Volunteering in Thailand
Hill Tribe Program
Thailand
7 Days
Please refer to Booking Form
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) / Don Mueang (DMK)

Overview 

Location 

Chiang Rai

Volunteer works 

Teaching, Visit, Community Service

Participant Criteria & Requirements 

  • Minimum English level: Basic
  • CRB required: Yes
  • Resume copy required: No
  • Required Qualification: None
  • Participants above 16 and below 18 are required to present a parental consent letter and participants below 16 are required to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Introduction 

One of our most diverse programs in one of the most stunning spots in Thailand. This visit to Thailand's northern Hill Tribe community will be hard to forget. The Akha people are a disadvantaged minority that migrated into Thailand. By living and breathing their culture you will learn about their unique and distinct lifestyle.

This program will have you immersed in the village, experiencing a range of cultural activities, as well as enjoying the surrounding fauna, wildlife and tourist attractions on the final day.

Your main activity will be to help out the local Akha people through various means such as teaching, gardening and light construction and renovation.

The idea here is not to try to alter their culture or perceptions in any way, but rather to embrace their way of life and learn from one another. This means open mindedness and a willingness to help and understand the needs of the Akha people.

Aims & Objectives

  • Assist with the development of infrastructure and education of the local Akha people
  • Learn about and experience a unique way of life while broadening your knowledge of the local customs, history and culture

Itinerary 

Day 1: Sun
  • Arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) / Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
  • Head to Singburi
  • After dinner, you will take an overnight bus to Chiang Rai (Northern Thailand)
Day 2: Mon
  • Arrival at Chiang Rai
  • Head to the village
  • Visit the local dam where you will have breakfast and get a chance to swim
  • Explore Akha village and the Akha, it’s a holy place
Day 3: Tue
  • Working for the Akha village. Tasks vary depending on the needs at the time ranging from teaching at the school, construction work or agricultural activities
  • Akha language lessons
  • Visit to the local evening market
Day 4: Wed
  • Trekking into the jungle
  • Learn how to make bamboo cups
  • Natural hot spa or kayaking on the lake (depending on the weather)
Day 5: Thu
  • Working for the Akha village. Tasks vary depending on the needs at the time ranging from activities such as handmade handicraft, bracelets etc
  • Exploring the Akha hill tribe village and learning more about the hill tribe culture
  • Sleep at a local’s home in order to experience and get fully immersed in the Akha lifestyle
Day 6: Fri
  • Working for the Akha village. Tasks vary depending on the needs at the time ranging from teaching at the school, construction work or agricultural activities
  • Visit a  coffee house , learn how to roast coffee make you own coffee
  • Visit to a pool or canoeing
  • Cooking for the hill tribe people, who will visit us in the accommodation to try out our dishes
  • Goodbye party with the locals, they will perform a ceremony typical of their culture which you will partake in
Day 7: Sat
  • Travel to Chiang Rai
  • Stop at a waterfall to swim
  • Chiang Rai City tour with visits to the White Temple
  • Visit a mall and then head back to Singburi at evening

Accommodation & Meal 

Accommodation

The Akha hill tribe village is outside the city of Chiang Rai and you will be living there during your time on this program. Our center is located within the village and the style of the rooms was made in order to resemble the rest of the houses in the village. You will be sharing a dormitory style room with your fellow participants. As it is common in the village, don’t expect beds. You are likely to sleep on a mattress on the ground.

Cell phone reception is incredibly limited - you really are living in and experiencing rural Thailand at this location! But you might be able to reach some reception at higher levels.

Available Room Types

Room Types

Standard Shared

Free beverages

Yes

Persons per room

1-10

Wifi in public areas

No

Safety box

No

Hot shower

No

Mosquito protection

Yes

Fan

No

Air conditioning

No

Meal

  • Local dishes are provided on site - 3 meals per day, but 2 during the weekends. 
  • Please note that you will be expected to cook dinner on Fridays in order to show the Akha people the food from your home country!

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Fee 

Included
- Airport Pickup
- One-way Transportation: Arrival Day
5 nights of Accommodation (1st night will stay on overnight bus)
Daily Meals
Local in-country team and 24-hour emergency support
Certificate

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