Students will be travelling to Chiang Mai, North Thailand, for a week in the jungle. Start the trip with a day exploring Chiang Mai’s rich culture with visits to its most famous temples and an evening dance performance of traditional folk dance and music.
Next, enjoy a one-day service project volunteering at an elephant sanctuary, helping the organization with their daily tasks. Explore the surrounding area with a thrilling zip-lining experience and a hike to a hidden waterfall. Get close to nature as you spend three nights sleeping in tree-top accommodation. Pay a visit to a local business that recycles elephant poop into high-quality paper. Spend the last two days working on a service project helping out the local community, with activities including creating a system for recycling plastics and other materials in a sustainable way, renovating/repainting buildings and schoolhouses or establishing firebreaks in the jungle to prevent wildfires.
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*Prices based on groups of 20 students with 2 free teacher spots.
Day 1
Meet your guides upon landing and transfer to the city centre. Check into your accommodation and spend some time getting settled. Kick things off in the afternoon as you travel to the city’s most iconic Doi Suthep Temple for an introduction into Thailand’s distinct Buddhist culture. Make your way to Wat Chedi Luang where you can climb the steps of the stupas and explore its courtyards. In the evening, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner and traditional folk dance and music performance.
Day 2
Travel outside the city to the heart of Chiang Mai’s countryside to begin a one-day service project working with elephants. After a quick safety briefing, learn about the history of the sanctuary. Split into smaller groups and take on a variety of tasks, including feeding, playing, bathing and interacting with the elephants. You can even help give them their medicine. After a hard day’s work, return back to the hostel and enjoy a free evening to relax. Get a good night’s sleep ready for tomorrow’s adventure!
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