4-Day Wellness Escape with Hot Mineral Springs in Hue, Vietnam

The retreat takes place at Alba Spa Hotel, which describes itself as the first wellness hotel in Hue City. The wellness concept is centered on the hotel's 6th floor, where the spa houses an indoor hot and cold mineral water jacuzzi pool. The mineral water is drawn from the Thanh Tan hot spring source, and the architectural design of the spa reflects this, with horizontal silk bands across the ceiling inspired by water waves and treatment rooms in calm white, beige, and brown tones.

The daily program includes a mix of water-based therapies and meditation. You'll have two 60-minute spa treatments included, which the staff describe as focusing on deep relaxation, detoxifying, energy restoring, and rejuvenating. There's also a daily sound meditation class, a single yoga class led by host Nhat Truong, and an aqua meditation session. The routine includes soaking in both the hot and cold mineral pools, which is said to boost circulation, relax muscles, and help with pain relief.

Nhat Truong, the yoga instructor and host, is from Hue City. She is a yoga teacher and teacher trainer whose classes blend slow, deeply meditative movement with a modern biomechanical focus. Her teaching emphasizes making yoga accessible to all levels and using the breath to release stress and tension. In addition to the structured activities, the package includes a Hue biking city tour, a cooking class, and daily healthy meals with a detox juice experience.

The hotel's location in the center of Hue means you're close to the ancient walls of the city's tombs, temples, and the iconic Citadel, as well as the distinct flavors of Hue's royal cuisine. The retreat is designed as a short but comprehensive introduction to wellness, combining spa treatments, meditation, gentle exercise, and local exploration.

What's included

- Airport pickup & drop-off - 3 nights accommodation - Daily breakfast - Daily detox/celery juice experience - 2 healthy meals and 1 cooking class - Daily soaking in hot and cold mineral water jacuzzi pool - 2 x 60-minute spa treatments - 1 sound therapy meditation - Daily wellness turndown (detox tea and cereal cookies) - 1 yoga class - 1 aqua meditation - Welcome drink - 1 Hue biking city tour - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - WiFi connection - Parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional spa treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Airport transfer from Da Nang International Airport