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

Hoi An is one of those places that rewards slow travel. The UNESCO-listed old town has been a trading port for centuries, and the architecture is a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences — you'll see it in the shophouses, the covered Japanese Bridge, and the merchant homes turned into museums. This retreat uses that setting as a backdrop for a few days of yoga and cultural immersion without the hustle of a group tour.

Your accommodation is at Legacy Hoi An Resort, a boutique property styled after French colonial-era buildings. The rooms are spacious — 55 square metres with balconies — and the grounds include a pool, spa, and yoga shala surrounded by tropical gardens. It's the kind of place where you can spend a whole afternoon doing nothing more than reading by the pool and ordering fresh coconuts.

The yoga itself is private, which makes a real difference. Alyson adjusts the session based on how you're feeling — some days might be more breath-focused or meditative, others more physical. She's trained in trauma-informed teaching, so she knows how to adapt for injuries or sensitivities without making it awkward.

Outside of yoga, the itinerary includes a walking tour of Hoi An's old town with a local guide, a countryside cycling trip through villages and rice fields, and a cooking class where you'll learn to make Vietnamese dishes. The My Son Sanctuary excursion is optional and runs early in the morning — the Cham temple ruins date back to the 4th century and are genuinely impressive if you're up for the early start.

Meals lean toward local Vietnamese cuisine: fresh herbs, rice, noodles, grilled meats, and plenty of fish sauce. The resort accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. You'll eat some meals at the resort and others in town as part of the culinary exploration.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation at Legacy Hoi An Resort - Daily private yoga sessions with Alyson Simms - Breakfast daily - Lunch and dinner on select days as per itinerary - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink - Walking tour of Hoi An old town with local guide - Countryside and village cycling tour - Vietnamese cooking class - Transportation during retreat activities - Wifi connection - Free parking - Luggage storage - Pre and post retreat support from the team

What's not included

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