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Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort

Our rating

8/10

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Highlights

- Large but peaceful resort with 2 pools
- Local artist gallery & two shops on site
- Tai chi, chakra balancing, yoga, spa
- Visits to Phong Nha caves & National Park

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Overview

Set in the lush, verdant hills just outside Hue is Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort. This large yet tranquil resort is ideal for those who want to stay somewhere peaceful, while still having the city proper within easy reach. Beautifully and tastefully presented throughout and with local artists' work on display, it has a pleasantly calm character and its unspoiled surroundings make it a fantastic spot to unwind and escape from fast-paced city life. For trips to the city, the resort offers a complimentary shuttle service that runs several times a day and has to be booked in advance. Boasting two swimming pools, a spa, two shops and numerous activities both at the resort and in the surrounding area, Pilgrimage Village is a great choice for couples, groups and families.

There are no fewer than 139 rooms and villas spread out across the well tended grounds. Though the resort does have quite a high guest capacity, it has a spacious, uncrowded feel. There are seven grades of accommodation altogether, ranging from the Deluxe to the Traditional Vietnamese Pool House. All types of accommodation come with a range of convenient amenities, from air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, to tea and coffee making facilities and a minibar/refrigerator.

Breakfast is served at the Valley Restaurant, which is located by a lake, while lunch and dinner are served at Junrei Restaurant. This is the resort’s main eatery and serves popular Hue dishes and imaginatively prepared Vietnamese fusion cuisine. For drinks, there’s the stylish Slope Lounge with its soothing live piano music, the Peanut Bar with its lush surroundings and the intimate Candle Bar.

Complimentary classes in tai chi, chakra balancing and yoga are available every day. The spa has a full range of indulgent treatments available and even offers some geared towards children. There's a choice of two swimming pools: one is 50m in length and is ideal for practising lengths, while the other is more for families and children. The resort was originally a centre for arts and handicrafts; there are countless pieces on display throughout and local artists’ works are showcased in the on-site art gallery. Souvenirs and keepsakes are sold in the two dedicated shops near the resort’s entrance. Many excursions are possible, including trips to the Phong Nha caves and half-day tours of the Bach Ma National Park, which is a popular destination for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.

The resort welcomes children and has two accommodation options aimed at those travelling with younger ones: the Family Standard and the Family Deluxe. Both options offer plenty of space. Pilgrimage Village offers some activities tailored specifically for children, including learning about local crafts and traditions, hat making and cooking, plus youngsters will no doubt enjoy exploring the area with their families and splashing about in the family pool. Parents are reminded that they must keep their children under adult supervision at all times.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 534 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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