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Adventure Tours in Thailand

Whatever you think of when you imagine Thailand, you’re probably right. Tropical paradise of turquoise waters and white sands? Check. Golden temples and orange-robed Buddhist monks? Them too. Curious monkeys and mist-shrouded peaks? Yup, even those. Adventure travel in Thailand is super-sized, and the thrills come by the dozen. Visit with elephants, trek through the jungle, climb rocks, meditate, dive among coral reefs, and sample the incredible cuisine. No matter what you choose to do in the “land of smiles,” you can bet it’ll leave you with a megawatt grin on your face.

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Rustic Pathways
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Thailand Adventures and Service with Rustic Pathways

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Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia Gap Semester

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Travel For Teens: Thailand Elephant Service and the Islands

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Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

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World’s #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

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Southeast Asia Explorer with Gapforce

Combine adventure travel and volunteering in this awesome 8-week ...

ARCC Programs
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Thailand: Waves and Wilds Program

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Discover Corps
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Discover Corps

Thailand: The Elephant Experience with Discover Corps

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Thailand HIll Tribes

Volunteer with us and make a lasting difference in our partner co...

GoBeyond Student Travel
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GoBeyond Student Travel

GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

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Oyster Worldwide
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Southeast Asia Backpacking Tour

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

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Smithsonian Student Travel
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Smithsonian Student Travel

Thailand & Vietnam: Highland Cultures & Natural Wonders

Journey to the highlands of northern Thailand and Vietnam, where ...

Loop Abroad
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Loop Abroad

Alumni Reunion Trip: Thailand

This 10-day program is open to Loop Abroad alumni (students and s...

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Bold Earth Adventures
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Summer Teen Travel in Thailand with Bold Earth

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by: Ryan Moore - United StatesProgram: Thailand Adventures and Service with Rustic Pathways
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The trip was a perfect balance of work and play! Learned about conservation while enjoying beautiful beaches. Made new friends too. We worked as a great team together. Pretty much got closer to nature as well.

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Wherever you choose to go for adventure travel programs in Thailand, opportunities to explore the landscape and culture abound. 

Most adventurers start off in Bangkok, the Thai capital and home to over 8 million people. This lively metropolis serves as a terrific base for all Thailand adventures; its central location ensures you’ll be able to catch a bus, train, or motorbike to any destination. Before you head out of town, be sure to check out the massive Grand Palace, grab a snack on famous Khao San road, and sample a fried grasshopper. 

North of Bangkok lies Chiang Mai, a laid-back city surrounded by Buddhist temples, thick rainforests, towering mountains, and even the remnants of an ancient moat. It’s a great destination for those interested in trekking excursions, meditation retreats, and learning about Thailand’s various indigenous communities. For animal conservationists, several elephant sanctuaries in the area offer the chance to visit with these big creatures up close. 

Adventurers that prefer sun and sand over mountains and waterfalls will find paradise on Thailand’s many islands. Choose to get your scuba diving certification on Koh Tao, check out coral reefs off the Similan Islands, or hike through the jungle to towering waterfalls on Koh Samui.

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