Hoi An, Vietnam, January 2026 – As “Tết” 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, Namia River Retreat invites travellers to experience a Vietnamese New Year shaped by meaningful presence. This is a Tết to be felt rather than hurried through, one that unfolds gently along the banks of the Thu Bon River. 

Anchored in the theme “The Year of Mindful Movement,” Namia's festive programme reimagines Tet as a state of being. Here, movement is intentional, rituals are grounding, and renewal comes from slowing down. In the soft light of Hoi An, tradition is honoured through moments of connection, reflection, and grace.

A Celebration Rooted in Presence

“A season to belong. A year to move forward.”

The Vietnamese New Year becomes an invitation to begin anew. Namia River Retreat thoughtfully weaves the Vietnamese new year traditions with wellness-led experiences, offering guests a deeper sense of balance as they step into the year ahead.

Four Days of Cultural Rituals

(17–20 February 2026 | Lunar New Year Days 1–4)

Across four days of celebration, Namia presents a curated calendar of experiences that blend local heritage with contemporary mindfulness:

• Blessing Tree Meditation, a symbolic ritual to set intentions and welcome renewal
• Mindful Calligraphy at Breakfast, expressing wishes of peace, hope, and clarity
• Guided Morning Visits to Local Pagodas
• Tet Choir Performances and Bài Chòi Folk Games, celebrating communal joy
• Ao Dai Portrait Sessions set against Namia's riverside landscape
• Lantern Lighting Rituals as dusk settles over the river
• Live Traditional Evening Music, intimate and understated, accompanying dinner

Each day flows at an unhurried pace, allowing guests to engage with New Year traditions in a way that feels personal and meaningful.

 A Holiday That Unfolds Gently

For  travellers in Vietnam seeking a quieter kind of celebration, “Tet” Season at Namia River Retreat offers space to begin the year with gentle intention. Set within private pool villas on a secluded river islet, days are shaped by unhurried mornings, restorative rituals, and moments that invite both reflection and quiet joy.

Throughout the festive period, thoughtful privileges are woven seamlessly into the stay, allowing guests to settle fully into the rhythm of the holiday without interruption. 

Exclusive Lunar New Year stays at Namia River Retreat are available from VND 13,500,000 (USD 510) per villa, per night, inclusive of a VND 1,000,000 (USD 38) dining credit per villa, per night, with no seasonal surcharges applied throughout the Lunar New Year period.

Each stay is enriched by Namia River Retreat's signature experiences, including bamboo bicycle rides, nourishing all-day breakfast, complimentary non-alcoholic minibar, inclusive daily wellness journey inspired by Vietnamese Herbology, sunset river cruises accompanied by artisan cocktails and canapés, gentle passages into Hoi An Old Town, and more.

Carrying The Traditions Beyond the Stay

Along the tranquil river in Hoi An, the wellness-inclusive Namia River Retreat reimagines “Tet” through lights, reflections, and rituals - a gentle reminder of how tradition grounds us in an ever-changing world. The marking of Lunar New Year is not just a celebration confined to time or place, but a way of moving forward with mindfulness, greater presence, connection, and appreciation for the cultures that shape us.

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ABOUT NAMIA RIVER RETREAT - It's more than a stay, it's a meaningful experience

Nestled on the Cồn Ba Xã Islet in Hoi An, Namia River Retreat is thoughtfully crafted with genuine cultural journeys and wellness-inclusive therapies inspired by Vietnamese herbology. With 60 private pool villas, locally inspired dining experiences and stunning pools with Thu Bon River views, the resort opens new ways to explore and connect with the lantern-lit ancient town of Hoi An.

The wellness-inclusive resort is a member of Small Luxury Hotels Of The World (SLH) Considerate Collection and a founding member of SLH Wellbeing Collection, underscoring Namia River Retreat's commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and cultural preservation.

Daily rates include:

• Pool Villa on an islet in Thu Bon River (with Nipa Palm Forest or River Views)
• All-Day Breakfast and complimentary mini-bar (non-alcoholic)
• Wellness Journey per person, per night (herbal hammam or sauna & cool plunge, and traditional spa therapy for 90 minutes) 
• Complimentary Cultural Experiences (bamboo bicycle trail & sundowner cruise)
• Personalised 'Meet a Local 'in Hoi An (craft your own story - via APP or in-person)

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Address - 232 Tran Nhan Tong, Hoi An Dong Ward, Da Nang City, Viet Nam

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