Imagine beginning your morning with a peaceful yoga session on a mountaintop, surrounded by misty peaks, and ending your day with a rejuvenating herbal spa treatment after exploring traditional pagodas.
Zen Vacation’s Zen & Fitness Retreat is a curated wellness journey through Vietnam, blending holistic fitness and cultural immersion with five-star comfort.
Carefully curated for travellers seeking a transformative, immersive experience, this nine-day retreat takes guests through Vietnam’s most breathtaking destinations, weaving in beautiful wellness practices along the way.
An Extraordinary Journey of Wellness and Discovery
Your adventure begins in Hanoi, where the historic Old Quarter welcomes you with its vibrant energy, traditional cafés, and rich culture. Guests of the retreat stay in a boutique luxury hotel and will enjoy a local culinary experience to prepare for the journey ahead.
The following day, visit Bat Trang Pottery Village, where you can try your hand at pottery-making and learn about the craft’s history. Afterwards, explore the local market and pick up some beautiful ceramics to take home.
Serenity in Nature: Halong Bay & Yen Tu Mountain
Next, the retreat transports you to Ha Long Bay, named a UNESCO Nature Heritage Site for its unique landscape. There, you will take the off-the-beaten path into the breathtaking karst limestone, where you can kayak to take in the view.
Then, visit the lesser-known Yen Tu Mountain the next day, a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site renowned by the Vietnamese as an important spiritual significance and natural beauty.
Staying at the soulful Legacy Yen Tu resort, you’ll start the morning with a yoga session and healthy breakfast to fuel you for the summit hike to historic pagodas. Here, you’ll have a number of activities for mind, body and soul, including a traditional spa treatment, meditation session, and sound bowl healing.
To connect more deeply with Vietnam’s Zen Buddhist heritage, you can trek along a route that goes back to the Tran Dynasty and summit the Yen Tu peak.
A Floating Oasis: Can Tho & The Mekong Delta
Shifting from the mountains to the lush waterways of the Mekong Delta, guests arrive in Can Tho, home to Vietnam’s famous Mekong Delta and Floating Markets. Your guided visit promises an authentic glimpse into the vibrant local life, where vendors trade their goods and produce on the river.
The retreat also incorporates Reformer Pilates sessions, tailored to build core strength and flexibility. Between classes, guests can explore the resort’s serene surroundings, indulge in spa treatments, or cycle around the island.
Cultural Immersion & Active Exploration
This retreat goes beyond fitness and wellness to embrace cultural discovery and nature. Highlights include:
- A day cruise in Ha Long Bay’s emerald waters and hidden caves.
- A hands-on cooking class in a Mekong fruit garden, where you’ll learn traditional Vietnamese dishes.
- A boat-rowing challenge using wooden sampan boats for a little adventure and teamwork
The Perfect Balance of Luxury & Wellbeing
From the historic streets of Hanoi to the tranquil waters of the Mekong Delta, Zen Vacation seamlessly combines wellness, culture, and luxury. Each accommodation, from the 5-star Legacy Yen Tu resort to the Mekong Legacy riverside retreat in Can Tho, is carefully selected for comfort and serenity.
Whether you’re an avid fitness enthusiast or simply looking to reconnect with yourself in a stunning destination, the Zen & Fitness Retreat offers a rare opportunity to unwind, strengthen, and explore Vietnam in an entirely new way.
Why Travel with Zen Vacation?
Zen Vacation was founded on the belief that travel should be more than just sightseeing—it should be a deeper journey. The company is led by a team of experienced travel advisors and wellness practitioners who are passionate about creating meaningful retreats for their clients.
This approach ensures a seamless, deeply enriching retreat with premium inclusions. Guests enjoy 8 nights in boutique hotels, daily meals highlighting Vietnam’s renowned cuisine, and private transportation between destinations.
With an English-speaking guide, domestic airfare, and visa application fees covered, every detail is designed for comfort and ease—allowing you to focus on relaxation, movement, and cultural discovery.
Zen Vacation believes in travel that not only enriches the traveller but also respects the local culture and the environment. By blending traditional Asian practices with modern comforts, their retreats offer a holistic approach to wellbeing while supporting communities and sustainable initiatives.
As a frequent traveller, I’ve lived and worked in transitioning between the vibrant cultures of Asia and Europe. As a yoga teacher, this path led me to Rishikesh, India, a spiritual mecca where I deepened my understanding of yoga’s healing potential.
Along the way, I’ve learned from masters and received professional support for my wellness entrepreneurial journey. In my quest for transformative wellness journeys in Vietnam, I founded Zen Vacation—a travel agency dedicated to those seeking a deeper connection with themselves and their surroundings.
Now we are a team that’d love to share the hidden gems and create an unforgettable experience for you, making Vietnam an ideal destination for your next retreat.
– Violet Nguyen, founder of Zen Vacation
Your Turn
Ready to embark on this extraordinary retreat? Text ZenFitness to booking@zen-vacation.com to receive the full Itinerary plus a $100 CAD Travel Voucher.