5 Massage & Relaxation Tours Worth Booking

1.Shanghai Immersive Royal Banquet+Photo, Bar/Massage Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $20Our pick

Step into an imperial-style banquet in central Shanghai with an English-speaking guide such as Bonnie or Xi. You’ll watch royal dance, music, tea ceremony, and Kunqu Opera excerpts while tasting a multi-course Chinese dinner. Costume, makeup, photos, massage, cupping, and moxibustion are optional extras, and the dining fee is paid on site.

“Our guides Bonnie and Xi explained were fantastic, they explained everything about the activity and followed us during the event. They also arranged a special surprise with the restaurant and some gifts for my girlfriend birthday, so cute! The restaurant is really nice place and the food delicious as well, with many dishes served during the show (really nice to see, even if difficult to understand everything). We also chose the traditional dress and make up option, really worth to do in order to have nice and memorable photos to remember this special activity! Recommended!Read more”

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2.Gili Trawangan: Beach Massage with Sunset and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $18Best value

Meet Budi at The Gili Beach Bar for a 60-minute Balinese or Lombok massage on the sand. You will hear soft beach music and waves, use special massage oil, and receive a classic cocktail. Book near sunset for the best chance of evening color, though trees may block part of the view.

“Was nice relaxing evening, massage was good and drink was nice. Nice sunset location”

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3.Signature Service at the Spa- Refreshment Bar, Access to Serenity Lounge

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 90 minutes at Sirius Day Spa near Sarasota, choosing an organic facial, massage, or another signature service from a licensed specialist. Your visit includes the Serenity Lounge, massage chairs, zen videos, a rock wall, coffee, tea, and wine or bubbly upon request. The private booking returns you to the spa’s starting point.

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4.Onsen Spa in Tokyo and Asakusa Bar Hopping with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $160

Spend six hours with guide Takeshi, starting at Ryogoku Station with an onsen etiquette briefing before walking to Edoyu for baths, bedrock baths, and spa time. Then head to Asakusa for local food, Japanese drinks, Hoppy Street, and a walking tour. The private experience is customizable, but onsen and restaurant fees are extra.

“This tour was absolutely amazing, offering the perfect combination of a local hot spring and a cozy izakaya experience. Starting with a complete relaxation in the hot spring that melted away all the travel fatigue, the beer afterward was simply unbeatable. Takeshi was also an outstanding guide, making this an unforgettable experience I couldn’t recommend more!”

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5.Onsen Spa in Tokyo and Asakusa Bar Hopping with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $161

Spend six hours moving from Ryogoku Station to Asakusa. Edoyu offers six baths, three saunas, bedrock baths, treatment spas, and lounges, with towels and gowns supplied. Your guide leaves you private at the spa, then helps you order yakitori, okonomiyaki, and motsuni on Hoppy Street.

“Simple yet comprehensive explanations of the different steps that are needed in order to conform to the traditions of the japanese onsen.”

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