Culture and Service in Thailand
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Through exclusive EF partnerships, you will contribute to one of the two service projects built into this tour. Spend some time supporting staff working at an Elephant Sanctuary north of Chiang Mai. For your second service project, you will learn from and work with community members to help support a local project. As the sun sets, bustling Bangkok beckons, inviting you to explore winding canals, historic treasures, and the tantalizing flavours of local cuisine. Join us on this profound journey through Thailand–where service, culture, and compassion converge.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand
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Day 2: Bangkok
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Bangkok | Chiang Mai
Learn about Thai culture and history at the Museum of Siam
Fly to Chiang Mai
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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
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Day 5: Chiang Mai | Wat Doi Suthep | Service Project
Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Visit Elephant PooPooPaper Park
Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
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Day 6: Service project
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local non-profits 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
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Day 7: Service project
Continue your service work from the day before
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Day 8: Service project
Orientation to Elephant Conservation
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Day 9: Service Project
Service Project at Elephant Sanctuary
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Day 10: Chiang Mai | Bangkok
Fly back to Bangkok
Take a tour of Bangkok
Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and Thonburi klongs
Visit Wat Arun
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Day 11: Bangkok
Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town and visit the temples
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Bangkok | Cha-Am
Travel to Cha-Am
Enjoy free time on Cha-Am Beach
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Day 13: Cha-Am
Take an excursion to Kuri Buri National Park and observe elephants in their natural habitat
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Day 14: Cha-Am | Bangkok
Enjoy free time on Cha-Am Beach
Travel to Bangkok
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Day 15: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand
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Day 2: Bangkok
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Bangkok | Chiang Mai
Learn about Thai culture and history at the Museum of Siam
Fly to Chiang Mai
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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
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Day 5: Chiang Mai | Wat Doi Suthep | Service Project
Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Visit Elephant PooPooPaper Park
Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation
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Day 6: Service project
As communities evolve so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local non-profits 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
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Day 7: Service project
Continue your service work from the day before
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Day 8: Service project
Orientation to Elephant Conservation
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Day 9: Service Project
Service Project at Elephant Sanctuary
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Day 10: Chiang Mai | Bangkok
Fly back to Bangkok
Take a tour of Bangkok
Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and Thonburi klongs
Visit Wat Arun
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Day 11: Bangkok
Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town and visit the temples
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Bangkok | Cha-Am
Travel to Cha-Am
Enjoy free time on Cha-Am Beach
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Day 13: Cha-Am
Take an excursion to Kuri Buri National Park and observe elephants in their natural habitat
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Day 14: Cha-Am | Bangkok
Enjoy free time on Cha-Am Beach
Travel to Bangkok
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Day 15: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & Transportation
Your flights—covered. Ground transportation—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
10 overnight stays and 13 with extension.
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Regional Meals
Traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your trip experience.
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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.
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10 Service Hours
Earn up to 10 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Guided Sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.
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Entrances
Gain access to local attraction, like nature hikes with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
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Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.