4D3N Overseas Service Learning Trip to Hanoi – Vietnam

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• 2-Day Service Learning Project at Friendship Village, making a difference through direct contribution
• Enjoy the traditional Water Puppet Show with English commentary
• Visit the historic Hoa Lo Prison, known as the “Hanoi Hilton”
• Tour the scenic and vibrant Hanoi Old Quarter
• Take part in a hands-on Pottery Workshop at Bat Trang Village
• Learn Vietnamese coffee culture through Trung Nguyen’s interactive demonstration
• Explore Dong Xuan Market – the heart of local trade in Hanoi
• Flexible food choices: Vietnamese food, Halal food, Vegan food

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI – CITY TOUR – WATER PUPPET SHOW

(Lunch/Dinner included)

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our enthusiastic Luco Travel tour guides will greet you with waving flags and warm smiles.

After a cozy lunch at a local restaurant (Halal/Vegan options available), we begin our journey through the historic capital. We start at Hoa Lo Prison, also known as Maison Centrale. This site offers a poignant look into Vietnam’s colonial history and the harsh conditions endured by Vietnamese revolutionaries during the French occupation. Students will explore prison cells, historical artifacts, and narratives that deepen their understanding of sacrifice, nationalism, and resilience.

Then we head to the Old Quarter to marvel at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple, where students will experience the rich cultural tapestry and spiritual heart of Hanoi.

In the evening, students will enjoy the Water Puppet Show at Lotus Theatre. This unique Vietnamese art form blends music, storytelling, and puppetry on water, offering insights into rural traditions, folklore, and communal celebrations.

We close the day with dinner and hotel check-in. Before lights out, students will prepare for their upcoming service project at Friendship Village.

Overnight in Hanoi, organized by Vietnam Educational Tours

DAY 2: SERVICE LEARNING DAY 1 – FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE

(Full-day meals included)

After breakfast at the hotel, students will head to Friendship Village, an inspiring institution supporting children with disabilities and war veterans affected by Agent Orange.

Our day begins with a welcome from the Village Manager, followed by an introduction to their work. Students will be divided into two teams:

• Group 1: interact with local students through traditional games and art activities, which will help students build empathy, communication skills, and cross-cultural understanding.
• Group 2: help clean classrooms and contribute to wall painting and decorations for a joyful learning environment, which encourages responsibility and teamwork in community care

After lunch, the group continues with collaborative activities, supporting the center’s daily operations and nurturing bonds with the residents.

Dinner is served at a local restaurant (Halal/Vegan options available) before heading back to the hotel for reflection and rest.

Overnight in Hanoi, organized by Vietnam Educational Tours

DAY 3: SERVICE LEARNING DAY 2 – BAT TRANG VILLAGE – COFFEE EXPERIENCE

(Full-day meals included)

The second day at Friendship Village allows students to continue their involvement and deepen their impact. Alongside fun and educational activities, students will participate in a Veteran Sharing Session, listening to personal stories about the Vietnam War. This is a powerful opportunity for students to connect history to humanity.

After saying farewell, we head to Bat Trang Pottery Village, a traditional craft hub known for its centuries-old ceramic techniques. Here, students will join a Pottery Workshop, creating their own pieces and gaining hands-on cultural insight, which not only builds creativity but also introduces sustainable local economies and heritage preservation.

Later in the afternoon, the group visits a Trung Nguyen Coffee Shop, where students will learn about Vietnamese coffee culture through a live demonstration. The session ends with tasting Vietnam’s signature brew, which is a flavorful, slow-drip experience that reveals the artistry of local traditions.

Following dinner at a local restaurant, students return to the hotel for a reflection activity on their service journey.

Overnight in Hanoi, organized by Vietnam Educational Tours

DAY 4: DONG XUAN MARKET – DEPARTURE

(Breakfast/Lunch included)

After breakfast and hotel check-out, we visit Dong Xuan Market, the largest wholesale market in Hanoi. Students will witness how everyday life operates in this vibrant economic hub, browsing souvenirs, sampling local snacks, and practicing ethical tourism.

Eventually, we enjoy a final lunch together before heading to the airport for departure, carrying not just souvenirs but memories of empathy, culture, and global connection.

Have a great journey with Luco Travel!!!

Quality Guarantee:

• All local Tour guides are proficient in English and experienced, licensed for guiding youth groups.
• Transportation safety will be carefully secured.
• Every possible risks are already projected and planned for management.

Kindly note:

• Rates are in SGD per person.
• Please note for any kind of payment: Bank fee is responsibility of the sender.
• Above itinerary is only a proposal and is subject to change.
• At time quotation, no reservation has been made / no confirmation of visit at time quotation.
• Approval with local school is subject to approval and confirmation

Tour Price Includes:

• Private all transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles 29-45 seats
• 03 Breakfast, 04 Lunches, and 03 Dinner mentioned in itinerary
• All of entrance frees mentioned in Itinerary
• All activities mentioned in Itinerary
• Unlimited drinking water with at least 2 bottle/pax/day
• 03 nights hotel in Hanoi
• English-speaking Tour Guide
• Tip for tour guide and driver
• Material cost to buy necessary things for VIA activities and school immersion
• Itinerary is flexible and can be suited according to requirements

 Tour Price Excludes:

• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
• Visa & international flights in and out the country
• Other services & meals than mentioned
• Bank transfer fee if any.
• Tips, travel insurance