TOP designs the itinerary to suit individual participants and the group as a whole--each trip is different. You, and fellow group members, travel to personal areas important to you or your family member. Some places are difficult to find and access. We also visit important personal sites of the individual members of the group traveling with you. In addition, we conduct humanitarian projects, and visit Vietnamese villages, schools, and homes.

Vietnam is one of the safest countries for traveling. Women and independent travelers have found it relatively hassle-free and easy to travel throughout the country. Petty theft, such as pickpockets and drive-by bag snatchers, is more rampant in Ho Chi Minh than elsewhere in the country. Visitors are advised to avoid wearing extravagant jewelry or carrying large amounts of money when walking in the streets. If you do choose to drive a motorbike or ride a bicycle, always wear a helmet.

Up to a point. A few areas are closed for security reasons, and others require a permit. If you travel with Haivenu, we will complete all necessary paperwork and permission procedures on your behalf.

Vietnam stretches over 2000 km from North to South. The climate differs all year round from one region to another. The North can be chilly during winter months (December to March). North and Central Vietnam can encounter tropical storms and typhoons from October to January. Overall, the north of Vietnam experiences more marked seasons than the rest of the country with two distinct seasons: wet and dry.

Traveling in Vietnam is generally safe. You can travel solo. Women and independent travellers have found it relatively hassle-free and easy to travel throughout the country. However, when traveling anywhere in the country, travelers should exercise caution and use common sense to avoid incidences of personal misfortune.

Yes, both parents must travel to Russia on both trips. This is an FTIA policy, and not necessarily a Russian policy. The first trip is to meet your child, and officially sign an acceptance to move forward with the adoption of the child. We feel that this is a life-changing decision that should be made by both parents, and feel it is in the best interest of both the adopting parents and the child that the parents make this decision together.

The climate in Ho Chi Minh City and elsewhere in the south is hottest and most humid in March and April. The dry season runs from November to April and the rainy season from May to October. In the north, the wet season is from May to September; December to March are the driest months. The climate is tropical with three seasons. The most pleasant being the dry season from November to February when temperatures are cooler.

No. China's adoption law requires that at least one parent (in a married couple) travel to China to finalize the adoption. CCAI recommends that both parents travel to China whenever possible.

Yes. On chaperoned tours, chaperones are appointed to supervise these travelers. The number of chaperones will depend on the size of the group and the number of unaccompanied minors.

We use 15-passenger vans and a gear truck for each expedition. The truck, which we call the commissary truck, carries all the food, water, and tents we need as well as our mobile kitchen and our personal gear. It also carries our scientific equipment. These include GPS units, a selective library, many art supplies, and minidisc recorders for recording digital audio.

If you are single one of your parents would be covered by your HLTA third location allowance as they would qualify as your NOK within the HLTA policy. There is a 3-day rule for NOK travel as detailed by NDHQ (DCBA). For your NOK's travel expenses to qualify for reimbursement from your HLTA third location allowance, they must arrive within 3 of your arrival date and depart within 3 days of your departure date.

No, our arrangements involve 14 to 40 people for 10-12 different events throughout the year. We will announce to the team members our travel plans for events. This will give you a chance to make your travel plans similar to ours, if that is your desire. There are two main differences between Junior and College competition. The level of ability is significantly higher on the college side. You may have already seen some of the college players at junior competitions.

The length of trip to Vietnam will generally be 12-14 days. Length of the trip depends on how quickly the provincial authorities prepare final paperwork and the availability of appointments at the U.S. Consulate.

We are a local tour operator specializes in Vietnam. We act as an intermediary to sell package tours, hotels and other travel services to clients as a partner and individual traveller.