For those intrigued by cultures and real-life experiences, this trip is created to immerse the traveler in the life of rice-farming villagers in the materially-poor but culturally-rich Northeast region of Thailand. The itinerary highlight is a village home-stay, where you’ll be welcomed into a family members and included in almost everything from collecting ingredients for lunch to Buddhist ceremonies, weaving bamboo mats to preparing cassava for the market. As you fall in enjoy with Isaan life, we discover the region far more in depth, hiking to the prehistoric drawings on the Mekong, meeting local wellness and agricultural officials, and visiting with village women’s groups to learn of their economic development activities. A highly rewarding adventure for both the traveler and the hosts.

This trip is perfect for those seeking exclusive adventures that include volunteering components, and can be customized to meet groups’ wants. It is a fantastic fit for high school trips, whether for a senior class trip that focuses on volunteering for students, or for a high school trip that consists of touring and a combination of activities.

Highlights

Get pleasure from the village property-stay: experience village life under the protective care of generous, hospitable locals
Experience an overnight in a forest Buddhist temple and chat with the English-speaking resident monks
Engage in physical activities like hiking, boating, fishing, and playing soccer with the villagers
Discover to cook Thai food − sticky rice and roast chicken, papaya salad and delicious curries
Discover the Lao/Thai border market, exactly where you’ll find Buddha images, herbal remedies, rice baskets, and exotic edibles
Celebrate with the Thais: a wedding, holiday or ceremony, depending on the season
Special Aspects

Our aim is to promote cultural exchange and develop relationships. We travel close to the ground, at a pace that enables true connection with the neighborhood individuals the trip is designed around men and women. A service project that emphasizes rich cultural exchange is identified for every visit, depending on the requirements of the host community. This may possibly include language abilities exchange, harvest activities, handicraft advertising and/or building a school or community center. Isaan is the least created, least visited region of Thailand. There is very little about this region in guidebooks, which we believe is a excellent thing!

Very best Time to Go

October by way of March, though any time of year is fascinating. The rainy season ends late September. The rice fields stay brilliantly green via October, and we can help harvest in November and December. January by way of March is dry and hot.

Accomodations

Clean and comfy, moderately-priced accommodations. In the village, we usually pair up for placement with a loved ones. You are given a comfy mat, a pillow and a mosquito net. We also remain in national parks and temples, and occasionally camp, acquiring a taste of the real Thailand.

Duration

8 to 17 Days

Sustainable Elements
Local guides and transportation emphasis on nearby food
Low-impact, moderate accommodations
Focus on preserving the nearby culture
Home-remain gives income directly to villagers
Field trips to locally-run development projects
Number of Travelers

min 8, max 18

Price

From 5 per day. Price includes most meals all lodging in-country transportation relevant to tour activities local, knowledgeable, bilingual guides entrance fees for scheduled events and internet sites pre-departure preparatory info and support.