The Discovery Experience Thailand Program

  Thailand

• Bangkok: 
Bangkok
• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai
• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Pattaya,  Surat Thani,  Chonburi,  Cha-am,  Kanchanaburi,  Mae Sot,  Chiang Rai,  Ayutthaya,  Petchaburi
• Phuket: 
Phuket

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Great experience combining living in one of the most beautiful parts of Thailand with a real difference to the lives of mahout and elephant, if you are looking for a different type of holiday. We support the wildlife volunteer program all around Thailand, which provides an income and a home to unemployed conservation and local Thai peple. You can come to the project on our 1-4 week program

Optional : Extensions at volunteer projects from 1 or 4 weeks

The Dusky Langur project
Study the behaviour of the Dusky Langur in its natural environment. Learn about the lives and habits of the Langurs to gain a better understanding of what actions need to be taken in order to ensure their survival.

The Elephant volunteer Mahout project
The project provides you with a great opportunity to get a basic understanding of the Thai mahout and Thai elephant and their relationship with their elephant camp. The volunteer will be paired up with an elephant and its mahout for your entire stay.

English Teaching local school

This Project is developed for dual purposes. It gives volunteer the opportunity to experience the Thai culture in an authentic and inexpensive way. The volunteer can learn about the traditional life of the Karen people, volunteer can experience English teaching

Care for Dogs Project :

Reducing the overpopulation of street- and temple dogs , Running of a shelter for approx. 60 - 70 puppies and dogs , Improving the health status of homeless dogs (through vaccinations, organizing medical care in cooperation with vets, feeding programs), Helping people help their dogs through, Cooperation with monks and employees of temples to improve the situation of the temple dogs

Highlights:
* Wildlife watching
* Elephant riding
* Adventure trekking
* Watch the Dusky langur
* Wild elephant watching
* Gibbon and wildlife watching
* Float boat trip along on a long tail boat
* Bamboo rafting along the Mae Klong river
* White Sand Beach at Koh chang
* The mangrove forest
* The Golden Triangle
* Temples, palace halls, the ancient city
* Khao Yai National parks
* The great Tee low soo waterfalls
* Nature resorts
* Cheng-Mai, Ayuthaya, Mae-sod, visit the Grand Palace
* Fishing local villages and local markets
* Karen Hill tribe villages
* Umphang Wildlife sanctuary
* Work with Thai elephant
* and have fun!

Qualifications: This is an opportunity for a gap year experience discovery program with lots of fun activities and adventures! From Bangkok-Authaya-Khao Yai National Park- Cheng rai- Golden Triangle- Chiang Mai Doi-Suthep Temple-Prachuap Kirikhan Province-Kui Buri National Park-Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park-Home-stay at Thai Traditional houses. It has it all - culture, nature, observing precious wildlife, jungle trekking, waterfalls, rafting, temples etc. You will have an enriching and meaningful experience in fun and exciting ways!

Cost in US$: 3,239.43 USD

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you want to join this challenging and rewarding programme the following requirements apply: Minimum age = 18 years; Minimum stay = 1 week. An average level of fitness you will be required to do some hiking in a hot and humid climate. Be prepared to adapt schedules change at short notice according to the Dusky Langur activity. In addition to working with the project you will be expected to help out with other general activities like cooking, cleaning. You need to show respect to the Thai culture, be open minded & be prepared to take part in daily village life. Love of animals and a spirit of adventure!

Age Range: 17 and up

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of in Groups of 8-10 person per time

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• In-Person Interview when Feasible

Eco Explorer Company 's Mission Statement: Real Experience Thailand is a fully registered eco tourism and tour operator in Thailand that has been founded by Eco Explorer Company. The organisation is run by young individuals who care deeply about Thailand's nature and wildlife. We, both as individuals and as eco travel agent, feel it is our responsibility to preserve the existing environment. By organizing eco travel tours all around the country, we hope to increase awareness of the importance of Thailand's natural resources. In the meantime we will show you some of the most beautiful places of our country in surroundings that still maintain their natural inhabitants.

Year Founded: 2002