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Join a team of international volunteers and support community efforts to rehabilitate elephants that have previously been put to work in the tourism industry.Description: Travel to the mountain forests of Northern Thailand and spend some time in t... read more

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Join a team of international volunteers and support community efforts to rehabilitate elephants that have previously been put to work in the tourism industry.

Description: 
Travel to the mountain forests of Northern Thailand and spend some time in the fields with these majestic creatures that have been relieved from the tourism industry. After leaving the tourism industry, these gentle giants now live a more relaxed and natural lifestyle as a semi-wild herd of elephants in the Chiang Mai Province of Thailand. In this program, volunteers have the opportunity to learn about elephant behaviour and contribute directly to the wellbeing of the elephants by providing working alternatives for their owners, mahouts and locals, allowing the elephants to live in the forest. 



Program Highlights:



  • Learn about elephant history, behaviour, training, biology, social interactions and more. 

  • Have the incredible opportunity to observe the elephants in their natural habitat; 

  • Learn about elephants from the local Karen community, who have worked alongside elephants for centuries; 

  • See the elephants in a more natural setting, interacting with the forest, the mahouts and each other as a semi wild herd.


What’s included:



  • 24-hour emergency phone



  • 24-hour in-country support



  • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)



  • All necessary project equipment and materials



  • Comprehensive training program that encompasses theory lectures, group study and field practise



  • Location orientation



  • Long term experienced staff



  • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)



  • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)



  • Welcome meeting



Pricing:

  • 1 Week - $3 545,00

  • 2 Weeks - $4 145,00

  • 3 Weeks - $4 595,00

  • 4 Weeks - $5 145,00

  • 5 Weeks - $5 645,00

  • 6 Weeks - $6 295,00

  • 7 Weeks - $6 745,00

  • 8 Weeks - $7 145,00

  • 9 Weeks - $7 495,00

  • 10 Weeks - $7 895,00

  • 11 Weeks - $8 545,00

  • 12 Weeks - $8 545,00

Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Program Length(s):
  • Custom
  • Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
  • English
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