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Vietnam – Service Learning Trip in Hoi An

Seven days in and around Hoi An, with four full days working alongside a local community on sustainability and regenerative-living projects. Students also paddle basket boats through the Cam Thanh coconut forest and explore the UNESCO-listed old town.

Highlights

  • Group Size: 15 – 35 students
  • Hotel Class: 3-star based on Twin/Triple sharing for students + Single for teachers

Learning Objectives:

  • Sustainability in Practice: Join the Waste Solution Network and land regeneration work to see how local communities tackle waste and soil health.
  • Regenerative Living: Learn composting, tree nursery work and regenerative farming techniques students can bring home.
  • Community and Culture: Experience village life in Quang Nam and understand why culture matters to sustainable development.

Accommodation

  • Hoi An: 3 Star Hotel in Hoi An.

Inclusion

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast in Twin/Triple sharing for students and Single room for teachers. Single supplement will be applied to requests of additional single rooms (if any)
  • Private, air-conditioned transport and transfers as listed
  • Local English-speaking guides
  • All activities and entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
  • Service charge and current government tax

Exclusion

  • International flight tickets
  • Early check-in & late check out surcharge
  • Travel insurance (Compulsory)
  • Visa to Vietnam
  • Other services not mentioned in itinerary and Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tips)

Detailed Itinerary:

This is a proven starting itinerary. Every day can be adjusted to fit your group’s learning goals, age range, dates and budget.

Service Learning Hoi An Trip EduTravel 1

Day 1: Da Nang Arrival – Hoi An

Welcome to Da Nang! Your AET guide meets the group at Da Nang Airport for the 45-minute transfer to your hotel in Hoi An (rooms available from 2:00 pm). The rest of the day is free to settle in and recover from the flight.

Meals included: Nil

Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel in Hoi An

Service Learning Hoi An Trip EduTravel 2

Day 2 – 5: Service Learning Project with the Local Community

Over four full days, students work side by side with the local community at our project site, around 30 to 45 minutes from Hoi An town. Each day carries its own learning theme, moving from understanding local sustainability challenges through to regenerative living, regenerative agriculture, and cultural preservation. Mornings and afternoons are spent on practical tasks such as composting, waste recycling, tree nursery work, planting, and cooking with villagers, with meals shared on site.

The program closes on the final afternoon with a group reflection, giving students time to process what they’ve done and what they’ll take home. Activities are planned together with our community partners and can be adjusted to match your group’s learning goals, age, and fitness level.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch at site, Dinner at site

Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel in Hoi An

Service Learning Hoi An Trip EduTravel 6

Day 6: Hoi An – Coconut Jungle – Hoi An Town Walking Tour – Memories Show

In the morning, head to the Cam Thanh water coconut forest, where students paddle traditional bamboo basket boats and meet the fishing families who work these waterways. The afternoon is spent walking Hoi An’s UNESCO listed Ancient Town, taking in the Japanese Bridge, old merchant houses, and the local street food the town is famous for. The day ends with the Hoi An Memories Show, a large outdoor performance telling the story of the town’s past as a busy international trading port.

Service Learning Hoi An Trip EduTravel 7

Day 7: Hoi An – Transfer to Da Nang Departure

Free time until the transfer to Da Nang Airport for your departure flight (check-out at noon). Safe travels home, and see you on the next adventure!

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Nil

Information

Highlights

  • Group Size: 15 – 35 students
  • Hotel Class: 3-star based on Twin/Triple sharing for students + Single for teachers

Learning Objectives:

  • Sustainability in Practice: Join the Waste Solution Network and land regeneration work to see how local communities tackle waste and soil health.
  • Regenerative Living: Learn composting, tree nursery work and regenerative farming techniques students can bring home.
  • Community and Culture: Experience village life in Quang Nam and understand why culture matters to sustainable development.

Accommodation

  • Hoi An: 3 Star Hotel in Hoi An.

Inclusion

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast in Twin/Triple sharing for students and Single room for teachers. Single supplement will be applied to requests of additional single rooms (if any)
  • Private, air-conditioned transport and transfers as listed
  • Local English-speaking guides
  • All activities and entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
  • Service charge and current government tax

Exclusion

  • International flight tickets
  • Early check-in & late check out surcharge
  • Travel insurance (Compulsory)
  • Visa to Vietnam
  • Other services not mentioned in itinerary and Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tips)
Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary:

This is a proven starting itinerary. Every day can be adjusted to fit your group’s learning goals, age range, dates and budget.

Service Learning Hoi An Trip EduTravel 1

Day 1: Da Nang Arrival – Hoi An

Welcome to Da Nang! Your AET guide meets the group at Da Nang Airport for the 45-minute transfer to your hotel in Hoi An (rooms available from 2:00 pm). The rest of the day is free to settle in and recover from the flight.

Meals included: Nil

Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel in Hoi An

Service Learning Hoi An Trip EduTravel 2

Day 2 – 5: Service Learning Project with the Local Community

Over four full days, students work side by side with the local community at our project site, around 30 to 45 minutes from Hoi An town. Each day carries its own learning theme, moving from understanding local sustainability challenges through to regenerative living, regenerative agriculture, and cultural preservation. Mornings and afternoons are spent on practical tasks such as composting, waste recycling, tree nursery work, planting, and cooking with villagers, with meals shared on site.

The program closes on the final afternoon with a group reflection, giving students time to process what they’ve done and what they’ll take home. Activities are planned together with our community partners and can be adjusted to match your group’s learning goals, age, and fitness level.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch at site, Dinner at site

Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel in Hoi An

Service Learning Hoi An Trip EduTravel 6

Day 6: Hoi An – Coconut Jungle – Hoi An Town Walking Tour – Memories Show

In the morning, head to the Cam Thanh water coconut forest, where students paddle traditional bamboo basket boats and meet the fishing families who work these waterways. The afternoon is spent walking Hoi An’s UNESCO listed Ancient Town, taking in the Japanese Bridge, old merchant houses, and the local street food the town is famous for. The day ends with the Hoi An Memories Show, a large outdoor performance telling the story of the town’s past as a busy international trading port.

Service Learning Hoi An Trip EduTravel 7

Day 7: Hoi An – Transfer to Da Nang Departure

Free time until the transfer to Da Nang Airport for your departure flight (check-out at noon). Safe travels home, and see you on the next adventure!

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Nil

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