School Trips to Vietnam
Beyond Classrooms programs turn Vietnam into a living classroom—where students can explore culture and community, food systems and business, conservation and outdoor challenge, or creative storytelling through hands-on learning.
Explore Our Vietnam Programs by Learning Themes
Service Learning & Global Citizenship
Mai Chau
Vietnam Village Voices
Work on a community infrastructure project
Learn local crafts, cooking, music, and dance
Reflect on community partnership and global citizenship
Ha Noi & Ninh Binh
Creating Spaces, Creating Smiles
Build children’s playground
Join a pottery workshop in Bat Trang Ceramic Village
Visit wildlife conservation centres and explore Ninh Binh’s landscapes
Business & Emerging Economies
South Vietnam
Vietnam Emerging Economies
Trace rice and coffee from production to processing
Explore farms, manufacturing, trade, and local enterprise
Investigate the systems shaping Vietnam’s changing economy
Ben Tre
Coconut Land
Learn rice cultivation and water management with local farmers
Join a hands-on coconut candy workshop
Take part in local skills workshops and cultural exchange activities.
Dong Nai
Farm, Culture & Conservation Journey
Explore permaculture and cacao production at local farms
Join herbal tea-making, macrame, and community storytelling activities
Trek in Nam Cat Tien National Park with local guides
Outdoor Adventure
Thac Ba
Expedition Kayaking in Thac Ba
Learn paddling, safety, and map-and-compass navigation
Complete a multi-day kayaking expedition through karst landscapes
Camp on remote islands and practice Leave No Trace principles
Da Nang & Hoi An
Coastal Exploration
Hike the Marble Mountains and explore Son Tra Peninsula
Kayak, surf, cycle, and join a coastal clean-up activity
Visit Cam Thanh Coconut Village and make traditional lanterns
Dong Nai
Whispers of All Beings
Learn bamboo weaving, fabric dyeing, and herbal knowledge with the Ta Lai community
Visit wildlife rehabilitation centres and trek with forest rangers
Join a night walk and the Web of Life systems-thinking activity
Subject-Focused Programs
Phu Yen
Through the Lens of Phu Yen
Learn smartphone filming, framing, interviewing, and editing
Film coastal landscapes and everyday life in local communities
Produce and screen a collaborative short film
Binh Quoi
Tales from the Garden
Visit a local permaculture farm and forage for wild greens
Make traditional “banh it” and cook with locally sourced ingredients
Explore Tet traditions through food storytelling
Why Schools Choose Beyond Classrooms for Vietnam
Educator-Led, Student-Focused
Our school trips are thoughtfully designed and led by experienced educators who are passionate about experiential education and creating transformative travel experiences for students of all ages.
Local Insight, Thoughtful Support
Our Vietnam-based team brings local insight to every school journey. We work with community partners, educators, and activity providers to create programs that combine meaningful learning, practical planning, and respectful engagement.
Our local support includes:
Program planning aligned with your students and learning goals
Trusted relationships with community, cultural, and activity partners
Coordination of transport, accommodation, and daily logistics
Local insight to support thoughtful, place-based learning
Ongoing support throughout the program
At Beyond Classrooms, safety is always our top priority. With all trip leaders first aid certified and a proven track record of safely guiding tens of thousands of students—without a single major incident—You can trust us as a leading school trip company to deliver safe, worry-free educational travel.
Our safety framework includes:
Pre-trip risk assessments and site inspections
Clearly defined supervision ratios
24/7 emergency response protocols
Ongoing monitoring during programs
Your Safety, Our Priority
Watch Our Vietnam Program Stories
Service & Conservation in Hanoi & Ninh Binh
With the Creating Spaces, Creating Smiles program, students explored social innovation, cultural heritage, and wildlife conservation through hands-on learning in Hanoi and Ninh Binh.
Service Learning in Mai Chau
In Mai Chau Village, students work alongside villagers on a community infrastructure project while learning through local crafts, food, music, and shared reflection.
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Students explore Vietnam through its communities, cultural traditions, food systems, and natural environments.
Local livelihoods and enterprise
Heritage, farming, forests, and coastlines
Conservation and sustainable development
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Each program invites students to take an active role in their learning.
Paddling, filming, farming, creating, and exploring
Team challenges and shared experiences
Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving
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New environments encourage students to:
Adapt to unfamiliar situations
Listen to perspectives beyond their own
Take responsibility within a group
Build confidence through shared challenge and reflection
What Students Gain From School Trips to Vietnam
Meet Your Vietnam School Trip Expert
Mai Lam Phuong
Project Coordinator in Ho Chi Minh City
What Mai Brings to Every Program
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Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City and later educated at Duke University, Mai brings both lived knowledge of Vietnam and an understanding of how international students learn. She helps make local contexts accessible without oversimplifying them.
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Mai has supported programs across Vietnam, working directly with students, school groups, and local partners. Her experience spans community projects, cultural learning, field-based activities, and guided reflection.
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Mai works closely with community partners to understand the purpose and context behind each activity. This ensures students do more than visit: they listen, participate thoughtfully, and understand how local knowledge shapes the program.
“What excites me most is creating opportunities for students to engage meaningfully with the communities we work with”
Vietnam at a Glance
Vietnam
Vietnam is a vibrant country where heritage, landscapes, and a changing economy meet, offering diverse settings for inquiry, discovery, and hands-on learning.
Capital
Hanoi — a city where ancient temples, street life, social enterprise, and fast-moving urban change sit side by side.
Population
Around 100 million people, with more than 50 ethnic groups across the country.
Climate
Varies by region, with distinct northern, central, and southern seasons
Fun Fact
Vietnam is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
