Coastal Conservation in Southern Thailand
On this interactive tour to Southern Thailand, breathtaking scenery meets hands-on environmental projects.
Explore the bustling streets of Bangkok, where ancient cultural traditions blend into a modern way of life. Experience this firsthand as you weave between gleaming skyscrapers and wondrous temples. In Krabi, work with local organizations that help endangered coastal ecosystems and learn about elephant welfare. Then relax on tropical, serene beaches that are surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand
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Day 2: Bangkok
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Bangkok
Take a tour of Bangkok
Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha
Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi klongs
Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam
Enjoy a tour of the Bangkok Street Food Market
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Day 4: Bangkok • Krabi
Fly to Krabi
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Day 5: Krabi • 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 specific projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Explore communities like Koh Klang, Aonamao, and Long Beach, where you’ll work with locals on projects like mangrove transplanting, shrimp farm restoration, or seagrass monitoring.
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities like sunrise yoga or tai chi, learn about community traditions, and try local dishes that promote sustainability and holistic health.
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Day 6: Krabi • Community Service project
Continue working on your service project
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Day 7: Krabi • Community Service project
Continue working on your service project.
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Day 8: Krabi • Ko Lanta
Transfer to Ko Lanta
Orientation to the island and introduction to elephant sanctuary
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Day 9: Ko Lanta • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project • Krabi
Focus your service efforts on the upkeep of an elephant sanctuary.
Transfer to Krabi.
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Day 10: Krabi
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Visit Railay Beach
Venture to this iconic, secluded beach that’s only accessible by boat. Relax on its serene shores and soak up the sun, the peaceful islands in the distance, and the beautiful limestone cliffs that surround you.
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Day 11: Krabi • Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Bangkok • Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap, located in northwest Cambodia
Visit a local artisan workshop
Enjoy a Khmer cooking class
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Day 13: Siem Reap
Visit Angkor Wat temple complex
Visit Angkor Thom temple complex
- Bayon Temple
- Elephant Terrace
- Terrace of the Leper King
Visit Ta Prohm Temple
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Day 14: Siem Reap
Visit the Cambodian Landmine Museum
Visit a local NGO
Take an excursion to Tonlé Sap Lake and floating fishing village
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Day 15: Depart for home
Fly to Bangkok
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Thailand
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Day 2: Bangkok
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Bangkok
Take a tour of Bangkok
Visit the enormous Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Visit the Grand Palace and see the Emerald Buddha
Take a boat tour of Chao Phraya River and the Thonburi klongs
Learn about Thai history at the Museum of Siam
Enjoy a tour of the Bangkok Street Food Market
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Day 4: Bangkok • Krabi
Fly to Krabi
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Day 5: Krabi • 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 specific projects are determined closer to your actual tour date, here’s what a typical day might look like:
- Explore communities like Koh Klang, Aonamao, and Long Beach, where you’ll work with locals on projects like mangrove transplanting, shrimp farm restoration, or seagrass monitoring.
- Immerse yourself in cultural activities like sunrise yoga or tai chi, learn about community traditions, and try local dishes that promote sustainability and holistic health.
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Day 6: Krabi • Community Service project
Continue working on your service project
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Day 7: Krabi • Community Service project
Continue working on your service project.
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Day 8: Krabi • Ko Lanta
Transfer to Ko Lanta
Orientation to the island and introduction to elephant sanctuary
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Day 9: Ko Lanta • Elephant Sanctuary Service Project • Krabi
Focus your service efforts on the upkeep of an elephant sanctuary.
Transfer to Krabi.
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Day 10: Krabi
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Visit Railay Beach
Venture to this iconic, secluded beach that’s only accessible by boat. Relax on its serene shores and soak up the sun, the peaceful islands in the distance, and the beautiful limestone cliffs that surround you.
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Day 11: Krabi • Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok
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Day 12: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 12: Bangkok • Siem Reap
Fly to Siem Reap, located in northwest Cambodia
Visit a local artisan workshop
Enjoy a Khmer cooking class
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Day 13: Siem Reap
Visit Angkor Wat temple complex
Visit Angkor Thom temple complex
- Bayon Temple
- Elephant Terrace
- Terrace of the Leper King
Visit Ta Prohm Temple
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Day 14: Siem Reap
Visit the Cambodian Landmine Museum
Visit a local NGO
Take an excursion to Tonlé Sap Lake and floating fishing village
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Day 15: Depart for home
Fly to Bangkok
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; 2 internal flights
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (13 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfast and dinner; Lunch on days 3–11 (with extension: daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
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30 Service Hours
Earn up to 30 service hours that count towards academic credit and the presidential award.
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Volunteer and Leadership Activities
Participate in volunteer, leadership, action planning and social issue activities.
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by a licensed local guide
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Entrances
Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha; boat tour of Chao Phraya River; Museum of Siam; Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint hike (with extension: artisan Buddha workshop; Khmer cooking class; Angkor Wat; Ta Prohm Temple; Cambodian Landmine Museum; Tonlé Sap Lake)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.