Tour Number: 2520383PC
Group Leader: Ashley Moss
Requested Departure Date: 7/12/2023
Requested Return Date: 7/23/2023
Requested Departure Gateway: Columbus (OH)

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12 days
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai (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.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand

  • Day 2: Bangkok

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 3: Bangkok • Chiang Mai

    Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam

    Fly to Chiang Mai

  • Day 4: Chiang Mai

    Take a tour of Chiang Mai

    Visit Wat Ket Karam

    Interact with local vendors during a market challenge

    Visit Wat Suan Dok

    Enjoy a traditional Khantoke dinner

  • Day 5: Chiang Mai Region • Wat Doi Suthep • Community Service project

    Travel via Wat Phra That Doi Suthep to the Chiang Rai Region

    Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

    Visit Elephant PooPooPaper Park

    Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation 

  • Day 6: Chiang Mai Region • Community 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 7: Chiang Mai Region • Community Service Project

    Continue your service work from the day before

  • Day 8: Chiang Mai • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project

    Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation  

  • Day 9: Chiang Mai • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project

    Focus your service efforts on the upkeep of an elephant sanctuary

  • Day 10: Chiang Mai • Bangkok

    Fly to Bangkok

    Take a tour of Bangkok 

    Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

    Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi klongs 

    Visit Wat Arun

  • Day 11: Bangkok

    Take an excursion to Ayutthaya

    Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town 

  • Day 12: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand

  • Day 2: Bangkok

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 3: Bangkok • Chiang Mai

    Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam

    Fly to Chiang Mai

  • Day 4: Chiang Mai

    Take a tour of Chiang Mai

    Visit Wat Ket Karam

    Interact with local vendors during a market challenge

    Visit Wat Suan Dok

    Enjoy a traditional Khantoke dinner

  • Day 5: Chiang Mai Region • Wat Doi Suthep • Community Service project

    Travel via Wat Phra That Doi Suthep to the Chiang Rai Region

    Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

    Visit Elephant PooPooPaper Park

    Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation 

  • Day 6: Chiang Mai Region • Community 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 7: Chiang Mai Region • Community Service Project

    Continue your service work from the day before

  • Day 8: Chiang Mai • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project

    Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation  

  • Day 9: Chiang Mai • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project

    Focus your service efforts on the upkeep of an elephant sanctuary

  • Day 10: Chiang Mai • Bangkok

    Fly to Bangkok

    Take a tour of Bangkok 

    Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

    Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi klongs 

    Visit Wat Arun

  • Day 11: Bangkok

    Take an excursion to Ayutthaya

    Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town 

  • Day 12: Depart for home


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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & Transportation

    Your flights—covered. Ground transportation—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    10 overnight stays (13 with extension)

  • Regional Meals

    Daily breakfast and dinner, lunch on days 3-11 (with extension: daily breakfast, lunch on day 13, dinner on day 14)

  • Field Director

    Your bilingual, culturally connected Field Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-trip logistics and facilitates post-project reflection activities.

  • 10 Service Hours

    Earn up to 10 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.

  • Volunteer and Leadership Activities

    Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.

  • Entrances

    Gain access to local attraction, like nature hikes with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

Have questions about this tour?  Give us a call at 800-665-5364

Total price

$5,299
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