• Thailand

Overview

Make a difference in the lives of a hill-tribe community in Thailand’s Chiang Rai region. Volunteers can choose to participate in construction or educational projects. You’ll also enjoy sightseeing in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, & Chiang Rai.  

Highlights

  • Bangkok – Visit famous temples. Explore the capital city’s Chinatown.
  • Volunteer Project – Participate in an education or construction project that benefits a hill-tribe community in Thailand’s Chiang Rai region.
  • Chiang Rai – See the famous golden Clock Tower & the White Temple.
  • Chiang Mai – Visit the Wat Chedi Luang temple.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bangkok

Arrive at the airport, & transfer to the hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. 

Day 2: Bangkok

Enjoy a guided tour of the capital city this morning. Highlights include the Temple of the Emerald Buddha & the Temple of Dawn. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. This evening, board an overnight train to Chiang Mai. 

Day 3: Chiang Mai

Upon arrival in Chiang Mai, transfer to the hotel. Afterward, enjoy a guided tour of the city. You’ll visit the old city, the Wat Chiang Man temple, & the Wat Chedi Luang temple. Before returning to the hotel, enjoy exploring the local markets. 

Day 4: Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai

Travel to Chiang Rai today, where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Sightseeing highlights include the exquisite White Temple & the Clock Tower.   

Day 5: Chiang Rai

Head to one of Chiang Rai’s hill-tribe villages this morning, & spend the remainder of the day volunteering.  

Day 6: Chiang Rai

Spend the day volunteering in a hill-tribe village.

Day 7: Chiang Rai

Spend the day volunteering in a hill-tribe village.

Day 8: Chiang Rai

Spend the day volunteering in a hill-tribe village.

Day 9: Chiang Rai

Spend the day volunteering in a hill-tribe village.

Day 10: Chiang Rai

After your last day of volunteering, return to the capital city on an overnight bus. 

Day 11: Bangkok

After checking in to your hotel, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. 

Day 12: Bangkok – USA

Transfer to the airport, & board return flight home. 

Specialized Program: Education

Make a difference in the lives of children from Chiang Rai by working alongside native teachers at daycare facilities & schools. Educational activities may include teaching basic English, leading arts & crafts activities, & organizing sports games. 

Specialized Program: Construction

Help improve the quality of living for the people of Chiang Rai by renovating public buildings, building water reservoirs, & assisting with other construction tasks.

Optional Add-Ons

Available Upon Request 

Includes

  • International flights
  • Accommodations per itinerary
  • Meals per itinerary
  • Some transfers
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • English speaking translator/guide