Trekking Programs in Thailand

I had never traveled outside of my home country before coming to Thailand and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. this trip has broadened my perspective and opened my mind to a whole other world ready for me to explore. I will forever be grateful for the experiences, connections, and lessons on this amazing trip.

This marine week addition ws beyond anything I ever imagined. I learned so much about myself and how I can overcome new things along with a new found love for all things conservation. Thank you, Loop Abroad!

My time in Koh Tao, Thailand has been unbelievable! From scuba diving to snorkeling, to food, to the people, I learned so much from just being engulfed in this culture. I can't wait to share my experience with others!

I loved how the team would always check to make sure you're comfortable and they work with you. I just love the energy being brought, always very positive. Also the fact they never give up on you and encourage you to keep going and try something new that may help.

I loved learning different cultures and history by visiting temples and schools. Meeting journalist, monks, and school administrators were very eye opening experiences. Karma and Cindy really put efforts for us to learn Butan and its cultures. We loved our tour guide, Kuenzang . He worked extremely hard to explain everything we asked. Not to mention providing best care possible. Our driver Senchu was excellent driver. Both of them made our trip so pleasant.

This program let me see the entirety of Thailand in two weeks and gave me the chance to do some SCUBA diving. Being able to experience Thailand and conservation efforts worldwide has been awesome. This program is just incredible and I recommend it to anyone!

These last two weeks were the best two weeks of my life. All of the conservation activities that we did, confirmed that that is something I want to do in the future. I wouldn't trade a single minute of it for the world.

This was a life-changing journey that changed my perspective and gave me once in a lifetime opportunities. Thailand is beautiful and has part of my hear and soul. I will forever be grateful to have been a part of this program.

This program was truly amazing. I learned more about conservation in two weeks than 10 years of education. All the places we went were beautiful and helped me find new paths I can potentially take for future career options.

The Wild Tropics program is so fun and an amazing experience for students. Learning how to scuba dive at the amazing Koh Tao Island is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Visiting and living with the villagers widened my perspective of the culture in Thailand. I 100% would recommend this program to any student interested in experiencing Thai culture.

If you get the opportunity to go on this trip, do it. I have learned so much about a culture I never would have otherwise. The academic portions of this trip are really interesting too. Not to mention that the locations are breathtaking!

I loved staying in the village and learning Thai culture. It was pretty difficult for me on the first day of SCUBA but the staff stayed behind with me in the pool to help me overcome my fear, they have been nothing short of amazing!

The people Loop Abroad chose for this program are amazing. Keep them here forever! This program did not just focus on vet things but also other jobs in the veterinary field, and I really appreciate that.

This journey has been truly humbling to me. I got to learn authentic Thai culture and what it is like to be a part of the culture. Visiting temples and speaking to monks all the way to hiking at the highest peak of Thailand, I would do it all over again!

Wild Tropics gave me the opportunity to emerge myself in and explore Thailand in ways I don't think would be possible traveling without Loop. I'll never forget my time here. I particularly liked staying overnight with the hill tribe.

I think everyone should go on a trip like this, I think it's important to learn about different countries and cultures. I became SCUBA certified and it really pushed me out of my comfort zone. The staff were always helpful and nice.

Loop Abroad created an amazing opportunity to have new experiences that aren't available at home. Thailand is a beautiful country with amazing people. The SCUBA diving was my favourite activity because I can't do that at home.

If you love adventure, this trip is for you. To the highest points of Chiang Mai, to the low point in Koh Tao's ocean, you see and experience so much. You get immersed in the culture and learn so many aspects of conservation.

I volunteered at Nakavango in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, as part of the IVHQ Wildlife Conservation Project. It truly was one of the highlights of my life. And I’ve had some pretty remarkable experiences so that says a lot. The staff a Nakavango was incredible and extremely knowledgeable. They create the perfect balance of hard work and joyous moments playing with the children at Masuwe School, observing wildlife in the bush, and taking in the sights of one of the seven wonders of the world. We each had our own room, were provided three yummy meals a day with great care to accommodate those who have special diets. Highlights of my stay included morning and evening game drives, sitting around the fire pit under the stars, camping out in the bush, and completing a work task feeling that we had made progress on a project. Yet, the most outstanding aspect of this experience for me, was bonding with my fellow volunteers. Prior to arriving at Nakavango, I thought I’d be the senior member of the crew so I was a bit apprehensive even though I had worked for weeks to get in shape physically so I could contribute equally. Well, I wasn’t the most senior. In fact, we had a wonderful range of ages, nationalities, and personalities. We became a family, caring for and respectful of all. That truly blew me away. And now, we continue to stay in touch. I am so grateful for the IVHQ program at Nakavango. It changed my life!

I really enjoyed going through the process of earning and receiving my Open Water SCUBA certificate because it opened my eyes to so many new possibilities and challenged me in ways that improved my patience, mental perserverance, and problem-solving. Our program leader offered a lot of emotional support and our tour guide arranged many opportunities to eat great Thai cuisine, which made it a well-rounded experience! Thank you for helping me have a great experience!