Sleep Restoration and Wellbeing Escape in Hue, Vietnam

The retreat runs over five days and four nights at Alba Wellness Valley, part of the Fusion hospitality group. The valley is home to the Thanh Tan hot springs, which have been used for their mineral waters for generations. The resort has a proper spa, an onsen, and a large outdoor hot spring pool, so the water is central to the whole experience. The program is structured around daily wellness activities—yoga, meditation, breathwork, hiking, biking—and a rotating set of spa therapies, including Shirodara, a 4-hands Ayurveda massage, and singing bowl sessions.

What makes it different from a generic spa stay is the consistency. Every night includes a 50-minute spa treatment and a 30-minute onsen session, plus unlimited hot spring access. You're not choosing whether to book a massage—it's just part of the deal. The wellness team also checks in daily, adjusting activities and treatments based on how you're feeling. The food is included as breakfast (available any time), a daily main meal, and freshly pressed juices, with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.

The resort itself is spread across manicured gardens with a pool, yoga shala, and restaurant. The bungalows are one-bedroom eco-style units with king beds, indoor bathtubs, outdoor showers, and private terraces. The Premium Deluxe rooms are larger, with views over the Zen garden or lake. Everything is designed to be quiet and comfortable—organic linen bedding, a pillow menu, and essential oil diffusers help set the mood for sleep.

The lead wellness instructor is I Nyoman Yastama, the Wellness & Spa Director, who has 27 years of experience and a background in meditation. He runs many of the sessions himself and has won awards from the Wellness Tourism Association and World Wellness Weekend. Travel logistics are straightforward: Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) is about an hour away by car, and the resort provides return transfers. Danang Airport is another option, about three hours south.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in a Premium Deluxe room or Bungalow - Breakfast anytime anywhere (a la carte) - Daily morning juices - Half-board daily (lunch or early dinner) - 2 singing bowl meditation/therapy treatments - 2 Shirodara treatments - 1 four-hands Ayurveda therapy massage - 50-minute spa treatment per person per night - 30-minute onsen session per person per night - Unlimited outdoor hot spring bathing - Daily wellbeing follow-up - Daily wellness activity classes (yoga, meditation, breathwork, biking, hiking) - Daily zipline and high wire session per person per night - Daily herbal tea turndown service - Daily refilled snacks in room - 1 bottle of Alba skincare - Complimentary laundry (2 pieces per guest per night for bungalow) - Return Hue airport or Hue City transfers

What's not included

- International flights - Vietnam visa fee - Airport pickup from Danang Airport (optional, €59 per person) - Additional spa treatments (beyond included ones) - Travel insurance (recommended) - Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks)