Overview
Visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, fly to Siem Reap, Cambodia to visit a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake and an ancient temple in Angkor Wat, and discover Thailand’s rich history and sacred temples in Bangkok.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
Day 2
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Day 3
Cu Chi Tunnels visit
Visit this vast underground network of tunnels hidden beneath the region and created for guerrilla warfare.
War Remnants Museum visit
Ho Chi Minh City guided sightseeing tour
Discover Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s bustling economic hub shaped by French, American, and Soviet influences. Admire French architecture at the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and City Hall, then reflect at the War Remnants Museum with its candid exhibits on decades of conflict. Step into history at the Reunification Palace, preserved exactly as it was on April 30, 1975, when South Vietnam surrendered.
Day 4
Mekong Delta excursion
Thoi Son Island visit, Mekong River jungle cruise
Day 5
LEAP Vietnamese Calligraphy class
Explore the culture of Vietnam through the country’s writing style, an ancient art form strongly influenced by Chinese calligraphy. Discover the meaning behind each letter, which defines an aspect of Vietnam’s identity.
Fly to Siem Reap
Apsaras Dance show with dinner
Take in the mesmerizing moves of a classical Cambodian ballet. Apsaras dancing finds its roots in 7th century Hindu and Buddhist mythology and is so complex that dancers begin training as children. Apsaras costumes feature colorful silk garments, bejeweled headdresses and a variety of bold necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
Day 6
Angkor Archaeological Park guided sightseeing tour
Angkor Wat visit, Preah Kahn Visit, Angkor Thom visit, Ta Prohm Temple visit, Bayon Temple visit
Day 7
Travel to Bangkok via Poipet & Aranyaprathet
Day 8
Bangkok guided sightseeing tour
Discover Bangkok on a guided sightseeing tour of its most iconic landmarks. Explore the Grand Palace, home to the revered Emerald Buddha, dressed in seasonal royal attire. Visit Wat Pho, where the famous Reclining Buddha stretches 150 feet, and admire the stunning spires and colorful mosaics of the riverside Temple of Dawn.
LEAP Thai Cooking Class
Under the instruction of a professional chef, prepare, eat, and enjoy a traditional Thai meal.
Day 9
Floating markets and Railway Market excursion
Damnoen Saduak floating market visit, Mae Klong Railway Market visit, Don Wai Market visit
Chao Phraya River dinner cruise
Thailand’s kings once glided down the Chao Phraya River in golden royal barges. Today, enjoy your own scenic river cruise with a traditional Thai buffet dinner. Savor fresh vegetables, spicy chilies, coconut milk, and citrus flavors as you take in Bangkok’s illuminated skyline from the water.
Day 10
Travel home
End tour
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tips for local guides and drivers
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Professional development credits (CEUs) for educators
Scenes from Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
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Fundraising Tools
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Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.