3-Day Wellness Mini-Retreat in Hue City, Vietnam

The retreat runs out of the Alba Spa Hotel, a family-run place that has turned its whole concept toward wellness. The centerpiece is the indoor mineral water jacuzzi pool on the wellness floor. The water comes from the Thanh Tan hot mineral water source, and the hotel uses both hot and cold pools. Alternating between them is meant to boost circulation, relax muscles, and reduce inflammation—plus it just feels great after a day of sightseeing or a long flight.

The spa is a real highlight. Treatment rooms are done in calming white, beige, and brown, with silk bands across the ceilings echoing water waves. Therapists are trained in deep relaxation, detox, energy restoration, and rejuvenation. Your package includes two 60-minute treatments, so you'll get a proper feel for it. Guests often mention the spa as the standout part of their stay.

Beyond the water and treatments, the retreat includes one yoga class and one aqua meditation session, led by Nhat Truong. Nhat is a Hue native, a yoga teacher and teacher trainer whose classes are slow, meditative, and physically grounded, with a modern biomechanical focus. She aims to make every class accessible, whatever your level. Expect to leave feeling looser, calmer, and more connected to your breath.

Food is another quiet highlight. Dinner is a set menu of healthy Vietnamese dishes—think braised mushroom with green pepper, five-seed rice, and aloe vera yogurt for dessert. Breakfast is included each morning, and there's a daily celery or detox juice. The hotel grows herbs in its organic garden, and the kitchen is very adaptable to vegan and vegetarian diets. In a city famous for its imperial cuisine, this is a lighter, cleaner take on Vietnamese home cooking.

The location matters here. Hue is Vietnam's old imperial capital, full of tombs, temples, pagodas, and the iconic Citadel. The hotel is right in the city center, so you can easily walk out to explore between spa sessions. For travelers already planning to visit central Vietnam, this retreat is a simple way to slow down for a couple of days without going out of your way.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off (HUI) - 2 nights boutique accommodation - Daily breakfast - Daily detox/celery juice - 1 healthy dinner (set menu) - 1 cooking class - 1 yoga class - 1 aqua meditation session - 2 x 60-minute spa treatments - Access to hot and cold mineral water pools - Daily wellness turndown (detox tea and cookies) - Welcome drink (hibiscus tea) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Free parking - Free wifi - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Additional spa treatments - Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, laundry)