The
children, who suffer from a range of physical and intellectual
disabilities, come from 34 provinces"/>
The
children, who suffer from a range of physical and intellectual
disabilities, come from 34 provinces (from Quang Nam - Da Nang province
to the top of nothern Vietnam). At the village, they are provided with
health care and basic education. They are taught new vocational skills
such as sewing, embroidery and horticulture. Volunteers
have the opportunity to assist with the Organic Gardening project or to
join in activities with the children, such as embroidery classes,
assisting with meal preparations and English classes. DAY 1: ARRIVE IN HANOI Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport our guide who will accompany you to your hotel and assist with your check-in procedures.
DAY 2: HANOI – CITY TOUR The
tour is split into a morning and afternoon schedule, with a tasty lunch
in between! At 8a.m there will be a pick up from your hotel. (Breakfast
included) DAY 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY We
depart from the capital for Halong Bay approximately three hours away.
En route we have a short stop at the Sao Dao center run for and by
handicapped children. Upon arrival at Ha Long Bay (approx. midday) we
will be met by the Customer Services Manager and transferred to our
luxury junk, the ‘Jewel of the Bay’. Once we have settled in we can
begin our cruise around majestic Ha Long Bay accompanied by a delicious
lunch. After lunch we have the chance to explore some of the limestone
caves dotted around the bay. Then our captain will find a secluded spot
where we can swim in the clear water of the bay, soak up the sun on the
top deck or try our hand at some kayaking.. For those that are
interested there is the opportunity to do a spot of night fishing from
the boat. DAY 4: HALONG BAY - HANOI This
morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas
to either swim or kayak in. The kayaks are lightweight and easy to use
and in keeping with our safety policies all participants will be issued
with water buoyancy vests. The junk will be near us at all times
serving as a back up vessel for those that require it. At around midday
we will return to the main harbor before transferring to our awaiting
vehicle for a 3-hour journey back to Hanoi. We should be back in the
capital at around 3pm. After all the check-in formalities at the guest
house are done, we meet with the Management at Vietnam Friendship
Village and go through your volunteer work at the village. DAY 5-8: VOLUNTEER WORK AT VIETNAM FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE During
these four days, we will help Vietnam Friendship Village’s inhabitants,
who suffer Agent Orange, by teaching them English, teaching children
sing in the afternoon. In the morning we will be growing organic, and
taking care of hundreds of fruit trees. Vietnam Friendship Village is a
project founded and funded by 5 governments, namely Vietnam, USA, UK,
France and Germany. The Village is home for 160 orphan children and
elderly or disabled adults, who are victims of Agent Orange, defoliant
sprayed extensively by US forces in Vietnam during the war. On day 7,
after farewell dinner at Vietnam Friendship Village, we board the
Reunification Express for an overnight train journey. Our destination
is the ancient capital of Hue, approximately 13 hours away. DAY 9: HUE Arrival
in Hue this morning is scheduled for around 0930 for a transfer
directly to our hotel. Before we begin our tour of Hue, there will be
time to discuss our itinerary over brunch. A visit to Hue would not be
complete without taking in attractions such as the Citadel and the
Forbidden Purple City, the Imperial Museum and Khai Dinh Tomb. DAY 10: HUE – HOI AN Cruising
the Perfume River is the order of the day. Our first stop is the Thien
Mu Pagoda which is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue. Being the
ancient capital, Hue is surrounded with ancient tombs of emperors past,
and a visit to some of these tombs will be on the itinerary for today.
The ornate Minh Mangs tomb is our second stop for this morning. The
next destination for today is the old trading town of Hoi An.
Continuing on our way we drive down the other side and into Danang,
where we will stop at the Cham Museum, the famed China Beach. Arriving
in Hoi An we check into our hotel before spending the rest of the
afternoon exploring and shopping. DAY 11 : HOI AN (A CYCLING TOUR) Today
there is plenty of time to discover what Hoi An has to offer. We spend
the morning exploring Hoi An’s temples and ancestral homes. After lunch
we cycle out to the Marble Mountains. Here we can climb up and into the
old pagodas built into the limestone cliffs. We return to Hoi An via a
charming beach roads, where we have time to stop along the way and
admire the views. DAY 12: HOI AN This
morning is free then we go for lunch at Blue Dragon restaurant - owned
and run by a local family and former street kid, the Blue Dragon
Restaurant uses its profits to support Blue Dragon Children’s
Foundation. After lunch, we visit a small and well run refuge for
children on the outskirts of Hoi An in Quang Nam province. Some of the
teenagers living at the refuge have started learning the craft of
carving, and their products are on sale at the refuge. Even if you
don't want to buy anything, gifts of fruit or small clothing are much
appreciated. Mid afternoon is the best time. DAY 13: HOI AN – HO CHI MINH CITY This
morning we make the one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where we will
be transferred directly to our centrally located hotel. We have an
early lunch before we embark on a tour of the city. The tour will
include a visit to Cholon, Saigon’s Chinatown and home to Vietnam’s
biggest market, the Reunification Palace and the War Crimes museum.
This evening we will head out for a night on the town. DAY 14: MEKONG DELTA The
Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It is often
referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three harvests
per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical
fruits and flowers. We drive to Vinh Long, boat through the lush green
vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where we are treated to a
delicious lunch complete with tropical fruits. We also visit a snake
farm that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and enjoy a
bonsai garden. DAY 15: CU CHI TUNNELS & CAO DAI TEMPLE This
morning will start with a 1 hour and 45 minute drive to visit the Cu
Chi Tunnels. This amazing network of tunnels which stretched for over
250 kilometers, and was three levels deep, gives the visitor a unique
experience and a feel of what underground life in the American war was
like. From here we have another hour drive to Tay Ninh, the
headquarters for the Cao Dai Sect, whose patron saints include Joan of
Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill. The religion is an odd mix of a
number of today’s leading religions. DAY 16: DEPART HO CHI MINH CITY Today
is departure day and time to bid your guide farewell. There will a
transfer waiting to take you from the hotel to the airport for your
flight out of Vietnam. Hanoi
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