Thailand Service Learning Program

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                      Thailand Service Learning Program
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                      Thailand Service Learning Program
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                      Thailand Service Learning Program

The Concept

This program blends meaningful community service with cultural immersion in Chiang Mai. Students contribute through teaching, construction and renovation projects that directly support local communities, while also learning Thai language and traditions. Beyond service work, participants experience the richness of Thai culture through cooking classes, Buddhist temple visits and caring for elephants at a sanctuary. With activities such as Muay Thai lessons, ziplining and cultural workshops, this journey offers both personal growth and a deeper understanding of Thailand’s heritage and values. 

Itinerary Day By Day

DAY 1: AUSTRALIA - CHIANG MAI (D)

Depart Australia for Thailand. On arrival at Chiang Mai Airport you will be met by your Tour Coordinator to transfer to your accommodation by coach.

This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your Program and Safety Briefing.

DAY 2: CHIANG MAI (BLD)

After breakfast start with an Introduction and Orientation Session for your Service Learning project which will cover Thai culture, Do's and Don'ts, local people and their beliefs and way of life.

Enjoy a Thai Language Lesson, followed by lunch.

Start working on your Service Learning project. This could be Construction & Renovation / Teaching.

Following dinner at your accommodation visit the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.

DAY 3: CHIANG MAI (BLD)

After breakfast continue working on your Service Learning project.

Following lunch enjoy a Chiang Mai Tour visiting the Lanna Folklife Museum to learn about the fascinating Lanna culture, the Warorrot Market and Chiang Mai Old Town.

The remainder of the day is under the guidance of your teachers. Dinner at your accommodation.

DAY 4: CHIANG MAI (BLD)

After breakfast continue working on your Service Learning project, followed by lunch.

This evening take part in a Thai Cooking Lesson to make your own Thai dinner.

DAY 5: CHIANG MAI (BLD)

After breakfast its the final day to work on your Service Learning project.

Following lunch take part in the Volunteer Wrap-Up, Thank-You Wall, the Certificate Ceremony and the Feedback Circle.

Dinner at your accommodation then the remainder of the evening is under the guidance of your teachers.

DAY 6: CHIANG MAI (BLD)

After breakfast participate in a Buddhism Experience at a local temple. See Alm giving Monks (early morning), enjoy an Introduction about Buddhism (learn about meditation and Buddhism ethics - how to pray and kneel, how to act around monks, etc) and a Q&A session with a local monk.

Following lunch enjoy another Chiang Mai Tour where you will visit the Doi Suthep Temple, the Hilltribe village and take part in a workshop to make your own Thai bracelet.

Dinner at your accommodation.

DAY 7: CHIANG MAI (BLD)

After breakfast spend a full day at an Elephant Sanctuary where you will prepare food, feed the animals, clean the elephants' living quarters and learn everything about elephant culture.

Return to Green Lion and enjoy dinner at your accommodation.

DAY 8: CHIANG MAI (BLD)

After breakfast visit the Umbrella village and paint umbrellas and visit to the Hot spring Pool.

Tonight enjoy a special Thai Dinner with an authentic Thai Dance performance.

DAY 9: CHIANG MAI (BLD)

After breakfast take a Muay Thai lesson and enjoy the thrills at the Chiang Mai Zipline.

Tonight is your Farwell Dinner followed by time to prepare for tomorrow's departure.

DAYS 10-11: CHIANG MAI - AUSTRALIA

Transfer to Chiang Mai Airport for your flight home.

Inclusions
  • Return economy international airfares including prepaid taxes, levies and charges
  • Airport transfers in Chiang Mai
  • Private coach with air conditioning
  • English speaking Tour Coordinator for duration of tour
  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners
  • Service Learning Project
  • Entrance, lessons and workshop fees where applicable
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