Description

Get to know the real Thailand! This program gives you the opportunity to experience so much more than the average visitor and gain a real insight to the life, religion and culture of Thai people. You'll get to know your fellow travelers, work together with local Thai people and take part in some fantastic activities.

Highlights

Your Program:

Each week you'll get to taste the real Thailand and experience the sights, smells and sounds of this vibrant country.

Starting and finishing in the capital city of Bangkok you will travel north to the historic Kanchanaburi, volunteer or explore the local area in Sangkhlaburi and then relax or party on the idyllic beaches of Koh Pha Ngan island in the south, it's the perfect trip to experience Thailand in a nutshell.

Week one:
* Get to know the buzzing capital with a tour of Bangkok
* Explore the province of Kanchanaburi, Thailand's third biggest province
* Enjoy the cool waters of Erawan and Sai Yok Waterfalls
* Try your culinary skills and enjoy some Thai Cooking Lessons
* Visit local temples and learn more about Buddhism

Weeks Two and Three:
* Enjoy the beauty of rural Sangkhlaburi
* Visit a local Mon Tribe
* Rejuvenate your senses at local hot springs
* Get involved with worthwhile volunteer work either in Teaching, Childcare or Community OR get a taste for adventure and enjoy elephant trekking, Hill Tribe experience, trekking, plus a 3 day Community Project

Week Four:
* Taste a little bit of paradise on the beautiful island of Koh Pha Ngan
* Relax, snorkel or party, the choice is yours!

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Climbing
• Environmental Studies
• Native Culture Studies
• Snorkeling
• Trekking
• Tours
• Camping
• Nature Tours
• Student Tours
• Vacation Packages
• Volunteering
• Yoga

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,699.00

Program Fees Include:

What's included in the program

* Personally met on arrival by a Real Gap representative
* Transfer from Bangkok airport to accommodation
* Two night twin share stay in Bangkok with breakfasts
* Bangkok tour
* Breakfasts throughout the entire program
* 6 nights twin share accommodation at a resort in Kanchanaburi
* Tour of Kanchanaburi
* Evening dinner on River Kwai
* Swimming/ trekking at the stunning Erawan Waterfalls
* Temples tour
* Thai cooking lesson
* 13 nights twin share accommodation in Sangkhlaburi
* Waterfalls & hot springs
* White water rafting
* Visit to Mon Tribe
* Overnight bus from Kanchanaburi to Koh Pha Ngan
* Six nights on the beautiful island of Koh Pha Ngan
* Return transfer to Bangkok and final night accommodation
* All accommodation - twin share
* Elephant ride
* Temple visit
* 3 day community project

Extra activities included with Community option:
8 days volunteering at one of our worthwhile community projects

Extra activities included with Adventure option:
2 days Trekking - overnight camping

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005