Explore the majestic beauty and rich culture of Northern Thailand in this immersive and exciting service-learning program.
Travel to the northern city of Chiang Dao, where you’ll spend two days working on a community service program abroad with our local partners. In your free time, you’ll explore the region’s highlights, including the famous Chiang Dao Cave.
Explore vibrant Chiang Mai, eat Northern Thai delicacies and shop til you drop at the night bazaar. Wrap up your student trip to Thailand with some heart-pounding white-water rafting!
why you’ll love this trip
- Tour Chiang Mai, visiting the city’s most famous attractions and getting off the beaten path on a scenic bike ride.
- Visit the night bazaar, shopping and eating your way through the labyrinth-like market.
- Work on community service programs abroad in a small village outside Chiang Dao, assisting with infrastructure projects.
- Explore the Chiang Dao Cave, marvel at Chaing Dao mountain and ride through idyllic rice paddies.
- Go on an exhilarating white-water rafting trip on the Mae Taeng River.
Sawadee! Welcome to Thailand! Upon arrival at Chaing Mai Aiport, meet your Infuse Program Leaders, who will be waiting to warmly welcome you to the student trip to Thailand.
Once we have the group together we will head to the hotel, freshen up and have an orientation, discussing the trip and the community service program abroad. You will get to know your group members, play some ice-breaking games, get some delicious dinner and then get some rest.
After breakfast, head out for a day of adventure and exploring the fabulous city of Chiang Mai. You will tour some of Chiang Mai’s historic sites and then hop on bikes and ride out on a trail seldom taken by tourists. We'll wrap up the bike ride at the Grand Canyon Water Park, offering a fun and refreshing way to unwind after a day spent exploring the town and cycling.
This evening we will head out to the night bazaar for some shopping and a taste of delicious local cuisine.
Overnight: Hotel in Chiang MaiPack up and get ready to head further into the mountains as we head north to Chiang Dao on this Thailand student trip. We work with a small village outside of Chiang Dao helping to improve their infrastructure and facilities. You and your group will receive an introduction to the project before diving in and getting started on these community service programs abroad!
This evening we will play games, relax at our accommodation and reflect on our experiences so far on this student trip to Thailand.
Overnight: Hotel in Chiang DaoToday we continue to work on the community service program abroad. In the past, students have worked on helping to improve the local school facilities and built bathrooms and houses for local residents. Whatever you end up doing in the community service program abroad, your work will have a positive impact on the community.
In the evening we will be treated to a traditional Kan Tok dinner and show, a traditional Northern Thai dining experience where guests enjoy authentic dishes around a low, round table while seated on the floor. The meal is accompanied by cultural performances, showcasing Northern Thailand's folk dances, music and heritage. It’s a highlight of this student trip to Thailand!
Overnight: Hotel in Chiang DaoAfter all your hard work on our community service programs abroad, today you get to explore the highlights of Chiang Dao! We will visit the Chiang Dao Cave, a beautiful monastery situated atop the mountain, famous for its stunning stalactites, stalagmites and Buddhist shrines.
Later, we’ll take a serene cycle through rice paddies while taking in the view of the glorious Chiang Dao Mountain.
Overnight: Hotel in Chiang DaoToday we leave Chiang Dao and head back to Chiang Mai - but not without some adventure first! On our way back to Chiang Mai we will stop at Mae Taeng for a white water rafting adventure. The professional staff will guide you along the river and you will experience tranquil stretches of river as bursts of rapids that will be a lot of fun and you may get a little wet!
After lunch at the rafting base camp, continue on to Chiang Mai. Rest at the hotel before heading out for your final group dinner on this Thailand student trip.
Overnight: Hotel in Chiang MaiSay goodbye to beautiful Northern Thailand, your Infuse Program Leaders and your fellow group members. We hope you have enjoyed your time here working on our community service programs abroad!
