Culture and Service in Thailand
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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
Explore Bangkok on your own
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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
Explore Bangkok on your own
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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.
Discount applicable to travelers who enroll Monday, April 1, 2024 through Tuesday, April 30, 2024. This discount cannot be used or combined with any other offer.