Thailand Explorer - 22 Days

DAY 1 – Welcome to Bangkok
Today everyone will be arriving at different times depending on flight times. Our team are available for airport transfers between 06:00 and 22:00, and there will be an opportunity to meet as a group in the evening to go for dinner, and an explore around the famous Khao San Road.
Khao San Road is one of the top tourist/backpacker locations in Bangkok, and is filled with street food stalls, bars, restaurants, clothes stalls, and spas to enjoy.

DAY 2 – Bangkok Orientation and Tour
After breakfast, everyone will have an orientation on your time in Thailand. This is a great opportunity to meet everyone else on your trip again before you head out on to the Bangkok Tour with one of our local guides. During the tour you will get to experience a boat journey along the Chaophrayah River to two of Bangkok’s most beautiful temples, Wat Arun (the temple of dawn), and Wat Pho (the reclining Buddha), followed by an optional extra tour around The Grand Palace*. At the end of the tour there will also be an option to walk or get a Tuk Tuk*

back to Khaosan Road, or perhaps explore a different part of Bangkok during the free afternoon/evening.

*fee not included

DAY 3 – Transfer to Surin
Today you will be heading to Surin by coach or train. The journey will take around 7 hours, so you have plenty of time to sit back, relax, and watch the Thai countryside go by! On arrival in Surin you will settle into our volunteer housing for the evening, and have an orientation on the days you’re in Surin, and the local area.

DAY 4,5,6 & 7 – School Renovation
This week you will be taking part in our School Renovation project. Prepare yourself for four days of tasks such as building perimeter walls, laying pathways and roads, painting playground equipment, vegetable gardening, or erecting small buildings. Our local team will be there to explain what the community needs are, as projects can vary week-to-week, and are there every step of the way to teach and assist you.

DAY 8,9 & 10 – Free Time
These days are your free time to explore Surin and the surrounding areas. Ask our team about booking any adventures to the national park, local swimming spots, or cool places to eat, hang out, and relax for the weekend.

DAY 11,12,13 & 14 – Elephant Village
This week will begin with an early transfer to the Elephant Village. Once you arrive, our local team and will give you a tour of the homestay and the facilities, introduce you to the resident elephants**, explain the schedule for the week, and get you settled in. Day-to-day activities will vary depending on the village schedule and weather, but our team are on hand to assist you. During your stay you will get to help cook meals, spend time with the elephants, visit the markets, and relax in hammocks during your free time.

DAY 15 –Transfer to Bangkok
An early check out of the accommodation this morning for your bus journey back to Bangkok. On arrival in Bangkok, take a taxi to Khaosan Road, and check-in to Green House.