Vietnam & Cambodia Yoga Tour

Welcome to Hanoi - the charming capital city of Vietnam! Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), you will be warmly welcomed by the tour guide and transfer to check in by the standard time at 14:00.  After a short rest, you will visit visit Hoan Kiem Lake which means "Lake of the Returned". This is a lake in the historical center of the capital of Hanoi. It serves as a focal point for locals. Legend has it that King Le Loi handed over a magic sword called Heaven's Will, which brought him victory in his revolt against the Chinese Ming Dynasty back to the Golden Turtle God in the lake. The Tortoise Tower (Thap Rua) standing on a small island near the center of the lake is linked to the legend. Then, visit the Ngoc Son Temple and the Rising Sun Bridge. The temple was erected in the 18th century. It honors the 13th-century military leader Tran Hung Dao who distinguished himself in the fight against the Yuan (Mongol invaders), Van Xuong, a scholar and Nguyen Van Sieu, a Confucian master and famous writer in charge of repairs made to the temple in 1864. In the evening, enjoy a one-hour Cyclo Ride to explore the capital city. The city is a blend of long-established traditions and modern imprints of Western colonization. Tree-lined boulevards and colonial buildings give the city a touch of Western elegance, while crowded blocks of tiny old houses and narrow lanes bear the charm of past centuries. Our day will end with a unique fascinating show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam.  Overnight in Hanoi Please note: Hotel check in time is from 14.00

After breakfast and check out hotel, you will be transferred to Pu Luong Nature Reserve via a breathtaking mountain pass. You will enjoy the panoramic view of the whole valley along the way. Then, you will arrive at Pu Luong Retreat in time for a delicious lunch with local dishes.  After lunch, you will check in the room and have some free time to explore the beautiful retreat with its captivating views of the surrounding and tranquil setting. This afternoon, you will get close to village life and interact with locals living in the hills above the Retreat. Glimpse at daily life, walk around working farmland and rice fields, and get to know more about the local cultrue. Overnight in Pu Luong Retreat.

Wake up with the first light of sunrise to practice yoga under the expert guidance of a Vietnamese Yoga Master. Unravel the mysteries of age-old art and learn about the science of Yoga — the perfect path to achieve balance between the mind and body.   This is a common and easy walk around the most beautiful valley of rice terraces in front of the Retreat. We start to descend into the beautiful valley facing the Retreat where you walk around tumbling rice terraces. Then we will walk through small paths shrouded in vegetation to slowly reveal a picturesque Uoi village sitting at the base of a towering mountain. Your camera will not be able to sit still when you see the panorama view of the village from above.   Continue walk down hill to a local home, where you can take rest then take a cycle to go cycling around Lan village. If time permits, we will visit a local family where we can learn about their traditional brocade weaving (not guaranteed). Cycling through the rice paddies and village to village, bridge to brigde to expolre more the scenic landscapes surround. You will end up at Hieu Village (the stunning village in the area), you will have a good chance to enjoy the Hieu waterfall, the sole one in the reserve. Ride back to the local home, where the car pick-up point. You will be transferred back to Puluong retreat later.  Overnight in Pu Luong Note:  - Group 1-3 pax: the visits will be on walking or cycling from/to the retreat. (1 option throught out the day) - Group 4 pax up: the visit & transportation will be arranged as per program.