Travel to Thailand

  Thailand

• Bangkok: 
Bangkok
• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai
• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Nakhon Pathom,  Mae Hong Son

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June - August

Description: Rain forests, jungles, vibrant rice fields, and an incredible coast line are the majestic natural backdrop to our immersion program in Thailand. From Thailand's two largest cities ' Bangkok and Chiang Mai ' to the small towns of Nakhon Pathom and Mae Hong Son, we explore palaces, temples, canals, markets, ruins and sensational landscape by train, bus, bike, boat and foot. Our program begins with a few days exploration of Bangkok, and then a Buddhist monastery stay in Nakhon Pathom. After walking alms rounds with the monks, and talking with the monastery's abbot about the principles of Thai Buddhism, we travel to Mae Hong Son, a small village nestled deep in the jungles of northern Thailand, where we embark on a trek through forests, waterfalls, rice paddies and minority villages. Traveling on to northern Laos, we visit friends working in rural development, meet with community leaders, and work on local service projects. After a visit to Luongphrabang, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of Asia's loveliest cities, we re-enter Thailand and settle into home-stays. As we travel to these diverse regions, we'll learn about issues surrounding development, land use and conservation; practice new language skills; and meet with a variety of health, education, and government professionals. Our trip concludes after our journey south where we swim, snorkel and relax amid Thailand's island beauty.

Highlights: Welcome to our youth programs. Here you will be able to learn about our rich learning adventures and the spectacular landscapes we explore. As you travel through these pages, imagine Asia's vibrant colors ' enthralling gold and jewel ' encrusted temples, brightly adorned mazes of outside markets, the awesome Himalayas. Savor the aromas ' fragrant burning incense, spattering yak-butter candles, spicy coconut curry. And hear the sounds ' moisture dripping slowly down jungle vines, mesmerizing chants of monks, footsteps of devoted pilgrims walking toward sacred, distant places. Hidden within these itineraries are spontaneous adventures and infinite personal discoveries, here ' amid the richness of Asia, waiting for you.

Cost in US$: 5500 - 6000

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Where There Be Dragons's Mission Statement: Through expertly guided and honest introductions to the cultural and physical landscapes of developing Asia and Latin America, and through Experiential Education that stresses the empowerment of the student, Dragons strives to cultivate cultural awareness and sensitivity, opportunities for personal growth through physical and emotional challenges, and a commitment to the communities through which we travel, providing young adults with a richer understanding of themselves, and of the social and physical worlds around them.

Year Founded: 1992