Established in 1990, the Binh Luc Orphanage provides a home for 43 children aged between 5 and 17 years old. The children of Binh Luc come from disadvantaged agricultural communities. In many cases the families cannot afford to raise or educate the children and are forced to abandon them. With limited assistance from the local government, the orphanage relies heavily on donations and sponsorship. Buffalo Tours is proud to be a leading patron for the orphanage. A monthly fund from Buffalo Tours is now directly transferred to Binh Luc Centre for a nutritional program.
To generate further awareness and funding for the orphanage, Buffalo Tours has a community project scheme in place, where travelers can volunteer their time to assist in the orphanage. Depending on time and availability, volunteers may be involved in English language training; preparing nutritional meals or building educational facilities and resources. Or simply join our Binh Luc day trip for a visit and a play with the children.

Morning:
Departing Hanoi at 8:30am, we will drive 70km to Ha Nam Province, it’s a very pleasant drive with beautiful landscape outside the window. We will arrive in the Binh Luc Orphanage Centre around 10:30am.

Upon arrival we will spend some time to talk to the orphanage Director – also a surrogate mum to the children. Then we will we meet the children and have a tour of the orphanage.

At midday we will join the children for lunch. You will have the chance to sit with the kids and learn some Vietnamese and provide them with the opportunity to practice their English.

Afternoon:
After lunch, around 1:30 – 2:30pm, we will gather in the classroom. With the support of the tour guide, we run 2 - 3 small English games and 1 fun game with the children. After the games, we will present any donations or gifts to Mrs. Hoa, the director.

Time and weather permitting, we can play some outdoor games before heading back to Hanoi (eg: badminton, football). Our vehicle will take us back to Hanoi at 3:15pm, arriving back in Hanoi around 5pm.

For a private tour please enquire for cost

Trip price includes
• All ground transport
• Lunch at Binh Luc Orphanage Center
• Guide or assistant Staff
• 15US$ donation money to prepare activities equipments and support Library fund

Trip price excludes
• Admission at free time
• Personal expenses
• Tip and gratuities

Joining instructions:
You will be collected from your hotel in Hanoi and dropped back there at the end of the day. Pick up time will be advised on confirmation of booking.

Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle

What to take
We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras and drinking water, etc.

Fitness Requirements
There are no specific fitness requirements for this trip, although please note that the Vietnamese climate is probably hotter and more humid than you would otherwise be used to.