Japanese mineral onsen, classical Sivananda yoga, qigong and traditional Eastern medicine, set in the hills of Ba Vì less than an hour from central Hanoi.
Ikigai was not built the way a resort is built. The four pillars below are the whole reason this retreat exists, and they are what guests take home with them.
Hot mineral bathing with natural herbs, plus a jacuzzi and sauna, to relax the body and improve sleep.
Classical Sivananda yoga, meditation and Chân Nguyên qigong, guided every day by our teachers.
An Eastern medicine doctor reads your pulse, examines you and advises on daily habits. Herbal teas and cleanse programmes are designed around your constitution.
Carefully sourced ingredients, cooked to balance nutrition and flavour, nourishing the body from within.
A full day from 09:00 to 17:00, long enough for real care: eat well, rest deeply, move gently, unwind and listen to your body.
Monday to Friday only. Not available on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays or Tết.
Cleansing at Ikigai is not fasting, and it is not a packed timetable. It is time for the body to rest, to be cared for and to be listened to.
The body takes a break from solid food, replaced by staged drinks of organic vegetables, fruit and herbs. Alongside runs a retreat schedule of meditation, breathwork, qigong, yoga and time in nature.
Train the body, cultivate the breath, nourish the mind. Structured teaching and practice with a master beside you, plus a practice handbook, a personal herbal tea prescription and a three to six month plan to follow at home.
A Japanese relaxation method given through light hand placement, with no massage and no need to undress. Ikigai offers both private sessions and training courses.
Our cleanse and therapy programmes support relaxation and recovery. They do not replace medical advice or treatment, and results differ from person to person.
Every treatment begins with understanding where your body is today.
Free Our Eastern medicine doctor reads the pulse and gives a diagnosis for every guest before any treatment is chosen.
| Service | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | — | 800.000 |
| Health consultation | 1 session | 350.000 |
| Health consultation, pack of 3 | 3 sessions | 1.000.000 |
| Full body relaxation massage | 60 min | 600.000 |
| Deep tissue full body massage | 90 min | 850.000 |
| Neck and shoulder massage | 30 min | 200.000 |
| Herbal wellness hair wash | 30 min | 300.000 |
| Herbal foot soak | 15 min | 150,000 / basin |
| Singing bowl therapy for sleep | 30 min | 500.000 |
| Private ReikiGiven by our Reiki Master, full rates on the Reiki page | 60 min | 1.000.000 |
Our singing bowl sessions are given by practitioners trained by Hum Healing, following a method that originates in the Himalayas. Every strike is deliberate, opening a silence deep enough to let you soften and reconnect with yourself.
Leaves selected at source, keeping their aroma and properties intact. Following the bathing traditions of the Red Dao people, the soak warms the body, supports circulation, eases aching muscles and helps you sleep.
Onsen, yoga and meditation, treatment rooms, a wellness restaurant and a health store, all within one hillside grounds.
Japanese style mineral bathing with herbs, plus a jacuzzi and sauna.
Sivananda yoga, meditation and qigong every morning, suitable for every age and level.
Where pulse readings, consultations, massage, singing bowls and herbal soaks take place.
Buffet breakfast and set wellness menus, carefully sourced and gently cooked.
Ikigai herbal teas, foods and wellness products so you can take the habits home.
A room for health classes, qigong courses, reunions and gentle team building.
Sunlight, clean Ba Vì air and a swim right after a nourishing lunch.
Walking paths, running water and greenery, a place to stroll or simply do nothing.
Complimentary tea and cakes at set hours, with reading seats facing the mountains.
Warm timber rooms with balconies opening onto the green of Ba Vì. Rates are per night and include the 5% service charge and breakfast. Tap a room type to see all photos.
Per night, including the 5% service charge.
| Room type | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| DoubleUp to 2 guests | 1.000.000 | 1.200.000 |
| Double BalconyUp to 2 guests | 1.500.000 | 1.800.000 |
| TripleUp to 4 guests | 1.900.000 | 2.200.000 |
| FamilyUp to 5 guests | 2.000.000 | 2.500.000 |
| VIPUp to 2 guests | 2.900.000 | 3.500.000 |
Wellness guests or companions sharing a Double room: 600,000 per person per day. A private Double is 1,000,000 on weekdays and 1,200,000 at weekends. Other room types follow the table above.
| Service | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Onsen day pass | Free for staying guests | 350.000 |
| Ikigai Day Retreat, all inclusive | Mon to Fri, 09:00 to 17:00 | 499.000 |
| Yoga or qigong class | 1 session | 200.000 |
| Bicycle hire | 50,000 / hour | |
| Airport and city transferDoor to door within 40km | One way | 300.000 |
| Transfer beyond 40km | Surcharge | 8,000 / km |
Everything below is free for staying guests. Nothing is compulsory, take whichever part suits your needs and your energy that day.
Wake the body, settle the breath and the energy, find quiet from the inside.
A light, nourishing breakfast at Ikigai Dining.
Walk or cycle through the Xanh Villas grounds. Walking meditation and the pebble path in the fifth-floor Zen Garden. Traditional-medicine consultation, onsen, therapeutic massage and spa.
A balanced menu to refill your energy.
Practical talks and hands-on practice for whole-body health.
An inward practice that opens the body and settles both breath and mind.
The second window of the day for walking, walking meditation, the onsen and treatments.
A simple evening meal that is easy on digestion.
Let the body soften, let the mind go, and sink into the sound.
Take the time to look after yourself. Every experience here is a gift to your health and your inner quiet.
