AIS Camp Brochure

Vietnam and TOUR EXPLORE

OUR CAMP AND VISION

Vietnam is one of the most sought-after destinations in Southeast Asia, cherished for its rich history, vibrant culture, beloved cuisine, natural wonders and traditions that rival anything the rest of the world has to offer. Being at the crossroads of multiple civilizations, Vietnam offers a unique perspective and a rich tapestry of experiences that expand the horizons of its visitors.

Australian international school is proud to offer students globally an adventure camp that will take them off the beaten track, discovering highlights from Central to Southern Vietnam. This camp is crafted for adventure seekers curious to experience new surroundings and eager to see Vietnam through a new lens on our active programme. The students are given opportunities to meet, mingle and work with the locals, get involved in the community and partake in sustainable farming projects. Students will also experience thrilling outdoor activities such as canyoning, high ropes course, SUP, kayaking, hiking and a caving expedition.

The range of cultural and adventure experiences will offer unforgettable, life-enriching memories to all of its participating students.

SCHOOL FACILITIES AND LOCATION

Australian International School (AIS) is one of the leading international schools in Vietnam, in the heart of affluent suburbs just east of the Saigon River. The school is well-known for outstanding teaching and premium facilities, with easy access to the city centre and to all key districts that make Ho Chi Minh City a vibrant and cosmopolitan destination.

The Thu Thiem campus is the main AIS campus. Its state-of-the-art facilities feature fully-resourced classrooms, including science labs, art, music, design, and technology studios, and a recently renovated library. The campus also has ample sporting facilities – including a 25m salt-water swimming pool, 6 basketball courts, a tennis court and outdoor fields for soccer and other sports, a health and fitness centre, plus an air-conditioned indoor gymnasium. AIS’s Thu Thiem campus amenities truly reflect the world-class stature of the school and offer a home away from home for boarding residents.

TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE

Throughout the trip students will be engaged in the travel aspect, planning and leadership skills will be developed whilst seeing some of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam. From riding buffalo, trekking in the jungle, or seeing the ancient city of Hoi An all students will work as a team and learn to travel as young adults within a new culture.

Community and Environmental based projects

Students will learn skills through sustainable projects and gain insight into the local’s life and way of living. They will build ovens with natural brick techniques and cook traditional cuisine with them and the local village. We will venture to the farming regions to interact with their new and innovative ways of farming.

EXPEDITION

Over the final 3 days, our students will be trekking through a 14-kilometre trail, they will scramble, swim and hike through 6 different cave systems and mountain trails. As the journey’s culmination, this expedition is intended to be reflective and transformative and develop each student on their adventure. They will spend two nights under the stars in two different campsites suitable for swimming – one with a rock pools and rivers. The students will take in term leadership roles and appropriate responsibilities within the group.

CAMP ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Kong skull island hiking and caving expedition

• Experience riding a buffalo in rice paddy fields

• Canyoning in Da Lat

• High ropes course

• Disc golf

• Kayaking

• Snorkeling

• SUP

• Wild life encounters: tropical birds, gibbons, marine life

• Community project & sustainability learning

• Natural building techniques learning, planning and transmission

• Complete a building project with local minorities

• Sustainable farms interactive visits

• Viet Nam active cultural discovery

• Amazing race in Ho Chi Minh City

• Citadel race in Imperial Hue

• City hunt in Hoi An ancient City

• National parks visits and jungle hikes

• Outdoor cooking class / fire cooking with minorities people

• Food tours to explore Vietnamese cuisine

ACCOMMODATION

The first and last nights will be spent at the Boarding House at the Australian International School. Offering comfortable rooms and carefully-designed spaces, AIS’ premium boarding facilities have built a solid reputation for providing a world-class environment to its students.

Whilst on trip days outside of Ho Chi Minh City, we will have a range of accommodations - from hotels in each city, to traditional Ta Lai Longhouse/freedom green village bungalows, as well as camping in some of Vietnam’s most stunning national parks.

Ta Dung Lake

Freedom Green Village

Longhouse lodging Cave Accommodation

Ta Lai Longhouse

AIS Boarding House

AIS Boarding House

Schedule

Day 01: July 08

Ho Chi Minh City

8:30 - 12:30 Arrival Day

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 Settle into boarding / Local food market

17:30 - 18:30 Free time

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

Ho Chi Minh City by night

Day 02: July 09

Ho Chi Minh City - Ta Lai

8:30 - 12:30 Ho Chi Minh City, Amazing Race - City Site seeing

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch, Visit Vietnam War Museum

13:30 - 17:30 Transfer to Ta Lai - Nam Cat Tien National Park

17:30 - 18:30 Arrival in Ta Lai Longhouse

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Learn your surroundings

Day 03: July 10

Ta Lai

8:30 - 12:30 Nam Cat Tien National Park hike. Understand the jungle

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 Kayaking & Disc Golf

17:30 - 18:30 Free time

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Traditional dance and campfire

Day 04: July 11

Ta Lai - Ta Dung

8:30 - 12:30 Stonehill permaculture, Dr. Phuoc Natural building project

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 Transfer to Ta Dung lake

17:30 - 18:30 Free time

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Community Cooking

Day 05: July 12

Ta Dung - Da Lat

8:30 - 12:30 Experiential hike in Ta Dung National Park

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 Transfer to Da Lat

17:30 - 18:30 Free time

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Review and Reflect Project

Day 06: July 13

Da Lat

8:30 - 12:30 Canyoing high ropes course

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 18:30 Canyoing high ropes course

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Da Lat Night Walk - Animal Spotting

Day 08: July 15

Nha Trang

8:30 - 12:30 Snorkel - Swiming Beach activities

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 18:30 Snorkel - Swiming Beach activities

17:30 - 20:45 Dinner and Overnight Train to Da Nang

Day 07: July 14

Da Lat - Bi Doup National Park

8:30 - 12:30

Natural building project - Skills transmission with local minorities

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 18:30

Natural building project - Skills transmission with local minorities

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Bi Doup Nui Ba cultural Dinner / Night time with local community Stargazing & Glow disc golf

Day 09: July 16

Da Nang - Hoi An

8:30 - 12:30 Tra Que - Biological and sustainable farming

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 City treasure hunt & River kayaking

17:30 - 18:30 Free time

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Night walk and night market. Traditional show

Day 10: July 17

Hoi An - Hue

8:30 - 12:30 Cu Lao Cham boat trip - Fishing / snorkeling

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 Bus transfer to Hue

17:30 - 18:30 Free time

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Settle to accomodation

Day 11: July 18 Day 12: July 19

Hue Hue - Phong Nha

8:30 - 12:30 Hue Citadel race

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 Thien Mu Pagoda and local crafts

17:30 - 18:30 Free time

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Hue Royal Festivals Show

8:30 - 12:30 Alba wellness resort hot springs

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 Cycling farming tracks Or Buffalo riding in rice padi fields

17:30 - 18:30 Free time

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Briefing Expedition

Day 13-14: July 20-July 21

Phong Nha Phong Nha - Ho Chi Minh City Day 15: July 22

2 days Caving and hiking Expedition

8:30 - 12:30 End of Expedition

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 Flight back to Ho Chi Minh City

17:30 - 18:30 Free time

18:30 - 19:45 Dinner

19:45 - 20:45 Farewell Dinner / Party

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