Vietnam is a richly diverse country with breath-taking natural beauty and an incredible heritage. It also has some of the best food in Southeast Asia, with subtle flavours and diverse dishes and is often a fascinating draw for visitors to the country.
Paid Work, Volunteer Programs & Backpacking Trips in Vietnam
If you would like to take a gap year, go backpacking, live, work or study in Vietnam search trips today.
Teach English in Ho Chi Minh City
• 1-12 months
• Price from £1,845
TEFL Courses in Vietnam
• 4 weeks
• Price from $1,498
Vietnam Experience
• 12 days
• Price from £1,495
Cambodia & Vietnam Explorer
• 23 days
• Price from £1,995
Vietnam Hike, Bike & Kayak
• 10 days
• Price from £975
Southeast Asia Discovery
• 30 days, 4 countries
• Price from £1,449
Southeast Asia Encompassed
• 29 days
• Price from £2,789
Total Asia Tour
• 50 days, 3 countries
• Price from £4,650
Travelling and Backpacking in Vietnam
Are you interested in planning a trip or gap year somewhere amazing? Choose Vietnam! Expect incredible cities, culture, history, beaches, tasty food and friendly people.
If you are looking for what to do on a gap year or backpacking trip in Vietnam there are lots of trips available including small group adventure tours, volunteering projects, internships and work experiences placements, jobs and more.
Vietnam Tours
There is so much to do in Vietnam and with a cheap and reliable transport system it is easy for backpackers to see a lot of this beautiful and incredible country. One of the most popular ways to explore Vietnam is by booking an adventure tour.
Several international travel operators offer trips, some from a few days to a over a month. Travelling north/south or vice-versa is popular taking in all the main tourist hotspots like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Hoi An.
Some tours offer the chance to travel overland in Southeast Asia and also see Cambodia, Laos and Thailand.
Volunteer in Vietnam
Volunteering on a gap year is very popular and there are so many worthwhile projects in Vietnam including community, educational, childcare, wildlife conservation, marine, healthcare and more. This can be a really rewarding way to visit the country, learn more about the people, culture and also contribute to good causes.
Opportunities are abound for those who want to help and make a difference – from helping communities to working with children and the disadvantaged. You will get great satisfaction helping to make a difference in local peoples lives.
Your participation on educational programs will certainly make a great impression and be very effective for Vietnamese youngsters who can learn a lot from you. We also can assure that international volunteers have a wonderful experience and new participants are welcomed all year round.
Work in Vietnam
Do you want to gain experience to boost your career? Or actually get paid to live and work in Vietnam? There are several job opportunities to foreigners and English speakers and thousands of foreigners work here every year.
Most people work for international companies in areas like education, travel and tourism. If you are looking to boost your CV or careers internships can be found in a range of different industries.
Teaching English is a great way to live in Vietnam, immerse yourself in the local culture and get paid. As tourism is such a strong industry for the country’s economy, learning English is considered the key to a prosperous future and as a teacher you can provide an avenue for people to learn and practice.
Most foreigners take a TEFL course then apply for jobs with language schools in places like Hanoi, Hoi Ann and Ho Chi Minh City. Salaries are competitive compared to other destinations in Asia and there are lots of jobs available to English speakers all year round.
Study in Vietnam
Interested in a study abroad program or learning Vietnamese? Apply to study in Vietnam! You can book study abroad programs online in-advance or on arrival and there are lots of different courses to choose between.
