Gold Thailand (Over 30) - 4 Weeks

This is an exclusive program for Grown Up Gappies (Over 30) with the program more relaxed and the accommodation more comfortable and with extra service.
The program starts with an overnight stay in Bangkok and a week long introduction, inclusive of Thai cooking and language lessons, and several excursions including the famous Buddhist Temple: Wat Phranon Jaksi, the old capital of Ayutthaya (including visit to the elephant village), Lopburi's museum and pagoda, and a cruise along the Chaopraya river.

After the introduction program you'll be ready to continue your Cultural Immersion Program in Thailand. This program is focused on giving an more depth experience in Thai culture by visiting temples, talk with monks, sleep in an authentic temple, learn about meditation and last but not least you will visit the Bueng Chawak Zoo and Suphanburi, where you will learn about traditional Thai pottery, called Benjarong.

You can tailor the experience too. In week 3 there is an option to volunteer on a community project, take a week trekking in the jungle & rainforest of the Phutoei National Park.

The last week of the Gold Thailand period will be the beach week. This week is all about relaxing, swimming, chilling and reading. The schedule will be pretty loose and you will have more than enough time to explore this tropical paradise by yourself.

The Real Thailand is a 4 Week Package which can be extended. You can also tag on extra weeks to your Thailand experience by choosing from a range of extra volunteer options (teaching English, caring for children in an orphanage, or helping hill tribe communities).

Gold Thailand Itinerary

Week 1-Introduction to Thailand
Week 2-Thai Culture
Week 3-Volunteer (Option A) or Trek (Option B)
Week 4-Beach Break

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Airport Pickup
Excursions
All food & accommodation
Transfers to and from Bangkok
24H Support
One night in Bangkok in a Standard Hotel
Welcome party & Traditional Thai dance performed by Thai students
Introduction to Thai culture including several field trips, Thai language & cooking lessons
Learn Meditation techniques
Live with monks for one night at their temple
Teach children English, go trekking with a local guide or experience Muay Thai
A six-night stay on the beautiful Island of Koh Samet
Visiting several sites (temples, monuments and museums) around Central Thailand.

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 for the Gold Program will be twin sharing. For the Introduction, Culture, Volunteer week, your new home will be in our center in Singburi in central Thailand. All rooms have a private toilet/ bathroom with western style toilets.
Three Good meals a day including vegetarian provided everyday, with plenty of snacks and fresh fruit.
For the Beach Break, accommodation will be in a resort by the sea (twin sharing).