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Vietnam

Service & Cultural Exchange on the Central Coast

June 27 — July 23
July 2 — July 28
$7,790 + airfare

Vietnam

Service & Cultural Exchange on the Central Coast

June 27 — July 23
July 2 — July 28
$7,790 + airfare

Travel to Vietnam and immerse yourself in a coastal community on the South China Sea during this summer service learning program for high school students. Collaborate with local government representatives and community members as you engage in construction-based service activities, and build lasting connections with your Vietnamese hosts. Experience the distinct cultures, foods, and architecture of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Hoi An on excursions with your group and cap the program off with a cruise amidst the towering limestone cliffs and lush islands of Halong Bay.

• Lend a hand constructing houses for local families
• Swim and relax at beautiful beaches off of Vietnam’s central coast
• Get clothing tailored in the ancient city of Hoi An
• Explore Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter and breathtaking Ha Long Bay
“We became a family in a week—united, honest, loving, and caring. Everyone in the group accepted and respected each other. I made lifelong friends and was so sad to say goodbye to all of them.”
—Sofia M., American School Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico

Itinerary

This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.

Departure — Travel Day

Meet your fellow high school student travelers and one or more of your leaders in Los Angeles and fly together to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. To learn more about how we organize travel, click here.

Ho Chi Minh City — 2 days

Settle into your accommodations in the center of Ho Chi Minh City as you get to know your group and learn about Vietnam’s history, food, and culture. Hold an in-depth group orientation on your time in Vietnam, with particular focus on your host community and the service projects you will complete.