November 2-12th 2022
Inner Radiance Retreat
Vietnam & Cambodia
Starting at $4695US
Day One
- Fly into Hanoi and get ready for adventure
- Our guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to our first hotel
- Opening airplane-twist-move-it-out yoga class
- Welcome dinner and taste of the 'local' at a neighbourhood restaurant – hoan nghênh to Vietnam!
Day Two
- Wake up like a local and head out to Hoan Kiem lake
- Join a local group in a tai chi session as they wake up
mind and body before a busy day
- Journey to the middle of a lake to Ngoc Son Temple
- Head into Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Tour the crazy mix of Vietnamese and French influence
and sample cà phê su’a dá
- Sample some street food báhn mì
- Truck to the Hanoi railway tracks and walk the rails for some
of the most beautiful pictures in the city
- Back at the hotel unwind with the evening yoga class before
dinner at a local restaurant
Day Three
- Morning yoga centered on balance so that you can get your
sea legs on!
- After breakfast we head out to the beautiful, amazing,
UNESCO World Heritage Site Ha Long Bay
- Cruise through the limestone karsts landscape
- Visit Vung Vieng floating village by bamboo rowboat
or kayak
- Chill with the kids at their floating school and
experience a-day-in-the-floating-life
- Sail to Drum Cave to ooh and ahh at the stalactites and
folklore of this ancient site
- Spend the mid-afternoon swimming in the bay or chilling on
deck
- As the sun goes down head to the top deck for a sunset-360-
ocean-view yoga extravaganza
- Enjoy dinner on deck under the stars
Day Four
- Rise and shine with the sun for either yoga or Tai Chi on top
deck
- After a light breakfast we set sail for Sung Sot Cave
- A once-in-a-lifetime 100ft high cave experience
- Water filled grottos, stalactites and stalagmites in a
wonderland setting
- Disembark and transfer back to our hotel
- Last afternoon in Hanoi is yours to explore and wander
- Early evening yoga
- Head out for a farewell Hanoi dinner on the town
Day Five
- No yoga this morning as we’re up early for our flight from
Hanoi to Hue
- Check in and drop off at our new hotel and head out for lunch
- Get your bearings in Hue with a walking tour
- Head to the royal tomb of Tu Duk King
- Take in the fusion architecture and the “is he/isn’t he”
buried here mystery…
- Head back for early evening yoga at our riverside hotel
- Enjoy the tastes of Hue with a local flavorful dinner in town
Day Six
- Morning yoga will focus on hamstring and hip stretches as
we get ready to bike through our day
- Mount up and cycle through green orchards and shady lanes
as we peddle along the Perfume River
- Our bike breaks will be at local villages for some
hands-on helping and engagement
- Dig in and make a local sesame cake delicacy or
wander with the locals and collect the evening’s
veggies
- Stop in the ancient village of Thuy Bieu – long know as a
symbol of transition and harmony
- Wander through the communal houses and the nostalgic
beauty of the garden-houses
- The architectural mix of wooden structures and
Fengshui-based gardens highlight a rustic life and the
mingling of the countryside’s royal legacy
- Get historical as we explore some of the Nguyen
Dynasty’s ruins such as the Roman Colosseum-styled
Tiger Arena
- Learn about the ancient tiger and elephant duels that the
arena used to host and discover the temple-cemetery
dedicated to the King’s loyal elephants
- We trade our bikes for a boat as we cruise down the Perfume
River to the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Forbidden Purple City
- Although badly damaged during the Tet Offensive of
1968, the Forbidden Purple City, the cultural, political
and religious center, of a unified Vietnam in 1802
- Evening outdoor yoga (weather dependent) at the hotel
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
Day Seven
- Early morning yoga and packing before breakfast
- Today we drive to Hoi An via Da Nang
- Take a ride on Vietnam Highway 1 over the soaring Hai
Van Pass (Sea and Cloud Pass)
- Stop in Da Nang for lunch and exploring
- Head to the stone carving villages in the Marble
Mountains that peak just south of Da Nang
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- Explore the caves and Buddhist sanctuaries dotting the
mountains
- Arrive in Hoi An and spend the afternoon strolling the
centuries-old lanes
- Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An reflects
the centuries of cultures that have sailed through its port
- Walk the streets enjoying the mix of Chinese, Dutch,
French and Japanese influence
- Stroll the 400 year old Japanese Bridge that used to
divide the Japanese settlement from the locals
- Walk or taxi back to the hotel for the evening yoga class
- Dinner at a local Hoi An restaurant
Day Eight
- Rise and shine yoga and breakfast
- Time to get your Vespa on!
- Hop a local bike ferry to the island fishing port of Cam
Kim
- Zigzag on your Vespa through gorgeous farmland and
scenic rice paddies with stops at the local villages for a
crash course in: mat weaving, laughing, making (and
eating) the perfect banh dap/rice cracker
- Another Vespa ride to a village for some drip coffee in
preparation for our 300 meter dash across the local
bamboo bridge to the seaside
- Cruise our way over to the Duy Hai market and local
harbor
- From the harbor we’ll ferry to the coconut palm fringed Cam
Thanh and beyond to beautiful Ha My beach
- Zooming back to our hotel we’ll pack up and prepare for our
flight to Cambodia
- Our early evening flight takes the place of yoga today but
your adrenaline will still be pumping as you catch your first
glimpse of Siem Reap
- Head to our final hotel and relax
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
Day Nine
- Early morning yoga and breakfast
- Head out on a remork (tuk tuk) for a temple journey day
- Begin your journey to ancient Cambodia at the South
Gate of Angkor Thom
- We will leave the tourist path as we take a 1km walk
into the jungle to the hidden temple
- Walk on to Khmer King Jayavarman VII’s official state
temple of Bayon in the heart of Angkor Thom
- Take a break to absorb this astounding morning with lunch at
a local restaurant
- Dive back in to ancient times at the jungle temple of Ta
Prohm
- Originally build in the 12th or 13th century as a
Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university, little has
been touched at Ta Prohm since it’s discovery; prepare
your cameras for jungle/temple amazement
- The afternoon is for the splendor that is Angkor Wat
- As the largest religious monument in the world, you
will have hours to explore the complex and absorb the
artistry, emotion and history of this ancient site
- We will head back for a calm, restorative, absorb-it-all
evening yoga class
- Head to a local restaurant for dinner followed by a traditional
Cambodian dance performance
Day Ten
- This morning we’ll get up with the sun and head to a local
pagoda
- Our morning will be a blessing of sounds as we sit and
listen to the chanting of the pagoda’s monks
- After the chants we will each by blessed by a monk
with holy water flicked from a jasmine flower for
wishes of happiness and good health
- We’ll return to the hotel for breakfast and a quick relax
before more ancient exploration
- Heading out we’ll journey to Banteay Srei temple, or,
“Citadel of the Women”
- Off limits for many years due to it’s remote location
and Khmer Rouge activity, we’ll spend the morning
investigating this Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva
- Diminutive in its size, especially when compared to
other Angkorian wonders, this temple is also known as
the “precious gem” or the “jewel of Khmer art”
- Coming out of the deeper jungle we’ll take a break for lunch
at a local restaurant
- Heading to the Old Market in town, this final afternoon is
yours to wander and bargain the stalls and town-life
- Closing yoga class in the early evening back at the hotel
- Final group dinner at a local restaurant – email, phone
number, photo exchanges and goodbyes!
Day Eleven
- Morning packing and breakfast prior to your flight home or
onward
- A final “Choum reap lear” as you say goodbye to Cambodia
and your amazing travel
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Engrossing cultural exploration, sunrise chanting with
Buddhist monks, biking Angkor Wat, authentic local cuisine
and more. The adventure of Vietnam and Cambodia take
you on the journey of a lifetime. From the bustling capital of
Hanoi, to the ancient temples of Siem Reap.
Put yourself in the hands of our expert guides as you travel
by bike through the ancient town of Hue, set sail on the clear
waters of Ha Long Bay, explore floating villages and ancient
caves, motor on scooters through Hoi An and, of course,
journey into the past at Angkor Wat, the largest religious
monument in the world.
Join locals in their morning exertions and center yourself with
every yoga practice. Each session preparations you for
adventure bike tours, walks, sailing, swimming and cultural
immersion in the day ahead. Meals will be our opportunity to
get out in the world to savor the best of authentic, local
Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine.
Enjoy luxury accommodations throughout your trip, from
boutique hotels to a night aboard our cruise ship in Ha Long
Bay. Experience through the day then reconvene on your
mat and take a moment to savor the day’s revelations and
express gratitude for the opportunity to experience adventure
world travel and prepare for a night of juicy, restorative
sleep.
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What's Included
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- Eleven days location specific English-speaking expert
guides
- Flight from Hanoi to Hue
- Flight from Da Nang to Siem Reap
- Breakfast each morning at our hotels
- All lunches including local eateries and restaurants
- All dinners in a local restaurant or at our hotels
- Vietnam visa approval letter (traveler passport required)
- Morning and evening yoga on most days (please see
the full itinerary for yoga schedule)
- Three nights luxury boutique hotel in Hanoi - One night onboard our Ha Long Bay cruise - Two nights luxury boutique hotel in Hue
- One night luxury boutique hotel in Hoi An - Three nights luxury boutique hotel in Siem Reap
- Full day tours of cultural, historical and religious
significance in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An & Siem Reap
- Private sailing, swimming, cave exploring and floating
village visit in Ha Long Bay
- Half day bike tour through Hue along the Perfume River
- Cultural visits with locals in Ha Long Bay, Hue & Hanoi
- Sunrise chanting with Buddhist monks and individual
blessing (if desired) in Cambodia
- Vespa tour through Hoi An countryside
- Exploration, with guide, of Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta
Prohm & Banteay Srei
- Up close and personal with the world’s largest religious
monument – Angkor Wat
- All entry fees for the above sights and additional
activities as listed on the itinerary
What's Not Included
Accommodations
Ha Long Bay
Cruise Ha Long Bay in style. Our onboard amenities include
a large top deck for yoga and Tai Chi classes, private dining
under the stars and boats or individual kayaks for inlet
excursions and exploring. All rooms will have en suite
bathroom facilities and amenities (please note wifi will not be
available on Ha Long Bay). *All rooms for this one night are
double occupancy.*
Hue
Situated on the banks of the Perfume River, our boutique eco-resort in Hue invites comfort luxury in a natural setting. All rooms will look out over the gardens to the river and will have en suite bathroom facilities and AC. Enjoy the calm of the greens and river around you and the views of the Van Thanh Temple just across the water.
Hoi An
Just outside of the ancient town of Hoi An we will find our quiet oasis on the banks of the Song Do River. Our accommodations will have beautiful balconies with views down to the river below as well as en suite bathroom facilities. We’ll take in the best of beautiful Hoi An and enjoy the tranquility of nature in the evening.
Siem Reap
While our days will be spent exploring the mysteries and beauty of Cambodia’s past, our Cambodian home will be an oasis of green and tranquility. Each room will have its own private veranda and en suite bathroom. Wifi and AC are available in each room.
- International flights into Hanoi, Vietnam (HAN) and out
of Siem Reap, Cambodia (REP)
- Any video or still camera fees assessed by the
monuments or places of interest
- Cost of Vietnam & Cambodia visa-on-arrival
- Alcohol and drinks at meals
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, spa
services, etc)
- Travel Insurance (required)
