Sunday, 22 October: Jetstar 3K541 departing Singapore at 18:00 (6:00pm) Terminal 1 - Group travel means all students need to be at the SG airport by 15:00 (3:00pm) wearing WWW t-shirts. Arrive in Da Nang International Airport at 19:40 (7:40pm).
Friday, 27 October/Saturday 28 October: Jetstar 3K542 departing Da Nang 20:20 (8:20pm) arriving Singapore 00:10 (just after midnight). The arrival is midnight Friday night/Saturday morning.
Day 1: (Sunday): Singapore–Danang –Hoi An arrival
7:40pm – Arrival. Vehicles pick up and transfer the group to a local restaurant in Danang for dinner.
Dinner
Overnight @ Muong Thanh Holiday Hotel in Hoi An
Day 2: (Monday): Hoi An –Dong Binh Village
Boat transfer to at Dong Binh Village
Community Service Project: Fruit tree donation and tree planting
12:00 pm –Lunch will be arranged with the local villagers.
1:30 –4:00 pm–Mat making. Here students will see local people preparing and making mats. From simple, raw materials such as sedge cords and jute cords, the masterly hands of Ban Thach’s artisans have made all kinds of colourfulmats, which are marketed and favoured allover the country. Students will have a chance to practice making it.
Community Service Project - house painting and toilet building
Fishing using traditional methods with local villagers
Clean up at hotel then transfer to Hoi An Old Town
Traditional music performance and students learn to play the instruments (Bau, Nhi and Tranh musical instruments)
BBQ Buffet Dinner and Talent show
Day 5 (Thursday): Hoi An –Lang Co Camping
Breakfast at hotel then check out as we will not be returning to this hotel.
*Note:Students will need to pack up their belongings before breakfast
The group will be divided into 2 smaller groups.
Group 1 to Ha Linh lantern factory first, then to Thanh Ha pottery village.
Group 2 to Thanh Ha pottery village first, then to Ha Linh lantern factory
Students will visit the sites and they will have a chance to make their own lanterns and clay figurines.
Lunch at Ba Loc Floating Restaurant
Afternoon: Camping Set-up @ Lang Co Beach. Students will be sleeping in tents on the beach.
Bicycle Building Team Challenge and other Team-building activities
Free time for swimming at the pool, showers, etc.
Dinner at Lang Co Beach Resort.
Bonfire with marshmallow roasting
Day 6 (Friday):Lang Co –Danang –Singapore
Breakfast at hotel and tent breakdown (Students will need to pack up their belongings for the plane.)
Team Building Activities . * Note:There will be kids of The Village of Hope joining the group in the activities.
Lunch
Transfer to Danang
Visit Hai Van Pass - 500 meters high and name translates to "Pass of the Ocean Clouds". This pass is part of the Annamite Mountain Range and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. Group picture taken here.
River walk for sightseeing in Danang City
Dinner at Madame Lan Restaurant in Danang
Transfer to Danang International Airport for the flight back to Singapore.
Flight Jetstar DAD 20:20 - SIN 00:10h (Saturday 28 Oct)
Packing List Essential Hat Sunglasses and Sunscreen (30 SPF minimum) Day pack (Backpack) Comfortable shoes- Good walking boots/shoes, or trainers. Flip-flop/sandals Comfortable outdoor clothes: T-shirts Shorts (2-3 pairs) 1 Long sleeved shirt Trousers (1-2 pairs) *jeans are NOT recommended. Hiking pants are best. Underwear x 6-7 pairs Socks x 6-7 pairs *hiking socks/athletic socks are best. Towels, swimsuits - towels needed for beach camping Thursday-Friday Mosquito Repellent Toiletries - (toothbrush, paste, shampoo, brush, etc.) Rain Poncho Flashlight/Headlamp and extra batteries Water bottles to refill water from large hard plastic containers Personal medical care kits (if need be)
Optional: Antiseptic hand gel Hair tie/band for girls with long hair Donations for the children at the Village of Hope (e.g. books, extra clothing, stationary) Camera