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Intro to Thailand - 1 Week

 

An unique program to get you started on all other programs in Thailand to simply experience a week filled with excursions, fun and learning about what Thailand has to offer.

Some of the activities will include: learning about Thai culture, Thai language and cooking lessons, visits to several famous temples including the Wat Phranon Jaksi, visiting the old Thai capital of Ayutthaya (including a visit to the elephant village), visiting Lopburi's museum and pagodas and a cruise along the Chao Praya river.

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Airport Pickup
  • Excursions
  • All food & accommodation
  • Transfers to and from Bangkok
  • 24H Support
  • Welcome party & Traditional Thai dance performed by Thai students
  • Introduction to Thai culture including several field trips, Thai language & cooking lessons
  • Explore the local village and meet villagers
  • Visiting several sites (temples, monuments and museums) around Central Thailand
  • Visit to a Thai school, activities with the students and/or teaching basic conversational English
  • All food & accommodation

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • Tourist visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights

LOCATION

Our beautiful center is located on the riverside in the village of Tha-kan, near the small cities of Singburi and Tha-chang. In Singburi you will find all the amenities you could need i.e. internet, shops, swimming pool, hospital, pharmacy, banks and restaurants. There are several temples in the area, some of which are quite well-known. You can find banks and Internet access in either of the neighboring cities, which are both about 15 minutes away by car. The center is situated about 15 km from the town of Singburi.

 

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

Accommodation will be in our center in Singburi in central Thailand. There are over 20 rooms and each room has 4-6 beds, all rooms have western style toilets and showers. All rooms have a private toilet/ bathroom with western style toilets.
Three Good meals including vegetarian provided everyday, with plenty of snacks and fresh fruit.

 

STARTING DATES

Every Monday, Please arrive on the weekend before: Saturday or Sunday.

 

DURATION & PRICES

1 Week-187.50 Euros
Add on Volunteer Weeks: 187.50 Euros