Slow down, settle in and enjoy a week in one of Vietnam’s most beautiful towns. Our Hoi An Women’s Escape is all about experiencing more by doing a little less — staying in one lovely, premium hotel and giving yourself time to really enjoy being there. Spend your days getting creative with local artists and makers, discovering Vietnamese food and coffee, swimming and snorkelling around the Cham Islands, and exploring the culture and history of Central Vietnam. And with plenty of free time built in, there’s space for massages, shopping, tailoring, long lunches, pool time or simply wandering the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An. It’s a relaxed week of creativity, culture, connection and slow travel — with no packing and unpacking along the way.
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Welcome to beautiful Hoi An!
On arrival at Da Nang Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to our lovely hotel, where you’ll be staying for the entire week.
Take some time to unpack, settle in and start slowing down. If you’re new to Hoi An, you can join a guided wander through the UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, discovering its colourful merchant houses, temples, narrow streets and famous Japanese Covered Bridge.
This evening you’ll come together for our welcome dinner — the perfect chance to meet everyone and toast to the week ahead.
Accommodation: La Siesta Hoi An or similar
Meals: Welcome dinner
Included: Airport transfer, optional guided Hoi An Ancient Town walk
Today is all about two things Vietnam does particularly well — coffee and creativity.
You’ll start with a relaxed introduction to Vietnam’s distinctive coffee culture. Learn about the different styles and flavours and, of course, sample some favourites along the way.
Later, we’ll meet local artist Le Thuy for the first of our silk-painting workshops. Over three sessions during the week, you’ll learn the techniques behind this beautiful traditional art form and gradually create your own piece to take home.
There’s no need to rush today. Between activities, there’ll be plenty of time to relax by the pool, book a massage or head into Hoi An for a wander.
Accommodation: La Siesta Hoi An or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Vietnamese coffee experience, silk-painting workshop
Today we swap Hoi An’s lanterns for turquoise water as we head out to the beautiful Cham Islands.
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the port and take a short speedboat ride across to the islands. Spend the day swimming and snorkelling in clear tropical waters, spotting colourful fish and coral, exploring the island and enjoying a completely different side of Central Vietnam.
Stop for a locally prepared lunch by the sea, with time afterwards to swim, relax on the beach or simply enjoy being somewhere rather lovely.
Later in the afternoon, you’ll make our way back to Hoi An for a free evening.
Accommodation: La Siesta Hoi An or similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Included: Cham Islands excursion, speedboat, snorkelling
No early start today!
The morning is deliberately free, giving you time to enjoy Hoi An however you like. Sleep in, linger over breakfast, head to the pool, organise a massage, check on your latest tailoring order or find a favourite café and watch the world go by.
There may also be time today for another session with our silk-painting artist as your artwork begins to take shape.
For those wanting to explore further, there will be the option to cycle through the peaceful countryside and villages of Cam Kim Island.
Tonight head into town for Teh Dar, a wonderful contemporary cultural performance combining storytelling, music, dance and bamboo circus with traditions inspired by Vietnam’s ethnic communities.
Accommodation: La Siesta Hoi An or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Teh Dar cultural performance
Optional: Cam Kim cycling experience
Roll up your sleeves — today we’re getting creative again!
We’ll begin with a hands-on jewellery workshop where you’ll learn some of the techniques used by local silversmiths and design and make your own silver ring. Best of all, you’ll have a very personal little piece of Hoi An to take home with you.
Later, we turn our attention to food with a Central Vietnamese cooking experience. Learn about local ingredients and flavours as we prepare a selection of dishes together — before sitting down to enjoy what we’ve made.
Afterwards, the rest of the day is yours. Perhaps a quiet afternoon by the pool is in order.
Accommodation: La Siesta Hoi An or similar
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Included: Silver jewellery-making workshop, Vietnamese cooking class
For our final full day, we’ll venture beyond Hoi An to discover another side of Central Vietnam.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed My Son Sanctuary, once the spiritual and religious centre of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Hidden amongst lush green hills, its centuries-old red-brick temples offer a fascinating glimpse into a civilisation that flourished here long before modern Vietnam.
Alternatively, depending on the group and previous travels, we may visit the lesser-known Ky Anh Tunnels to learn about the region’s wartime history and the lives of local communities.
We’ll keep the afternoon relaxed, with time for our final silk-painting session, some last-minute shopping or simply enjoying the hotel.
Tonight, we’ll come together for a farewell dinner, celebrating a week of creativity, culture, good food and new friendships in Hoi An.
Accommodation: La Siesta Hoi An or similar
Meals: Breakfast, farewell dinner
Included: My Son Sanctuary or Ky Anh Tunnels excursion
Enjoy one last leisurely breakfast before your Hoi An escape comes to an end.
There’ll be time to pack up your new artwork, jewellery, tailoring and perhaps a few more purchases than you arrived with!
When it’s time to leave, your transfer to Da Nang Airport is included for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Included: Transfer to Da Nang Airport
Want to Learn More About This Tour?
If you’re curious about the itinerary, inclusions, or what to expect, let’s chat!
Book a free 15-minute call with Penny to go over the details, answer your questions, and help you decide if this tour is the right fit for you.
It’s relaxed, obligation-free, and a great way to get all the information you need in one go.
Set amongst lush tropical gardens just outside Hoi An’s beautiful Ancient Town, La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa is the perfect place to settle in for your week in Hoi An. Relax by the pool, enjoy a treatment at the spa or find a quiet spot in the gardens between your adventures — with the cafés, shops and lantern-lit streets of Hoi An within easy reach.
You’ll stay in Deluxe Balcony Rooms, each with its own private balcony overlooking the gardens, rice fields or pool. The rooms are comfortable and stylish, with air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms and plenty of space to relax. Best of all, you unpack just once and make La Siesta your home for the entire escape.
Hoi An is the kind of place that rewards you for slowing down. Its lantern-lit streets, colourful heritage buildings, riverside cafés and incredible food make it easy to settle in and simply enjoy being there. Beyond the beautiful UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, you’ll find peaceful countryside, nearby beaches, traditional crafts and a thriving community of local artists and makers. It’s compact and easy to explore, yet there’s more than enough to fill a week — without ever feeling like you need to rush. For an escape built around creativity, culture, good food and plenty of time to yourself, Hoi An is just about perfect.
Most women are in their 50s, 60s and 70s who chose to travel with Pip & Co Travel.
But any travellers who share a love of discovery, learning, adventure, fun and kindness are right for Pip & Co Travel trips!
This tour is suitable for travellers with an easy level of fitness. Expect:
If there’s something you don’t feel like doing you can opt-out. Please contact Penny if you want to ask specific health and fitness questions. No question is silly!
The weather is warm and dry in April in Hoi An. It’s a perfect time to be in Central Vietnam – before it gets really hot over summer and avoiding the rain that comes later in the year.
Expect warm, sunny days with temperatures to reach between 25-28 degrees. Definitely shorts and tee shirt weather!
Carrying a mix of cash and card is a good idea. You will have good access to ATMs, and be able to use your cards in restaurants/cafes and hotels. Dong is the local currency. USD is widely quoted and sometimes used in Vietnam as well.
We suggest the group has a tip kitty to take the hassle and uncertainty out of tipping. This will be for specialist guides, porters, housekeepers and drivers.
You need to make a AUD $500 deposit to hold your spot.
The final balance of the trip is due 90 days before the start of the trip.
You can pay with a major credit card such as Visa or Mastercard or with a bank deposit. Payment plans can also be arranged.
All Pip & Co Travellers will need to purchase comprehensive travel insurance prior to the trip.
If you need help with this, please contact us.
Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality but Australian passport holders do need a visa for Vietnam.
Cambodia visas need to be applied online before arrival and cost USD$25. We will send out reminders to apply for your visa before the trip departure.
International flights are not included in your tour. You should aim to book flights that align with the official tour start and end dates. Where possible, arrive the morning of or the night before the start date.
For this trip your arrival and departure airport is Danang.
There are no direct flights from Australia to Danang, but there are many Asian hubs you can choose to transit through such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur.
You arrival and departure airport transfers are included.
If you’d like some help researching airfares, please contact Penny.
