SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Unique Tour
Your 8-day Vietnam adventure: from Ho Chi Minh City’s dynamic pulse to the Central Highlands’ farming heart (Duc Trong, Da Lat). Discover authentic local life, culture, and sustainability.
Overview
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Duc Trong (Lam Dong Province), Da Lat City (Lam Dong Province)
- Number of Students: 15
Program Highlighs
- Duc Trong Homestays: Live with local families, sharing meals and daily life.
- Hands-on Farming: Join local farmers in planting, tending crops, and harvesting.
- Cultural Workshops: Learn basic Vietnamese, make artichoke jam, and join local games.
- Community Connection: Interact with locals, play games with children, observe traditions.
- Design Thinking Project: Workshop innovative ideas for local farming improvements.
- HCMC Exploration: Visit Ben Thanh Market and vibrant walking streets.
- Da Lat Discovery.
- Local Cuisine: Savor Bún Bò, Bánh Canh, Lẩu Gà Lá É, and fresh vegetable buffets.
- Memorable Events: Farewell BBQ with host families and a Gala Night for sharing.
- Guided Support: Local guides and student volunteers for communication and cultural insights.
Schedule
Day 1: Arrival in HCMC
- Arrive, hotel check-in.
- Evening: Welcome dinner.
Day 2: HCMC & Da Lat Prep
- HCMC: Welcome session, cultural exchange, program briefing.
- Explore Ben Thanh Market & city walking street.
- Evening: Dinner, final preparations. Depart for Duc Trong (Da Lat region).
Day 3: Duc Trong: Homestay & Farming
- Arrive in Duc Trong, breakfast, transfer to homestays.
- Fullday: Engage in farm activities with host families.
- Evening: Group cooking, dinner, “Basic Vietnamese & Farming Tools” workshop.
Day 4: Duc Trong: Farming, Workshops & Community
- Morning: Continue farm work with families, interview locals. Lunch with host family.
- Afternoon: “Making Artichoke Jam” culinary workshop.
- Evening: Local dinner, followed by “Firefly Hunting” (if available) or community interaction.
Day 5: Duc Trong: Local Sights, Design Thinking & Farewell
- Morning: Guided tour of local scenic spots (e.g., pagodas). Lunch with host families (or at a pagoda).
- Afternoon: “Design-Thinking” workshop and group presentations.
- Evening: Farewell BBQ party with host families.
Day 6: Da Lat Arrival & City Fun
- Morning: Travel to Da Lat city, breakfast at a local café, Da Lat program introduction.
- Afternoon: Da Lat homestay check-in, visit a local zoo or go strawberry picking.
- Evening: Dinner featuring Lẩu Gà Lá É. Explore Da Lat Night Market.
Day 7: Da Lat: Adventure & Gala
- Morning: Visit Datanla Waterfall (alpine coaster, glass bridge).
- Afternoon: Supermarket shopping, sightseeing at Xuan Huong Lake, minigames.
- Evening: Gala Night (group video reviews, sharing memories).
Day 8: Departure
- Optional: Early morning “Cloud Hunting” tour.
- Morning: Breakfast, free time, packing.
- Afternoon: Depart from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City.
Program Inclusions
- Core Program & Activities: All scheduled farming, cultural, community activities, workshops & sightseeing per itinerary.
- Accommodation & Transportation: 6 nights’ shared accommodation (hotel/homestays); arrival transfer & all program transport.
- Meals Provided: Meals per itinerary, including key special dinners & refreshment breaks.
- Guided Tours & Entry: English-speaking guide(s) & all entrance fees for scheduled program elements.
- Essential Support & Materials: Admin & volunteer support (local buddies); program materials & travel insurance.
*Note: The program can be customized to your preferences.
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