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Vietnam: Culture, Coast & Deep Wellness 🧭🧭

Da Nang • Hoi An • Hue • Alba Wellness Valley

This thoughtfully curated journey through Central Vietnam blends vibrant culture, ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and intentional wellness. From the coastal energy of Da Nang to the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, the royal heritage of Hue, and the restorative calm of Alba Wellness Valley, this adventure invites you to slow down, reconnect, and experience Vietnam beyond the surface.

We begin by the sea at a beachfront resort in Da Nang, easing into the rhythm of Vietnam with riverfront dinners and time to unwind. In Hoi An, you’ll explore ancient streets, glide through coconut forests in traditional basket boats, and enjoy evenings filled with local flavor and soft lantern light.

As we move north, the journey deepens. Scenic coastal roads lead us to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, where royal tombs, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and quiet river cruises reveal centuries of history and spiritual tradition. From here, we retreat into nature at Alba Wellness Valley, a secluded mineral hot spring and onsen sanctuary tucked into the mountains.

At Alba, the pace shifts. Mornings begin with yoga, hot mineral springs, and time for rest. Days include gentle hikes, village visits, lagoon and mangrove explorations, and meaningful interactions with local communities. Evenings are designed for connection—shared meals, private celebrations, and space to reflect.

This is not a rushed tour—it’s a balanced journey of exploration, restoration, and presence, thoughtfully designed for travelers who want cultural depth, natural beauty, and time to truly feel a place.

Highlights include:

• Beachfront stays and riverfront dining in Da Nang

• Ancient town exploration in Hoi An

• Royal tombs, pagodas, and UNESCO sites in Hue

• Mineral hot springs, onsen, spa treatments, and yoga at Alba Wellness Valley

• Lagoon, mangrove, and village life experiences

• Private celebration dinner and nature-immersed moments

This adventure is ideal for those seeking cultural richness, gentle adventure, and meaningful wellness—with enough structure to feel supported and enough space to breathe.

**Please note, these adventures are planned far in advance, and sometimes things come up that are unforeseen or unplanned. With that forethought, know the group will be accompanied on this adventure by Keith, or Michelle, and/or More Adventures Ambassador. 

Day 1 | Arrival in Da Nang international airport DAD (dinner)

• Arrival at Da Nang International Airport

• Private transfer to Fusion beachfront resort & Villa, one of the best resort in Da Nang with yoga season and movement therapy included. Time to rest and unwind by the sea

• Evening Welcome dinner with views of Da Nang skyline. On weekend, there is opportunity to catch the fireshow of the Dragon bridge at 9PM

• Overnight in Da Nang

Day 2 | Hoi An Ancient Town Experience ( Breakfast, Dinner)

• Morning relax on the beach. Option for yoga or sport on the beach

• 12PM transfer to Hoi An

• Coconut basket boat ride through Cam Thanh Water Coconut Forest

• Walking tour explore Hoi An Ancient Town at leisure, with an opportunity for fashion custom tailoring 

• Dinner at a local restaurant

• Evening lantern boat ride on the Thu Bon River

Day 3 | Da Nang – Hue | Royal Heritage Journey ( Lunch, Dinner)

• 10.30 AM Depart Da Nang for Hue via scenic coastal road

• En route visit Khai Dinh Royal Mausoleum, an exquisite imperial tomb blending traditional Vietnamese architecture with intricate European-inspired details.

• Continue to Alba Wellness Valley, natural mineral hotspring and Onsen resort that orchestrates the retreat and wellness program onsite for the group.

• Immerse to the Spa treatment & wellness program: Onsen, Spa Treatment  (included)

• 6PM: Yin Yoga Session 

• Dinner at resort

Day 4 | Wellness Morning & Hue Imperial City (Dinner)

• Morning wellness reset, hot mineral springs & onsen

• 7AM: Walking Meditation. 8 AM: Yoga Session

• Guest can have breakfast anytime, no closed time.

• 12.30 AM Afternoon, Departing resort to city center, visit to:
  
  

• Imperial Citadel (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Explore the majestic heart of Hue’s imperial past, where grand gates, royal palaces, and ancient courtyards reveal the legacy of Vietnam’s Nguyen Dynasty.
  
  

• Thien Mu Pagoda Hue’s iconic seven-tiered pagoda, peacefully overlooking the Perfume River and regarded as one of the city’s most enduring spiritual landmarks.

• 5PM return Alba, Onsen & Spa Time

• Dinner in Alba

• Overnight at Alba

Day 5 | Village Life & Perfume River ( Lunch, Dinner)

• 8AM Yoga Sesion at Alba Studio
  
  

• 9.30 Depart to visit Visit Thuy Bieu eco-village, known for pomelo gardens and traditional houses Board your private dragon boat and enjoy a scenic 30-minute cruise upstream along the tranquil Perfume River.

11:00 AM | Arrive at Thuy Bieu Ancient Village: Disembark at the village pier. Hop on a bicycle (or take a leisurely walk) to explore the rustic countryside:

• Nha Ruong (Traditional Beam Houses): Visit century-old wooden houses with unique Nguyen Dynasty architecture.

• Thanh Tra Pomelo Gardens: Stroll or pedal under the lush, green canopies of Hue's famous pomelo orchards.

• Voi Re Temple & Ho Quyen: Take a short ride to visit the historic royal arena where elephants and tigers used to fight, along with the nearby roaring elephant temple.

• Midday: River Lunch Cruise & Hon Chen Temple

• 12:30 PM | Lunch on Board the Cruise: Return to the boat. Enjoy a freshly prepared, traditional Hue lunch on board as the boat cruises gently upstream, passing scenic hills.

• 01:30 PM | Hon Chen Temple: The boat docks directly at the steps of the temple, exploring this highly sacred spiritual site and taking in the panoramic river views.

Afternoon: Imperial Tombs & Colorful Incense Village

• 02:15 PM | Cruise to Minh Mang Tomb: Re-board the boat for the final, relaxing stretchof the river journey.

• 02:45 PM | Minh Mang Royal Tomb: Explore this grand imperial resting place, famous for its majestic symmetry and beautiful lakes seamlessly integrated into nature.

• 03:45 PM | Private Car Pickup: Your private driver meets you at the gate of Minh Mang Tomb (your boat trip ends here).

• 04:00 PM | Tu Duc Royal Tomb & Thuy Xuan Incense Village:

• 05:15 PM | Return Drive to Alba: Board your private car for a comfortable drive back to Alba Wellness Valley

• Spa and Onsen Time

• Dinner & Overnight at Alba
  

Day 6 | Hue → Phong Nha | Entering Vietnam’s Ancient Wilderness

Leaving Hue behind, the journey takes approximately 3.5 hours by private vehicle to reach Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape known for its extraordinary limestone mountains, underground rivers and vast cave systems. The scenery gradually transforms from historic Central Vietnam into a dramatic world of jungle-covered karst and rural countryside — making the drive itself a beautiful transition into nature.

• Explore Paradise Cave, a spectacular underground world of immense limestone formations, often regarded as one of the region’s most impressive caves.

• Continue through the dramatic limestone karst landscapes of Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park.

• Check in to a boutique nature retreat, surrounded by the mountains and jungle.

Day 7 | Nature Immersion & Transition to Hanoi ( Lunch, Dinner)

Tu Lan Experience is a one day trekking tour. During this cave experience tour you will discover the unspoiled beauty of the Tu Lan Cave System- once the film set for the Hollywood blockbuster - Kong: Skull Island (2017). Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts once declared: "The world will see how beautiful Tu Lan is, they will come, experience and love Tu Lan as I did".

Adventure Level: The Tu Lan Experience Tour is easy (level 2), 9km trek through valleys forest and river crossing; and suitable for reasonably active people who enjoy the outdoors. Expect: Easy trails, some rocky sections & optional swim

Day 8| Departure

After Breakfast, Transfer to Dong Hoi Airport for connection flight to Ha Noi 

**Makes sure you book your tickets home flying out after 4:00pm from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

1 hour transfer

1 hour flight to Hanoi