Balance & Renewal: Halong Bay Serenity to Yen Tu Spiritual Retreat 8 days

Hanoi Arrival - Private Airport Transfer - Welcome Dinner at Michelin Star

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you are warmly greeted and escorted to your private vehicle for a smooth, unhurried transfer into the heart of the city. As you settle into your hotel, the gentle rhythm of Hanoi begins to reveal itself - tree-lined boulevards, quiet lakes, and a timeless blend of tradition and modern elegance.

As evening falls, your journey opens with a special culinary experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant. In an intimate and refined setting, savor a thoughtfully crafted menu that celebrates Vietnamese flavors through contemporary artistry. Each course is a graceful introduction to the country’s rich gastronomy, setting the tone for the luxurious and immersive days ahead.

Dining Included: Dinner

Where You’ll Stay: Hanoi

Optional tours: Cooking Class - Foodie Tour by Motorbike at Night - Traditional Handicraft Village Full Day

Wake to a leisurely morning in Hanoi, where today is yours to shape according to your mood and curiosity. Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then step out gently into the city’s calm morning rhythm or simply relax, letting the charm of Hanoi unfold at its own pace.

For those eager to engage more deeply, a selection of curated experiences awaits (with additional charge):

• You may choose to join a refined cooking class, discovering the balance of flavors behind Vietnam’s beloved cuisine
• Or set out after sunset on a motorbike food tour, when Hanoi’s streets glow with life and irresistible aromas.
• Alternatively, spend the day exploring a traditional handicraft village, where skilled artisans preserve generations of craftsmanship in a tranquil countryside setting.

Dining Included: Breakfast

Where You’ll Stay: Hanoi

Seaplane from Hanoi to Halong Bay - Halong Bay luxury overnight cruise

After breakfast, your journey continues in truly elevated style as you transfer to the seaplane terminal for a breathtaking flight over northern Vietnam. Rising gently above Hanoi, the cityscape gives way to emerald rivers, rice fields, and finally the iconic limestone karsts of Halong Bay - an unforgettable aerial introduction to one of the world’s most beautiful seascapes.

After the flight, step aboard your luxury cruise, where refined elegance meets natural wonder. As the vessel glides through emerald waters, enjoy a beautifully prepared lunch while dramatic cliffs and hidden coves unfold around you in serene silence.

The afternoon invites gentle exploration and relaxation, with time to visit an attraction and admire its scenery, unwind on deck, or simply savor the slow rhythm of life at sea. As evening falls, the bay is bathed in golden light, followed by a sophisticated dinner on board and a peaceful night surrounded by Halong’s timeless beauty.

Note: The cruise itinerary may vary depending on the cruise you choose.

Dining Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Where You’ll Stay: Halong Bay Cruise

Stay overnight on luxury Halong Bay cruise

Wake to the quiet magic of Halong Bay as soft morning light drifts across limestone peaks rising from still, emerald waters. After breakfast on board, the day unfolds at a gentle pace, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the bay’s timeless beauty as the cruise continues through hidden corners and scenic waterways.

Throughout the day, moments are thoughtfully balanced between light exploration and pure relaxation. Whether enjoying the changing views from the sundeck or simply listening to the calm rhythm of the sea, every experience is designed to feel unhurried and indulgent.

As the afternoon turns to evening, the bay reveals a different kind of beauty - quiet, glowing, and deeply peaceful. A gourmet dinner is served as the sky darkens, and you settle in for another restful night on board, surrounded by one of Vietnam’s most iconic and poetic landscapes.

Dining Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Where You’ll Stay: Halong Bay Cruise

Halong Bay sunrise on cruise - Transfer from Halong Bay to Yen Tu

Begin the day with a serene sunrise over Halong Bay, where soft hues of gold and mist drift across the water, creating a final, unforgettable moment at sea. After a leisurely breakfast on board, the cruise gently makes its way back to shore, allowing you to bid farewell to the tranquil seascape that has surrounded you.

From Halong Bay, enjoy a comfortable private road transfer as the scenery gradually shifts from coastal beauty to forested hills and quiet countryside. The journey is smooth and reflective, preparing you for the spiritual calm of Yen Tu.

Arriving at the sacred mountains of Yen Tu, you are welcomed by a peaceful atmosphere steeped in history and mindfulness. Settle into your elegant retreat, where nature, heritage, and stillness come together - marking a graceful transition from the rhythms of the sea to the serenity of Vietnam’s most revered spiritual sanctuary.

Dining Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Where You’ll Stay: Yen Tu

A Day of Spiritual Discovery in Yen Tu

Wake to the gentle stillness of Yen Tu, where mountain air is cool, pure, and quietly uplifting. After breakfast, the day unfolds at a calm, unhurried pace, inviting you to connect with the sacred landscape that has inspired monks, kings, and pilgrims for centuries.

Dining Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Where You’ll Stay: Yen Tu

Transfer back to Hanoi

Begin the morning in Yen Tu with fresh mountain air, where mist lingers gently among pine trees and temple roofs. After breakfast, depart your serene retreat and travel comfortably back to Hanoi, watching the landscape slowly shift from tranquil hills to vibrant city life. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you are returned to your hotel, then simply relax after a meaningful journey.

Dining Included: Breakfast

Where You’ll Stay: Hanoi

Private airport transfer

Your final morning in Hanoi unfolds gently, allowing time to savor a last breakfast or one final glance at the city’s tree-lined streets. At the appointed time, your private transfer arrives, ensuring a smooth and effortless journey to the airport in comfort and style. You depart Hanoi relaxed and enriched, carrying with you not just memories, but a lingering sense of harmony and elegance that defines your time in Vietnam.

Dining Included: Breakfast

Where You’ll Stay: NA