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Travel For Teens: Thailand Elephant Service and the Islands

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4.9 / 5Overall Rating
19Reviews
2003Year established

Program Overview

We will explore the historical city of Chiang Mai, basking in the down-to-earth charm of this northern gem, shopping at local markets, enjoying a traditional Thai massage, and seeing lavish historic temples. Get ready to spend a day white water rafting down the mighty Pai River, taking in the scenic mountain surroundings and enjoying each other's company on the quiet river banks.

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Program Highlights

Receive 20 hours of community service credits volunteering at an elephant sanctuary and caring for majestic creatures.
Relish two amazing days of exhilarating white water rafting as you navigate rapids on the Pai River.
Learn how to cook your favorite Thai dishes at a private cooking class.
Delight in a private island-hopping cruise around Koh Tao and dare to discover new underwater worlds as you scuba dive on the incredible reefs.
Step into a bygone era while exploring Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam, with its iconic overgrown Buddha head and countless other archaeological treasures.

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Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

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Locations

  • Bangkok, Thailand

Types & Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Cooking
  • Flying & Aviation
  • Hiking
  • Rafting

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks

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Nataleena Daily

Nataleena Daily

Participated in 2017

Alumni

Nataleena Daily is from Coquille, Oregon. She has been a world traveler since she first went to Austria when she was 13. Nataleena has been to London,...

When I was younger I had gone overseas to Europe and really enjoyed being immersed in a different culture and meeting new people which inspired me to take travel into my own hands and find programs to gain a few miles on my soul, and volunteering to to make a positive impact on the world was an added bonus I got with my programs. My trip last year to Costa Rica only made me want to go out and experience, see, and do more with my life.  So traveling this Summer seemed like almost a requirement.

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Olivia Haan 2017

Olivia Haan 2017

Participated in 2017

Alumni

Olivia Haan is a first year college student studying biomedical and genetics. She enjoys playing soccer and petting other people’s dogs, while plannin...

I have always loved traveling and learning about new people and cultures. I have traveled with this company before and had an amazing experience so when I heard about the program to Thailand to work with elephants, I couldn't pass it up.

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Recognitions & Awards

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GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Adventure Travel
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)
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated High School Abroad Providers 2024
GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Program 2017

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