Welcome by our team, then transfer to your hotel. Rooms available from 2:00 pm.

The rest of the day is free.

Check-in at the Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel in a double room.

Departure in the morning to reach the pier and take the public boat-buses to the center, on the right bank and the Pak Klong Talad flower market district.

We start our day with a visit to the Grand Palace of Bangkok, built in 1782, which includes several magnificent buildings, including the Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which houses a beautiful Emerald Buddha dating back to the 14th century.

Then, we walk to Wat Pho, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, to see its reclining Buddha.

We then cross the river by a small boat to visit Wat Arun, the "Temple of Dawn," located on the right bank.

Private traditional long-tail boat taxi ride on the Chao Phraya River, one of the most important rivers in the country. Discover the Venice of the East and the traditional life of the city's inhabitants, half of whom still live by the water.

Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide

This morning, we set off for a bike tour in the green lung of the capital. Accompanied by a local private guide for the island part, we head to the extraordinary Bang Krachao district - a true jungle in the heart of the city. We will also make some additional visits along the way (if available):

• Mushroom farm;
• Incense stick factory
• Small temples and old houses in the neighborhood

Then, with a traditional boat, we head out on the river to get a closer look at the cargo ships, oil tankers, and container ships, as well as barges and barges, and even the large cruise ships that sail up the river to the port of Klong Toei that you crossed in the morning.

Day accompanied by a english-speaking guide

19:35 - We board our overnight train bound for Chiang Mai.

You can do some shopping before boarding to eat on the train

Night in a 2nd-class sleeper compartment.

08:40 - Our train arrives at the station. Upon exiting, we meet our guide and driver.

We start our day with a traditional cooking class in the countryside, outside the city, in an old Lanna-style house.

On the menu, typical northern dishes:

• Chicken curry (Aou Kai)
• Spicy chicken soup (Tom som Kai)
• Pork stir-fry (Phad Makauyaw Moo)
• Minced pork (Nam prik Ong)
• Banana in coconut milk

After lunch with our hosts, we head to our hotel to check into our rooms and freshen up.

In the afternoon, we take a stroll through the center of the old town, including a visit to the stunning Wat Sri Suphan temple, located in the silversmiths' street of Wualai. This temple is entirely covered in silver plates and other metals; you can see artisans working with metal on-site.

Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide

We'll be staying at the De Lanna Hotel for 3 nights in 3 Deluxe rooms.

Today, we head into the mountains overlooking the city of Chiang Mai, in the Mae Wang region, where we will begin a guided hike to discover the Karen people of northern Thailand. The Karens are the largest minority ethnic group in the country, with an estimated population of approximately 1 million individuals. Originally from Tibet, they moved southward into Myanmar and northern Thailand.

The Karens are traditionally animists, with a strong belief in the spirit world, especially the spirits of "earth and water" that control the productivity of the land and call forth the rice to grow. Much of Karen tribe life is thus dictated by spirits, and they are a very superstitious people. The village chief is a revered figure who leads the rituals and must be consulted when setting the date for a ceremony or event in the village.

We start our hike through the still-green rice fields of the region. Discover the Mae Wang Waterfall. Visit a Karen village where we will have lunch and meet with the locals.

Return to Chiang Mai.

Day accompanied by an English-speaking trek guide

9:00 - Departure for the mountains north of Chiang Mai, and arrival at the elephant sanctuary where we check in and meet the other volunteers.

You will take possession of your accommodation - basic, directly on the camp, which you will share with at least 2 other participants.

Presentation of the program, and first meeting with the elephants.

6 nights in shared accommodation at the sanctuary.

Every day, you will collect food from the plantations and help prepare the elephants' meal, which you will feed to them before bathing them in the river.

You will also assist with all sanctuary maintenance tasks.

There will be many exchanges with the elephant advocates who work year-round at the sanctuary to better understand the challenges faced by elephant conservation in Thailand, and the role this project plays in elephant preservation.

The activities during your internship will include:

• Introduction to the sanctuary and meeting with the staff and mahouts.
• Discovery of elephant families and their social relationships.
• Understanding the problems faced by elephants in Thailand today.
• Learning about the sanctuary's aid to the elephant cause.
• Feeding the elephants, collecting their excrement, and performing various care tasks.
• Cleaning and preparing elephant food.
• Building, maintaining mud pits, and assisting villagers.
• Hiking in the surroundings.
• Taking care of dogs and more.
• Strong human encounters with other volunteers from around the world and sanctuary employees.

An exciting human adventure for all animal and elephant lovers.

Breakfast is served at 7:00 am and dinner is at 6:00 pm. Meals are vegetarian.

Last morning of sharing with the elephants and the friends we made during this emotionally charged week.

As our internship comes to an end, we take the road back to Chiang Mai after lunch, with memories in our heads.

Settling into our hotel, we have our last free evening in northern Thailand.

We'll be staying at the De Lanna Hotel in Deluxe rooms.

After breakfast, we are transferred to Chiang Mai airport.

Flight to Bangkok. Our driver will be waiting to accompany you to your hotel where you will settle in. The rest of the day is free.

There is the possibility of flying to Phuket for an extension to the islands of the Andaman Sea. Please contact us.

Check-in at the Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel in a double room.