You will travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau in the morning, passing along charming little roads. Along the way, the road will progressively gain elevation, putting you in the middle of a mountainous region with a medium altitude. A local family will welcome you to Mai Chau with a lunch prepared in a traditional Thai stilt house. It will be an honor to talk to them about ideas and gain more insight into their everyday lives. Once you have settled into your accommodations, you are free to explore the retreat.
You can spend the day at your leisure or take advantage of the complimentary 30-minute foot massage that is included in the room rate.
Complimentary activities on site include: - Stilt House Museum: home to small collections of ethnic groups in Mai Chau. A 30-minute museum tour with a guide every afternoon gives a better understanding of the culture. Come in the evenings during the winter to roast corn by the fire and sip traditional tea with other visitors.
- Local Workshop: Make bamboo crafts and learn to weave on traditional looms in hands-on lessons with local artisans.
- Tribal Dance: It involves not only dance performance but traditional ethnic music, costumes, and attributes as well.
- Outdoor Cinema: One of the most popular seasonal activities, open-air cinema, is finally here as the summer sun bathes Avana in a dreamy glow.
Optional (additional cost): A 60-minute signature massage at Orchid Spa; book and pay upon arrival at the lodge. A combination of individually chosen essential oils, medium to firm pressure, acupressure points, and the stimulation of circulation. The restorative advantage of warm Vietnamese herbal packs is added to this treatment to soothe tired muscles and inflamed joints, increase flexibility, and restore energy to your body.
You can choose any outdoor, indoor, or relaxation activity during your stay. To find out more about the things to do while visiting Avana Retreat, click this
link. Optional activities and excursions offered will vary in length and price. Please discuss options and preferences with your Adventure Life Trip Planner.
