Thailand

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The ‘Land of Smiles’ is aptly named. With friendly people and a diverse range of destinations, it’s no surprise to find Thailand as one of the world’s most popular destinations. The beaches of the south, the hills of the north and the bustle of Bangkok all have their charms. What’s more, you can make a difference here: conserve elephants in the north to make ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Make your trip meaningful by helping care for elephants, or teaching English to children
    • Gorgeous beaches and islands to visit
    • Spectacular diving and snorkeling
    • Thai cooking class with an expert chef
    • Guided tours of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, tailored for you
    • Luxury train journeys
    • Boat river cruise to the ancient capital Ayuthaya
    • Rockclimbing
    • Water festival fun
    • Soft trekking and biking

What's this trip about?

    The ‘Land of Smiles’ is aptly named. With friendly people and a diverse range of destinations, it’s no surprise to find Thailand as one of the world’s most popular destinations. The beaches of the south, the hills of the north and the bustle of Bangkok all have their charms. What’s more, you can make a difference here: conserve elephants in the north to make your Thai adventure meaningful and fulfilling.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBangkok
End CityBangkok

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Thailand

Attractions

  • Chiang Mai

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Mountain Biking
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • River cruise
  • Rock Climbing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Trains & Rail
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Luxury hotels throughout
    • Airport transfers
    • Expert local guides
    • Domestic flights
    • Lunches whilst volunteering
    • All breakfasts

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

plan-icon Arrive Bangkok, met at airport and transfer to the Sukhothai Hotel

Day 2

Private guided tour of Bangkok, customized for you

Day 3

plan-icon Morning flight to Chiang Mai, met at airport and transfer to Anantara Resort

Day 4-6

Assist with elephant conservation, stay at Sibsan Resort

Day 7

plan-icon Fly to Bangkok, met at airport, transfer to Soneva Kiri on Koh Kood island

Day 8-9

Relaxation and water sports

Day 10

plan-icon Fly to Bangkok to connect with your flight home

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,995
Price per day$800
Last Updated: 5/21/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Hands Up Holidays Reviews & Ratings

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Diane

May 2018

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My son and I had a wonderful experience with Hands Up Holidays

My son and I had a wonderful experience with Hands Up Holidays. We volunteered at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand, something we've dreamed of doing ...

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Tripp

Jul 2017

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I am very grateful for these experiences

On New Year’s Eve 2015, my wife and I decided to take a year to travel the world with 5 of our children (Ages 8 to adult.) It was a daunting project trying to figure...

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Juliet

Apr 2017

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we had a superb, memorable experience and a minimum of stress and time wasting

I travelled to Thailand and Laos with my two sons aged 13 and 11 thanks to Hands Up Holidays, and we spent 3 days working at elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai. We c...

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Trace

Jun 2016

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fantastic trip for us to Thailand and Bali

Chris Hill runs a wonderful company. He planned a fantastic trip for us to Thailand and Bali, where we were able to enjoy both luxury vacation and philanthropy in th...

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Jen Belbis

Jun 2016

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enjoying and relaxing at some of the most beautiful and unique hotels in Thailand.

My husband and I traveled with Hands Up for our honeymoon to Thailand in 2007. It was the perfect blend of immersing in local culture through our volunteer work, not...

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Anne

Sep 2019

I just got home from a wonderful trip

I just got home from a wonderful trip hosted by Chris Hill with Hands Up Holidays. He took myself and a few other travel advisors from around the US to Costa Rica to...

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Rose

Sep 2019

Enjoy ourselves

I contacted hands up holidays after searching for a volunteering holiday for myself and my 7 year old daughter. I’ve never taken her abroad on my own before so I wan...

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Skoda

Jun 2019

An unforgettable trip to Costa Rica

Chris planned an unforgettable trip to Costa Rica.. Every last detail was taken care of, all of the transfers on time, and most importantly, the trip was truly incre...

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Hands Up Holidays is a luxury travel company with one BIG difference. We are obsessive about you having more than an amazing vacation; our passion is for you to have a remarkable luxury travel experience that you will treasure forever, by combining expertly-led sightseeing with meaningful community development through volunteering or philanthropy. Touch lives, including your own.

The secret ingredient that makes our trips so special is the combination of a fantastic tailor-made luxury holiday with a ‘taste’ of volunteering or philanthropy.  Combining the two gives you the chance to get under the skin of a destination and interact meaningfully with the local people and giving them a 'hand up' in life.

Don’t just scratch the surface: help that African girl have a safe place to live, teach hospitality skills to the Colombian coca leaf grower so he isn’t reliant on an illegal trade for a living, or help conserve elephants in Thailand. In so doing you will find yourself immersed in local life, championing a cause and learning new things, all combined with sights that you want to see, led by an expert local guide.

Some of our clients have been so transformed by their journeys, that it has inspired them to change careers and in a few cases they have even moved to the country of the project.  Now, this might not happen to you, but rest assured that you will have fun and return with great memories and touching stories.

The dignity of every individual - every person is of equal value We in the West can offer a lot to disadvantaged communities, and we make this happen, whilst being conscious that it is not our right to impose our value system...and we are very aware that frequently it is us who have more to learn from other communities than we can teach them Being good stewards of the Earth and its resources, and conserving them for future generations.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Visas - this is issued on arrival for most nationalities
    • Gratuities
    • Any other meals other than those specified above
    • Travel insurance (compulsory - we can arrange this for you)

Transportation & flights

Four Seasons Koh Samui- Koh Samui Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is located on the North western tip of Laem Yai Bay on Koh Samui, Thailand’s third largest island. Nestled in a natural amphitheatre facing a small cove and the Gulf of Siam, the Resort offer Aleenta Phuket Resort and Spa- Phuket/Phang Nga/Koh Phi Phi The Phang Nga Bay stretches out before this luxury resort on the Andaman coast. You can enjoy the views along Natai Beach, one of the best in the area, from this upscale all-suite property. Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle- Chiang Rai Just outside the small Golden Triangle city of Chiang Rai, these luxury hillside accommodations are more like jungle villas than tents. Surrounded by lush foliage and the scenic Thai countryside, you can enjoy everything from gourmet cooking to indulgent spa Anantara Chiang Mai- Chiang Mai A former British Consulate, this is one of the highest-end hotels in Chiang Mai. Mixing minimalist and colonial styles, private courtyards lead off to the immaculate rooms. It feels incredibly tranquil thanks to the lush gardens and riverside location Four Seasons Chiang Mai- Chiang Mai Being around a 30 minute drive from central Chiang Mai affords this resort a peaceful, retreat-like atmosphere. Rice paddies and mountains surround the spacious private pavilions, each with their own veranda. Mandarin Oriental– Bangkok Watch the long tail boasts drift by along the Chao Phraya River as you relax in your sumptuous guestroom. A stylish hotel located in the center of this buzzing capital city, The Mandarin Oriental appeals with its spacious and well-appointed.. Grand Hyatt Erawan– Bangkok A fantastically central location and a foliage-strewn plush lobby mark this city hotel. The design has a touch of opulence, with huge columns and staircases. The hotel provides a calm escape from the clamour of the streets outside
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Age Requirements
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