Thailand Adventure

Thailand is one of our most popular destinations. Discover this country's diverse treasures; travel through stunning rainforests and jungles, home to traditional hill tribe villages in the north; to its vibrant capital city of Bangkok and on to tropical islands of the south.

Coupled with the hospitality and friendliness of the Thai people, Buddhist temples and exciting cuisine, the Kingdom of Thailand is a compelling destination to visit. Join one of our Thailand voluntary work programmes and get to know `The land of smiles' in a way that most tourists never will.

The Programme Options

This is an exclusive programme to Gap Year For Grown Ups, consisting of a number of options that allow you can tailor make your own 4 - 8 week Thailand experience.

Gold Option
Get to know the culture and language of Thailand - Stay in a Buddhist temple, learn how to cook Thai food and the principles of Thai massage. Finish with a choice of either teaching (A) or trekking (B).

Wild Option
The main focus of this voluntary work project is working with elephants and training as a mahout in a local community. It is a unique opportunity to see this age-old relationship between humans and elephants.

Work Option
This Thai project allows volunteers to choose a work placement as their prominent feature of their career break in Thailand. After the induction week, volunteers are be placed on a 2 week voluntary work project of their choice before heading to Ko Samet for 6 nights.

For further information about our options, visit our further info page.

Accommodation

Twin share rooms with private bathrooms. During the induction week, you will be staying in a Thai style 'eco-house' based in Singburi, central Thailand. On the Work option, volunteers have the choice to stay with local families in a home stay or at the Eco house depending on project location.

Programme Overview

Durations and prices:
Gold Option A: 4 weeks £999 (teach) Option B: 4 weeks £1099 (trek)
Wild Option: 4 weeks £1449
Work Option: 4 weeks £999

How to book: £195 deposit. Balance due 12 weeks prior to departure.

What is included?
Accommodation & meals
Airport pick-up
Orientation
3 night stop-over in Bangkok
Temple stay
Visa processing assistance
English speaking guides
Activities & excursions as itinerary
Choice of travel experience

What is not included?
Flights
Extra activities not on itinerary
Travel Insurance

Summary:
Trek through jungles and rainforests, explore the vibrant capital city of Bangkok and the tropical islands of the south. Choice of unique travel experiences to help you tailor make your career break trip to Thailand.
Other Thailand voluntary work

Dates:
2008: 25th Jul, 22nd Aug, 19th Sep, 17th Oct, 14th Nov, 12th Dec
2009: 9th Jan, 6th Feb, 6th Mar, 3rd Apr, 1st May, 29th May, 26th Jun, 24th Jul, 21st Aug, 18th Sep, 16th Oct, 13th Nov, 11th Dec

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