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Immerse yourself in Southern Vietnam’s unique culture, where tradition meets modernity, from Ho Chi Minh City’s skyscrapers rising alongside bustling markets to the Mekong Delta’s tranquil waterways and agricultural landscapes. Our Vietnam programme is packed with activities to learn about:
Southern Vietnam, a dynamic region rich in culture and history, presents a unique opportunity to explore global challenges like sustainable development, environmental conservation, and rural-urban transformation. It is home to a blend of ethnic groups, each contributing to the region's rich tapestry of traditions, festivals, and cuisine through its unique fusion of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese influences.
Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam, is the country’s economic engine, driving innovation, trade, and development in various sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and finance. In contrast, the beautiful Mekong Delta, known as Vietnam’s “Rice Bowl,” is a vital agricultural region, producing much of the country’s rice, fruit, and fish while offering stunning natural landscapes and unique floating markets.
The region also played a pivotal role during the Vietnam War (known as the American War in Vietnam), with significant sites like the Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum preserving its history and lessons of resilience.
This inspirational global learning experience takes you beyond the tourist trail in Southern Vietnam spanning the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, the winding rivers of the lush Mekong Delta, and the tropical forest ecosystems of Cat Tien National Park. Students will learn about the challenges and solutions faced by a rural Mekong community during a homestay, linking the SDGs to real-life experiences in waste management, rice cultivation, traditional fishing methods, climate-adaptive agriculture and food security. You can choose between a jungle trek option, or conservation activities with 2 organisations working with bears and primates. Then it's back to Ho Chi Minh to explore the fusion of Chinese, Indian, French, and Vietnamese cultures, and 20th century Vietnamese war-time history.
We appreciate how busy teachers are, so we’ve made the booking process as simple as possible! There are 4 easy steps:
Call or email us to book a meeting or phone call at your school. We will listen carefully to what interests you, and your requirements.
We will then email you a tailored proposal, which will include a full itinerary, all-inclusive price, and key documents for the Senior Management Team (SMT).
Once you get approval from the SMT, we will send you key marketing material, including posters, to help promote the trip.
We deliver inspiring presentations at school or online in a short Morning Assembly and a longer Parents’ Presentation 10 days later.
Crossing the river into the beautiful jungle ecosystem of Cat Tien national park
Learning how to wear the distinctive, woven conical hat
A history lesson with a difference
Vietnamese food is delicious!
Iconic skyline of the economic hub of Southern Vietnam
Rice is a staple of the Vietnamese diet, and growing it essential for food security
Get the low down on past trips, latest findings and Vietnam updates
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