SUMMER VOLUNTEER AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM THAILAND (4 WEEKS)
 With its irresistible breathtaking natural beauty, smiling people with renowned hospitality, and ruins of fabulous kingdoms, Thailand remains one of the most popular south Asian destinations for volunteers and tourists. Thailand is also blessed with beaches, mountains, cultural and historical sites, and beautiful landscaping. From the green rice field of North Thailand and the verdant limestone islands of the Andaman Sea , to the vibrating culture, volunteering in the Thailand program offers something amazing for everyone.
Orientation in Bangkok and Trip to Kanchanaburi (7 Days)
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Location: Bangkok , Chiang Mai
Start/End point: Bangkok
Food: Local food (3 times a day)
Room: Host family or hostel
Date: 4 weeks ( June 30 - July 27, 2008)
Program fee : $1769 for 4 weeks (including one week of travel) |
You will begin your Thailand adventure with our beneficial orientation period - including lectures on Thai culture and customs, and learning Thai language, all followed by afternoon trips. Learn about the traditional Thai language, customs, religions, and the role of the royal family in modern-day Thailand . Also, as part of this exciting orientation program, stroll through the major tourist attractions of Bangkok.
In phase two, you will journey to Kanchanaburi (128 km. west of Bangkok ) and visit the magnificent waterfalls of Erawan. You will be able to absorb the culture of Thailand in various museums, and see the notorious Death Railway Bridge over the River Kwai. There will also be a homestay with a host family during the trip.
Village Stay and Service Projects (12 Days)
In phase three, you will venture out to a beautiful rural Thai village at Samutsong kram Rajaburi or Nakhon Nayok to explore the native Thai way of life. Spend time with a caring host family and working in a local school as an English-teacher or supporting local children in primary schools and child development centers. Become an integral part of village life by working in the fields with local farmers and gardeners, preparing and distributing food for Buddhist monks. Entertain yourself by boat rowing, visiting the local floating market, and hiking and biking around the local villages.
PHASE 4: Relax and Explore the Regional Beaches (5 days)
After breakfast, head out to Pattaya, one of the most popular, sea-side destinations in Thailand . Spend three full glorious days exploring the regions beautiful, dazzling beaches before returning to Bangkok for the conclusion of the program.
Program itineraries are samples and may change to meet the needs of volunteers and changes in field conditions. This itinerary will be finalized upon arrival in Bangkok . |
