4 Day Island Smiles Yoga Retreat on the Cham Islands, Vietnam
Yoga Retreat Vietnam
Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Vietnam.
Island Smiles Yoga Retreat offers you a safe and tranquil space to reconnect with yourself, to remember how to live a simpler and harmonious existence in-tune with the universe, the planet, and your body. Time in retreat gives you an opportunity to listen deeply to your body, heart, and mind. You will experience happy living through mindfulness of yourself. A new vision will be opened, yoga will change your life for the better.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation
- Enjoy hiking in the forest
- Boat trip
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian/vegan meals
- Plenty of time to relax, unwind, and reflect
- Meet like-minded people and make new friends
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Da Nang International Airport (US$ 12 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Currency exchange
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
You will stay at Island Smiles Homestay, which offers comfortable double and twin rooms.
Program
Sample Daily Schedule
Day 1 (Arrival day)
- 8:00 Boat trip from Cua Dai to Cham island
- 8:30- 9:30 Motorbike trip on the hill road to homestay with beautiful sightseeing
- 9:30 -11:30 Check in, relax and chill time.
- 11:30 Lunch and orientation
- 17:30 sunset yoga
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 Personal chill time
Day 2
- 05:00 Wake up
- 05:30 Sunrise boat trip
- 06:00 - 07:30 Hatha yoga, meditation.
- 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 11:30 Beaches and relax time
- 12:00 Home cooked vegetarian lunch ( mindful eating )
- 13:00 - 15:00 Deep relaxation
- 15:00 - 17:00 Motorbike trip to discover around the island.
- 7:30- 18:30 Sunset yoga
- 19:00 Home cooked vegetarian dinner.
- 21:00 Personal chill time
Day 3
- 05:00 Wake up sunrise new day
- 05:30 - 06:30 Hiking to forest
- 07:00 - 08:00 Hatha yoga
- 08:00 - 08:30 Breathing exercise
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 11:30 Rest time
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:00 - 15:00 Rest, self time
- 15:00-18:00 Snorkeling sunset yoga and meditation .
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 Personal chill time
Day 4
- 05:00 Wake up
- 05:30 - 07:00 Mediation , Hatha yoga
- 07:30 - 08:30 Protecting nature and mother earth
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 11:00 Relaxing and beach time
- 11:00 Rest
- 12:00 Packing baggage
- 12:30 Say goodbye - Time to exit paradise
Instructors
Oanh Kim Vo
Oanh was born and grew up in Hoi An ancient town. She graduated her BA in tourism and has worked many years in the tourism field also managed a yoga studio for years. As she finished her yoga teacher training in 2019, completed her MA in peace studies in 2024. She's aware that sustainable life is very important for humans and it comes from the mind. Inner peace can create outer peace. Her hometown is a tourist city famous in the world with different things to discover so she chooses to combine activities, local lifestyle, and yoga ,meditation find the ways to achieve true happiness.
Binh Minh Tran
Minh has been learning and practicing yoga for over six years. She started her journey in the birthplace of yoga, Rishikesh, India. Minh first learned traditional Hatha, and then did her Sivananda teacher training. Later, she went on to be certified as an Iyengar Yoga Foundation. Along the way, she has immersed herself in various styles, shaping a teaching approach that blends alignment with intuitive movement—grounded yet fluid, structured yet free. Minh weaves yoga philosophy into her teachings, making every practice a profound experience for the body, mind, and spirit.
Retreat location
Located at Bai Huong village, Tan Hiep commune, Island Smiles homestay is overlooking the hills and is adjacent to the sea. It is only 70 meters to the Bai Huong sandy beach, where coral reefs can be found at low tide. In addition, there are colorful fish, crabs, and marine seaweed.
Unique features
General
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Beach
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Terrace
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
During the retreat, you will experience a vegetarian home cook from Mama Kim and a chance to enjoy local cuisine with the locals and relax in the garden to admire the natural forest.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Things to do (optional)
At Island Smiles Homestay, you can go snorkeling, hill trekking, on island tours, and other activities. You can stay extra to enjoy seafood from Mama Kim and experience fishing village life on the island.
What's included
- Daily yoga
- Meditation
- Daily vegan meals, water, and tea
- Enjoy hiking in the forest
- 3 nights accommodation
- Local transportation
- Boat trip
- Activities in the program
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Visa fees and travel insurance,
- Additional activities can be organized at your own expense on demand
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and extra drinks
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Da Nang International Airport
37 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Da Nang International Airport (DAD). The ferry departs from Cua Dai Dock at about 8:00 a.m. You will be picked up when you arrive at the main island.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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