ĐỒNG THÁP – An agricultural tourism model combined with ecological experiences at Tràm Chim National Park in the Central Highlands province of Đồng Tháp is attracting the interest of many children and their parents. 

Nearly 50 students among the young visitors have recently kicked off their summer with an exciting "Agricultural Semester" programme. These students had a vibrant summer-starting tourism experience through the "Back to the Wild Field" tour at Senta Farm, located within the Tràm Chim National Park in Tam Nông District, Đồng Tháp Province.

On this trip, elementary and middle school students, accompanied by their parents, spent two days and one night enjoying a variety of engaging activities, including walking in nature to learn about regenerative agriculture, picking vegetables, making bánh xèo (Vietnamese savory pancakes), birdwatching with binoculars and telescopes, and painting nature scenes.

The students also participated in competitions like stone-milling rice flour to make traditional cakes, fishing, setting fish traps, and playing folk games such as tug-of-war and walking on stilts. 

They were also challenged to identify names of various plants and vegetables in the farm.

In the evening, they were guided on flashlight walks along dikes to observe fireflies and explore other wildlife like reptiles and amphibians found in Tràm Chim National Park. 

Other memorable moments included watching a stunning sunset and sunrise over the wetland landscapes of Đồng Tháp Mười.

Bùi Minh Nguyệt, executive director of Wildbird Hotel under Wildtour Company, shared that the company has recently organised several experiential tours to the flooded countryside, focusing on the unique ecosystem of Tràm Chim National Park. These tours, aimed at elementary and middle school students, have received very positive feedback.

The "Back to the Wild Field" tour has been running since 2024. This summer, the company is also launching the "Agricultural Semester" summer tour for students aged eight to 15.

“The children will participate in a four-day, three-night summer camp at Senta Farm, combining fun, nature connection, and hands-on learning about ecological farming at Tràm Chim National Park,” Nguyệt said.

The "Agricultural Semester" shares many similarities with the "Back to the Wild Field" tour, but with an extended duration from two to four days. 

It offers students a chance to unwind during the summer, become little farmers, explore ecological fields, and discover the world of birds.

The Agricultural Semester summer tourism programme at Tràm Chim National Park is expected to run in three sessions in June, July, and August, with each session accepting a maximum of 15 students (ages 8–15) who already know how to swim. VNS