General Information

Duration: 5 Days 4 Nights
Start/End: Hanoi, Vietnam / Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour Route: Hanoi - Vietnam National University - Hanoi University of Culture - Chinese Embassy - Ha Long Bay - Linh Quang Center - Hanoi
Focus Areas: Belt & Road Exchange - Cross-Cultural Learning - Community Engagement
Guides: Professional English-speaking guide
Transportation: Private, air-conditioned coach
Accommodation: 3* or 4* hotel rooms with daily breakfast and full amenities
Cruise: Private Wooden Junk Day Cruise in Ha Long Bay

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi, Belt & Road Orientation (D)
Day 2: Academic & University Exchange (B, L, D)
Day 3: Diplomatic Visit & City Exploration (B, L, D)
Day 4: Ha Long Bay Nature Cruise (B, L, D)
Day 5: Community Visit & Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Vietnam - Belt & Road Orientation (D)

Xin chao! Welcome to Vietnam!

On arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, students and teachers will be welcomed by our local tour guide and transfer to the hotel to leave luggage.

Note: Hotel’s check in is 14.00, early check in is NOT included

After leaving luggage at hotel, we enjoy a 1-hour cyclo tour of the French inspired "old quarter". We will be free for shopping in the old quarter ranges from markets through to designer boutique stores to amazing contemporary art galleries.

In the evening, we will have welcome dinner & briefing on Vietnam’s role in the Belt & Road Initiative - A special talk by an expert on Vietnam’s involvement in BRI, highlighting infrastructure projects, trade, and future cooperation between Vietnam and China.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2: Academic & University Exchange (B, L, D)

Breakfast will be at hotel.

After that, we visit one of the top university in Vietnam, Vietnam National University where students will engage in discussions with local students and professors of East Asian Studies Faculty on the impact of BRI in education, economy, and cultural exchange.

We then continue to another university in Hanoi called Hanoi University of Culture and have a visit to the Heritage Faculty with culture exchange with students there.

Lunch at local restaurant.  

In the afternoon, we visit to a Vietnamese corporation involved in BRI - Explore how local businesses collaborate with Chinese partners in areas such as logistics, energy, or infrastructure, with insights from company representatives (Companies name will be advised later).

Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Diplomatic Engagement & Cultural Discovery (B, L, D)

Breakfast will be at hotel.

Morning: Visit to the Chinese Embassy in Hanoi - A diplomatic session where students will learn about China-Vietnam relations, ongoing projects under BRI, and opportunities for youth cooperation. (This will be confirmed later since not easy to ask for approval from embassy)

Lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will visit some of the must-see sites in Hanoi with Temple of Literature, the first university dated from 11th century, Tran Quoc Pagoda which located by the West Lake.

Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Full-Day Trip to Ha Long (B, L, D)

Breakfast will be at hotel.

Pick up at our hotel after breakfast, we will take 180 KM to Halong Bay - The Bay of Descending Dragon, which is located in the Northeast of Vietnam. Halong Bay has been recognized by UNESCO as the World Natural Heritage thanks to its universal values of landscape, geology and geomorphology, respectively in 1994 and 2000 and is one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

On arrival in Tuan Chau Pier at around noon, we will get on boat with welcome of the crew team. Lunch will be served onboard with seafood mainly while our cruise sets toward to the Islet of Rocky Dog (Hon Cho Da), Incense Burner (Hon Dinh Huong) and Fighting Cock (Hon Ga Choi). Our cruise then docks at Amazing Cave (Hang Sung Sot), can say, the most amazing cave in Halong at this stage with hundreds of splendid stalactite.

After one-hour visiting the cave, we continue cruising to Titov Island where we will have free time for swimming. Back to the cruise at around 4 PM, continue exploring further in the bay before ending the trip at 6 PM at Tuan Chau Wharf. We will find our car is waiting and take us back to Hanoi.

Dinner at local restaurant and overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Community Service - Departure  (B)

Breakfast at hotel and check out.

After that, we will visit Linh Quang Humanitarian Vocational Training and Nurturing Center. This charitable organization is dedicated to caring for and providing vocational training to children with disabilities. During the visit, students can engage in interactive activities, learn about the center's mission, and contribute to supporting children in need. While not directly related to China, this experience offers valuable insights into Vietnam’s social welfare efforts and provides an opportunity for cultural and humanitarian exchange.

After that, we have last-minute wandering at the Old Quarters of Hanoi before transferring  to the airport for departure flight. Tour ends.

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General Information

Tour Code: VSST-01
Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights
Start/End: Ho Chi Minh City/ Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Joined tour (B, L)
Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat – Joined tour (B, L)
Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Rustic (B, L, D)
Day 5: Mekong Rustic - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City, students will be greeted and driven to our hotel in the city centre. After check-in, we will be free to wander around the hustle and bustle city and spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Joined tour (B, L)

Today, we visit all the highlights in Ho Chi Minh city such as the Reunification Palace, a palace of old President in South of Vietnam during the American war; the War Remnants Museum where is   poignant display of the futility of war; Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, the two sites that we can ignore when we visit the city.

After lunch, we travel to the district 5 to visit Cho Lon (China town), Thien Hau pagoda & Binh Tay market. We also stop at the oldest pagoda Giac Lam Pagoda and also is one of the finest pagodas in Vietnam. We then head back to the center to do shopping at famous Ben Thanh market, this bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai.

Our free evening activities include: walking around at the lively streets of Saigon, explore the highest building in Saigon, Bitexco…. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels by Speedboat – Joined tour (B, L)

Cu Chi – otherwise known as the "Iron Triangle" or "Iron Land" was the place that Vietnamese lived and fought during the American War. For a normal classic tour, we can take a car and drives there, but for a different experience, we will visit Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat.

Pick up at our hotel at around 7.30 AM, we will transfer to the port in Saigon River and enjoy 1-hour scenic boat ride to the tunnels. On arrival, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tank as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs dropped by B52 bombers.

If you wish, we can try firing M-16, AK-47 and carbine rifle at the National Defence Sports Shooting Range. After lunch, we will return to Ho Chi Minh City and have the rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Rustic (B, L, D)

After breakfast at hotel, we will escape from the lively Ho Chi Minh City and head to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta. On arrival, we visit the Cao Dai Cai Be Temple and Cai Be Cathedral right at the town to understand more about the religious life of Mekong people.

We then embark on a tourist boat to visit the inland and floating markets of Cai Be, where we will be introduced the local agricultural, marine products and buy the ingredients for our own dinner. Continuing on boat to head to Mekong Rustic in Tan Phong Island, where we will check-in our room for relaxing and having lunch.

In the afternoon, we will take part in local activity of ditch fishing hook, which will bring us a rustic and great experience especially when catching fish on river for dinner. Back to the Mekong Rustic and join our chefs in the kitchen with Mekong Delta’s special dishes such as elephant ear fish, spring rolls…Overnight in the Mekong Rustic.

Day 5: Mekong Rustic - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

After breakfast, our guide will guide us to explore more the Tan Phong Island by bike. We will visit the traditional handicraft workshops of handbags, rice papers along with wooden tables and chairs. We then call in at a local farmer’s family, talk with the host about the importance of agricultural for the Mekong Delta’s people, we then try plucking the fruits and tasting them.

The 2^nd day tour continues with a visit to the ‘bang’ conical hat (nón bàng) workshop before going back to our lodge to fresh, check out and get back to our boat to transfer us back to the mainland where our car is waiting and take us to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City where we spend the night.

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)

Time will be free until our car arrives to take us to the airport in good time for departure flight. Tour ends.

Hotel List:

Inclusions:

• Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver
• English speaking tour guide as in the itinerary
• Accommodation with daily breakfast as per detail itinerary
• Entrance fees & permits (if have)
• Meals as in the itinerary
• Boat excursions

Exclusions:

• International and domestic flights and airport taxes
• Vietnam Visa
• Travel insurance
• Other meals which are not indicated above
• Surcharge and Compulsory dinners (if any)
• Beverages in the restaurants where meals are included
• Gratuities to guides and drivers
• Personal and other expenses such as porterage, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.

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General Information

Tour Code: VSST-01
Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights
Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight Train to Hue – Danang – Hoi An
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – Joined Tours (B, L)
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay, Overnight Cruise by Shuttle Bus (B, L, D)
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Overnight Train to Hue (B, L)
Day 5: Hue – River boat & Royal Tombs (B, L)
Day 6: Hue – Danang – Hoi An (B, L)
Day 7: Hoi An – My Son Santuary – Joined tour (B)
Day 8: Hoi An – Danang Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival

On arrival at Noi Bai International airport, students will be welcomed by our guide and driven to the hotel in Hanoi in a private vehicle. The rest of the day will be free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour – Joined Tours (B, L)

Pick up at Guesthouse by our shuttle bus, today, we will join a city tour with other visitors. It’s not only reducing the cost, but also giving students a good chance to make friends with others. We first visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, including the mausoleum where he rests in peace, the museum which dedicated his life, his simple house where he lived and worked. We will also call in at the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, which was built in 1049 under the Ly’s King. Our next visit is Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, both located by the West Lake and are among the oldest pagodas in Vietnam.

Lunch will be in a good local restaurant with delicious Vietnamese food. In the afternoon, we will proceed to the famous Ethnology Museum which display on culture and customs of different 54 groups in Vietnam. The tour ends in the central of Hanoi including Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple at around 4 PM. Afterward, we will be transferred back to the hotel or free for shopping in the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay, Overnight Cruise by Shuttle Bus (B, L, D)

After breakfast at our guesthouse, we will be pick up by the cruise’s shuttle bus and transfer to Halong Bay – one of ‘The New 7 Wonders of Nature’ in 2011 and twice recognized by UNESCO as Nature Heritage Site. On arrival, we will embark on a traditional junk followed by a short cruise briefing. We then savour a delectable lunch our junk cruises among the limestone islands.

In the mid-afternoon, we will kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Bo Nau Cave area before going back to cruise and continue to Soi Sim Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.

In the evening, we will cruise back to the main boat for a shower before having dinner and spend the night onboard.

Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Overnight Train to Hue (B, L)

Wake up early in the morning and start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt before having breakfast. After that, we will explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay. After that, we will return to the boat, freshen up and check out of our cabin. Continue our cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more. While heading back to the harbour, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch. We will disembark at round noon and find your car is waiting and take you back to Hanoi.

The rest of the day will be free to wandering around the streets, shopping and dinners before our private car arrives to take us to Hanoi Railway Station to board the overnight train to Hue (SE1, 7.30 PM – 8.50 AM next day).

Day 5: Hue – River boat & Royal Tombs (B, L)

On arrival in Hue at around 8.50 AM, we will have breakfast with Bun Bo Hue (Hue’s Noodle with beef), a special dish of Hue. After that, we will leave luggage at the hotel before boarding the Dragon Boat on the romantic Perfume River heading out for the countryside. Our first stop is the charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda)  where we can enjoy a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area. From here, we rejoin our van and go visit King Tu Duc's Tomb.

We then visit Dong Thien Pagoda, one of the most ancient pagodas in Hue built from 18th century. Our guide will explain us about the Buddhism in Vietnam before introducing us the Monk Monastery in the pagoda where we will have delicious vegetarian lunch with tus seeds, potatoes, carrots, muang beans, mushrooms and soy sauce…

Our afternoon includes visits to the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 and the local Dong Ba market. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue – Danang – Hoi An (B, L)

After breakfast, we travel by vehicle to Hoi An along scenic highway 1A. Along the way, we will stop to contemplate the stunning views North, to Lang Co Beach and South to Danang city.

On arrival in Danang, we will have a brief visit at Cham Museum – the houses of the most complete collection if Cham Artifacts anywhere in the world; China Beach – where the American named and used to have their Rest and Relaxation; and the Marble Mountain – the five elements of the Universe (water, wood, air, fire and earth).

We will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon and have free time to explore the Ancient Town of Hoi An including Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Overnight will be in a friendly Guesthouse near the Ancient Town.

Day 7: Hoi An – My Son Santuary – Joined tour (B)

My Son – the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century is located 75 KM from Hoi An. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century and now remains more than 70 architectural works. This joined tour will take us to visit the sanctuary for half-day starting from 8.00 AM from our hotel. Once there, we visit the Tra Kieu capital, which was the former administration center of Champa Kingdom. Discover the majestic ancient ruins at My Son including ancient towers, which were built from the fourth century. At around noon, we will return to Hoi An and have lunch on our own account.

The rest of the day will be free time at beach, shopping or wandering around the Ancient Street. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoi An – Danang Departure (B)

Time will be free until our car arrives to take us to the airport in Danang in good time to board your departure flight. Tour ends.

Hotel List:

Inclusions:

• Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver
• English speaking tour guide as in the itinerary
• Accommodation with daily breakfast as per detail itinerary
• Entrance fees & permits (if have)
• Meals as in the itinerary
• Boat excursions

Exclusions:

• International and domestic flights and airport taxes
• Vietnam Visa
• Travel insurance
• Other meals which are not indicated above
• Surcharge and Compulsory dinners (if any)
• Beverages in the restaurants where meals are included
• Gratuities to guides and drivers
• Personal and other expenses such as porterage, bar bills and laundry not stated in the itinerary.

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General Information

Tour Code: VSTG 02
Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights
Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ha Giang – Quan Ba – Yen Minh – Lung Cu – Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac – Ba Be Lake – Hanoi
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Hanoi (D)
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
Day 4: Hanoi – Ha Giang (B, L, D)
Day 5: Ha Giang - Quan Ba - Yen Minh - Lung Cu - Dong Van (B, L, D)
Day 6: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac – Ba Be Lake (B, L, D)
Day 7: Ba Be Lake – Hanoi (B, L, D)
Day 8: Hanoi departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Hanoi (D)

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, teacher and students will be greeted then transferred to hotel. After a short rest, we enjoy a 1-hour cyclo tour of the French inspired "old quarter". We will then sit down to enjoy a performance of the city’s famous Water Puppets. After the show, we will have welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant in town.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong (B, L, D)

Today we set off to the ‘Jewel in the Crown of Vietnam’; Halong Bay. Arriving before lunch we will board our boat and then set sail, cruising amongst thousands of extraordinary limestone karst formations. Halong Bay was voted one of ‘The New 7 Wonders of Nature’ in 2011, and once here you will know why it was included in this group.

On arrival in Halong, we will embark on V’Spirit Classic Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing. We will then savor a delectable lunch while V’Spirit Classic cruises among the limestone islands. In the mid-afternoon, we will kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Bo Nau Cave area before going back to the V’Spirit Classic and continue cruising to Soi Sim Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay.

In the evening, we will cruise back to the main boat for a shower before having dinner and spend the night onboard.

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi (B, L)

Wake up early in the morning and start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt before having breakfast. After that, we will explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay. After that, we will return to the boat, freshen up and check out of our cabin. Continue our cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more. While heading back to the harbor, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch. We will disembark at round noon and find our car is waiting and take us back to Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi – Ha Giang (B, L, D)

After breakfast at hotel, we will leave for Ha Giang. The drive to Ha Giang takes around 5 hours but is some of the most breathtaking in Vietnam. On the way, we will stopover at some places to visit small villages and take photos. After the long drive, we will take a short walk around Ha Giang to visit Tha Cultural Village of Tay and Nung people, set in a picturesque valley near town. We will spend the night in Ha Giang.

Day 5: Ha Giang - Quan Ba - Yen Minh - Lung Cu - Dong Van (B, L, D)

In the morning we will drive to Quan Ba district, on the way we will stop in Quan Ba to visit the Bo Y minority village. Having lunch in Yen Minh town and take rest for an hour then we continue the trip to Sa Phin village to visit the Former H’Mong King’s Palace, and then keep driving up ahead we will visit the Flag tower on the top of Lung Cu mountain, the border with China. Arriving in Dong Van district in the late afternoon, take rest and walking around the ancient town of Dong Van. Our overnight accommodation will be in Dong Van town.

Day 6: Dong Van – Ma Pi Leng Pass – Meo Vac – Ba Be Lake (B, L, D)

If today falls on Sunday we will have chance to visit Dong Van ethnic market, where all kinds of goods and multi-colored clothes can be purchased. The people here remain their traditional life of remote minority tribes. After hang around the Sunday market, we will drive from Dong Van along the Nho Que River and go through Ma Pi Leng pass which is considered as the most beautiful pass in Vietnam. We will arrive in Meo Vac after two hours later. Have a short rest before drives to Ba Be Lake. Tonight we will have dinner and enjoy beer time in home stay, enjoy the nice river view in Pac Ngoi village.

Day 7: Ba Be Lake – Hanoi (B, L, D)

This morning we will take a boat trip on Ba Be Lake, the largest lake in Vietnam which has a water area around 500ha, spreading over 8km. We will visit Puong Cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Ba Be national park, and then take the boat to Dau Dang waterfall, while waiting for the lunch serve in Minority restaurant, we will take a short walk to visit Dau Dang waterfall. After lunch we will take a boat back to Pac Ngoi village, have a rest for few minutes then driving back to Hanoi (240 km). Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon, we will check in our hotel and spend the night.

Day 8: Hanoi departure (B)

After breakfast at hotel, students and teachers will have time to wander around the bustling Old Quarters of Hanoi before going back to our hotel where car and driver is waiting to take us to the airport for departure flight. Tour ends.

Hotel List:

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General Information

Tour Code: VSTVN 01
Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights
Start/End: Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D)
Day 2: Hanoi Food Tour & Orientation (B, L, D)
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Cruise – Fun time at the sea (B, L, D)
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Fly to Danang – Transfer to Hoi An (B, L, D)
Day 5: Hoi An Farming and Fishing Eco Tour (B, L, G)
Day 6: Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L, D)
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City Tour then Departure (B, L)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D)

On arrival at Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, students and teachers will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to our hotel. After a short rest, we enjoy a 1-hour cyclo tour of the French inspired "old quarter". We will then sit down to enjoy a performance of the city’s famous Water Puppets. After the show, we will have welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant in town. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi Food Tour & Orientation (B, L, D)

Today we will venture out to explore Hanoi and enjoy the local food. Firstly, our guide will meet us at the hotel and we then walk down to Pho restaurant for our light breakfast. Walking down to the Hang Be street for visiting the local market, we are guided all the ingredients as well as inhabit of local people here. After the street market, we continue our trip along different streets, try to taste many kinds of local food such as oil-fried pastry, tofu, egg coffee, rice pancake, pillow cake, sweet soup, stuff pancake with pork, draught beer… and one of our best surprised is a stop at Dong Xuan whole sales market where we know many kinds of ingredients being sold. Last but not least is our happy ending at the Rue Lamblot restaurant. From here, we enjoy our light lunch with Spring rolls, grilled pork with noodle, fried rice cake, banana flower salad.

In the afternoon, we will drive to visit the excellent Museum of Ethnology, which is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam's 54 Ethnic minority peoples. We then visit the Temple of Literature, which originally built as a temple to Confucius and the infamous Hoa Loa Prison Museum. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in Hanoi.

Note: For this day, you should skip or have light breakfast at hotel, as we will try many different dishes

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Cruise – Fun time at the sea (B, L, D)

Pick up at our hotel after breakfast, we will take 4-hour drive to the World Heritage Site Halong Bay, also, one of ‘The New 7 Wonders of Nature’ voted in 2011. On arrival in Halong, we will embark on our cruise followed by a short cruise briefing. We will then savor a delectable lunch while our cruises among the limestone islands.

In the mid-afternoon, we will kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Bo Nau Cave area before going back to our cruise and continue cruising to Soi Sim Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Soi Sim or climb up to the top of the island for a panorama view of Halong Bay. In the evening, we will cruise back to the main boat for a shower before having dinner and spend the night onboard.

Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Fly to Danang – Transfer to Hoi An (B, L, D)

Wake up early in the morning and start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt before having breakfast. After that, we will explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the nicest cave in Halong Bay. After that, we will return to the boat, freshen up and check out of your cabin. Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more. While heading back to the harbor, watch the cooking demonstration before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

We will disembark at round noon and find your car is waiting and take you to Noi Bai airport in Hanoi for an evening flight to Danang. On arrival, we will be welcomed by our local guides and transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An Farming and Fishing Eco Tour (B, L, G)

After breakfast at hotel, we will start our Farming & Fishing Life Eco Tour. Starting at Tra Que Village, we will get a personal insight into the local farming communities. We will join the farmers in preparing their land for sowing, helping to fertilize the garden using seaweed from the local river and watering it in using huge tin cans strapped to our backs. Following this, we will begin our leisurely cycling tour through the countryside witnessing local Vietnamese rural life first hand. Late morning we will board our Hoi An Eco-tour boat for a river cruise. Here we will meet and witness local fishermen working their craft, before enjoying a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. We then transfer to a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat for a quick race and ride down a coconut palm lined waterway. Lunch today, is on board our boat, which is prepared using vegetables picked earlier at Tra Que Village.

After lunch, we will start our walking tour around the ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L, D)

Today, we will take a morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival, we will be met and driven to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam American must have been like.

Returning to the city centre in the afternoon, we will check in our hotel, we will have the rest of the day free to wander around the lively streets or Ben Thanh Night Market. Dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)

After breakfast at hotel, we will transfer to Vinh Long in the Mekong Delta. The program will start with a visit of Vinh Long market in the town. This is the best choice for us to take pictures of fish, shrimps, prawns, crabs, snakes, rice-field rats, tropical fruits, vegetable...

After that, we will travel by boat to visit the brick kilns where we can see how the local people create beautiful potteries from clay. Then, come to visit the orchard & traditional house. We will enjoy some kinds of fruits and tea when listening to the traditional music at local home. The rowing boat takes us deeper into the countryside on smaller canals so we can enjoy the peaceful time. It is so interesting to see traditional houses made of wood and palm tree leaves and see some activities of the local farmers with an opportunity to make contacts with them and see how they catch fish or pick up fruits by ancestral ways in Mekong Delta. We will also explore the village roads in a bike and ride through local farms, houses, passing some ‘monkey bridge’, meet and talk with the local people. In the mid-afternoon, we will return to Ho Chi Minh City where we will spend the night.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City (B, L, D)

This morning, we visit all the highlights in Ho Chi Minh city such as the Reunification Palace, a palace of old President in South of Vietnam during the American war; the War Remnants Museum where is poignant display of the futility of war; Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, the two sites that we can ignore when we visit the city. We then finish our morning with a visit to the lively Ben Thanh Market, this bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai. After lunch in a local restaurant, we will transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Tour ends.

Note: Late afternoon departure flight is advised

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Duration: 7 Days/6 Nights
Start/End: Ho Chi Minh City/Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Community Service – Dalat – Multiple Outdoor Activities – Yoga Sivananda – Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon arrival (D)
Day 2: Saigon – Mekong Delta Community works (B, L, D)
Day 3: Mekong Delta Farming – Saigon (B, L, D)
Day 4: Saigon – Fly to Dalat – Hiking, Kayaking & Camping (B, L, D)
Day 5: Yoga at the Sivananda Yoga Vietnam (B, L, D)
Day 6: Dalat Biking – Fly back to Saigon (B, L, D)
Day 7: Explore the Insider of Saigon then Departure (B, L)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Saigon arrival (D)

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City, students and teachers will be greeted and driven to our hotel in the city centre. After a short rest, we will visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, the two sites that we can ignore when we visit the city. Dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Saigon – Mekong Delta Community works (B, L, D)

The program will start with boat cruise along the small canals in the Mekong Delta. Then, an optional stop can be made at local workshops where you can see how to make rice paper, coconut candy and pop-rice, popcorn...It is so interesting to visit the handicraft village where you can see how they make some special products: making rice-net for spring rolls, fish sauce & Soya sauce, cooking salt, sewing coconut-leaves for cottage roof... Lunch will be served at local house.

After lunch, we will take a boat or bike to the project site (toilette building or wall painting for a kindergarten or school). Our Leaders will divide in small groups. We start to our project. This will take the form of practical building and some laboring tasks as we construct a house for an impoverished family in this remote region.

Breaking into groups, there will be a variety of tasks to undertake each day of the project from layering bricks, mixing cement, assembling frames, hammering, sawing and transporting of materials… Local tradesmen and tour leaders will be supervising and assisting throughout the project, often identifying students with particular skills to perform the more difficult or skill orientated tasks. Groups will be rotated throughout the project.

The days will be long and the results rewarding as we see our project come to fruition and as curious villages from all around come to watch and assist us.

Back our homestay located in lust garden, relax, refresh before a leisurely dinner cruise in the river. Overnight in the Homestay.

Day 3: Mekong Delta Farming – Saigon (B, L, D)

After breakfast at the homestay, we will take 5-Km cycling to Phuoc Hau vegetable village and work with the local farmers on their field like raking soil, harrowing soil, transplanting vegetable and scooping water with different scoopers. Talk with the local farmers via our guides about their daily life and the importance of agricultural works in the Mekong Delta.

Back to our homestay at around noon, we will say goodbye to the friendly host and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City with lunch at the Mekong Restop en-route.

On arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, we will have visit the huge Ben Thanh market. Dinner and overnight in Saigon.

Day 4: Saigon – Fly to Dalat – Hiking, Kayaking & Camping (B, L, D)

Today, we will take an early flight to Dalat (VN 1380, 6.50 – 7.40), on arrival, we will be welcomed by our guide and drive along picturesque scenic roads to the Pinhatt Mountain Trailhead, where we start our journey.  The first section of trail is around 3 hours through minority farms and pine forest. Don’t be alarmed if you meet an elephant along the way. They live at the lake and are tame.

You will be treated to a picnic lunch of fresh veggies and fruits, baguettes with an assortment of toppings and a French-style pastry to satisfy your sweet tooth.

After lunch and a rest on the mountain-top, we descend and you will notice a very dramatic difference in the flora and fauna.  The valley you enter is no longer pine forest, but the jungle that Vietnam is so famous for.

Before becoming the explorer, you will learn more instruction from our guide about the paddling skills. After getting definite understanding about the kayaks, we spend the remainder of the day exploring the many inlets and secrets spots on the lake about 2 hours to the far end of the lake for dinner in the dark. A dinner in the dark style will be prepared by you. Stopping at campsite to prepare everything there to survive in the dark nature such as pitch tent, set fireplace, fishing, food…After completing all of our works as the sun goes down, we will sit around the bonfire to enjoy diner, hot soup and chat to together. We spend the night in our tent in Tuyen Lam Lake area.

Day 5: Yoga at the Sivananda Yoga Vietnam (B, L, D)

Wake up in the morning and transfer to the Sivananda Yoga which is also nearby Tuyen Lam Lake.

5:30 am: Wake-up bell

6:00 am: Satsang

8:00 am: Asana & pranayama class

10:00 am: Organic vegetarian brunch

11:00 am: Karma Yoga (opportunity to serve the Ashram)

4:00 pm: Asana & pranayama class

6:00 pm: Organic vegetarian dinner

8:00 pm: Satsang

9:30 pm: Finish

After that, we will drive to our hotel in city for overnight accommodation.

Day 6: Dalat Biking – Fly back to Saigon (B, L, D)

After breakfast at hotel, our driver will welcome us back and continue our today’s adventure.

Get on your bike and fly on wheel in the dawn sunshine passing Nguyen Huu Hao Tomb, Cam Ly waterfall. Biking on the quiet, beautiful road through green vegetable and flower farms of the Van Thanh flower village with a quick stop for looking at colourful flower kinds blooming inside green houses.

After lunch, we will back to Dalat and visit Crazy House which was built by its owner – architect Dang Viet Nga and became one of the world’s ten most bizarre houses voted by People’s Daily Magazine. It does not comply with any convention about house building with ten themed guest rooms, each one having an animal as its theme.

After that, we will be driven to the airport to board the flight back to Saigon (VN 1385, 16.45 – 17.35). On arrival, we will have dinner and spend the last night in Saigon.

Day 7: Explore the Insider of Saigon then Departure (B, L)

To have a glimpse of Saigon with its hide-away characters, cultures that are not normally seen on classic tourist route. Vespa tour will make you see Ho Chi Minh City different eyes.

The tour today start at the hotel by Vespa driver and tour guide then we stop at first at Tao Dan Park to visit the bird lover club which is join here from 6am to 9am only. Then we transfer to Thich Quang Duc Monument. Thich Quang Duc was a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who burned himself to death at a busy Saigon road intersection on 11 June 1963. Photographs of his self-immolation were circulated widely across the world and brought attention to the policies of the Diệm government. After that, the Vespa driver will stop at Flower market where we can have some good photos of various flowers selling here.

On our journey today, we also visit Ong Bon pagoda & Nhi Phu Temple which was built by the Fujian Congregation. This pagoda is full of gilded carvings, burning incenses and local people come here to praise for their good fortune and health… Later we have a walk through the fabric, tailor material alley and before being back to hotel, we visit the Chinese medicine street market where we have idea about “thuoc bac”. “thuoc tau”….

After lunch, we will then transfer to the airport in good time for departure flight. Tour ends.

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General Information

Tour Code:
Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights
Start/End: Ho Chi Minh City/Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City – Community Service – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (D)
Day 2: Community Service at Physical Disable Teaching Center (B, L, D)
Day 3: Another Day of Community Service (B, L, D)
Day 4: Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour (B, L, D)
Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day City Tour & Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (D)

On arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City, we will be greeted by our guide and driven to our hotel in the city centre.

After leaving luggage, we will visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, two of the must-see sites in Saigon. We then take a cyclo ride along the tree-lined boulevard of this lively city before sitting in the Golden Theatre to enjoy 45-minute show of the exciting Water puppet. Dinner in a nice local restaurant and spend the night in a hotel.

Day 2: Community Service at Physical Disable Teaching Center (B, L, D)

After breakfast at hotel, we will take 45-minute drive to the Physical Disable Teaching center in Hoc Mon district in the outskirt of Saigon. The centre was established in 2003 and officially in operation since 2006. At this stage, there are 100 – 130 learners with physical disability (Body, deaf, mute, blind) learning several jobs like: garment, embroidery, computer, massage, painting. We will have 2 days doing community services at the centre and interact with the learners.

For our 2-day Community service at the Physical Disable Teach Centre, we will have chance to interact with the learners and assist them in doing some of their daily’s activities such as: prepare lunches for learners with the chefs, painting the fence and gate, gardening and watering the vegetables. We will divide into different group and the tasks will be rotated from group to group each day. Lunch will be in the centre and dinner will be in a restaurant in the city centre. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Another Day of Community Service (B, L, D)

Today will be another day doing Community service at the Physical Disable Teaching center in Hoc Mon district. In the late afternoon, we will have some culture exchange activities with the learners like singing performance, postcard-drawing ceremony. After giving gifts to the centre and learners, we will say goodbye to our new friends and head back to the city centre. Dinner and overnight in Saigon.

Day 4: Cu Chi Tunnels & City Tour (B, L, D)

In the morning, we will take 50-Km drive out of the city centre to Cu Chi Tunnels – the massive underground system that Vietnamese lived and fought during the American War. It’s also considered a highlight in Ho Chi Minh City for student tours. On arrival, we will watch a short introduction video showing the foundation, activities… of Cu Chi tunnels before moving to the tunnels and see different traps used in the war. Later, we can go to the shooting range where we can try to fire real bullets (costs US$1/bullet pay directly at site) or sit down for a Vietnamese tea with local boiled cassava.

Return to the city centre for lunch, we will go the District 5 to visit Cho Lon (China Town) and Thien Hau Pagoda. The rest of the day will be free for shopping at the hustle Ben Thanh market with several local items. Dinner and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day City Tour & Departure (B)

Time will be on our own until our car arrives to take us to the airport in good time to board your departure flight. Tour ends.

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General Information

Tour Code: VSTC 03
Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights
Start/End: Hoi An/Hue
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi) – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi)
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (Hanoi) arrival – Hue (D)
Day 2: Cooking Class on King Dragon boat in Hue ½ Day (B, L, D)
Day 3: Hue – Danang – Hoi An Walking Tour (B, L, D)
Day 4: Hoi An – Eco Fishing & Farming Tour (B, L, D)
Day 5:Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi) Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (Hanoi) arrival – Hue (D)

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City (or Noi Bai airport in Hanoi), we will be at the Terminal in good time to connect a domestic flight to Hue.

On arrival, students and teachers will be welcomed by our local guide and transferred to hotel to check in. After that, we will take a cyclo ride to visit The Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945, after exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument. We will then depart to the Hue Royal Fine Art Museum, which is housed within the former Dien Long An Royal Palace. We will spend the night in Hue.

Day 2: Cooking Class on King Dragon boat in Hue ½ Day (B, L, D)

Pick up at our hotel at 08.00 AM, we will take a cyclo ride to the colourful Dong Ba Market for buying the fresh materials for our cooking class. Amazed our eyes with several stalls selling fresh vegetable, meats, fishes...Here we will have chance to interact with local sellers and learn how to bargain when buying things in Vietnam.

Back to our cycle and continue to Toa Kham Wharf where we will board the King Dragon boat along Perfume River toward Hen Islet at 09.30. The cooking lesson lasts about 02 hours. Our chef will demonstrate the correct preparation of each dish before we prepare, under his guidance, the same dishes yourselves. You can choose one of the three below menus for the cooking class.

After the class, we will sample the food you’ve cooked before our cruise ends at Toa Kham wharf and find our cyclo take us back to hotel. We spend the night in Hue.

Day 3: Hue – Danang – Hoi An Walking Tour (B, L, D)

After breakfast at the hotel, we travel by vehicle to Hoi An along scenic highway 1A. Along the way, we will stop to contemplate the stunning views north, to Lang Co Beach and South to Danang city.

On arrival in Danang, we will have a brief visit at Cham Museum – the houses of the most complete collection if Cham Artifacts anywhere in the world; China Beach – where the American named and used to have their Rest and Relaxation; and the Marble Mountain – the five elements of the Universe (water, wood, air, fire and earth). We will arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon.

After check-in, we will start our walking tour around the ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. Then we are back to our hotel.

Day 4: Hoi An – Eco Fishing & Farming Tour (B, L, D)

We have an early start this morning as we head off to our Farming & Fishing Life Eco Tour. Starting at Tra Que Village, we will get a personal insight into the local farming communities. We set about joining the farmers in preparing their land for sowing, helping to fertilize the garden using seaweed from the local river and watering it in using huge tin cans strapped to our backs. Following this, we will begin our leisurely cycling tour through the countryside witnessing local Vietnamese rural life first hand; during our cycling we will also have the chance to ride a water buffalo! Late morning we will board our Hoi An Eco-tour boat for a river cruise. Here we will meet and witness local fishermen working their craft, before enjoying a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. We then transfer to a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat for a quick race and ride down a coconut palm lined waterway. Lunch today, is on board our boat, which is prepared using vegetables picked earlier at Tra Que Village. After that, we will transfer back to the hotel and have the rest of the day free at leisure. We spend the night in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi) Departure (B)

Time will be free until our car arrives to take students and teachers to the airport in Danang for a domestic flight Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi) in good time to connect with the departure flight. Tour ends.

Hotel List:

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General Information

Tour Code: VSTC 02
Duration: 7 Days/6 Nights
Start/End: Hoi An/Hue
Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi) – Danang – Hoi An – Street food tour – Walking tour - Eco Farming Tour – Community Service – Hue – Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi)
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (Hanoi) arrival – Danang – Hoi An (D)
Day 2: Hoi An Street Food Tasting and Walking Tour (B, L, D)
Day 3: Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary and Cooking Class (B, L, D)
Day 4: Hoi An – Fishing, Farming Eco Tour & Community Service (B, L, D)
Day 5: Hoi An – Danang – Hue (B, L, D)
Day 6: Hue’s Riverboat and Royal Tombs (B, L, D)
Day 7: Hue – Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi) Departure (B)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (Hanoi) arrival – Danang – Hoi An (D)

Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City (or Noi Bai airport in Hanoi), we will be at the Terminal in good time to connect a domestic flight to Danang.

On arrival, students and teachers will be welcomed by our local guide and transferred to hotel to our hotel in Hoi An to check in. The rest of the day will be free to recover from Jetlag, we will spend the night in Hoi An.

Day 2: Hoi An Street Food Tasting and Walking Tour (B, L, D)

This morning we venture out on a food exploration day and discover why Vietnam is so well known for its amazing cuisine. Food in central Vietnam, having once had a strong link to the Imperial Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty, is luxurious and complex in both taste and appearance. Enjoy visiting vendors and markets, some hidden away in back alleyways yet all producing the most delicious food. Explore this cuisine which uses an abundance of fresh herbs and vegetables and uses meat as a condiment rather than a main meal. Discover why Vietnamese food is regularly described as 'healthy yet delicious'.

Later this afternoon we will take a walking tour through the World Heritage listed town of Hoi An. Often featured in newspapers and travelling shows such as ‘Getaway’, this small quiet town is now a very popular spot to visit. Hoi An is known for its excellent food, interesting architecture and countless tailors. So whether it’s a new pair of shoes or an outfit that you’re after, there is something here for you. And of course if you need a break from it all, sit down in one of the many coffee shops where the smell of French pastries will be just too tempting to resist! We will spend the night in a hotel in Hoi An.

Day 3: Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary and Cooking Class (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we transfer to My Son Holy Land. Located 69 km southwest of Danang, My Son was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty and is now considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. We have the opportunity to explore the amazing Hindu-like temples and towers interconnected by complex designs.

We make our way into Hoi An town to Hai Scout Café after lunch then enjoy a welcome drink, before visiting Hoi An’s colorful markets to experience the sights, sounds and aromas of this amazing place.  During our market experience we will have the opportunity to interact with local sellers and purchase some of the ingredients to be used in our impending cooking lesson.  We will then board a private boat for a leisurely cruise along the Thu Bon River which will take us to the Red Bridge Cooking School. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours with each dish first being demonstrated by the Red Bridge’s master Chef before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving and plate decoration. After the lesson we will sit down and enjoy what we have just prepared for dinner.  We spend another night in Hoi An.

Day 4: Hoi An – Fishing, Farming Eco Tour & Community Service (B, L, D)

This day will be a special day for both students and teachers as we’re going to do some community services as well as experience the daily life of the local farmer and fishermen.

We have an early start this morning as we head off to our Farming & Fishing Life Eco Tour. Starting at Tra Que Village, we will get a personal insight into the local farming communities. We set about joining the farmers in preparing their land for sowing, helping to fertilize the garden using seaweed from the local river and watering it in using huge tin cans strapped to our backs. Following this, we will begin our leisurely cycling tour through the countryside witnessing local Vietnamese rural life first hand; during our cycling we will also have the chance to ride a water buffalo! Late morning we will board our Hoi An Eco-tour boat for a river cruise. Here we will meet and witness local fishermen working their craft, before enjoying a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. We then transfer to a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat for a quick race and ride down a coconut palm lined waterway. Lunch today, is on board our boat, which is prepared using vegetables picked earlier at Tra Que Village.

After lunch, we will go back to the town centre and stop at the Lifestart Foundation where we will do some community services and support the foundation. Founded by an Australian woman, Lifestart is a charity, which helps disadvantaged Vietnamese to become self-sufficient. After having a presentation at the foundation’s office, we will take part in a program where we will be taught traditional Vietnamese crafts such as lantern making and painting classes. We will spend the night in Hoi An.

Day 5: Hoi An – Danang – Hue (B, L, D)

After breakfast at the hotel, we travel by vehicle to Hoi An along scenic highway 1A. Along the way, we will stop to contemplate the stunning views of Lang Co Beach, village and the lagoon before going north to Hue.

On arrival in Hue, we will take a cyclo ride to visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945, after exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument. We will then depart to the Hue Royal Fine Art Museum, which is housed within the former Dien Long An Royal Palace. We will spend the night in Hue.

Day 6: Hue’s Riverboat and Royal Tombs (B, L, D)

After breakfast at hotel, we will board the Dragon Boat on the romantic Perfume River heading out for the countryside. Being the ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past, and a visit to the most beautiful tombs will be on the itinerary for today. The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. We will enjoy a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area. Thien Mu Pagoda is considered the symbol of Hue, and of Buddhism in Vietnam. From here, we rejoin our van and go visit Emperor Khai Dinh's Tomb and Emperor Tu Duc's Tomb.

In the afternoon, we visit one of city’s ‘garden houses’ and then return to our hotel to freshen-up. In the evening, we will have dinner in the pleasant surroundings and a comfortable atmosphere of another of the garden houses. We spend the night in Hue.

Day 7: Hue – Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi) Departure (B)

Time will be free until our car arrives to take students and teachers to Phu Bai airport in Hue for a domestic flight Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi) in good time to connect with the departure flight. Tour ends.

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General Information

Tour Code:
Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights
Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Tour Route: Hanoi arrival – Halong Bay – Sapa – Ethnic Village – Hanoi Departure
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Halong Bay – Overnight Cruise (L, D)
Day 2: Halong – Hanoi – Overnight Train to Sapa (B, L, D)
Day 3: Sapa – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho – Ta Van (B, L, D)
Day 4: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Bus back to Hanoi (B, L)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Halong Bay – Overnight Cruise (L, D)

Morning arrival in Hanoi, student and teachers will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to Halong Bay where we will board our overnight cruise named V’Spirit Classic. After a short cruise briefing, we check in our cabin and savor a delicious lunch while our cruise sets sails among the limestone islands.

Our afternoon activities includes kayaking in the sea exploring lagoons and hidden areas around Luon cave, swimming and relaxing at Soi Sim Island, trekking to the top of the island for a birdeye’s view of Halong Bay from the height.

Enjoy a delicious dinner after a long day of activities. After that, students and teachers can entertain themselves or join the crewmembers with squid fishing. Overnight onboard.

Day 2: Halong – Hanoi – Overnight Train to Sapa (B, L, D)

Start our day with a Tai Chi excises on the sundeck. Students, please do not worry or feel funny, we’re new comer with this too! It’s really good for health and is a good way to start another long day of activities.

We then explore the amazing Sung Sot cave which can be said the most splendid cave in Halong Bay. Return to the cruise and check out of the cabin, the itinerary continues to Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet and more. Watch the cooking demonstration before enjoy a traditional set lunch. Return to Hanoi with a short stop on the way to visit a local school in the outskirt. We have some educational and culture exchange with the local children such as: singing, dancing, postcard drawing...

Back to the hotel in the late afternoon, refresh before having dinner. In the evening, we will board the overnight train to Sapa.

Day 3: Sapa – Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho – Ta Van (B, L, D)

Pick up at the Railway station, students and teachers will transfer to Sapa. After breakfast in a local restaurant, we will sneak through Sapa’s busy market and step downhill to Cat Cat Village. Stop by a beautiful waterfall and a hydroelectric station before trekking on a dirty trail through the rice paddy, passing along a narrow river before getting to the Black Hmong minority village of Y Linh Ho.

After lunch, we head to Muong Hoa Valley passing through Lao Chai Village of Black Hmong people and Ta Van Village of Giay people. Arrive in the village in the later afternoon, we will check in our homestay, play with the children or help the host with dinner preparation. Overnight in Ta Van.

Approx: 5 hours walking/ 1-hour lunch

Day 4: Ta Van – Giang Ta Chai – Su Pan – Bus back to Hanoi (B, L)

Get up early in the morning and wander around the village, seeing local people at their daily life. After breakfast at homestay, we leave for Giang Ta Chai Village of Red Dao people. Trek through a bamboo forest, which is the buffer zone of Hoang Lien National Park. Along the way, we pass by a waterfall where we will take a rest. Continue to Su Pan village before having lunch.

After lunch, we back to Sapa by car and then drive in the new Hanoi – Lao Cai New Expressway to get back to Hanoi. Arrive in Soc Son District where locates Noi Bai International Airport, we will drive straight to the airport in good time to board your departure flight. Tour ends.

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