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  • 5ready-to-run programmes
  • 3–6days, from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi
  • 1 : 10free teacher place per 10 students
  • 1 : 20activity leader per 20 students

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Each programme links hands-on activities to clear learning objectives. Tap a programme to see the highlights, day-by-day plan and where you stay.

Why Windows DMC

Designed for schools, run by locals

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Curriculum-linked

Activities are built around what students are studying — from materials science to economics, geography and global citizenship.

02

Clear learning objectives

Every programme maps to UN Sustainable Development Goals, with reflection sessions that turn experiences into learning.

03

Safety first

All accommodation is risk-assessed, and our education staff travel with the group and assist with every check-in.

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Tailored to your group

Length, pace and activities can be adapted to your year group, subject focus, dates and budget.

All-inclusive

What every programme includes

Quotations are prepared per student for your group size. Not included: additional costs due to unforeseen circumstances, a pre-programme reconnaissance visit, and optional add-ons such as the Global Citizenship diploma.

  • All accommodation on a twin-sharing basis
  • One free teacher place for every 10 students (excluding airfare)
  • One activity leader and one English-speaking logistics staff for every 20 students
  • Private coach and driver for all land transfers in the itinerary
  • Admission fees for all places and activities in the itinerary
  • All meals shown in the itinerary
  • Gratuities for drivers, instructors and local support staff
  • Trip taxes, local duties and surcharges
  • Drinking water, fresh fruit and snacks throughout

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    Dong Nai · Cat Tien National Park

    Dong Nai: A Journey into Vietnam's Living Communities

    • Duration4 days
    • WhereDong Nai · Cat Tien National Park
    • FocusCommunity · Culture · Conservation
    • StayNui Tuong Village Stay

    Programme highlights

    Sustainable local initiatives

    Hands-on cultural activities that show how community initiative and cultural preservation meet — and how rural life balances productivity with sustainability.

    Cultural landscapes & spiritual heritage

    The connection between landscape, local beliefs and Khmer cultural influence, explored through hiking, storytelling and community interaction.

    Biodiversity & conservation

    Guided forest treks to discover wildlife, ecosystems and conservation work, encouraging reflection on environmental responsibility.

    Day by day

    1. Day 1

      Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai

      Travel to Dong Nai (3–4 hours) and settle in. In the afternoon, hear the story of the Nui Tuong community and its permaculture and communal education approach. Evening farm-to-table dinner.

    2. Day 2

      Craft, herbs & a night trek

      Macramé workshop with the Nui Tuong community and JNC Macramé, a local women-led maker. Herbal tea workshop and garden food-picking — "Where does your dinner come from?" — then a guided night trek in Cat Tien National Park.

    3. Day 3

      From cacao tree to chocolate

      At Stone Hill, a local cacao farm, students feed the weaver ants that protect the fruit, then follow fermentation through to a finished bar in a cacao-making workshop. Evening cultural exchange and storytelling with the community.

    4. Day 4

      Return to Ho Chi Minh City

      Farewell to the community and travel back to Ho Chi Minh City.

    Learning objectives

    • 15

      SDG 15: Life on Land

      The night trek in Cat Tien National Park focuses on biodiversity, conservation and wildlife protection.

    • 12

      SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production

      Permaculture, food picking, farm-to-table dining and locally sourced craft promote mindful consumption.

    • 11

      SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

      Time with the Ta Lai village (Ma and X'tieng communities) supports indigenous heritage and community-based tourism.

    Where you stay

    Nui Tuong Village Stay — Tan Phu, Dong Nai — a country house with garden, sun terrace and restaurant. We aim to reserve this hotel or a similar option, subject to availability.

    Hanoi · Ninh Binh

    Hanoi & Ninh Binh: Creating Spaces, Creating Smiles

    • Duration6 days / 5 nights
    • WhereHanoi · Ninh Binh
    • FocusService learning · Heritage · Wildlife
    • StayCentral Hanoi & Tam Coc

    Programme highlights

    Hands-on social innovation

    Two days with Think Playground, a Hanoi social enterprise, designing, painting, building and renovating children's play spaces — learning how social design drives sustainable urban development.

    Cultural heritage & sustainable craftsmanship

    The Museum of Ethnology and a pottery workshop with artisans in Bat Trang ceramic village reveal Vietnam's cultural layers and the value of sustainable craft.

    Wildlife conservation & ethical tourism

    Meaningful visits to a bear sanctuary and conservation centres, learning about wildlife protection and ethical tourism.

    Day by day

    1. Day 1

      Arrive in Hanoi

      Welcome at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to your hotel to rest and settle in.

    2. Day 2

      Museums, pottery & the Old Quarter

      A "photo hunt" at the Museum of Ethnology, home to the cultures of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. Afternoon pottery workshop in Bat Trang — each student takes home their own piece. Dinner and an evening walk in the Old Quarter.

    3. Day 3

      Think Playground — day one

      Begin a two-day project with Think Playground: designing, painting, building ground elements or renovating a playground, and learning about the role of play in child development. Lunch on site; evening reflection.

    4. Day 4

      Think Playground — day two

      Complete the project and deepen the connection with the community, then return to Hanoi for a relaxed evening of reflection.

    5. Day 5

      Ninh Binh: sanctuary & ancient capital

      Travel to Ninh Binh. Visit the Four Paws bear sanctuary, which cares for bears rescued from bile farming, then Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital. Overnight in Tam Coc.

    6. Day 6

      Tam Coc & departure

      A quiet boat trip through the karst landscape of Tam Coc, then back to Hanoi for dinner near the airport and departure.

    Learning objectives

    • 11

      SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

      Creating and renovating public play spaces with Think Playground helps build inclusive, resilient communities.

    • 15

      SDG 15: Life on Land

      The bear sanctuary visit and conservation learning support the protection of land ecosystems.

    • 4

      SDG 4: Quality Education

      Inclusive, experiential learning through workshops, museum visits and reflective sessions.

    Where you stay

    Central Hanoi & Tam Coc — 4 nights at a hotel in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, and 1 night at Tam Coc Center Luxury Hotel & Villa, Ninh Binh. We aim to reserve this hotel or a similar option, subject to availability.

    Optional: Diploma in Global Citizenship. Students can add an online diploma from the Centre for Global Citizenship Studies — worth 16 UK UCAS points (up to 10 US college credits or 20 ECTS), studied at their own pace before, during and after the trip.

    Vinh Long · Ben Tre

    Mekong Delta Materials: Coconut Value Chain

    • Duration3 days / 2 nights
    • WhereVinh Long · Ben Tre
    • FocusMaterials science · Circular design · Rural life
    • StayBen Tre Riverside

    Programme highlights

    The science of coconut sugar at SOKFARM

    See coconut nectar become sugar through heating, evaporation, cooling and packaging — a direct link to "Material and Matter" units on material change.

    Hands-on materials science & circular design

    Craft a coconut-shell lantern, make traditional coconut candy and investigate the properties and sustainable uses of natural materials.

    Ben Tre's coconut way of life

    Cycling, sampan rides and fieldwork through orchards, enterprises and waterways show how coconut supports local livelihoods.

    Day by day

    1. Day 1

      Into the coconut heartland

      Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh Long (3 hours). Visit the SOKFARM coconut nectar factory and make jackfruit-leaf cakes with coconut milk. Welcome dinner, programme briefing and reflection.

    2. Day 2

      Lanterns, mats & candy

      Coconut-shell lantern workshop exploring how shells and timber are cut, shaped and reused. Visit a coconut-fibre mat weaving village, then go by boat to a coconut candy workshop. Fish-catching in farmer-style clothing, and a candlelit dinner lit by the students' lanterns.

    3. Day 3

      From shell to carbon

      Visit a brick kiln and activated-carbon facility to see how coconut shells become activated carbon — controlled heating, irreversible change and porosity. Lunch, then return to Ho Chi Minh City.

    Learning objectives

    • 12

      SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production

      A full circular value chain shows agricultural by-products being reused rather than wasted.

    • 8

      SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth

      Almost every activity connects students with small-scale producers and artisans who anchor the local economy.

    • 13

      SDG 13: Climate Action

      SOKFARM's production is built around community adaptation to climate change and low-impact materials.

    Where you stay

    Ben Tre Riverside — A peaceful riverside retreat among coconut gardens, with bungalow-style rooms, a pool and communal spaces. We aim to reserve this hotel or a similar option, subject to availability.

    Mui Ne · Phan Thiet

    Mui Ne: Forces of Nature & Coastline Adventure

    • Duration3 days / 2 nights
    • WhereMui Ne · Phan Thiet
    • FocusGeography · Earth science · Coastal culture
    • StayTTC Hotel Phan Thiet

    Programme highlights

    Weather, geology & changing landscapes

    At the White and Red Sand Dunes and the Fairy Stream, investigate how wind, rain and flowing water erode, transport and deposit sediment.

    Natural hazards, erosion & coastal protection

    At Ong Dia Rock Beach, explore how waves, tides and wind cause erosion, and how seawalls and planning protect communities.

    Community action & cultural connection

    A coastal greening activity shows how plants stabilise sand, while a fishing village visit explores whale-worship traditions.

    Day by day

    1. Day 1

      Coastal citizen science

      Coach from Ho Chi Minh City (3–4 hours) with an en-route introduction: what natural forces shape Mui Ne? At Ong Dia Rock Beach, teams look for microplastics, test water pH and examine sand and seawater samples, then compete in a sandcastle engineering challenge. Welcome dinner and quiz night.

    2. Day 2

      Dunes, streams & kites

      At the White Sand Dunes, build miniature river systems and fly giant kites in the desert wind. See sediment layers exposed at the Fairy Stream, try sand painting and a supervised sand-sledding challenge. Group dinner and movie night.

    3. Day 3

      Greening & whale worship

      Plant trees with the fishing village to stabilise sand and reduce wind erosion, and learn about whale-worship beliefs. Lunch, then return to Ho Chi Minh City.

    Learning objectives

    • 4

      SDG 4: Quality Education

      Field-based, inquiry-driven learning around real natural phenomena — waves, tides, wind and erosion.

    • 15

      SDG 15: Life on Land

      Dune formation, stream geology and tree planting engage directly with land degradation and its prevention.

    • 14

      SDG 14: Life Below Water

      Coastal investigation and fishing-village traditions connect students to marine ecosystems and ocean stewardship.

    Where you stay

    TTC Hotel Phan Thiet — A comfortable beachfront hotel, well placed for the coast, fishing communities and the dunes. We aim to reserve this hotel or a similar option, subject to availability.

    Bao Loc · Central Highlands

    Bao Loc: Sustainable Coffee Economy

    • Duration3 days / 2 nights
    • WhereBao Loc · Central Highlands
    • FocusEconomics · Supply chains · Fair trade
    • StayDong Phuong Hotel

    Programme highlights

    From bean to cup

    Walk through coffee plantations, learn sustainable harvesting and tour a coffee factory to see how Vietnam's beans reach global markets.

    Industry in action

    Observe real production lines, meet the people behind them and trace the supply chain from raw crop to export-ready goods.

    Coffee culture & responsible consumption

    A tasting and culture session on Vietnam's coffee heritage, with reflection on fair trade and the human stories behind every cup.

    Day by day

    1. Day 1

      Into the "Coffee Capital"

      Drive about 4.5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City into the highlands. Visit village coffee plantations to learn about sustainable farming, fair-trade certification and farmers' daily lives. Evening reflection on sustainable agriculture and fair trade.

    2. Day 2

      Factory & farm

      Follow the full processing journey at a coffee manufacturing factory, then go deeper into harvest and processing techniques at a working farm. Dinner and a structured debrief on industry and global supply chains.

    3. Day 3

      Tasting & the export chain

      A coffee tasting and culture session, then a factory visit focused on packaging and export logistics. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

    Learning objectives

    • 8

      SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth

      How the coffee industry drives growth, creates jobs and supports farming livelihoods in the highlands.

    • 9

      SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

      Factory visits show how Vietnam has built a competitive industrial base, from small farms to global export.

    • 12

      SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production

      Tasting, plantation visits and fair-trade discussions challenge students to think about responsible consumption.

    Where you stay

    Dong Phuong Hotel — A well-rated hotel in central Bao Loc, close to local attractions. We aim to reserve this hotel or a similar option, subject to availability.