Inclusions:

• Transportation with air-conditioned as program
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation 2* or 3* base on Twn or Triple share room with daily breakfast
• English Speaking Guide
• Meals as mentioned in the program
• All Entrance fee tours
• Water Pupep Show tickets
• Cooking class
• Lion Head Decoration Workshop
• Mineral water 2 bottles/ person/ day
• Materials: Maps, reflection journals, cultural guides
• Insurance

Excludes:

• Air tickets
• Personal expenses such as drinks at meals
• Drinks with all meals
• Upgrade meals
• Other not mentioned as the above

Departure point: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Ending point: Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Day 1: Arrival & Cultural Orientation (Dinner)

Introduction to Vietnam’s Culture & History
Morning:
• Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport
• Pick-up and transfer to hotel; check-in and short rest
Afternoon:
• War Remnants Museum – Offers sobering insight into the Vietnam War
• Reunification Palace – Site of the end of the Vietnam War in 1975
Evening:
• Welcome dinner with a short cultural orientation presentation
• Water Puppet Show at Golden Dragon Theater (cultural entertainment)
💡Learning Objectives:
• Understand Vietnam’s modern history
• Explore the socio-political landscape post-war

Day 2: Urban Development & Local Industry (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Ho Chi Minh City’s Economic Growth and Urban Planning
Morning:
• Visit to a local university or institution (RMIT University or Ton Duc Thang University) – Tour campus and attend a short lecture on Vietnam's economy or environmental challenges
Afternoon:
• Visit to the Saigon Hi-Tech Park or Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone – Learn about Vietnam’s role in global manufacturing and technology growth
Evening:
• Group discussion/reflection session at the hotel
• Optional: Night walk around Nguyen Hue Walking Street
💡Learning Objectives:
• Gain insight into Vietnam’s economic reforms
• Understand challenges and innovations in urban development

Day 3: History, Culture & Community Engagement (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

Social and Cultural Connections
Morning:
• Cu Chi Tunnels – Explore underground resistance systems used by the Viet Cong – Interactive experience with a guide and possible historical re-enactments
Afternoon:
• Community engagement activity
– Visit a local NGO, school, or social enterprise (KOTO or Green Bamboo Shelter)
– Participate in interactive cultural or volunteer sessions
Evening:
• Traditional Vietnamese cooking class or group dinner at a cultural house Hoa Tuc.
💡Learning Objectives:
• Understand local resilience and ingenuity during wartime
• Build cultural empathy and social awareness through hands-on engagement

Day 4: City Wrap-Up & Departure (Breakfast/ Lunch)

Modernity, Reflection, and Departure
Morning:
• Ben Thanh Market visit – Learn about local commerce and practice negotiation
• Brief tour of colonial landmarks: Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office
Afternoon:
• Wrap-up workshop or group presentations on key learnings
• Transfer to airport for departure
💡Learning Objectives:
• Reflect on cultural, historical, and economic knowledge
• Synthesize experiences through discussion and sharing

**The program order may change depending on the actual situation.**

General information:

• Please read the information carefully before booking a tour.
• Bring your ID card or passport when joining the tour.
• Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen and hats are recommended.

All cancelation from guest arise additional charges as follows:

• More than 14 days before departure: No charges.
• Less than 14 days before departure or No show: 100% of the tour.