Ho Chi Minh: Northwest Culture & Soul Healing

Tan Uyen, Vietnam



Unwind with a day trip to Sol Retreat Farm from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a yoga or Qigong session, savor a 7-course feast, and experience a Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath session.

Highlights

  • Unwind with a day trip to Sol Retreat Farm from Ho Chi Minh City
  • Enjoy a yoga or Qigong session under the shade of the forest
  • Savor a 7-course authentic Northwest culinary feast on copper trays
  • Experience a Tibetan singing bowl sound bath session on natural boulders
  • Take home a custom cold-process herbal soap and handmade herbal gift set

Description

Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a scenic drive to Sol Retreat Farm in Bac Tan Uyen. Upon arrival, be greeted with fresh lemongrass-ginger tea and cold herbal towels. Safely store your mobile devices to begin an immersive digital detox.

Start with a gentle yoga or qigong session under the forest shade, followed by a barefoot stream walk for a forest bathing experience. Dress in ethnic costumes for memorable photos, then enjoy a private wooden tub soak with fresh mugwort, ginger, and Himalayan pink salt.

Handcraft your own cold-process herbal soap to take home as a souvenir. Savor a 7-course authentic Northwest culinary feast served on copper trays, accompanied by live traditional folk instrument performances.

Sip 200-year-old ancient Shan Tuyết tea leaves in complete mindfulness and silence, fostering deep inner calmness. Recline on outdoor natural boulders for a live Tibetan singing bowl sound bath session to trigger deep theta brainwave relaxation.

End your day with a journaling reflection and receive a custom handmade herbal gift set. Relax on the comfortable private transport back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup in HCMC central area
  • 60-minute scenic drive to Sol Retreat Farm
  • Fresh lemongrass-ginger tea and cold herbal towels
  • 45-minute gentle yoga/qigong session
  • Barefoot stream-walking (forest bathing)
  • Ethnic costume fitting for photos
  • Private wooden tub soak with fresh mugwort, ginger & Himalayan pink salt
  • Handcraft custom cold-process herbal soap
  • 7-course authentic Northwest culinary feast
  • Live traditional folk instrument performances
  • 200-year-old ancient Shan Tuyết tea leaves tasting
  • Live Tibetan singing bowl sound bath session
  • Journaling reflection
  • Custom handmade herbal gift sets
  • Comfortable private transport back to Ho Chi Minh City

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking
  • Bring a camera for vintage photos

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The day trip includes hotel pickup, yoga or Qigong sessions, a 7-course Northwest Vietnamese meal, a Tibetan singing bowl sound bath, and handmade herbal gifts.
Sol Retreat Farm is located in Bac Tan Uyen, near Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Transportation is provided with a convenient hotel pickup and scenic drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Sol Retreat Farm.
You will enjoy a 7-course authentic Northwest Vietnamese meal served on traditional copper trays.
Yes, the yoga and Qigong sessions at Sol Retreat Farm are suitable for all levels, including beginners.
Yes, the singing bowl sound bath takes place outdoors on natural boulders at the farm.
Guests receive a custom cold-process herbal soap and a handmade herbal gift set made on-site.
No special equipment is needed, as yoga mats and other essentials are provided at the retreat.
Check the website for current availability and hours, as the experience runs year-round in Vietnam's tropical climate.

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