Thailand Adventure in Hua Hin & Khao Sok
8 Days, 7 Nights
Known as a tourist hotspot around the world, Thailand is a very special country that people from all over flock to see. Behind the country’s beauty are the wonderfully welcoming people and diverse wildlife. However, despite recent economic gains, much of Thailand’s population still lives under challenging conditions and threats to the natural world persist.
During your trip you will not only get to see the splendor of Thailand but also give something back to the people and the environment. Thailand will leave a lasting impression and you can leave your mark on this stunning country too.
You will be staying in the coastal city of Hua Hin, with white sand beaches surrounded by mountains, temples and lively night markets. Your trip then continues to the breathtaking Khao Sok National Park, where you will enjoy swimming, kayaking and wildlife safaris in stunning surroundings.
Day 1: Arrival
You will be picked up at the airport by your tour manager and taken to your accommodation. Once you have had time to settle in, the afternoon will be dedicated to the program orientation, letting you know what to expect over the next few days.
Overnight: Hua Hin
Day 2: Project Work
In Thailand, numerous families live in inadequate housing conditions, while community facilities like temples, hospitals and schools require significant improvements. This program helps raise these underprivileged communities' living standards. Through essential construction and renovation work, you will help to create proper sanitation facilities, improve housing safety and empower communities in their development initiatives.
You will spend the morning undertaking tasks ranging from lighter activities like cleaning and painting to more challenging ones such as plastering walls and repairing roofs. Participants will receive close instruction and supervision from our experienced coordinator to ensure the safety and betterment of local living conditions.
The afternoon is dedicated to an environmental project. Imagine harnessing today's waste to fuel workshops where young people can pioneer solutions for tomorrow. This question led to a distinctive environmental cleaning and recycling approach. The process involves gathering and categorizing trash from nearby roads and rivers, extracting valuable plastics and repurposing them into novel creations. During these workshops, you will gain profound insights into the challenges of recycling.
Overnight: Hua Hin
Day 3: Project Work
After spending the morning on construction work and the afternoon on the environmental project, you are rewarded with a visit to Hua Hin’s famous night market.
Overnight: Hua Hin
Day 4: Project Work
Following a morning of construction work and the afternoon on the environmental project, it’s time to extend your culinary repertoire this eveing. Take a cooking lesson and you’ll be able to rustle up a dish to show off your skills back home.
Overnight: Hua Hin
Day 5: Project Work - Khao Sok
The final day of project work focuses on construction until 3:00 pm; take some time to admire the work you have completed and contributed to the community. Now, it is time to say goodbye and take an overnight train to Khao Sok.
Overnight: Sleeper train
Day 6: Khao Sok
Mistreatment, poaching, deforestation, tourism exploitation and habitat loss have led to a critical decline in Asian elephant populations, endangering their existence. In response, the sanctuary you are visiting this morning offers refuge to vulnerable elephants. Their well-being is paramount and the focus is on their welfare.
After the sanctuary, you will be taken to Khao Sok Lake, staying in one of their famous floating bungalows. A traditional longtail boat will take you to the accommodation where you will have lunch. Your guide will take you on a wildlife hike, and then it is back on the boat for an evening safari to see the animals when they are at their most active.
Overnight: Khao Sok
Day 7: Khao Sok
A more relaxed day today; in the morning you can take a swim or go kayaking, before a lakeside lunch at the resort. In the afternoon, your guide will take you on a hike through the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world. After working up an appetite, dinner is served at the Raft House restaurant.
Overnight: Khao Sok
Day 8: Khao Sok National Park
An early start on your last morning at the park with a Mist Boat Safari. Your guide will take you out on the boat to see the morning mist and observe the wildlife. After breakfast, remember your camera as you are going to Chiew Larn Lake, referred to as the ‘Gullin Bay of Thailand’ due to the similar limestone karsts found in China.
After collecting your luggage, you will be taken to the airport, and it is time to say Lā k̀xn to Thailand!
Total cost: From $2550
What is included
Activities:
Swimming
Kayaking
Wildlife hike
Evening Safari
Mist Boat Safari Tour
Chiew Larn Lake
Visit Hua Hin Night Market
Cooking class
Accommodation and services:
A 24/7 tour manager accompanying you throughout the trip
Entrance fees and tickets
Private transportation throughout the trip
Overnight Train to Khao Sok from Hua Hin
Project accommodation in project center
Post-project accommodation in Bungalows on Khao Sok Lake
All meals (please note we can cater to all dietary requirements)
Medical insurance up to $50,000 and baggage insurance
Tickets and Tours:
Nam Talu Cave or Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary
Mist Boat Safari Tour
Khao Sok Lake Tour
Elephant Sanctuary
Projects:
Environment and recycling project
Construction project
Not included in this Trip
International flights (we can set these up for you)
Visa costs
Cancellation Insurance (Medical insurance up to $50,000 and baggage insurance are included)