RCF
Connecting the World
International Cultural & Friendship Exchange
RCF Supporters Oversea Friendship Exchange Trips
VIP 10 day oversea trips.
In general cost for the trip around $3000 plus Airline
Teams 9-15. Rotarians, Rotaractors, Family members, friends and fans of RCF Welcome to join!
- May 31-Jun 10, 2026
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Southern Vietnam)
Day Trip: Cu Chi Tunnels – explore the underground network used during the war
Hanoi (Northern Vietnam)
Day Trip: Ninh Binh – explore ancient capital ruins at Hoa Lu
RCF Cultural Exchange Program “Cultural Ambassadors” for youth and young adults.
Cultural Exchange tours to USA for 10-14 days.
Requirements: Age 16-21. Group of up to 14 members should demonstrate talent/success in the form of presentation.
RCF Projects - supporting talented children and youth, helping children in need.
RCF supports varies programs and projects related to children in need worldwide.
- 11.07.2024
Uganda
Providing Education and other basic needs to the project beneficiaries. The children sponsored through CEAPU are able to attend primary and secondary education. $30,985
- 11.07.2024
Ukraine
Medical equipment to preserve/fix vision to Children.
Serve 500 kids a year.
Part of GG2098571 $54,000
- 11.07.2024
Chile
Washing machines for Santa Teresita Orphanage.
Making life little easier.
$5,000
Active project! RCF Friendship Team from USA to Vietnam.
May 31- June 10, 2026
A team of Rotarians, friends, and international travelers from the United States will visit Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi for a cultural and fellowship-focused exchange.
Along the way, the group will meet with local Rotary Clubs, share ideas, and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
In Ho Chi Minh City:
- Reunification Palace
- War Remnants Museum
- Ben Thanh Market
- Saigon River evening cruise
In Hanoi:
- Hoan Kiem Lake & Old Quarter
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Temple of Literature
- Traditional water puppet show & famous egg coffee
Optional day trips include Ninh Binh or Ha Long Bay, showcasing Vietnam’s stunning natural beauty.
A journey of culture, connection, and friendship—bringing people together across borders.
- Mar 10-Apr 1, 2026
Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary for the trip. Cities and participation in events listed here.
(Live Google Document)
Map
Travel map for this trip. Live google map.
All Events during this trip are reflected on this map.
YouTube
Videos by location at @RotarianBlog. Rotaract Club Dnipro City Radost (Ukraine) creating video compilations.
Latest Video
Switzerland
Video from recent trip RCFs Team traveled to Switzerland, Germany and France in October er 2025.
Basel
Geneva
ENGLAND
Video from recent trip RCFs Team traveled to London in May 2025.
Fantastic Trip and great new friends in Great Britain!
SINGAPORE
Video from recent trip
RCFs Team traveled to Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesia
2024. Trip ended by attending Rotary Convention in Singapore
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