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Culture and Service in Thailand

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12 or 15 days

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai region (Or add 3-day extension) – Estimated 10 Service Hours


Meaningful. Sustainable. Unforgettable
This trip through Thailand is service meets sightseeing meets seriously beautiful temples. In northern Thailand, work with local communities on projects related to education, the environment, or community development. Then ask yourself: What’s cuter than a happy elephant? Answer: A sanctuary of happy elephants! Observe the gentle giants and help maintain the place they call home. Finally, head to bustling Bangkok to explore winding canals, historic sites, and local flavors.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand

Day 2: Bangkok

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Day 3: Bangkok

Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam

Take a tour of Bangkok 

Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

Take a boat ride through the Thonburi klongs 

Visit Wat Arun

Day 4: Bangkok • Chiang Mai

Take an excursion to Ayutthaya

Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town 

Fly to Chiang Mai

Day 5: Chiang Mai

Take a tour of Chiang Mai

Visit Wat Lok Moli

Interact with local vendors during a market challenge

Visit Wat Suan Dok

Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Enjoy a traditional Khantoke dinner

Day 6: Chiang Mai region • Service Project

Travel to your service project location

Visit Elephant PooPooPaper Park

Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation 

Day 7: Chiang Mai region • Service Project

As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like. 

  • Explore a community where you’ll work with locals on a service project
  • Throughout your stay, you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities, celebrating local customs, and traditions
  • Reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues

Day 8: Chiang Mai region • Service Project

Continue your service work from the day before

Day 9: Chiang Mai region• Elephant Sanctuary Service Project

Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation  

Day 10: Elephant Sanctuary Service Project • Chiang Mai

Focus your service efforts on the upkeep of an elephant sanctuary

Day 11: Chiang Mai • Bangkok

Fly to Bangkok

Explore Bangkok on your own

Day 12: Depart for home


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Day 12: Bangkok • Cha-Am

Travel to Cha- Am

Enjoy free time at Cha-Am Beach

Day 13: Cha-Am

Take a day trip to Kui Buri National Park

Observe elephants in their natural habitat in Kui Buri National Park

Day 14: Cha-Am • Bangkok

Enjoy free time at Cha-Am Beach

Travel to Bangkok

Explore Bangkok on your own

Day 15: Depart for home



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Your experience includes

Airfare & Transportation
Hotels
Regional Meals
Field Director
10 Service Hours
Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Guided Sightseeing
Entrances
Continuous Support
Worldwide Presence

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