150$/pax
The MD Ba Vi Retreat is a family-run eco-retreat and cultural experience center located in Yên Bài commune, on the western outskirts of Hanoi. Nestled in a peaceful valley near Ba Vi National Park and overlooking the sacred Ba Vi Mountain (often called the “Olympia Mountain of Vietnam”), it offers an authentic escape from the city’s hustle into rural Vietnamese life.
Just over an hour’s drive from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the property sits amid quiet villages, tranquil farms, winding rivers, lush paddy fields, and mountain landscapes. Ba Vi Mountain holds deep mythological significance in Vietnamese legends about the origins of the Vietnamese people. Guests experience the contrast between urban modernization and enduring rural traditions during Vietnam’s “Thriving Era.” Nearby attractions include Ba Vi National Park (about 4.7 km away), with its forests, French colonial ruins, and the Ho Chi Minh Temple at higher elevations.
The retreat specializes in immersive “day-in-the-life” experiences rather than conventional tourism:
The MD Ba Vi Retreat offers cozy rooms and cottages in a garden setting, with amenities that include free Wi-Fi, free private parking, a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, balcony/terrace, 24-hour front desk, and garden views. Guests praise the peaceful atmosphere, organic home-cooked meals, and warm hospitality of the Manh family.
This is not a large commercial resort. It is a small, personal base for authentic connection: unscripted moments with locals, insight into how urbanization is reshaping rural Vietnam, and a genuine taste of countryside life and cuisine. Ideal for travelers seeking culture, nature, food experiences, and a meaningful break from Hanoi — far from tourist crowds and close to the heart of rural Vietnam.
Escape the city, breathe in the mountain air, and discover authentic Vietnamese rural life on this unforgettable 2-day/1-night Ba Vi Getaway.
150$/pax
The bus and tour guide pick guests up from the Hanoi Old Quarter area and depart for the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.
Explore a cultural space that recreates the customs, architecture, and daily life of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Guests may visit traditional houses, learn about ethnic communities, enjoy folk activities, and watch scheduled cultural performances when available.
Continue to Quyt Village communal house and the ancient heritage banyan tree at the foot of Ba Vi Mountain. This meaningful local site is dedicated to Tan Vien Mountain God, one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese folk belief.
Arrive at The MD Ba Vi Retreat, a peaceful green setting surrounded by gardens and countryside. Enjoy a traditional-style lunch prepared with fresh local and farm-to-table ingredients.
Take a relaxing cycling route along shaded village roads, passing rice fields, corn plantations, and local homes. Meet local families and learn more about rural life and traditional culture in Ba Vi.
Return to the retreat, check in, and enjoy free time to rest, walk around the garden, or simply relax in the peaceful countryside atmosphere.
Join one of the hands-on countryside activities, such as harvesting vegetables, collecting eggs, visiting the organic farm, or learning about traditional farming and cooking practices with the host family.
Gather with the Manh family for a warm local dinner. Share a moment of gratitude before the meal, enjoy authentic home-style flavors, and take part in traditional games or a simple cultural exchange with the family.
Spend the night in the peaceful retreat setting, surrounded by gardens and the fresh mountain air of Ba Vi.
Wake up to the sounds of nature in a tropical garden. Enjoy fresh fruit and detox drinks prepared by the host family, followed by a 45-minute yoga and meditation session.
Enjoy breakfast at the retreat before starting another day of nature and cultural discovery.
Hop int and head into Ba Vi National Park for a scenic mountain experience.
Take an easy forest walk to visit the Old French Military Camp, then continue by vehicle toward the higher mountain area. Hike to the sacred Ho Chi Minh President Temple, located 1296 meter of Ba Vi Mountain, and enjoy panoramic views.
Travel back to the retreat after the national park visit.
Enjoy a relaxing lunch featuring local ingredients and countryside flavors.
Spend the early afternoon at a gentle pace. Guests may stroll around the village, observe local life near the river dam, or enjoy a peaceful tea break in the garden with aromatic tea prepared by the host family.
Say goodbye to the host family and depart for Hanoi, with timing planned to help avoid rush-hour traffic.
Arrive back at your hotel or the Hanoi Old Quarter area. Tour ends.
