Most trips move fast enough that you never actually catch up to yourself. This one doesn't. Over eight days in Ho Chi Minh City, you'll gather around tables that hold history, sit inside rituals that refuse to be rushed, and work with a tailor who studies you before cutting a single thread. Every meal, every ceremony, every quiet hour is built to slow your body down and bring you back to yourself.

This is an invitation to be fed well, cared for, and to leave with something far beyond what fits in your suitcase.

⏱ 8 days 
👥 15 spots available
🏢 Double occupancy in a luxury boutique hotel
🚘 Round-trip airport transportation
🍽 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners 

What is Not Included: 
❌ Flights 
❌ Visas and travel insurance 
❌ Food and alcohol (except as noted) 
❌ Tips and gratuity 

Please note that credit card payments are subject to a transaction fee. Payments made by bank transfer have no additional charge. These fees are applied by the payment platform and do not go to Greater Health Institute.

We recommend flying into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).

Your home base for the week. A peaceful boutique hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Arrival times will vary based on flight availability. Once we have everyone's travel plans, we'll coordinate our welcome gathering around your arrival, so your first Vietnamese evening starts exactly the way this trip is meant to feel: unhurried.

Fasting is required before this appointment. If you'd like to add diagnostic tests to your trip, let us know, we'll provide a list of local medical centers and help set things up for you.

Hotel breakfast included. Options usually include continental, full American, or buffet style.

Enjoy lunch at a local spot known for wood-fired dishes, fresh salads, and international plates.

Step into Saigon's most celebrated tailoring studios, chosen through firsthand experience and matched by exceptional acclaim. Feel the weight and texture of fine materials, meet the makers, and interview the artisans to find the creative partner who best fits your style before making your selection.

Specialized medical massage sessions are available for guests who want targeted physical work. This is an intensive practice to release tension and support physical well-being.

Hotel breakfast included.

Return to your chosen artisan to finalize your design and get measured, or spend the day wandering Saigon's textile markets at your own pace. The day is yours to experience the city on your own terms.

Gather for an evening meal at a sophisticated riverside destination overlooking the water, featuring regional and international dishes to support well-being and relaxation.

Hotel breakfast included.

A midday meal at a renowned Michelin-recognized phở destination, where the noodles are handmade in-house, served in a clear, nourishing broth that centers and revitalizes the body.

An evening meal in the vibrant center of District 1 at a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant recognized for its bold Latin American flavors, sourced with quality and care. Additional food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are not included.

Hotel breakfast included.

In a premier hotel show kitchen, talented culinary artists guide you through preparing traditional Vietnamese dishes, uncovering fresh local flavors and techniques. You'll leave with a dedicated recipe folder and cookbook to carry these traditions home.

Hotel breakfast included.

Discover the rich heritage of Vietnamese cacao sourced from the Mekong Delta with our Advanced Package experience. You'll learn the art of crafting your own artisan chocolate bar, bean to bar, then go further, guided through the secrets of creating soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffles. You'll leave with a handmade 30g chocolate bar and six chocolate truffles of your own making, plus a seasonal drink to round out the experience.

Board the ICON Saigon for an evening on the water unlike any other. Enjoy a specially curated dinner menu as the city lights rise around you, with sweeping 360-degree views from the rooftop sundeck.

Hotel breakfast included.

Be guided through the ritual of traditional lotus tea, learning the heritage and mindful practice behind this centuries-old custom. A moment to slow down and experience Vietnam through one of its most cherished traditions.

Set inside the historic Independence Palace, you'll experience a theatrical, multi-sensory evening featuring the LOALOA Show, a performance rooted in traditional Vietnamese arts that blends music, choreography, and storytelling. The evening is paired with a thoughtfully curated menu served throughout the performance, to ground and nourish the senses. Additional drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are not included.

Gather over breakfast to share stories and reflections before heading to the airport. Transfer arrangements will take you there, carrying with you the warmth of the group, restored calm, stories from Saigon, and suitcases full of your new custom tailoring.

We're here to help with bookings, itinerary questions, or anything you need to prepare for Saigon. Reach out anytime, we're happy to help.

Greater Health Institute designs environments where the body can exhale, the nervous system can settle, and people are invited to explore the world deeply. We believe immersive travel is essential, an opportunity to slow down, gather around shared tables, and experience a place through its most authentic stories and nourishment.

Whether in Detroit, Bali, or Morocco, our curated residencies are grounding journeys to connect, archive stories, and restore the body to its natural rhythm.