hue: the art of mindful living
Cultural & Nature Immersion
- Central Vietnam
- 3 days
- Solo +
- All Year
Overview
The Well & Easy ™ packages are designed to be flexible and affordable for solo and private groups. The open-date program combines cultural exploration with activities from the key pillars of wellness such as mindfulness through either meditation and yoga practice; physical activity through biking and nature walks; and rejuvenation through holistic therapies where available.
Program
Experience the true essence of slow travel as you explore the cultural and spiritual heartland of Vietnam. An opportunity to immerse in Hue's mythical landscape as you cycle along winding rivers and through quiet villages with stops to interact with locals along the way. You'll learn about ancient healing traditions and observe the art of mindful living in everyday life.
Wellness Highlights
Cycling
There will be two days of cycling (averaging 17km per day) on flat roads that take you off-the-beaten path to explore quiet villages, royal garden houses and ancient imperial tombs.
Local Connection
You will have ample opportunities to interact with the local communities from villagers, farmers, to royal descendants allowing for a deeper connection with the people and place you visit.
Nature Immersion
The countryside of Hue is surrounded by scenic mountains, farmlands, and winding rivers. Visit a community-based herbal farm and learn about the medicinal plants and its traditional uses in treating pain and illness.
Mindfulness
Learn about the teachings of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh at his monastic home in Tu Hieu Temple and experience a guided walking meditation and tea ceremony with a Dharma teacher.
Destination
A former royal capital of Vietnam (1802-1945), Hue boasts magnificent palaces, ornate temples, and an impressive UNESCO-listed imperial compound called the 'Forbidden City'. More like a small town than a city, Hue embraces the spirit of slow and mindful living where traditional values and way of life remain unchanged. Outside the city center, there are many historical relics such as the unique garden houses of the royal family and traditional craft villages producing incense, conical hats, and paper lotus flowers. For nature lovers, there are plenty of unspoiled landscapes from the Annamite mountain range to the many serene rivers that weave through this region.
How to get here: Hue city is km by road from Phu Bai International Airport which serves most domestic routes. It is a 2hr drive from Danang and 3hr drive from Hoi An.
Booking Request
Pre & Post Option
Contact us if you'd like to add a few more days before or after the program to explore Hue or nearby destinations.
Accommodation
You have 3 choices of accommodation: (1) Luxury retreat (2) Boutique Garden House (3) City hotel. The price of the program will be dependent on your choice of accommodation.
Program Price
Contact us for quotation.
Included
2 nights accommodation with breakfast, 2 lunch, local guide for excursions on 2 days, roundtrip airport transfer, dharma instructor for Tu Hieu temple tour and tea meditation. No refund for any unused services. Price is subject to change.
Not included
Vietnam visa; beverages, gratuities, and personal expenses, travel and health insurance.
