📍 Day 1 – Arrival in Quy Nhon: Science & Coastal Ecosystems (-,L,D)
Theme: Marine Research & Academic Engagement
• Arrival in Quy Nhon by air/train
• Hotel check-in and orientation briefing
• Visit Binh Dinh Museum and walk Quy Nhon beach
• Evening: dinner at local restaurant + group discussion: “The Ocean & Scientific Collaboration”
📍 Day 2 – Quy Nhon: Community Livelihoods & Coastal Resilience. (B,L,D)
Theme: Coastal Communities & Sustainable Development
• Visit a traditional fishing village or salt-making area near Nhơn Hải or Nhơn Lý
o Learn about small-scale fisheries and the impact of climate change
• Interactive session with local people.
• Beach cleanup
• Evening: dinner at local restaurant
📍 Day 3 – Transfer to Nha Trang: Marine Science & Biodiversity (B,L,D)
Theme: Marine Ecosystems & Research Institutions
• Scenic transfer to Nha Trang (approx. 5 hours via coastal road)
• Visit Ganh Da Dia. Learn about the geology and volcanic phenomena that create unique basalt rock structures
• Stop for lunch and scenic viewpoints en route
• Visit the Nha Trang Oceanography Institute
o Explore Vietnam’s marine biodiversity, coral ecosystems, and fisheries data
• Evening: dinner at local restaurant & talk: “Vietnam’s Marine Future”
📍 Day 4 – Nha Trang Islands: Reef Ecology & Local Economies. (B,L,D)
Theme: Marine Protected Areas & Community-Based Tourism
• Boat trip to Hon Mun, Bai Tranh
• Snorkeling, reef observation, coral reef conservation talk by local people (Cost of self-sufficient diving)
• Visit a fishing or aquaculture village
o Learn about traditional fishing techniques and seafood sustainability
• Evening: dinner at local restaurant .
📍 Day 5 – Phan Rang: Cham Heritage & Cultural Identity. (B,L,D)
Theme: Indigenous Culture & Resilience
• Morning transfer to Phan Rang (approx. 3.5 hours)
• Visit Po Klong Garai Cham Towers & Cham Cultural Center
o Explore the history, spirituality, and art of the Cham people
• Visit a weaving or pottery village with Cham artisans
• Evening: dinner at local restaurant.
📍 Day 6 – Transfer to Mui Ne: Landscapes, Climate & Tourism.(B,L,D)
Theme: Climate Change, Arid Landscapes & Tourism Transitions
• Morning transfer to Mui Ne (approx. 4.5 hours)
• Visit White & Red Sand Dunes – learn about desertification, soil, and tourism impact
• Stop at Mui Ne Fishing Market and a traditional fish sauce facility
• Wrap-up session
• Evening: dinner at local restaurant.
📍 Day 7 – Reflection & Departure. (B, L,-)
• Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)