The Hoi An Study Tour offers educators the opportunity to experience Vietnamese life and learning in a truly immersive way.  You'll engage in meaningful educational visits, hands-on cultural workshops, and personal explorations of one of Vietnam’s most charming towns.

Professionally, you’ll visit a village school to support English-speaking activities and learn about the challenges and strengths of education in a village context. You'll also tour a local international school and gain insights into how global education is delivered in a Vietnamese setting.

Culturally, the tour is rich with immersive experiences: enjoy a traditional Vietnamese cooking class, including a visit to the local market to shop for ingredients, try your hand at lantern-making, cycle through scenic rice paddies, float through coconut palm groves in a basket boat, and visit the spectacular Golden Hand Bridge. You'll also explore the lively night markets and beautiful heritage streets of Hoi An.

This experience blends purpose and pleasure—designed to inspire, connect and renew.

Professional Learning Experiences

The Vietnam Study Tour provides educators with the opportunity to explore teaching and learning within a unique cultural context while gaining valuable insights into education in Vietnam.

Through a series of carefully curated school visits and educational experiences, participants will engage with teachers, students, and school leaders, exploring different approaches to curriculum, classroom practice, student wellbeing, and community engagement.

Visit a variety of educational settings and gain firsthand insight into teaching and learning in Vietnam. Through classroom observations, discussions with educators, and opportunities to engage with students, participants will explore different educational approaches, school cultures, and learning environments.

Visits may include a combination of local schools, international schools, and community-based educational settings, providing a broad perspective on education in Vietnam and the diverse needs of learners.

Enjoy a welcome dinner on board a traditional-style boat as you cruise along the Thu Bon River. Watch the lanterns light up the water and take in the beauty of Hoi An by night while connecting with fellow educators.

Begin your morning with a visit to the local market, where you’ll shop for fresh produce, herbs and spices. Then, head to a family home to prepare a variety of traditional dishes using ingredients from the market and garden. This is more than just a cooking class, it’s a warm, personal insight into Vietnamese family life, hospitality and culture, topped off with a shared meal.

Hoi An is known for its talented tailors. You'll have the option to be fitted for custom-made clothing, whether a new linen outfit, blazer or dress. Your pieces will be ready in just a few days, made to fit and fully personalised.

Wander the lantern-lit streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, known for its French architecture, artisan boutiques, riverside cafés and buzzing night markets. You’ll have free time throughout the week to explore the town at your own pace.

Take a relaxed guided bike ride through the rice fields to a local village farm, where you’ll see everyday life in motion — buffalo, water wells, gardens and more. Then hop into a round bamboo basket boat and float through the calm coconut palm groves. A peaceful, reflective half-day that connects you to the land and people.

The tour begins and ends in Hoi An, Vietnam. Please be in Hoi An by 2 pm on Saturday, 10th January. Please note this is a guide only, your final itinerary will be emailed to you closer to departure.

Upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An. After checking in and settling into your room, you’ll head out for a guided walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Old Town. As you explore the lantern-lined streets, you’ll learn about the city’s fascinating history, architecture, and cultural influences. In the evening, enjoy a warm welcome aboard a traditional-style dinner cruise on the Thu Bon River. This is a beautiful way to connect with fellow travellers over delicious local dishes while watching the town come to life with lanterns and lights.

In the morning, you’ll visit a local market to shop for fresh produce, herbs, and spices with a local who will host your cooking class later in the day. You’ll then head to their family home for a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, learning to prepare several traditional dishes before sitting down to enjoy your creations for lunch. Afterwards, you’ll have the option to visit one of Hoi An’s famous tailors for custom fittings. The afternoon is yours to relax, and in the evening, you may wish to wander through the enchanting night markets at your own pace.

Today you will visit a local village school where you’ll spend the morning observing classroom life and supporting students with English speaking activities through conversation, games, and songs. It’s a meaningful chance to experience daily learning in a Vietnamese village and share simple, engaging moments with the children.

In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a hands on lantern making workshop, guided by local artisans. You’ll learn about the tradition of Hoi An lanterns and create your own colourful design to take home as a special keepsake.

This morning, you’ll return to the same village school to continue engaging with students in English speaking activities. Having already met the children and teachers, this second visit allows you to deepen those initial connections and feel even more a part of their learning community. You might revisit familiar games or conversations from the previous day, introduce new activities, or simply enjoy the confidence and enthusiasm that comes from a more relaxed setting.

After the school visit, the afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You may like to wander through the ancient streets of Hoi An, relax by the pool, explore the boutique shops, or return to your tailor for garment fittings.

Today you’ll travel to the Ba Na Hills for a full-day excursion to the spectacular Golden Hand Bridge. After a scenic cable car ride up the mountain, you’ll have time to explore the beautifully manicured gardens, French village area, and alpine views. After returning to Hoi An in the afternoon, enjoy some free time to relax, shop, or try another local restaurant for dinner.

In the morning, you’ll visit a local international primary school where you’ll meet with educators and explore how Vietnamese and international approaches to education blend in a modern school setting. You’ll have the opportunity to observe, ask questions, and reflect on different learning environments. The afternoon is free for you to explore Hoi An at your leisure, finish any shopping, or simply relax by the pool.

Your final full day in Hoi An begins with a guided bike ride through the countryside to a nearby village farm. Here, you’ll see daily life in action and learn about traditional farming practices.

From there, you’ll take a peaceful ride in a traditional round basket boat through the coconut palm groves — an iconic experience of central Vietnam.

The afternoon is free, and in the evening, we’ll come together one last time to celebrate the week and say farewell.
***Please note: a medium level of fitness is required for the bike ride.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Transfers will be arranged to Da Nang Airport for your flight home.

Extend Your Learning Journey

Why choose one when you can experience two incredible destinations?

Book both the Vietnam Study Tour and Cambodia Study Tour back-to-back and we'll cover the cost of your accommodation in Cambodia on 16 January 2027, making your transition between tours seamless and stress-free.

This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your professional learning, explore two fascinating education systems, and immerse yourself in the rich cultures, communities, and classrooms of Southeast Asia, all in one unforgettable journey.

Book both tours and enjoy a complimentary night in Cambodia on 16 January 2027, courtesy of Tours for Teachers. ✨