Encourage Vietnam

Our Encourage Volunteer Holiday to Vietnam is all about giving you the opportunity to dip your toe in the water and try volunteering abroad.

You will get to see all the local sights, stay in luxury accommodation and have a life-changing volunteer experience. This program is designed to give you the best of both worlds - a relaxing holiday in a wonderful resort and an eye-opening volunteer experience you will never forget.

Trip Details Suitable for: Solo travellers, families and retirees Length: 11 nights/12 days Departs: Sunday 15 April and October 2012 Cost: $4,274 per person twin share ex Melbourne (single and child rates available) * subject to change and fare availability Inclusions: - Economy class airfares Melbourne/Danang/Saigon/Melbourne (inc taxes) - 10 nights 4-5 star accommodation - Volunteer and touring program with group leader (as per the itinerary) - Meals as indicated on itinerary Holiday extensions can be arranged Other costs to consider: travel visa, medical vaccinations, personal expenses and travel insurance. * Airfares and taxes subject to change at any time. Pricing and information is correct at time of publication, and subject to change at any time due to availability, currency fluctuation or other factors beyond the control of Volunteer Holidays. Child rates and single supplements are available. Group leader subject to minimum numbers being met (ten adults).

Your Holiday Experience Your holiday experience begins by staying at a sophisticated beach resort centrally located on Danang's famous China Beach. Volunteers will visit the French inspired town of Hoi An which is only 20 minutes away. Hoi An is famous for its skilled clothing tailors and bustling food and craft markets. We will take a short boat trip to the famous Red Bridge Cooking School and use fresh produce from the markets to create authentic Vietnamese dishes. A 'must do' experience when visiting Hoi An. In Saigon volunteers will be taken on a city orientation tour and also get the rare opportunity to visit the famous KOTO cooking school.

Your Volunteer Experience In Danang, meet our volunteer partner and learn more about the incredible work they do. Volunteer projects will vary from trip to trip, but may include: - Installing a water filtration system for a village or school - Delivering piglets to farmers in need - Making up care packages for the homeless - Giving toys and books to a local children's orphanage - Delivering wheelchairs to children in need In Saigon Volunteers will visit KOTO, a famous not for profit restaurant and training centre which transforms the lives of street kids and disadvantaged youth in Vietnam. A more detailed itinerary is available upon application.

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