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TFT for Older Teens: Thailand Service and the Islands

Travel For Teens
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4.5 / 5Student rating
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Program Overview

Our all-encompassing program, designed for high school students, showcases the best parts of Thailand. Begin your trip with an enriching service project at a local school at a hill tribe in Northern Thailand. During your service work, have the opportunity to interact with the school children and form meaningful connections with the people in the community. Upon project completion, you will feel a sense of accomplishment knowing your hard work helped make a difference in the lives of the children you grew to know and love! From the hustle and bustle of the capital of Bangkok, to hill tribe villages nestled in the jungle near Chiang Mai and the picturesque white sandy beaches of Koh Phi Phi and Krabi, you’ll experience it all! Swim with sharks and dive world-class reefs in the world’s bluest waters, meet saffron-cloaked Buddhist monks, gaze in wonder at golden Buddhas and temples, and learn how to cook your own mouth-watering cuisine — all while enjoying the warm hospitality and gentle smiles of the Thai people. Please note, we do not ride elephants on any of our programs. TFT is one of the only teen tour operators to take this stance and support ethical tourism.

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Program Highlights

Earn up to 20 hours of community service working with elephants in the jungle at a sanctuary and rescue center as well as helping to improve a hill tribe school in northern Thailand.
Snorkel with majestic reef sharks off Koh Phi Phi.
Immerse yourself in breathtaking underwater worlds as you snorkel and scuba dive incredible coral reefs.
Gaze upon the famous Emerald Buddha, Reclining Buddha, and the Royal Palace in Bangkok.
Hunt for souvenirs at the incredible night markets of Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees

Quick Details

Location
Bangkok, ThailandChiang Mai, ThailandKrabi, Thailand
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement14-17
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Cooking
  • Dancing
  • Hiking
  • Martial Arts
  • Nature Tours
  • Scuba
  • Snorkeling
  • Student Tours
Focus Areas:
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Experiential Learning
  • Outdoor Education
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Wildlife
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Updated Aug 18, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Bangkok, Thailand
  • Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Krabi, Thailand

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Duration: 2-4 Weeks

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

2-4 Weeks

Program Reviews

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4.5
2 reviews

Rating breakdown

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Top categories

Living Situation
5.0
Community Engagement
5.0
Day to Day Life
5.0
Itinerary
5.0
Cultural Immersion
5.0
Satisfaction
5.0

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Ava GlickUnited States · June 2025

Amazing trip!

This trip was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where I was able to explore Thai culture, eat Thai food, and make so many new friends. This country is beautiful and has so much to offer. I would recommend this trip to anyone!

Claire DadounCanada · February 2023

Amazing

I was lucky enough to go on a two week trip to Thailand this semester and it was one of the best experiences of my life! We discovered so many new places, got to volunteer to help improve a school and learned so much about the nature, animals, and rich country found in different areas. The food was amazing and the counselors made the experience absolutely perfect. The most fun trip of my life, I cannot recommend TFT enough!

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Adventure Travel
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated High School Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Organization 2019 - High School Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organizations 2018 (Notable Mention)
GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Program 2017

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