Thailand 101: An Elephant, Culture, and Outdoor Adventure
by Loop Abroad
Program Overview
Thailand 101 is a chance to volunteer with elephants at a respected sanctuary while enjoying adventure and cultural activities in and around Chiang Mai.
Spend one week at the Elephant Nature Park, living with the elephants. You can feed, bathe, and learn all about them.
Then, spend a week in the city of Chiang Mai, enjoying an all-inclusive, jam-packed schedule of culture and adventure activitie...
Thailand 101 is a chance to volunteer with elephants at a respected sanctuary while enjoying adventure and cultural activities in and around Chiang Mai.
Spend one week at the Elephant Nature Park, living with the elephants. You can feed, bathe, and learn all about them.
Then, spend a week in the city of Chiang Mai, enjoying an all-inclusive, jam-packed schedule of culture and adventure activities, including an overnight trek to the hot springs, a full-day zip-lining course, and a Thai cooking class on an organic farm. Enjoy a Thai adventure that you'll never forget!
College credit and financial aid are available. This program can be combined with Marine Bonus Week to do a SCUBA certification and conservation week in the South of Thailand.
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- 1-2 Weeks
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Caving & Spelunking
- Cooking
Updated May 8, 2026
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Locations
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-25
Duration
- 1-2 Weeks
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