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.

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the "Culture and Service in Thailand" tour

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