Faculty-led travel courses · Asia
Vietnam & Cambodia Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program combines Vietnam and Cambodia, with visits to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat and a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River. Students spend time in cities and small villages to learn about the culture and history of both countries.
Good to know
- Language
- Vietnamese and Khmer
- Currency
- Vietnamese dong (VND) and Cambodian riel (KHR); U.S. dollars widely used in Cambodia
- Best season
- November–March
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Angkor Wat, CambodiaThe 12th-century temple complex near Siem Reap is the largest religious monument in the world and a UNESCO site.
- Siem Reap, CambodiaThe gateway town to the Angkor temples, it also offers markets, village visits and traditional crafts.
- Hue, VietnamThe former imperial capital of Vietnam has a UNESCO-listed citadel and royal tombs along the Perfume River.
- Perfume River, VietnamA dragon boat trip on this river connects visitors with pagodas and historic sites around Hue.
- Hanoi, VietnamVietnam's capital has a historic Old Quarter, French colonial architecture and the Temple of Literature.
- Phnom Penh, CambodiaCambodia's capital is home to the Royal Palace and the National Museum of Cambodia.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Vietnam & Cambodia
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Art, Architecture & HistoryA course could study Khmer temple architecture, Vietnamese imperial history and French colonial legacies.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkA course could examine war, memory, recovery and rural development in Southeast Asia.
Education & Teacher PreparationA course could look at education and community development in village schools.
Nursing, Medicine & Public HealthA course could explore public health, rural health care and traditional medicine.
Map
Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university faculty of history or social sciences
- A village school or community center
- A rural health clinic
- A traditional craft workshop
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Departure for Hanoi
Fly from your home airport to Hanoi. Meals and rest are on board; the program begins on arrival.
- Check in for the international flight to Hanoi
- Overnight flight
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Day 2
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrive in Vietnam's capital and meet your English-speaking guide.
- Airport pickup with English-speaking guide
- Transfer to hotel in Hanoi
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Day 3
Hanoi Ho Chi Minh Sites
Visit the political heart of Vietnam.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Ba Dinh Square
- Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
- One Pillar Pagoda
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Day 4
Temple of Literature and Old Quarter
Visit Vietnam's first national university and the old merchant streets.
- Temple of Literature (founded 1070)
- Cycle tour of the Old Quarter
- Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
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Day 5
Fly to Hue
Fly to the former imperial capital in central Vietnam.
- Free time in Hanoi
- Flight from Hanoi to Hue
- Hotel check-in in Hue
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Day 6
Imperial City of Hue
Visit the palaces and temples of the Nguyen emperors.
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Imperial Citadel, Flag Tower and Ngo Mon Gate
- Nine Dynastic Urns and Thai Hoa Palace
- Dragon boat ride on the Perfume River
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Day 7
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Fly south to Vietnam's largest city.
- Flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the Central Post Office
- Reunification Palace
- War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market
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Day 8
Free Day in Ho Chi Minh City
Explore on your own.
- Free day for individual exploration
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
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Day 9
Mekong Delta
Travel by boat and bicycle through the delta's villages and orchards.
- Drive to My Tho
- Sampan cruise on the Mekong tributaries
- Tropical fruit tasting and traditional music
- Village bicycle ride
- Drive to Can Tho
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Day 10
Can Tho to Siem Reap
Return to Ho Chi Minh City and fly to Cambodia.
- Drive to Ho Chi Minh City
- Flight to Siem Reap
- Angkor National Museum
- Tonle Sap floating village at sunset
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Day 11
Angkor Temples
Spend a full day in the temples of the Khmer Empire.
- Angkor Wat
- Angkor Thom and the Bayon
- Baphuon and the Elephant Terrace
- Terrace of the Leper King and Royal Palace site
- Ta Prohm and Preah Khan
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Day 12
Departure Home
Final transfer to the airport and flight home, with course notes and credits ready to complete.
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Siem Reap airport for the flight home
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
Get started
Plan a course in Vietnam & Cambodia
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