Unveiling and Wellness Ninh Bình

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

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at the retreat, then check into your Tam Cốc Villa and begin discovering Jiva through Heritage Hunt.

Heritage Hunt is an interactive journey through the retreat, inviting you to uncover the cultural stories,
architectural details and heritage-inspired elements woven into Jiva’s spaces – an invitation to look closer, and discover the connections between Jiva’s design, the surrounding landscape and the heritage of Hoa Lư.

The afternoon continues with a 45-minute facial massage and a one-hour yoga session, with time to relax before the evening programme begins.

At 17:00, depart for a private tour of Hoa Lư Old Town – private transportation, a knowledgeable guide and dinner included, as you take in the town’s lively atmosphere after dark.

Begin the day with breakfast at the retreat.

At 08:00, set off on a full-day journey to Ninh Bình’s most distinctive destinations. Begin at Hoa Lu, where historic landmarks rise among limestone mountains, then continue to Hang Mua for sweeping panoramic views over the landscape below. From there, explore Tràng An by boat, drifting through rivers, caves and limestone formations, before closing the day at Bich Động Pagoda – an ancient complex set
naturally against the mountains.

This day is run as a shared tour, with transportation, a guide and lunch included.

After returning to Jiva, take time to rest and enjoy the retreat’s facilities, before an evening of dinner followed by a 120-minute full-body massage.

After breakfast, set off on a full-day E-bike journey to discover a quieter, more authentic side of Tam Cốc.

Leaving the familiar sightseeing routes behind, you’ll ride along peaceful village roads, through rice fields and beneath dramatic limestone mountains – a day that combines scenic cycling, cultural landmarks, local encounters and time on the water.

After a short briefing to get you comfortable on your E-bike, the journey unfolds at its own pace. Climb toward Hang Múa and take in the landscape from above, then continue to Thái Vi Temple and its nearby riverside area before winding through the quiet backroads of Côi Khê Village.

Midway, pause for a home-cooked lunch at a local family home, then cycle on through fields and rural
roads toward Voi Temple and Bich Động Pagoda.
The day closes with a peaceful boat ride at Hải Nham and tea taken quietly on the water before you make your way back.

After returning to Jiva, take time to rest before dinner. In the evening, unwind with a 45-minute
hair-washing ritual and head, neck and shoulder massage, then let an electric buggy carry you
into Tam Cốc town for an easy evening stroll.

After breakfast, depart on a private journey to Cuc Phương National Park, with private transportation,
a guide and lunch included.

The journey takes you away from Ninh Bình’s limestone valleys and into the ancient forest of Cuc Phương.
Begin at the Visitor Centre for an introduction to Vietnam’s first national park, before visiting the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre and learning about the conservation of some of the country’s rarest primates.

From here, continue deeper into the primary forest for a guided trek beneath the dense canopy to Cuc Phương’s ancient tree. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant surrounded by the forest
before setting out again in the afternoon.

A shorter walk leads to the Cave of Prehistoric Man, where traces of human habitation date back thousands of years. Afterwards, continue through the forest towards the peaceful surroundings of Mac Lake, bringing the day’s exploration to a gentle close.

Return to Jiva in the late afternoon for time to rest before dinner. In the evening, unwind with a 120-minute full-body massage – a restorative end to a day spent walking through one of Vietnam’s oldest protected forests.

Enjoy breakfast and a final slow morning at the retreat.

At 09:00, take part in Tea Meditation, one of Jiva’s signature experiences. Over carefully prepared cups of Vietnamese tea, you’re invited to slow down and bring your attention to the aroma, warmth and gentle movements of the ritual.

This is a quiet moment to reconnect with your senses, find stillness and discover the beauty of
Vietnamese tea culture.

After the experience, enjoy time at leisure and make use of the retreat’s facilities before checking out.

At 12:00, a private vehicle will carry you to the airport, bringing your five-day journey through Ninh Bình to a gentle close.