Tour Number: 2520383PC
Group Leader: Ashley Moss
Requested Departure Date: 7/12/2023
Requested Return Date: 7/23/2023
Requested Departure Gateway: Columbus (OH)

ABOUT EF

For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

12 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand

  • Day 2: Bangkok

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 3: Bangkok • Chiang Mai

    Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam

    Fly to Chiang Mai

  • Day 4: Chiang Mai

    Take a tour of Chiang Mai

    Visit Wat Ket Karam

    Interact with local vendors during a market challenge

    Visit Wat Suan Dok

    Enjoy a traditional Khantoke dinner

  • Day 5: Chiang Mai Region • Wat Doi Suthep • Community Service project

    Travel via Wat Phra That Doi Suthep to the Chiang Rai Region

    Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

    Visit Elephant PooPooPaper Park

    Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation 

  • Day 6: Chiang Mai Region • Community Service Project

    As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like. 

    • Explore a community where you’ll work with locals on a service project
    • Throughout your stay, you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities, celebrating local customs, and traditions
    • Reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues
  • Day 7: Chiang Mai Region • Community Service Project

    Continue your service work from the day before

  • Day 8: Chiang Mai • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project

    Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation  

  • Day 9: Chiang Mai • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project

    Focus your service efforts on the upkeep of an elephant sanctuary

  • Day 10: Chiang Mai • Bangkok

    Fly to Bangkok

    Take a tour of Bangkok 

    Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

    Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi klongs 

    Visit Wat Arun

  • Day 11: Bangkok

    Take an excursion to Ayutthaya

    Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town 

  • Day 12: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand

  • Day 2: Bangkok

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 3: Bangkok • Chiang Mai

    Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam

    Fly to Chiang Mai

  • Day 4: Chiang Mai

    Take a tour of Chiang Mai

    Visit Wat Ket Karam

    Interact with local vendors during a market challenge

    Visit Wat Suan Dok

    Enjoy a traditional Khantoke dinner

  • Day 5: Chiang Mai Region • Wat Doi Suthep • Community Service project

    Travel via Wat Phra That Doi Suthep to the Chiang Rai Region

    Visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

    Visit Elephant PooPooPaper Park

    Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation 

  • Day 6: Chiang Mai Region • Community Service Project

    As communities evolve, so do their needs. That’s why we work closely with local nonprofits to better understand each community’s issues. Since projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like. 

    • Explore a community where you’ll work with locals on a service project
    • Throughout your stay, you’ll also be immersed in cultural activities, celebrating local customs, and traditions
    • Reflect, discuss events as a group, and draw connections between the day’s work and relevant global issues
  • Day 7: Chiang Mai Region • Community Service Project

    Continue your service work from the day before

  • Day 8: Chiang Mai • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project

    Learn about your specific service work during your project orientation  

  • Day 9: Chiang Mai • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project

    Focus your service efforts on the upkeep of an elephant sanctuary

  • Day 10: Chiang Mai • Bangkok

    Fly to Bangkok

    Take a tour of Bangkok 

    Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

    Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi klongs 

    Visit Wat Arun

  • Day 11: Bangkok

    Take an excursion to Ayutthaya

    Enjoy a tour of Ayutthaya's old town 

  • Day 12: Depart for home


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Total price

$5,299
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