VIETNAM HOMELAND JOURNEYS

Vietnam Ties-our Flagship Programs

December 27, 2011- January 9, 2012 (South-North)

April 4-15, 2012  (North w/Sapa & Halong Bay)

December 27, 2012-January 9, 2013 (North-South)

December 27, 2012-January 3, 2013
(South w/Mekong Delta)

January 1-9, 2013 (North w/Halong Bay)

Vietnam Connections-NEW
December 17-30, 2011 (South-Central-North)

April 6-15, 2012 (South-Mekong Delta)

April 5-15, 2012 (Central w/Nha Trang, Danang, Hoi An & Hue)

Private or Semi-Private Travel

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VIETNAM TIES HIGHLIGHTS:

Traditional Ties programs, our flagship programs, are staffed by an English speaking in-country guide, an adoption professional, and a group leader who creates community, builds bridges and deals with details enabling you to focus on your family and the profound meaning of the journey. All Ties programs include our signature "Connect & Chat" for kids and "Parent Talk Time."

Traveling as a family to your child’s country of birth is a life changing experience. It fosters understanding, nurtures pride and creates family memories that last a lifetime.

Vietnam has touched your family in a very special way. Adoptive parents have vivid memories of being in Hanoi or Saigon to bring home their son or daughter. Vietnam Ties and Vietnam Connections are opportunities for you to reconnect with those special places, and share them first hand with your children. All the stories your child has heard about seem to come alive as you walk down a familiar street or revisit a hotel you once stayed in.

Many families remember people too, such as a translator, or a caretaker important to their child. Mrs. Thuy, the proprietor of the former Claudia Hotel, for example is someone many families know and love.  She has always been very welcoming. We will make every effort possible to see that you reconnect with the special people in your life.

Reminiscing is an important part of the journey, and points of connection establish a concrete setting for your child of when you became a family. Further, it is a chance for all of you to learn more about the fabulous Vietnamese people and culture together.

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telling us which program and/or dates you prefer.

Project Kindness-Vietnam is a service option available to all travelers. Via our sister organization, World Ties, families provide humanitarian aid around the world. Check out what we are doing in Vietnam! 

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VIETNAM CONNECTIONS
New! Connections programs are less expensive options, providing a well rounded in-country experience, and are staffed by an in country English speaking guide. "Connect & Chat", and "Parent Talk Time" are not offered as part of Connections. A variety of destinations are available.

 Request a program packet for details.
Be sure to make a note in the comment box
telling us which program and/or dates you prefer.

PRIVATE OR SEMI-PRIVATE TRAVEL 
While we believe strongly in the support a group provides, we know there are times when individual family travel is a better fit. We are happy to work with individual families or small groups of families.

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READ WHAT FAMILIES HAVE TO SAY

“Awesome, supportive experience.”
Leslie Anixter

“I’m really special to be from Vietnam.”  Sophie Wydman, 8

“Bringing adoptive children ‘home’ to their country of origin is an important gift of a lifetime.”  Connie Lewis

“Big thanks for the thoughtfulness that went into planning and especially to the consideration of the needs of the children.”  Susan Sher

“I came to understand the importance of visiting Vietnam for our daughter’s self image.”  Richard Flood

“I liked that we could pick and choose what we wanted to be part of.” 
Roz Cantrell

“I loved how we got to go with a group.”  Cami Coppage, age 10

“I love this country. People were warm, welcoming and genuine.” 
Cindy Gallaher

“Pre-trip counseling and advice was invaluable.”  Liz Hemphill

Re:  Connect & Chat for kids:  "We actually talked and share our thoughts.”  Josie Kelsay, 15

“We really appreciate the effort involved in finding Emily’s birth family and arranging the visit.”  Tim Hack

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POSSIBILITIES FOR VISITING PEOPLE &
PLACES IMPORTANT IN YOUR ADOPTION

The Ties Program is pleased to assist families visit people and places important in their child's life.  Over the years, families have expressed interest in visiting the following places.  We look forward to updating the list and new requests are received.
  
An Giang Orphanage
An Lac Orphanage
Bien Hoa Orphanage
CanTho Orphanage
CanTho Hospital
Don Chua Cuu
Go Vap Orphanage
Hoa Binh Social Assistance Center
Hoi An Orphanage
Kien Giang Orphanage
Madame Hai (deceased)
Mam Non 4 Orphanage
Mrs. Thuy, former Claudia Hotel
Phu Tho Orphanage
Sapa
Sister Mary Vincent
Soc Trang Orphanage
SOS Children’s Village Ben Tre
Tam Binh Orphanage
Thai Binh Social Protection Center
Thai Nguyen Orphanage
Tu Du Hospital
Tu Liem Orphanage*
Vinh Long
Vinh Phu Orphanage
Vinh Son Montagnard Orphanage (VSO)

*Closed. AKA Cau Giay

See something missing above? Or, are there other people or places on your "dream list?"    Please email us. We are always open to helping you with other connections.

The Ties Program does not endorse any of the places listed above, but rather offers them as places families have indicated they may want to visit.

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SUGGESTED READING & HELPFUL ITEMS 

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Click here for reading lists, as well as other helpful items as you continue your journey as an adoptive family.