DAY 1 – Arrival & Cultural Warm-up
Ho Chi Minh City
• Arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport
• Transfer to hotel, welcome refreshments
• Orientation Session: Introduction to Vietnam’s history, culture, and safety briefing
• Overnight in HCMC
DAY 2 – STEAM Discovery & Innovation
Ho Chi Minh City
• Morning: Visit Vietnam National University – HCMC (University of Science or Technology)
+ Campus tour with student ambassadors
+ Short talk on “Vietnam's Scientific Innovation Journey”
• Afternoon: Hands-on Workshop
+ STEAM project: Build a simple circuit, robot hand, or basic IoT device with Fablab mentors
+ Team collaboration & creative challenge
• Evening: Walking tour of HCMC landmarks (Notre-Dame Cathedral, Book Street, Central Post Office)
• Overnight in HCMC
DAY 3 – Culture, Conflict & Resilience
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi
• Morning: Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion
+ Learn about guerrilla warfare and Vietnam War strategies
+ Debriefing: War, peace, and resilience
• Afternoon: Interactive Museum Activity
+ War Remnants Museum: Guided tour with reflection journal prompts
+ Group discussion: Korea & Vietnam – historical parallels
• Evening: Attend AO Show or water puppet performance
• Overnight in HCMC
DAY 4 – Sustainability in the Mekong Delta
Ben Tre Province
• Transfer to Mekong Delta (~2 hrs)
• Eco-tour by boat: Explore coconut plantations, canals, and local crafts
• Sustainability Workshop:
+ Water purification demo
+ Hands-on composting or eco-brick building
• Homestay immersion: Interact with local families, prepare dinner together
• Overnight in Ben Tre (homestay or guesthouse)
DAY 5 – Agriculture & Community Experience
Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City
• Morning Activity: Try rice farming or local fishing method
• Mini Lecture: Climate change & agriculture in Southern Vietnam.
• Lunch & farewell to homestay hosts.
• Transfer back to HCMC
• Evening: Vietnamese calligraphy or lantern-making workshop
• Overnight in HCMC
DAY 6 – Cross-Cultural Exchange & Showcase
Ho Chi Minh City
• Cultural Exchange Program with Vietnamese high school
+ Icebreakers, language games
+ Joint STEAM activity (build a model bridge or marble run)
+ Presentations on Korean & Vietnamese school life
• Group Showcase:
+ Student performances, trip reflection videos, souvenir exchange
• Overnight in HCMC
DAY 7 – Departure
Ho Chi Minh City
• Packing & check-out
• Optional visit to Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs
• Transfer to airport for return flight
• Departure with memories, certificates, and local gifts.