Global Routes: Human Rights, Sustainability, & Cultural Exchange in Thailand

Southeast Asia: A region accentuated by the colorful robes of Buddhist monks, the vivid greens of rice fields and jungle forests, and the cultural diversity of hill tribe communities. On this Global Routes adventure through Thailand, hike to amazing waterfalls, stay in a remote village, participate in community-led projects, and learn to scuba!

Immerse yourself in Thailand as you traverse city markets, put your skills to the test in Thai cooking class, or hike to waterfalls with your new friends. As you move through this friendly and welcoming nation, you’ll dive deeper than the average tourist – learn about the challenge of reconciling urban expansion and industrialization with Indigenous land rights, free movement of nomadic peoples, and equal access to resources.

Trek the mountainous jungle of Northern Thailand and stay with hill tribes in the mountains between the borders of Laos and Myanmar. Learn about the unique ways of life of this community as you take part in their daily activities and pitch in on a local project. End your stay in Thailand along the coast, earning your scuba certification in some of the world’s best diving regions.

HIGHLIGHTS

• In Northern Thailand, stay with remote hill tribe communities and immerse yourself in daily life in the mountains.
• Stay in an eco-lodge on the outskirts of Chiang Mai and learn local dances, Thai cooking skills, and Thai language with our favorite hosts.
• Start your PADI course in Koh Tao, known for its amazing marine life and a famed destination around the world for scuba and snorkeling.

RECENT TESTIMONIAL

"I’ve never laughed or smiled so much in my life. This trip has been a turning point in my life. I’ll be able to face the world now and be able to rely on myself no matter how tough it gets." - Aviva, Thailand, Student