This retreat brings together a classic cultural tour of North Vietnam and a comprehensive wellness programme, and it is designed for those who believe that true well-being encompasses both a healthy body and an enriched spirit. It is not just about performing yoga postures. It is about weaving mindfulness and a sense of calm into your daily adventures, whether you are navigating the energetic streets of Hanoi or reflecting in serene limestone caves. The retreat welcomes all fitness levels, whether you are travelling together or as a solo traveller.

Your practice is led by an experienced teacher, Lucky Van, who adjusts poses for beginners, intermediate and advanced practitioners alike. After a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Van turned to yoga for solace and found a remarkable resurgence in health and spirit, and her teaching carries that understanding of yoga's healing power. You begin with gentle twists, stretches and breathing exercises for digestive health. You then move on to an aerial yoga session for absolute beginners, where you build balance and muscle strength in the hammock, followed by a dynamic 'Yoga for Strength' class. On Halong Bay you join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Spa treatments include a 30-minute foot massage, followed by 60 minutes of hot stone therapy or a traditional Vietnamese body treatment. Cycling and kayaking are taken at your own pace.

Your base in Hanoi is the Flower Garden Ha Noi Hotel, within walking distance of Truc Bach Lake and West Lake. It has French-inspired décor and large windows looking out over the historic city. For one night you sail aboard the Mila Lux Ha Long Cruise, which has warm wooden interiors and Indochinese charm, set among the karst landscapes of a UNESCO World Heritage site. You also spend a day in Ninh Binh, where you explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and take a traditional boat trip through the Tam Coc caves, known as 'Halong Bay on land'.

A typical day in Hanoi starts with yoga at 08:00 and continues with a visit to Quan Thanh Temple. You stop for lunch of Cha Ca La Vong, Hanoi's special grilled fish, and have the afternoon free to rest before an evening class. On the bay, your day might begin with Tai Chi at 06:30, then move on to kayaking through the dramatic rock formations of Hang Luon and brunch as you sail back to the harbour. Along the way you also explore Sung Sot Cave, swim at Ti Top Beach, ride a cyclo through the Old Quarter, watch a Water Puppet Show and join a Vietnamese cooking class. Meals focus on authentic, health-conscious Vietnamese cooking, and organic, vegan and vegetarian options are available.

Your stay includes airport pickup and drop-off and 6 nights' accommodation. It also includes 6 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 3 lunches and 2 dinners, daily yoga classes and transportation during the retreat. You also receive a welcome drink, water, tea and coffee throughout the day, luggage storage and WiFi. Flights, travel insurance, visa fees, additional activities and additional treatments are not included, and dinner is on your own on Days 2, 3, 5 and 6.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 6 nights accommodation - 6 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 3 lunches, 2 dinners - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments

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