Private Yoga & Cultural Discovery Retreat in Ancient Hoi An, Vietnam

The retreat runs just four days but packs in a lot without feeling rushed. Mornings typically start with a private yoga session — Alyson designs each class around what your body needs that day, drawing on her background in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, and trauma-informed practice. Sessions happen at the resort's yoga shala, with views over the gardens and pool.

Afternoons are for exploring. On day two, you can take an early-morning trip to My Son Sanctuary, a cluster of Hindu temples built by the Cham civilization between the 4th and 14th centuries — atmospheric and quiet before the tour buses arrive. Day three includes a guided walking tour of Hoi An's old town: the Japanese covered bridge, the Chinese assembly halls, silk workshops, and the riverside where traders once docked from across Asia. On your last morning, you cycle out through the countryside — past rice fields, water buffalo, and family farms — before returning for a cooking class where you learn to make a few Vietnamese dishes to take home.

The Legacy Hoi An Resort sits about 15 minutes from the old town, in a quieter spot surrounded by green. It's a colonial-style property with a pool, spa, and restaurant, and rooms have the kind of high ceilings and wooden shutters you'd expect from a heritage building. The pace is unhurried: there's space to book a spa treatment, swim, or just sit with a coffee and do nothing.

Alyson Simms has taught yoga in nine countries, most recently at Miraval Resort and Spa in Arizona, which Condé Nast Traveler ranks among the world's top wellness destinations. She's published a book, Magic of Malas, and holds certifications in everything from Kundalini to Yoga Nidra. Her sessions here are private, not group classes, so you get her full attention.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation at Legacy Hoi An Resort - Daily private yoga sessions with Alyson Simms - Breakfast, lunch, and dinners (depending on daily schedule) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink on arrival - Guided walking tour of Hoi An old town - Countryside and village cycling tour - Vietnamese cooking class - Optional excursion to My Son Sanctuary - Free wifi - Free parking - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Airport transfers - International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional spa treatments - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary