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Southeast Asia Explorer with Gapforce

$600-900Program Costs
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4.5 / 5Student rating
23Reviews
16Programs
1997Year established

Program Overview

Combine adventure travel and volunteering in this awesome 8-week journey to three of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful destinations: Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam! Take part in conservation and community-based projects, further enriched with traditional backpacking. From the bustling cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai to the roots amongst Angkor Wat ruins, this Southeast Asia Explorer adventure is...

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Program Highlights

Witness the unique blend of natural surroundings, intricately designed temples, and hidden backstreets in three Southeast Asian countries.
Volunteer at an elephant sanctuary and learn about the life of mahouts in Thailand.
Explore the stunning beaches of Thailand and Vietnam.
Watch the sunset over the amazing temples of Angkor Wat.
Take part in a community service building project, which mostly involves providing housing and shelter to vulnerable people.

What's Included

All Program Activity Costs
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Emergency Support

Quick Details

Location
Bangkok, ThailandHanoi, VietnamMultiple Countries
Starts At$600-900
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement18-30
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Backpacking
  • Tours
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Conservation
GuidelinesAll Nationalities
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Bangkok, Thailand
  • Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Multiple Countries
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Duration: 5-8 Weeks
  • Gap Year Timing: After College, Post High School, During College

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Other
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

Age Requirement

18-30

Duration

5-8 Weeks

Starts At

$600-900

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23 reviews

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Health & Safety
4.7
Satisfaction
4.6
Program Administration
4.5
Cultural Immersion
4.4
Living Situation
4.3
Itinerary
4.3

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Top Rated Program Adventure Travel in Vietnam 2025
TeenLife Top 50 Gap Programs for 2026
GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Gap Year Abroad
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Gap Year
YET 2023
CanGap
Year Out Group
Duke of Edinbrugh
Top Rated Gap Year Providers of 2020
Member of Gap Year Association
Top Rated Organization 2019 - Gap Year
World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation

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