Sleep Well Wellness Retreat in Hue, Vietnam

The Sleep Well retreat is a seven-day, six-night program at Alba Wellness Valley in central Vietnam, about 30 kilometres from Hue. The resort sits at the source of the Alba hot spring, and that's not incidental — the mineral-rich thermal water is a core part of the experience. You have unlimited access to the outdoor hot spring pools, and each day includes a session in the onsen, a traditional Japanese bathing house.

The program is structured around several pillars. Daily wellness activity classes — yoga, meditation, breathwork, biking, hiking — are complimentary and vary by day. There are also guaranteed treatments: two singing bowl meditation or therapy sessions, two Shirodara treatments (the Ayurvedic warm-oil forehead pour), and one four-hands Ayurveda massage. Every night of your stay includes a 50-minute spa treatment per person and a 30-minute onsen session.

What sets this retreat apart from a simple spa stay is the intention behind it. The schedule is designed to shift your body's stress response — the descriptions mention supporting the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the part of you that handles rest. You'll also get practical touches like a pillow menu, organic linen bedding, essential oils, and natural bath products in the room.

Meals are taken as half board — you choose a main healthy meal at lunch or dinner each day, with daily morning juices and breakfast served whenever you like. There's an emphasis on whole, natural food. The Yoga Shala is available for classes, and the resort also has a restaurant, pool, sauna, and spa.

The retreat is hosted by Tuyet, who you can contact directly through the listing for questions. The wellness and spa director is I Nyoman Yastama, a Bali-born meditation practitioner with over 27 years of experience, who runs the nature-based programs.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation at Alba Wellness Resort by Fusion - Breakfast anytime anywhere - Daily morning juices - Half board daily (lunch or early dinner) - 2 singing bowl meditation / therapy treatments - 2 Shirodara treatments - 1 4-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 wellness activity classes (yoga, meditation, breath, biking, hiking) - Daily one-time zipline and highwire play - Daily herbal tea turndown service - Daily refilled healthy snack in room - Complimentary 1 bottle of Alba skin care - Complimentary laundry: 2 pieces per guest per night - Return Hue airport transfers or Hue city transfers - Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Da Nang airport transfers (€59 per person) - Additional personal expenses