Experiential Travel

Your journey begins the moment you land – a private vehicle will welcome you in Hanoi or at the airport and carry you to Jiva Hoa Lư Retreat.

Enjoy lunch at the retreat before checking into your Tam Cốc Villa.

After some time to rest, ease into your stay with a 30-minute head massage, followed by Heritage Hunt – time to wander Jiva’s grounds at your own pace and simply take it all in.

Heritage Hunt invites you to uncover the architectural details, cultural symbols and stories woven into the retreat – a gentle, engaging way to understand Jiva’s design and the local heritage that inspired it.

In the evening, settle in for dinner at the retreat, then let an electric buggy carry you into Tam Cốc town – an easy evening to stroll the streets, browse small local shops and take in the neighbourhood’s after-dark atmosphere.

After breakfast, set off for a Tam Cốc boat ride.

A traditional rowing boat carries you slowly along the river, between green fields and limestone mountains – a peaceful way to take in Tam Cốc’s landscape from the water.

Return to Jiva for lunch, followed by time to rest.

Tea Meditation – A Quiet Moment over Vietnamese Tea

Tea Meditation is one of Jiva’s signature experiences. Over carefully prepared cups of Vietnamese tea, you’re invited to slow down and attend to the aroma, warmth, flavour and gentle movements of the ritual.

It’s a moment to reconnect with yourself while discovering the beauty of Vietnamese tea culture, where sharing tea is closely tied to hospitality, conversation and meaningful connection.

Traditional Rice Milling and Pounding – From Paddy to the Vietnamese Table

Rice holds a special place in Vietnamese cuisine, culture and rural life. In this hands-on experience, you’ll try the traditional tools once used to husk harvested paddy and prepare the grains for cooking – gaining a clearer sense of the journey from field to family table, and the deep connection between Vietnamese people and wet-rice agriculture.

After the activities, enjoy dinner at Jiva, then let an electric buggy carry you into Tam Cốc town before returning for Jiva Journey – a 120-minute full-body massage to close the day.

Begin your final morning with breakfast at the retreat.

Spend the morning at your own pace – resting, walking through Jiva’s green spaces, or simply enjoying the retreat’s facilities.

Check out from 11:00, and at 12:00, a private vehicle will carry you to Hanoi or the airport – bringing your three-day journey through Tam Cốc to a close.