Travel the length of this fascinating country, from former Saigon in the South up to Hanoi in the North, stopping at the charming old city of Hoi An en route. Spend 5 days helping the residents of the ‘Friendship Village’, a home for victims of Agent Orange. Your journey culminates with a fabulous overnight trip on a junk around Halong Bay, famed for its amazing limestone cliffs.

fully inclusive price includes

• Flights between London and Vietnam on scheduled carrier

• All local transport – flight, minibus and 1 night on a luxury junk

• Accompanying Tour Escort/Project Coordinator

• 6 nights in hotels (3 star plus)

• 6 nights in guesthouse near Friendship Village (rooms are air-conditioned and have ensuite facilities)

• 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners

•  All tours and excursions as described

Single Supplement: £225

departure dates

• VN 601: Saturday 15^th April

• VN602: Saturday 20^th May

• VN603: Saturday 29^th July

• VN604: Saturday 19^th August

• Independent non-group travel available (see below for details - prices may vary)

ho chi minh city

The former Saigon is full of fascinating places to explore.  Our tour will show you the highlights, including the Reunification Hall, stormed by American troops, and the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels where the Vietcong hid out for many months on end. 

hoi an

A short flight takes you to Danang, in the heart of the country. During your couple of days here, perhaps explore the charming town of Hoi An by bicycle, or visit the old imperial capital of Hue, located on the Perfume River.

hanoi

Another hop by plane, and then a short drive to the Friendship Village, your base for five days of voluntary work on a range of projects to assist the residents, who are all suffering the effects of Agent Orange, many of them children born disabled as a result of their parents’ infection.  There will be time at the end to experience the bustling city of Hanoi itself.

halong bay

A grand finale to the trip of a lifetime!  Spend the night on a luxury junk sailing amongst the towering limestone cliffs of Halong Bay.  There will be time to relax, enjoy the scenery and reflect on your Vietnamese experience.

project details

The Vietnam Friendship Village is a project founded and funded by veterans of the Vietnam war with the backing of five Governments, namely Vietnam, USA, UK, France and Germany.  The Village is home for 160 orphaned children and elderly or disabled adults, who are victims of Agent Orange, defoliant sprayed extensively by US forces in Vietnam during the war. During the five days, you will be able to assist the village’s inhabitants in various ways, depending on your skills and interests.  Examples include teaching English, teaching children songs and games, helping in their organic garden, or simply playing games and spending time with the children.  Those with relevant skills can assist in the medical centre, with vocational training or IT projects.

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