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Your "Taste of Volunteering" Project

Assist the young unfortunate victims of Agent Orange (a horrific chemical defoliant used in the Vietnam War), at the Vietnam Friendship Village. This is a project founded and funded by the governments of Vietnam, USA, UK, France and Germany. The Village is home for 160 children and elderly or disabled adults, who are victims of Agent Orange. Give the young children a head start by teaching them English or help maintain the village gardens.

Trip Description

This beautiful, fascinating, exciting and rewarding adventure not only encompasses all the highlights of this gorgeous country it also gives you the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of some of its less fortunate inhabitants.

Enjoy many varied experiences. Swap the bustling Ho Chi Minh city for the tranquil, meandering Mekong Delta (“rice bowl of Vietnam”). Explore the gorgeous, temperate hill station of Dalat, then lounge on a boat as you cruise the beautiful islands around Nha Trang. Savor sumptuous food in delightful Hoi An, cycle out to the magnificent Marble Mountains and discover the culture and history of Hue.

Unfortunately, all these fascinating destinations and the warm welcoming people hide a much darker chapter in recent history. Though the majority of these extraordinary people have shrugged off the hardships of the Vietnam war, some will always suffer the side effects of the chemical agents used in that campaign. Help provide opportunities for these less fortunate souls. Give them invaluable English lessons, teach them songs and help in the organic gardens. The joy in their faces will be the highlight of an already remarkable trip.

However, your adventure is far from over. Relax on an overnight cruise through the magnificent monolithic limestone islands of Ha Long Bay. Then head inland to the beautiful northern reaches and meet ethnic minority tribes in the villages around Sapa. A return to the fascinating capital of Hanoi marks the end of a truly memorable and life changing journey.

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Info

Tour Code:

VN003

Length:

23 Days

Activity Level:

Comfort Level:

Projects:

Medical
Environmental

Police Check:

Required

Guest Numbers:

2 - 12

Pricing
US$3,000

Approximately:

NZ$ 4,300
GB£ 1,950
AU$ 3,350
CA$ 3,150
EUR€ 2,250

Single Supplement:

US$ 1,170

(Flights not included)
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The price is per person, based on 2 people sharing a room. We can tailor-make a trip to meet your exact requirements.

With one person booking, please contact us for the price of your trip.

Dates

You can choose your own trip start dates. Please contact us if you would like to proceed or require any further information.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City (D)
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City tour (B,L)
Day 3: Cao Dai and Cu Chi Tunnel (B,L)
Day 4: Mekong Delta (B,L)
Day 5: Da Lat tour, Lat minority village (B)
Day 6: Dalat – Nha Trang (B,L)
Day 7: Island cruise, swim snorkel (B,L)

Day 8: Fly Hoi An & tour (B)
Day 9: Hoi An cycle tour (B,L)
Day 10: Hue heritage tour (B)
Day 11: Perfume river cruise, night train to Hanoi (B,L)
Day 12: Hanoi half day tour (B)
Day 13-16: Volunteer project at Vietnam Friendship Village (B,L,D)
Day 17: Sao Do centre & Halong Bay (B,L,D)

Day 18: Halong Bay swim, kayak, transfer Hanoi, night train Sapa (B,L)
Day 19: Sapa trek, minority village (B,L)
Day 20: Ham Rong Mountain & Ta Phin (B,L)

Day 21: Transfer Hanoi & free day
Day 22: Red River Cruise & cycle (B,L,D)
Day 23: Departure

B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner

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