Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand
With fresh perspective on the past and eyes on the future, get ready for an adventure in the east.
The region’s raw energy, delicious food and jungle-cloaked mysticism will sweep you up in all three countries, and the temple-pierced sky is the limit. Such is the beauty of Southeast Asia, where otherworldly landscapes lay the backdrop for experiences unlike anything else in the world.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Vietnam
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Day 2: Hô Chi Minh City
Meet your Field Director at the airport -
Day 3: Hô Chi Minh City
Journey into the Mekong Delta on a waterway cruise
Enjoy a local experience in Cái Bè
Take a tour of Cái Bè with your Field Director
Enjoy lunch in Cái Bè
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend the afternoon exploring Ho Chi Minh City on your own
Enjoy dinner in Hô Chi Minh City
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Day 4: Hô Chi Minh City
Learn about guerrilla fighting tactics during a guided tour of the Cù Chi Tunnels
See the Viet Cong tunnel system
Enjoy lunch
Visit the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring the Saigon Post Office on your own
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Day 5: Hô Chi Minh City • Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap
Meet your Cambodian Field Director at the airport
Visit a local artisan workshop
Enjoy lunch in Siem Reap
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Siem Reap on your own
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Day 6: Siem Reap
Take a tour of Angkor Wat temple complex with your Field Director
Visit Preah Khan temple
Take a tour of Ta Prohm with your Field Director
Visit Angkor Thom temple complex and see:
- Elephant Terrace
- Terrace of the Leper King
- Bayon Temple
Enjoy lunch in Siem Reap
See a cultural dance show and enjoy dinner
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Day 7: Siem Reap
Visit the Cambodian Landmine Museum
Visit a local NGO
Enjoy lunch in Siem Reap
Take an excursion to Tonlé Sap Lake and floating fishing village
Enjoy dinner in Siem Reap
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Day 8: Siem Reap • Bangkok
Travel to Bangkok
Enjoy lunch on the way to Bangkok
Meet your Thai Field Director
Enjoy dinner in Bangkok
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Day 9: Bangkok
Take a tour of Bangkok with your Field Director
Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha
Cruise down the Chao Praya river
See Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn
Enjoy lunch in Bangkok
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Day 10: Bangkok
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a full day exploring Bangkok on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Bangkok bike tour
Explore Bangkok by bike this afternoon
Enjoy a cooking class and dinner
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 11: Bangkok • Cha-Am
Travel to Cha-Am beach
Enjoy free time at Cha-Am beach
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Day 12: Cha-Am
Enjoy free time at Cha-Am beach
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Day 13: Cha-Am • Bangkok
Enjoy free time at Cha-Am beach
Return to Bangkok
Enjoy dinner in Bangkok
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Vietnam
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Day 2: Hô Chi Minh City
Meet your Field Director at the airport -
Day 3: Hô Chi Minh City
Journey into the Mekong Delta on a waterway cruise
Enjoy a local experience in Cái Bè
Take a tour of Cái Bè with your Field Director
Enjoy lunch in Cái Bè
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend the afternoon exploring Ho Chi Minh City on your own
Enjoy dinner in Hô Chi Minh City
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Day 4: Hô Chi Minh City
Learn about guerrilla fighting tactics during a guided tour of the Cù Chi Tunnels
See the Viet Cong tunnel system
Enjoy lunch
Visit the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend time exploring the Saigon Post Office on your own
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Day 5: Hô Chi Minh City • Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap
Meet your Cambodian Field Director at the airport
Visit a local artisan workshop
Enjoy lunch in Siem Reap
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a half day exploring Siem Reap on your own
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Day 6: Siem Reap
Take a tour of Angkor Wat temple complex with your Field Director
Visit Preah Khan temple
Take a tour of Ta Prohm with your Field Director
Visit Angkor Thom temple complex and see:
- Elephant Terrace
- Terrace of the Leper King
- Bayon Temple
Enjoy lunch in Siem Reap
See a cultural dance show and enjoy dinner
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Day 7: Siem Reap
Visit the Cambodian Landmine Museum
Visit a local NGO
Enjoy lunch in Siem Reap
Take an excursion to Tonlé Sap Lake and floating fishing village
Enjoy dinner in Siem Reap
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Day 8: Siem Reap • Bangkok
Travel to Bangkok
Enjoy lunch on the way to Bangkok
Meet your Thai Field Director
Enjoy dinner in Bangkok
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Day 9: Bangkok
Take a tour of Bangkok with your Field Director
Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha
Cruise down the Chao Praya river
See Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn
Enjoy lunch in Bangkok
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Day 10: Bangkok
🔹 Independent exploration: Spend a full day exploring Bangkok on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Bangkok bike tour
Explore Bangkok by bike this afternoon
Enjoy a cooking class and dinner
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Day 11: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 11: Bangkok • Cha-Am
Travel to Cha-Am beach
Enjoy free time at Cha-Am beach
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Day 12: Cha-Am
Enjoy free time at Cha-Am beach
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Day 13: Cha-Am • Bangkok
Enjoy free time at Cha-Am beach
Return to Bangkok
Enjoy dinner in Bangkok
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Day 14: Depart for home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
