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retreat 02 · 2027
Far Shore.
Twelve days. Two countries. The trip I never finished.
sign up via The Travel Yogi →Twelve days from Hà Nội to Angkor Wat. Yoga every morning, food every evening, and almost nothing in between you can't slow down for.
It starts in Hà Nội. Tai Chi with locals at sunrise on Hoàn Kiếm Lake. The Old Quarter unfolding around you on foot. Cà phê sữa đá at a sidewalk plastic stool. Bánh mì so good you'll be ruined for the version back home. The railway tracks running through neighborhoods so close you can lean against a wall while a train goes by. Yoga at the hotel in the evening. Dinner where the locals eat.
Then a night aboard the Bhaya Classic on Hạ Long Bay — one of the finest junks on the water, limestone karst towers rising out of the bay on every side. Kayaks into hidden grottos. Sunrise yoga on the top deck with three hundred and sixty degrees of ocean. Dinner served under a sky strewn with stars. The kind of place that makes you put your phone down on purpose.
South to Huế for the Forbidden Purple City and the royal tombs along the Perfume River. Then over the Sea and Cloud Pass into Hội An — UNESCO-listed, lantern-lit, four hundred years old. We bike through rice paddies, eat lunch with a family, learn to make our own lanterns from a shop that's been doing it for generations. There's a leisure day in there too. Massage, beach if you want it, the kind of slowness most of us forget exists.
And then Cambodia. Angkor Wat at sunrise — the largest religious monument on earth, and somehow still quiet at that hour. The jungle temples of Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei. A monk's blessing at a local pagoda before dawn — chanting, holy water flicked from a jasmine flower, wishes of good health pressed into your hands. Closing yoga on the final evening. Final dinner together. Twelve days landing somewhere in your chest and staying there.
— Peter
Food that wrecks you
In the best way. Hà Nội street kitchens, Hội An lantern-lit dinners, Cambodian jungle cooking. Every meal included. The food here is half the trip — don't underestimate it.
Unhurried everything
Hạ Long Bay by cruise ship. The imperial city at Huế. Angkor Wat before the crowds show up. These are real places with real time in them. Nothing is rushed. That's the whole point.
the route
Hà Nội to Siem Reap. Five cities, twelve days, two countries.
- 01
Hà Nội
Old Quarter, the lake, Tai Chi at sunrise. The trip begins.
- 02
Hạ Long Bay
One night aboard the Bhaya Classic. Limestone karst towers everywhere you look.
- 03
Huế
The Forbidden Purple City. Royal tombs along the Perfume River.
- 04
Hội An
Lantern-lit alleys. Custom tailoring. Bike rides through rice paddies.
- 05
Siem Reap
Angkor Wat at sunrise. Banteay Srei. A monk's blessing.
day by day
The arc of the trip.
- day1
Hà Nội · arrival
Fly into Hà Nội (HAN). Guide meets you at the airport and brings you to the hotel. Opening yoga class — airplane-twist style. Welcome dinner at a neighborhood restaurant.
- day2
Hà Nội · Old Quarter
Wake-up Tai Chi at Hoàn Kiếm Lake with a local group. Ngọc Sơn Temple in the middle of the lake. Old Quarter tour — cà phê sữa đá, bánh mì, the railway tracks. Evening yoga, local dinner.
- day3
Hạ Long Bay · cruise
Morning balance practice. Drive to Hạ Long Bay. Cruise through limestone karsts. Caves, kayaking, the floating fishing village of Vũng Viêng. Sunset yoga on the top deck. Dinner under the stars.
- day4
Hạ Long Bay → Huế
Sunrise yoga or Tai Chi on the top deck. Sail to Sung Sot Cave. Disembark, transfer to Hà Nội for the flight to Huế. Welcome-to-Huế dinner.
- day5
Huế · the imperial city
Morning stretch class. Explore the Forbidden Purple City and the Citadel — damaged in the 1968 Tết Offensive, still beautiful. Royal tomb of Tu Duc or Khải Định. Evening yoga at the riverside hotel.
- day6
Huế → Hội An
Early yoga, breakfast, drive over the Hải Vân Pass — Sea and Cloud Pass — toward Hội An via Đà Nẵng. Marble Mountains stone-carving villages. Arrive Hội An in the afternoon. The 400-year-old Japanese Bridge. Evening yoga, dinner at the hotel.
- day7
Hội An · bikes and lanterns
Morning yoga, breakfast, bike excursion through rice paddies and farmland. Mat-weaving lesson in a local village. Lunch with a family. Late-afternoon yoga. Evening — a family-run lantern shop where you'll make your own. Group dinner in town.
- day8
Hội An · leisure day
Sleep in. Relaxed morning yoga. The rest of the day is yours — custom tailoring, hotel pool, massage, or An Bang Beach. Group dinner.
- day9
Hội An → Siem Reap
Late breakfast, final hours in Hội An, pick up any custom items. Drive to Đà Nẵng for the flight to Siem Reap. First glimpse of Cambodia. Group dinner.
- day10
Angkor · the temples
Early yoga, breakfast. Remork (tuk-tuk) for the day. South Gate of Angkor Thom, jungle walk to a hidden temple, Bayon at the heart of Angkor Thom. Lunch. The jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Afternoon at Angkor Wat itself. Evening restorative yoga. Dinner with traditional Cambodian dance.
- day11
Banteay Srei · the monk blessing
Sunrise trip to a local pagoda. A monk's blessing — chanting, holy water from a jasmine flower, wishes of good health. Breakfast. Drive to Banteay Srei, the "jewel of Khmer art." Lunch back in town. Old Market in the afternoon. Closing yoga in the early evening. Final group dinner.
- day12
Departure
Morning packing, breakfast, fly home from Siem Reap (SAI). Choum reap lear — goodbye for now.
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where you'll sleep
Boutique hotels with character. One night on a junk in Hạ Long Bay.
Three nights in a luxury boutique hotel in Hà Nội — central, ensuite, AC, WiFi. One night aboard the Bhaya Classic — one of the finest junks on Hạ Long Bay, private cabins, sundeck yoga, limestone towers rising out of the water on all sides. Two nights in Huế at a boutique eco-resort on the Perfume River. One night in Hội An on the Song Đỗ River. Three nights in Siem Reap at an oasis of green with private verandas. The kind of places that make you put your phone down.
what's included
- 11 nights of accommodations · 3 Hà Nội, 1 Hạ Long Bay cruise, 2 Huế, 1 Hội An, 3 Siem Reap
- All meals as listed · breakfast daily, all lunches, all dinners
- Daily yoga with Peter
- Hạ Long Bay overnight cruise
- All guided excursions throughout
- Angkor Wat guided tour
- Internal flights (Hà Nội → Huế, Đà Nẵng → Siem Reap)
- All ground transfers
- Eleven days with English-speaking local guides
- Vietnam single-entry visa (Travel Yogi handles)
- All entry fees for sights and activities listed
not included
- International flights (into HAN, out of SAI)
- Cambodia entry visa (e-visa, apply ~1 month prior at evisa.gov.kh)
- Alcohol and drinks at meals
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, spa, phone, etc.)
- Travel insurance (required — buy it the day you book)
pricedouble occupancy$5,495 single occupancy$6,295
Two ways to book. Same trip — just whether you'd like a roommate or your own space.
Shared room, two beds. Travel Yogi can pair you with a roommate.
Your own room, your own space.
- Eight-person minimum to run.
- Final payment due 90 days out.
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- Payment plan available post-deposit — pay any amount any time on the invoice.
- Travel insurance required.
the questions I get
Before you ask.
What airport should I fly into?
Nội Bài International (HAN) in Hà Nội. Depart from Siem Reap-Angkor International (SAI) in Cambodia. Travel Yogi can help with arrangements and extra nights for early arrival or extended stay.
Do I need a visa?
Vietnam: yes, single-entry, Travel Yogi handles it for you (you'll send them a color scan of your passport photo page + a passport-style photo). Cambodia: e-visa, apply yourself at evisa.gov.kh about a month before arrival. Your passport must be valid for six months past your arrival date with two blank stamp pages.
I'm a beginner at yoga — is that ok?
Yes. The practice meets you where you are. My classes can be strong, sweaty, and sometimes musical — but you can always modify, slow down, or rest. Take a few classes with me before the trip if you can.
Dietary restrictions?
Absolutely. The food is delicious and as locally sourced as possible. Most dietary requests can be accommodated — Travel Yogi just needs to know at least four weeks in advance.
Do I need to bring my own yoga mat?
Yes. Classes are designed to work without props, but bring a mat. If you need any props for your own practice, bring those too.
What's the weather like in March?
Tropical, 75–90°F (24–32°C), some humidity, occasional showers. Northern Vietnam will be cool-and-dry, central Vietnam hot-and-dry, Cambodia in the dry season. Pack light layers and comfortable shoes.
Do I need travel insurance?
Required, not optional. Trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical evacuation — at minimum. Travel Yogi gets a quote through Ripcord at booking, or use any reputable provider. Buy it the day you put down your deposit.
Can I make payments over time?
Yes. After your deposit, Travel Yogi sends an invoice link. You can pay any amount at any time, or wait until the final due date (90 days out). Deposits are non-refundable, so buy your travel insurance once you've put down a deposit.
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Twelve deep, rich days. Hà Nội to Angkor Wat. If it's calling, it's calling.
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