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Thailand 101: An Elephant, Culture, and Outdoor Adventure
by: Loop Abroad
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 activ...
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.
Program Highlights
Spend a full week living with and volunteering with rescued elephants.
Zip-line through the jungle on a full day of zip-line courses.
Learn to cook Thai food on an organic farm, and eat lots of delicious Thai food at our favorite restaurants.
Trek through the Royal Project in Northern Thailand, spending the night at a natural hotsprings and checking out waterfalls.
Explore the city markets and temples, for a meditation lesson to shopping for everything from wooden elephants to paintings.
Quick Details
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 1-2 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- All Nationalities
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Speechless experience!
September 03, 2022by: Liliana Gomez - United StatesProgram: Thailand 101: An Elephant, Culture, and Outdoor AdventureIt was an amazing experience. I not only had the opportunity to learn and engage with Thailand's culture, but also from elephants in their natural habitat. I also had the incredible opportunity to assist a veterinarian to provide adequate welfare for elephants, dogs and cats.

The best 2 weeks of travel I’ve ever experienced
November 28, 2019by: Hannah Van Severen - CanadaProgram: Thailand 101: An Elephant, Culture, and Outdoor AdventureI did this program when I was only 16, and went into it knowing no one. It was an amazing experience where I learned so much about myself, and met some close friends that 5 years later I am still in touch with. Working with the elephants hands on for a week and talking with Lek really educated me on the issues these gracious animals face not only in Asia, but everywhere they are found in the world. LoopAbroad cares deeply about the volunteers it’s taking care of and they are very personal to each person making sure you feel safe, healthy, and cared for.
Best experience of my life!
January 20, 2018by: Louisa - United StatesProgram: Thailand 101: An Elephant, Culture, and Outdoor AdventureThailand 101 was an absolutely incredible adventure and a life-changing experience for me. The Elephant Nature Park was a wonderful place to stay and interacting with and caring for the elephants was indescribable - a dream come true for me. The city of Chiang Mai was beautiful and all of the activities we did (white water rafting, zip lining, etc.) were very exciting, thrilling, and fun. I felt completely safe during every part of the trip - the Loop Abroad staff is welcoming, reassuring, skilled, very familiar with Thailand, and very accommodating, happy and fun. On this trip I was always confident that I was safe, comfortable, full of the best food I've ever eaten, and smiling. I would recommend Loop Abroad to anyone!
Program Details
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Locations
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Canoeing
Availability
Years Offered: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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