have an Asana class or Breathe meditation among the unspoiled nature, surrounded by sprawling mountains.

Asana class in Yen Tu

After breakfast, you will experience a tea brewing session where you can enjoy four different types of tea - green, black, dragon, and white. Following that, you will visit a woodworking workshop to talk to a craftsman and learn about the various types of fragrant wood and the stages involved in woodworking. You can even smell some kinds of wood, such as agarwood and cupressus funebris, which can bring a warm scent and help your mind relax. Finally, before leaving Yen Tu Nuong Village, you will have lunch at the village restaurant.

Herbal tea in Yen Tu Village