THE TRAVEL YOGI
Vietnam & Cambodia Yoga Adventure
Trip in One Word: Mystical
What You’ll Experience In Cambodia and Vietnam
From the bustling capital of Hanoi to the ancient temples of Siem Reap, this yoga retreat in Cambodia and Vietnam shows you the bounty and diversity of life in these Asian countries. You’ll chant at sunrise with Buddhist monks, bike trails around the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat, set sail on the gorgeous waters of Hạ Long Bay, lunch in a traditional stilt-house en route to Hoi An and enjoy, daily, the best food of your life. This trip is the dream of any modern-day adventurer.
How You’ll Experience Cambodia and Vietnam
From private sailing to biking to exploring floating villages and ancient caves, your inner wanderer will be mystified on this yoga retreat in Cambodia and Vietnam. You’ll hop from one luxury boutique hotel to the next as you make your way from Hanoi to Hue to Hoi An to Siem Reap—with a cruise in Ha Long Bay in between (did we mention sailing, swimming, cave exploring, and a visit to a floating village, too?). You’ll embark on tours of temples and ancient sites, like Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei, with local guides. You’ll explore the breathtaking Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, chant with monks, and receive a blessing (if desired). You’ll eat street food worthy of any Food Channel series, make friends, and integrate it all with daily yoga sessions on this yoga retreat in Cambodia and Vietnam.
How You’ll Feel When You Return Home
Brimming with new adventures and bursting with delicious food, your inner explorer will return home sated and laden with photo memories. On this yoga retreat in Cambodia and Vietnam, you’ll set the course for big dreams and return with a heart full of mystical stories to share.
Adventure Details
Hanoi
HA Long BAY
HUE
HOI AN
SIEM REAP
Yoga Retreat in Cambodia and Vietnam Upcoming Dates
Lisa Riente
Lisa Riente
Meet Lisa Estelle Riente, the radiant force behind Blue Dog Yoga & Wellness in Camden, SC. With over three decades of yoga and healing experience and more than 20 years of teaching, Lisa has woven a tapestry that touches lives in studios, prisons, hospitals, healing centers, and schools, worldwide.
A graduate of the University of Georgia and former Air Force wife and mother, she has a zest for knowledge and adventure. She became not just a yoga practitioner while living in Germany, but a wellness studio owner in South Carolina for the past 20 years, where she’s nurtured communities and cultivated relationships one breath at a time.
With over 20 local, regional and international transformative retreats under her belt, she has guided seekers of all ages to discover the profound connection between mind, body, and energy in the most breathtaking corners of the world, including Peru, Belize, Jamaica, Mexico and throughout Europe and the US. Among her greatest honors was representing the US as one of 52 yoga ambassadors from 22 countries on the 2018 Yoga Ambassadors Tour in Kerala India, sponsored by AYUSH.
Lisa truly finds her sanctuary and sanity in the embrace of nature and adventure, As a beekeeper, animal rehabber and outdoor enthusiast, she’s discovered that the hum of the bees, the rhythm of the earth and cosmos, and the thrill of exploring new lands and cultures, hold the secrets to happiness, inner peace and harmony for her. Leading retreats worldwide is her deepest passion and there is no greater pleasure than showing new adventurers awe-inspiring locations!
If you’re ready to embark on a journey of fun, self-discovery and inspired movement, step onto the mat and out in the world with Lisa and let the magic unfold. She’s the queen bee of yoga therapy and the guiding star for countless yogis seeking balance, serenity and an eclectic and authentic yoga experience. Her creatively-themed and choreographed hatha and kundalini-inspired classes will charm and delight you!
BAJ University of Georgia; IAYT certified yoga therapist; Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 and YACEP (Continued Education Provider); Certified Death Doula, SC Certified Beekeeper
Niki Robinson
Niki Robinson
Nicole Robinson has been teaching yoga for over a decade now in her small hometown town of Kailua on the island of Oahu. In 2008 she received her 500hour RYT certification through Aloha Yoga Kula. She went on to open a local yoga studio in Kailua in 2010 called Hot Yoga by the Sea that has been operating ever since.
With over 10,000 hours teaching Niki has developed methods for leading classes to a broad range of students and enjoys teaching vinyasa flow, yin yoga, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, breath work and meditation. She is certified in EFT, emotional freedom techniques, is a Master Reiki Practitioner and is certified in Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga. With experience leading her own yoga retreats, Nicole is excited to join with The Travel Yogi to offer the most enjoyable experience to all students!
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What's Included
- 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 single-entry visa (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
- 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
- Exploration, with a 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
- 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 Cambodia entry visa
- Alcohol and drinks at meals
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, spa services, etc)
- Travel Insurance (required)
Yoga Retreat in Cambodia and Vietnam Accommodations
Hanoi
Centrally situated in the heart of Hanoi, we begin our yoga retreat in comfortable luxury. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with all of the amenities, including AC. Wi-Fi is available in each room. Double occupancy rooms will always feature two beds and all rooms will have balconies overlooking the city streets below.
Bai Tu Long Bay
Cruise the less touristy and stunning Bai Tu 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 may not be available on Bai Tu Long Bay).
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 on your yoga retreat in Cambodia will have its own private veranda and en suite bathroom. Wifi and AC are available in each room.
Itinerary
Each of our amazing yoga retreat in Cambodia and Vietnam itineraries will be unique, with slight changes based on local holidays and/or events. Below is a sample of what can be expected as you explore these two amazing countries with The Travel Yogi:
1
DAY ONE
- Fly into Hanoi and get ready for adventure on your yoga retreat in Cambodia and Vietnam
- 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 a taste of the ‘local’ at a neighborhood restaurant
- Hoan nghênh to Vietnam!
2
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
3
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, Bai Tu Long Bay
- Cruise through the limestone karsts landscape
- Visit ancient caves & kayak by the limestone islands in the bay
- Visit the floating fishing village of Vung Vieng
- Sail to Thien Canh Son Cave to ooh and ahh at the stalagtites 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
4
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, stalagtites and stalagmites in a wonderland setting
- Disembark and transfer to Hanoi for our flight to Hue
- Welcome to Hue!
- Enjoy a dinner at our new ‘home’ and get ready to explore historic Hue
5
DAY FIVE
- Stretch out your hamstrings and get ready for a day of walking this ancient city
- Explore the Forbidden Purple City and the Citadel of Hue. 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
- Head to the royal tomb of Tu Duk or Khai Dinh
- 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
6
DAY SIX
- 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
- 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
- Head to a workshop in the ancient quarter of town with a local family to build a traditional lantern
- Walk or taxi back to the hotel for the evening yoga class
- Dinner together at the hotel
7
DAY SEVEN
- Rise and shine yoga and breakfast
- Time to get your bike on!
- Hop a local bike to explore back roads in Hoi An
- Zigzag through gorgeous farmland and scenic rice paddies with stops at the local villages for a crash course in mat weaving
- Cross the Thu Bon river and enjoy a local lunch with a family immersing in traditional customs
- Zooming back to our hotel we’ll take a moment to relax before late afternoon yoga
- This evening we’ll take a short stroll through ancient Hoi An to a local lantern making, family run, shop to learn how to craft your own (packable) lantern
- Enjoy a group dinner together out on the town tonight
8
DAY EIGHT
- Sleep in a bit today before relaxing morning yoga and breakfast
- It’s been a busy week so far so today is yours to rest or explore at your leisure
- Stroll into town and take advantage of the fast and amazing custom clothes of Hoi An
- Relax on property and chill, swim or book a massage
- Catch a ride to An Bang beach and enjoy a little coastal rejuvenation
- Lunch is included at our hotel today or you can head into town and enjoy a meal at a restaurant of your choice
- Come back together and head out for a group dinner at a local restaurant
9
DAY NINE
- Enjoy a morning sleep in before yoga
- Take a few hours this morning to wrap up your chill time in Hoi An
- Pick up any custom duds you bought the day before
- Enjoy a morning massage or swim before heading out for new adventures…
- Head to Da Nang and 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
10
DAY TEN
- 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
11
DAY ELEVEN
- 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!
12
DAY TWELVE
- Morning packing and breakfast prior to your flight home or onward
- A final “Choum reap lear” as you say goodbye to your new friends from your yoga retreat in Cambodia and Vietnam—and your amazing travels
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Frequently Asked Questions
For U.S. travelers both a passport and visa will be required in Vietnam and Cambodia. Your passport will need to be valid for at least 6 months after your date of entry in Vietnam and will require at least one blank page per entry stamp. The Travel Yogi can obtain your Letter of Introduction for you for Vietnam as long as the required information (sent in your welcome email once booked) is received at least 6 weeks prior to departure. Many nationalities can process their visa faster online. You can attempt an evisa by clicking here. You will need a clear electronic copy of the data page of your passport, payment and a passport photo. Please print your evisa and carry it with you. Cambodia visas can be obtained before travel or upon arrival. Getting a visa at the airport will require two passport photos and a passport that is valid for 6 months past your date of entry. A blank page is required for each entry stamp. At this time, the visa on demand for Cambodia is $30US. Entry information can change so for up to date information please visit the State Department’s page for Vietnam and Cambodia. Nationals of all other countries should check entry requirements with their government.
No shots are required at this time for either country. Of course we recommend that you be up to date on all of your vaccinations. Any specific inoculation or health questions should be directed to your personal physician.
In general, yes! Vegetarians will have no difficulty in either country and all other requests should be able to be accommodated as long as we have sufficient notice of at least four weeks prior to departure. Please contact The Travel Yogi with any dietary questions.
Yes, travel insurance is required for this trip. Please make sure you have a policy purchased before departure and, ideally, once you book. While we recommend Travel Guard, you may purchase your insurance through any reputable company.
On this adventure, yes, you will need to bring your own mat. Your mat and luggage will be transported for you once on the trip, but you will need to bring a mat from home. The Travel Yogi teachers that embark on this adventure will be designing classes that do not require props, so no need to bring a strap or a block.
Absolutely. All of our lux locations will have wifi available.
Vietnam and Cambodia both use the same plug styles so we’re all in luck there. In each country you can find a mix of the standard, non-grounded North American plug (type A), the European two-prong (type C) and the UK three-prong (type G). The voltage is 220-230V but we recommend that you take a surge protector along with any adaptors and converters and fluctuations happen and can damage your electronics.
As this trip is a moveable feast, so is the weather. In northern Vietnam you can expect a cool to cold season from November thru March and a warm to hot season April thru October. The wettest months in the Hanoi area are July and August. In central Vietnam you can expect rain, light to heavy, September through December. April to December can still be rainy, but a good deal less, generally, than other parts of the country. For Cambodia, November thru February is the best time to visit as there is little to no rain and it’s not super hot. October will see a bit more rain but fewer crowds and March/April will be a bit hotter, but again, fewer visitors. The strong wet season is from May to October. Remember to take this with a grain of salt and an intrepid spirit because Mother Nature will do whatever Mother Nature wants to do.
Yes! Of course. Once you’re booked you’ll receive an email with important logistical information and a link to your invoice. You can pay any amount at any time on the invoice; you can use it as a payment plan or leave it alone until the final due date. Remember that deposits are non-refundable so, on all trips, we recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Yes! Of course. Once you’re booked you’ll receive an email with important logistical information and a link to your invoice. You can pay any amount at any time on the invoice; you can use it as a payment plan or leave it alone until the final due date. Remember that deposits are non-refundable so, on all trips, we recommend purchasing travel insurance.
