Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), you will be welcomed by your private guide and driver and transferred to Ba Vi National Park (approx. 1–1.15 hours), leaving behind the city bustle for the refreshing mountain setting.

Arrive at the Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat and check into your boutique room, a sanctuary where colonial history meets tropical nature. Your immersion begins with a complimentary 30-minute buggy tour, exploring the fascinating French colonial ruins and historical footprints nestled within the mountain’s greenery.

In the afternoon, enhance your cultural experience with a hands-on cooking class focusing on traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where you will learn to prepare authentic local dishes under the guidance of expert chefs.

In the evening, savor your included dinner at the resort’s signature restaurant. Instead of limiting to Western set menus, guests may enjoy a flexible dining experience with either Western Set Menu or Vietnamese Set Menu. Conclude your day of travel with a traditional herbal footbath and a special turndown service designed to ensure a restorative night’s sleep.

Start your day with a premium breakfast at the retreat. Embark on a trekking tour to immerse yourself in Ba Vi’s nature, visiting the Bamboo Forest and Ngoc Hoa Stream, combined with an exploration to Uncle Ho Temple for a deeper cultural experience.

Following your morning trek, enjoy lunch at the resort with a choice of Western or Vietnamese Set Menu.

Spend your afternoon deeply rejuvenating at the YHI Spa. Your wellness package includes a dedicated water ritual with access to the sauna and jacuzzi, a 50-minute “Pamper your senses” treatment, and an additional 30-minute “Recover your senses” treatment. Enjoy your final Western set menu in the evening.

Enjoy a premium breakfast at the hotel. This morning, take part in a hands-on cooking class focusing on traditional Vietnamese cuisine, guided by local chefs an ideal way to conclude your cultural journey in Ba Vi.

Afterwards, spend some time at leisure, perhaps taking in the views from the pine hill or relaxing by the swimming pool before departing for your onward journey.