On this program we will travel to Thailand & Vietnam where we will explore and engage with the people, history, and culture through service learning and other cultural activities. Through this  program students will get a balanced perspective of life while visiting cities and place such Phuket Thailand and Hanoi Vietnam. Students will be in non-traditional environments or “living classrooms” and have the opportunity to visit ancient temples, elephant sanctuaries, learn about the Vietnam war with visits to the Cu Chi Tunnels and more.

• ​​​​​​Dates: May 14, 2024 - May 29, 2024
• Cost: Approximately $3,300, including...
  • Flight
  • Lodging
  • Excursions
  • Some Meals

• Themes: Cultural Exploration, Service Learning, Environmental Justice, Social Justice, Public Health

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  Note: Program space is limited. For more information, please contact Dan Xayaphanh, CIELO Director at danthaix@arizona.edu.

• Arrival in Hanoi - Culture Walk, Hanoi Special Egg Coffee Tasting
• Hanoi – Visit to Local Universities, Jeep Hanoi Backstreets Exploration
• Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise – Night On Board (Joined Tour) 
• Halong Bay Further Cruise – Hai Phong – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City 
• Ho Chi Minh City – Visit to Local Universities, Cu Chi Tunnels Visit
• Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Discovery 
• Ho Chi Minh City – Flight To Phuket – Beach Relax 
• Phuket – Beach Relax – (Optional) Phi Phi Island Tour
• Phuket – Flight To Chiang Mai – Afternoon Sightseeing
• Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon National Park 
• Chiang Mai – Kanta Elephant Sanctuary (Joined Tour) – Cooking Class 
• Chiang Mai - Departure 

The 2024 application closed on January 24.