Educational Tour STEAM - Northern Vietnam

Inclusions:

• Private transportation throughout the tour (modern, air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver)
• Airport transfers
• Boat in Ha Long
• Accommodation 2* or 3* hotel in Ha Noi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long and dorm in Mai Chau, based on Twin or Triple share room with daily breakfast
• English Speaking Guide
• Meals as mentioned in the program
• All Entrance fee tours
• Mineral water 2 bottles/ person/ day
• Materials: Maps, reflection journals, cultural guides, group photo souvenir

Excludes:

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

Departure point: Noi Bai International Airport, Ha Noi City, Vietnam.

Ending point: Noi Bai International Airport, Ha Noi City, Vietnam.

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi – Capital Orientation
Theme: Political and Historical Foundations
Morning:
• Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport
• Transfer and check-in at hotel in central Hanoi
Afternoon:
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex
(Includes Presidential Palace, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda)
• Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university, built in 1070
Evening:
• Welcome dinner and orientation session
• Optional: Walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Learning Focus:
Introduction to Vietnamese political leadership, Confucian values, and post-colonial history

Day 2: Civic Learning & Ethnic Diversity
Theme: Governance and Ethnographic Understanding
Morning:
• Visit to Vietnam National Assembly House or Ministry of Education (subject to appointment)
• Guest lecture or university visit (e.g., Hanoi University, Diplomatic Academy)
Afternoon:
• Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – Explore Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups via immersive exhibits and traditional houses
Evening:
• Reflection session & group dialogue
Learning Focus:
Understanding Vietnam’s governance system, ethnic diversity, and cultural policy

Day 3: Ninh Binh – Heritage and Ecology
Theme: Cultural Ecology & Sustainable Tourism
Morning:
• Transfer to Ninh Binh (2 hours from Hanoi)
• Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Explore 10th-century dynastic history
Afternoon:
• Tam Coc boat ride or Trang An Grottoes (UNESCO site) – Observe karst landscapes and river ecosystems
• Visit Bich Dong Pagoda on limestone cliffs
Evening:
• Group check-in at eco-lodge and dinner with local specialties
Learning Focus:
Historic preservation and eco-tourism in rural landscapes

Day 4: Mai Chau – Community & Ethnic Immersion
Theme: Rural Culture & Community Living
Morning:
• Transfer to Mai Chau Valley (4–5 hours)
• Check-in at traditional Thai stilt house homestay
Afternoon:
• Cycling tour of ethnic villages (Pom Coong, Lac Village)
• Participate in weaving workshop or farming activity
Evening:
• Cultural exchange night with local dance and music
• Group reflection under the stars
Learning Focus:
Ethnic minority life, sustainable agriculture, and indigenous knowledge

Day 5: Local Engagement & Education
Theme: Social Responsibility and Experiential Learning
Morning:
• Volunteer activity: teaching English or organizing games at a local school
Afternoon:
• Dialogue with village elders or NGO working in ethnic education or development
Evening:
• Traditional dinner and storytelling session
Learning Focus:
Grassroots community development, rural education, and intergenerational wisdom

Day 6: Ha Long Bay – Environmental Science
Theme: Natural Heritage & Marine Sustainability
Morning:
• Transfer to Ha Long Bay (5 hours)
• Board a day cruise or overnight boat (if budget permits)
Afternoon:
• Cruise through iconic limestone karsts
• Visit to a floating fishing village or marine conservation center
• Kayaking or eco-activity (beach cleanup or mangrove planting)
Evening:
• Sunset on deck, group dinner, and mini wrap-up discussion
Learning Focus:
UNESCO natural heritage, biodiversity, climate resilience, marine conservation

Day 7: Wrap-Up & Departure
Theme: Synthesis & Reflection
Morning:
• Return to Hanoi
• Group workshop or student presentations on key learning themes
Afternoon:
• Final visit: Hanoi Fine Arts Museum or Women’s Museum
• Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure
Learning Focus:
Cultural synthesis and personal reflection on Vietnam’s regional complexity

**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.