Coastal Conservation in Southern Thailand
On this interactive tour to Southern Thailand, breathtaking scenery meets hands-on environmental projects.
Explore the bustling streets of Bangkok, where ancient cultural traditions blend into a modern way of life. Experience this firsthand as you weave between gleaming skyscrapers and ancient temples. In Krabi, work with local organizations that help endangered ecosystems and learn about sustainable coastal agriculture and permaculture. Then relax on beautiful, serene beaches that are surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
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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
Take a tour of Bangkok
Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha
Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and Thonburi klongs
Learn about Thai culture and history at the Museum of Siam
Explore a Bangkok street food market
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Day 4: Bangkok | Krabi
Fly from Bangkok to Krabi
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Day 5: Krabi | 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 specific projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Explore communities like Koh Klang, Aonamao, and Long Beach, where you’ll work with locals on projects like mangrove transplanting, shrimp farm restoration, or seagrass monitoring.
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities like sunrise yoga or tai chi, learn about community traditions, and try local dishes that promote sustainability and holistic health.
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Day 6: 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 specific projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Explore communities like Koh Klang, Aonamao, and Long Beach, where you’ll work with locals on projects like mangrove transplanting, shrimp farm restoration, or seagrass monitoring.
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities like sunrise yoga or tai chi, learn about community traditions, and try local dishes that promote sustainability and holistic health.
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Day 7: 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 specific projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Explore communities like Koh Klang, Aonamao, and Long Beach, where you’ll work with locals on projects like mangrove transplanting, shrimp farm restoration, or seagrass monitoring.
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities like sunrise yoga or tai chi, learn about community traditions, and try local dishes that promote sustainability and holistic health.
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Day 8: Krabi | Ko Lanta
Transfer to Ko Lanta
Orientation to the island and introduction to elephant sanctuary
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Day 9: Ko Lanta | Elephant Sanctuary Service Project | Krabi
Focus your service efforts on the upkeep of an elephant sanctuary
Travel to Krabi
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Day 10: Krabi
Exploration time in Krabi
Add this in-depth excursion:
Visit Railay Beach
Venture to this iconic, secluded beach that’s only accessible by boat. Relax on its serene shores and soak up the sun, the peaceful islands in the distance, and the beautiful limestone cliffs that surround you.
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Day 11: Krabi | Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Bangkok | Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap, located in northwest Cambodia
Visit a local artisan workshop
Enjoy a Khmer cooking class
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Day 13: Siem Reap
Visit Angkor Wat temple complex
Visit Angkor Thom temple complex
- Bayon Temple
- Elephant Terrace
- Terrace of the Leper King
Visit Ta Prohm Temple
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Day 14: Siem Reap
Visit the Cambodian Landmine Museum
Visit a local NGO
Take an excursion to Tonlé Sap Lake and floating fishing village
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Day 15: Depart for home
Fly to Bangkok
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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
Take a tour of Bangkok
Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha
Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and Thonburi klongs
Learn about Thai culture and history at the Museum of Siam
Explore a Bangkok street food market
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Day 4: Bangkok | Krabi
Fly from Bangkok to Krabi
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Day 5: Krabi | 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 specific projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Explore communities like Koh Klang, Aonamao, and Long Beach, where you’ll work with locals on projects like mangrove transplanting, shrimp farm restoration, or seagrass monitoring.
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities like sunrise yoga or tai chi, learn about community traditions, and try local dishes that promote sustainability and holistic health.
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Day 6: 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 specific projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Explore communities like Koh Klang, Aonamao, and Long Beach, where you’ll work with locals on projects like mangrove transplanting, shrimp farm restoration, or seagrass monitoring.
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities like sunrise yoga or tai chi, learn about community traditions, and try local dishes that promote sustainability and holistic health.
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Day 7: 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 specific projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Explore communities like Koh Klang, Aonamao, and Long Beach, where you’ll work with locals on projects like mangrove transplanting, shrimp farm restoration, or seagrass monitoring.
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities like sunrise yoga or tai chi, learn about community traditions, and try local dishes that promote sustainability and holistic health.
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Day 8: Krabi | Ko Lanta
Transfer to Ko Lanta
Orientation to the island and introduction to elephant sanctuary
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Day 9: Ko Lanta | Elephant Sanctuary Service Project | Krabi
Focus your service efforts on the upkeep of an elephant sanctuary
Travel to Krabi
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Day 10: Krabi
Exploration time in Krabi
Add this in-depth excursion:
Visit Railay Beach
Venture to this iconic, secluded beach that’s only accessible by boat. Relax on its serene shores and soak up the sun, the peaceful islands in the distance, and the beautiful limestone cliffs that surround you.
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Day 11: Krabi | Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Bangkok | Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap, located in northwest Cambodia
Visit a local artisan workshop
Enjoy a Khmer cooking class
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Day 13: Siem Reap
Visit Angkor Wat temple complex
Visit Angkor Thom temple complex
- Bayon Temple
- Elephant Terrace
- Terrace of the Leper King
Visit Ta Prohm Temple
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Day 14: Siem Reap
Visit the Cambodian Landmine Museum
Visit a local NGO
Take an excursion to Tonlé Sap Lake and floating fishing village
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Day 15: Depart for home
Fly to Bangkok
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; 2 internal flights
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (13 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfast and dinner; Lunch on days 3–11 (with extension: daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
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25 - 30 Service Hours
Earn up to 25 to 30 service hours that count towards graduation requirements.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by a licensed local guide
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Entrances
Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha; boat tour of Chao Phraya River; Museum of Siam; Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint hike (with extension: artisan Buddha workshop; Khmer cooking class; Angkor Wat; Ta Prohm Temple; Cambodian Landmine Museum; Tonlé Sap Lake)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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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 https://www.eftours.ca/how-it-works/safety.
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.