You will fly into Da Nang International Airport (DAD) from which we have organised a taxi service to deliver you directly to the retreat villa.

Some flights may be direct from your country of departure, while others may require you to fly via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or another airport.

If you require any additional help – please contact laura@laurajaneday.com

Hoi An and Vietnam in general has a low safety risk in regard to petty crime. I have never personally experienced theft of any kind or felt unsafe even when walking around a night.

In saying that, it’s always important to be cautious and take precautions to prevent theft. This goes for any tourist destination and crowded areas in the world, not just Vietnam.

In general Vietnamese people are known for their friendly personalities, sometimes in tourist areas you may encounter some forceful street vendors wanting to sell you something, which you can politely decline. But overall, the locals are welcoming foreign travellers. They take pride in their rich history and culture and keen to share it with international visitors.

I will be providing a travel info sheet to all retreat guests before we depart for our trip, which will include helpful tips.

We have a trusted travel advisor Carly Hockey @soulful_travel_co who can help you to book connecting flights from your country of origin to Da Nang (DAD) Vietnam.

There will be an upfront engagement fee between $150 AUD to $300 AUD (plus gst) depending on the complexity of your travel booking.

The benefit of having a travel advisor is that you will have someone to contact directly to answer all of your questions before departure and they can plan and advise you based specifically on your individual needs, they also get access to exclusive agent only deals.

You can contact Carly via email: carly@soulfultravelco.com.au

I highly encourage that you book accommodation in Da Nang or Hoi An at least one night before the Retreat commences, so that you arrive well rested from your flight.

Vietnam and its neighbouring counties such as Cambodia and Thailand are a melting pot of history and culture and a must to explore further. If you are wanting to include an extra one or two weeks and take the opportunity to explore more locations while you are in this beautiful part of the world, I would recommend engaging a travel advisor.

I personally loved spending time in Siem Reap Cambodia exploring the Angkor Wat complex as well as other locations in Vietnam including Ninh Binh, Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. There is just so much to see!

Our trusted travel advisor Carly Hockey @soulful_travel_co will be able to help you plan an extension of your holiday.

There will be an upfront engagement fee between $150 AUD to $300 AUD (plus gst) depending on the complexity of your travel booking.

The benefit of having a travel advisor is that you will have someone to contact directly to answer all of your questions before departure and they can plan and advise you based specifically on your individual needs, they also get access to exclusive agent only deals.

You can contact Carly via email: carly@soulfultravelco.com.au

March is the ideal time to be visiting Vietnam for a retreat. You can expect moderate to warm temperatures with an average top of 28C and lows of 22C (Degrees Celsius)

Which is perfect for enjoying a dip in the ocean, sunbaking on the beach lounges or heading out on a bicycle ride though the rice fields.

This time of year is outside of peak tourism season, which means it will be less crowded in Hoi An.

March also boasts the lowest rainfall of the entire year, with an average 5 rainy days or 30mm of rain.

All art materials are provided for this retreat. The only other thing I would suggest to pack for our art sessions / free time would be if you have a special writing journal and pen you prefer to use.

For clothing – loose comfortable apparel is always a good option for travelling to Asia. Think light and loose fitting trousers, shorts, skirts and tops, as well as a sun hat and comfortable shoes such as sneakers and sandals or thongs.

If you are like me and tend to sweat on high humidity, packing black clothing is always a safe bet.

I will be providing a full packing list to all retreat guests before we depart for our trip.

Breakfast is a choice between fresh tropical fruit such as watermelon, pineapple, mango and passionfruit. Eggs with a fresh baguette, pancakes with pineapple or banana and chocolate syrup or a specialty noodle dish from Hoi An (Cao Lau)

Tea and coffee will be served at breakfast and afternoon tea. There is also fresh fruit juices available.

Lunch will be a selection of delicious Vietnamese food such as – fresh spring rolls, fresh papaya salad, noodles, vegetable fried rice, fried tofu, morning glory with garlic, grilled eggplant, grilled vegetables and steamed rice.

Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Tea are all included as a part of the full cost of the retreat.

Guests will purchase their own Dinner and Drinks each evening (apart from the final night celebration dinner which is included). Laura will provide Restaurant suggestions and arrange group dinner bookings with the villa staff for those who choose to eat dinner out as a group.

Please see the next FAQ question below if you have special dietary requirements.

Yes. We can cater to special diets such as vegan and vegetarian, please get in touch with me as soon as possible to notify me of your preferences so I can alter the retreat menu to your requirements.

For dairy and gluten intolerance and sensitivity the menu can be altered as well. However, it is good to be aware that while the restaurant will do its best to eliminate what you request there may still be traces of gluten or dairy.

Unfortunately – No it is not.

Between the accommodation and the activities we have planned for this retreat it will not be accessible by a wheelchair.

I hope to one day find a venue that will be able to cater for all abilities, but unfortunately for this Vietnam retreat we are not accessible.

There are 2 x twin share rooms available. So it is possible to book and bring another person along to the retreat. 

If you and your friend / partner intend to share a room, you will choose the Twin Share room option when booking your tickets.

The early bird twin share room rate is: $3,297 or $3,497 if you choose a Payment Plan.

If you have any further questions please email: laura@laurajaneday.com