Trekking Programs in Thailand

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Explore Southeast Asia on a 10-week journey through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam—where travel becomes transformation. Volunteer at ethical elephant sanctuaries, trek to remote mountain villages, explore ancient temples, and engage with communities through meaningful, culturally respectful exchange. This program combines adventure, service, and immersion to help you grow personally and globally. Learn traditional crafts, share meals with host families, and experience resilience and hospitality in every community. Conservation work, ethical travel practices, and local partnerships ensure your impact is responsible and real. With leadership training, guided reflection, and mentorship built into the experience, you'll return more confident, connected, and prepared for what’s next. Whether you're taking a gap year, earning credit, building your resume, or seeking clarity and purpose, this journey meets you where you are—and helps you grow beyond it. Travel deeper. Grow bolder. Reach out to Learn More!

Help care for elephants at an elephant nursery, living the life of a mahout, and helping to protect Thailand’s vulnerable population of these magnificent creatures. Explore the ancient temples, buzzing markets of Chiang Mai, and the unspoiled beauty of the northern Thai countryside. At the elephant sanctuary, where you’ll spend the bulk of your trip, rescued elephants are cared for by expert mahouts, who you’ll work alongside and learn from. You’ll immerse yourself in the life of a mahout, rising early to walk and bathe the elephants, collecting grass for meals, and feeding them. As you work, you’ll learn about these beautiful, intelligent creatures and gain a deeper respect and appreciation for their relationship with humans. In addition to our interactions at the elephant sanctuary, we’ll delve into the ancient history and culture of Chiang Mai, exploring beautiful monasteries and savoring Thai cuisine at food markets. We’ll also venture into the beautiful countryside of Northern Thailand, experiencing all that the country has to offer.

This program goes beyond ordinary high school travel programs and build cross-cultural community service summer trips perfectly geared to your interests and curiosities. Whether you’re looking to contribute to authentic service projects, experience exhilarating adventure, or develop your language skills, GoBeyond will immerse you in a new culture where you can make a meaningful difference while on the journey of a lifetime. Our high school community service summer programs proudly serve in many under-resourced communities and environments throughout the world. Explore our journeys in the British Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, Galapagos & Ecuador, Peru, Iceland, Spain, China, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, and Australia. Beyond experiencing the adventure of a lifetime and creating lasting memories, we believe our community service summer trips enable lasting positive change in the world. For over forty years, we’ve been transforming communities, environments, and students’ lives through meaningful, collaborative adventures and service that develop skills and a more sophisticated worldly outlook—ultimately shaping the person you become.

The Asian Wildlife Rescue Center in Thailand offers a practical and impactful volunteer opportunity for individuals interested in wildlife conservation. Located in a beautiful natural setting, the center focuses on the rehabilitation and care of injured and endangered animals. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in providing hands-on assistance and support to these animals. In addition, you will have the chance to contribute to educational initiatives, engage in animal enrichment activities, take part in wildlife research and monitoring, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Thailand.

Wild Tropics is the best of all of Thailand in a jam-packed, two-week adventure. Spend one week in the North of Thailand engaging in amazing outdoor activities such as hiking, zip-lining in the rainforest, and trekking through the mountains to waterfalls and hot springs. At the same time, help with conservation projects and learn along the way! You will be based in Chiang Mai, a beautiful city where you'll enjoy great restaurants, wonderful markets, and a fun culture. You'll also spend a day at the famous Elephant Nature Park sanctuary, feeding and bathing rescued elephants. Then, travel to the South of Thailand where you'll study marine conservation on a beautiful beach in Koh Tao. You will earn your scuba certification (included) while spending each day in the ocean helping to regrow coral and observing marine species. Your flight within Thailand is included.

Travel to Southeast Asia for a 13-day, 20-day, or 31-day adventure of a life time. The tour will take you to see the main tourist attractions and less well known hot spots for a memorable experience! The tour is led by a combination of local and western guides, who are experienced in ensuring that their groups have an amazing adventure. Group sizes are typically about 20. The 31-day tour is a circular journey that starts and ends in Bangkok. We also offer a shorter tours: - 13 days: Bangkok to Hanoi - 20 days: Hanoi to Bangkok The top destinations: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Phnom Penh, and Siem Riep. For the full itinerary, see our website. Unforgettable activities: elephant sanctuary to bath the majestic animals, watching Muay Thai Kickboxing, zip lining, quad biking, rafting down the Mae Taeng River, Cycle through Northern Thai villages, hiking to waterfalls, staying overnight in a treetop house, traveling on a slow boat down the Mekong River, tubing down the river, rock climbing, exploring the caves, bar crawl, camping on a private beach, island hopping, scuba diving, and visiting Angkor Wat.