Wellness for body and soul

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ARRIVAL IN HANOI (-/L/-)

• Welcome at the airport and drive to the hotel in the city center.
• Enjoy a recovering spa.
• Take a gentle walk along the HoanKiem Lake for lunch in an old villa of the old quarter.
• Visit the temple of literature and the fine art museum in the afternoon.
• If time allows, explore the garden of the presidential palace as well.
• In the late afternoon, enter a temple of the old quarter for a private Vinh Xuan Quyen initiation. Vinh Xuan is a martial art focusing on body relaxation and movements’ coordination.
• Back to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

Fun fact

Vinh Xuan Quyen (Wing Chun in Chinese) is an extraordinary martial art that brings spontaneity, and power without strength. Bruce Lee was the most famous ambassador of this practice.

Night at Hanoi Pearl Hotel – Executive room http://hanoipearlhotel.com/trang-chu

HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L/D)

• Departure on a private vehicle from your hotel at about 8am.
• Drive across the Red River delta and reach the coast a little before noon time.
• Meet your personal butler and embark on a private wooden junk.
• Seafood-based buffet lunch is served while the boat enters the heart of the legendary seascape of Halong.
• In the afternoon, choose between the kayaking expedition and the restful escape of the sandy beach.
• In the late afternoon, participate in a cooking demonstration before dinner is served.
• Spend the night on board.

Fun fact

Halong Bay has been voted one of the 7 New Wonders of Nature in the World. This marine environment is unique and a treat to contemplate. It is a place to rest your mind and practice open-eyes meditation.

Night at Bhaya Legend – Private Junk https://www.bhayacruises.com/

HALONG – HANOI – DANANG (BRUNCH/-/-)

• Rise early to enjoy the lights of dawn and energize the body and mind with a Tai Chi session.
• Coffee, tea and cakes are served as a light breakfast before the morning activity.
• Either visit a grotto or go for a sampan ride across a floating village where people do fish farming.
• A brunch is served as you cruise back to the pier.
• Disembark at about 11am and drive to the airport in Hanoi to catch a flight for Danang.
• You are welcomed in Danang and driven to the Fusion Maia Resort. A beach resort devoted to relaxation with its all-spa inclusive concept.
• The hotel’s wellness program offers a collection of classes and workshops all day that you can choose to join upon your preferences.

Fun fact

Danang is the fastest changing city in Vietnam. About 10 years ago, it was still a provincial port town. But the opening of an international airport and the foreign investments in hospitality transformed the region into a booming modern and trendy city.

Night at Fusion Maia – Pool Villa 1 bed room http://maiadanang.fusion-resorts.com/

DAY 4

EXCURSION TO HOI AN (B/L/-)

• The resort serves breakfast anytime and anywhere you like within the resort.
• Feel free to join a morning class from the wellness program.
• At 10am, you will be picked up for an excursion to the charming port town of Hoi An.
• You will be guided on an orientation tour of the old quarter including the colorful market.
• Lunch will be served in a nice restaurant of fusion cuisine.
• In the afternoon, you have some more time on your own to walk the pleasant streets of Hoi An before you are driven back to the resort.
• End of the day at the beach, by the pool and/or at the unlimited spa of the property.

Fun fact

If you are a sandwich lover or if you want to sample some of the best banh of the country, then this must happen in Hoi An. Your guide will point out for you some small stalls that look like nothing fancy but are famous across the country.

Night at Fusion Maia – Pool Villa 1 bed room http://maiadanang.fusion-resorts.com/

DAY 5

DANANG – SAIGON – PHUQUOC (B/-/-)

• Fly to Phu Quoc Island through Saigon. Phu Quoc Island is a little piece of tropical paradise in the Gulf of Thailand. Long white sandy beaches and jungle bushes to please sun seekers and soft adventure lovers.
• You will be picked up at the airport and driven to a beautiful nature lodge.
• End of the day at leisure.

Fun fact

Mango Bay is a nature resort. Do not expect fancy luxurious amenities but rather a charming and comfortable rustic place where nature is treasured. Reconnect, and appreciate the quaintness of the place.

Night at Mango Bay – Superior Seaview Fisherman http://mangobayphuquoc.com/

DAY 6 TO DAY 7

PHU QUOC (B/-/-)

• Relax and explore the Island.
• Complimentary Tai Chi and Yoga classes are offered by the resort but reserving your place in advance is required.
• You can book other services with the hotel include spa treatments, boating and snorkeling trips, scuba diving expeditions, agritourism experiences (Phu Quoc is renowned for its production of fish sauce and white pepper), cooking class and more.
• In the evening, check out the lively night-market and try local fresh seafood.

Fun fact

The most beautiful beach of Phu Quoc Island is Bai Sao, isolated on the southeastern side of the island. You can take a taxi ride from your hotel or rent a scooter for a nice journey around that beach.

Night at Mango Bay – Superior Seaview Fisherman http://mangobayphuquoc.com/

DAY 8

PHU QUOC – SAIGON (B/-/-)

• Make the transition smooth from the tropical island to the bustling megalopolis.
• Fly to Saigon in the afternoon and transfer directly from the airport to a little haven of peace by the Saigon River.
• Make yourself cozy and have a relaxing evening on the terrace or by the pool watching the river flowing by.

Fun fact

Before leaving the Island, make sure you buy a good supply of pepper at the market from Phu Quoc. This is one of the best peppers in the world and makes original present to bring back for friends and relatives.

Night at An Lam Riverside – An Lam Suite http://www.anlam.com/saigonriver/

DAY 9

SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

• Depending on your departure time, you will be picked you up at the hotel in advance.
• Travel by boat along the river to the city center.
• Go sightseeing of Ho Chi Minh Ville and its colonial buildings.
• You will be dropped off at the airport for your international departure.

Fun fact

Saigon is the place to be in Vietnam if you want to do some shopping, mostly for clothes. Visit the bazaar of Saigon Square or L’Usine at 70b Le Loi Street to discover emerging Vietnamese fashion labels.