Conservation of Elephants in Huay Pakoot, Thailand (7n+)
- Days
- 7
- Our saving
- $68
- From
- US $ 2,202
- Starts
- Chiang Mai
- Northern Thailand
- Ends
- Chiang Mai
Highlights
- Age range
- 15 to 80 year olds
- Accommodation
- Home-stay
- Max Group Size
- 20
- Transportation
- Local Transport
- Physical Rating
- Active
- Operator
- Experiential Educati...
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrive in Chiang Mai (Saturday)
- Day 2 - Travel to Huay Pakoot
- Day 3 - First day on Project
- Day 4 to 7 - Project Activities
- Day 8 - Travel back to Chiang Mai Airport
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KristinaWritten on March 20, 20184.5 - ExcellentShow detailed ratingsI recently spent an extended amount of time in Huay Pakoot Thailand. It was a fantastic and magical place full of excitement, adventure and culture. I spent my mornings observing elephant behaviour and getting to know their mahouts. My homestay family was a... Read more
- LLottieWritten on February 5, 20185.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
I have been on this project for a month and am absolutely loving it. GVI offers the opportunity to watch the elephants in the forests giving a more natural experience for the volunteers and a better life for the elephants. During my time so far I have... Read more
- ILIsabelWritten on February 5, 20185.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
GVI is the best experience of my life EVER!! I have been on project for five months and it is amazing to get to see elephants in their natural habitat as well as teach local kids at the school!! I would absolutely recommend this program for anyone... Read more
- RLRoseWritten on November 22, 20175.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
This summer I spent 3 months on an elephant reintroduction project in Huay Pakoot, North West Thailand with GVI. It was absolutely amazing being able to hike into the forest to see a small herd of semi wild elephants. We had a very unique opportunity to... Read more
- VIVictoriaWritten on November 15, 20175.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
Completing an internship on the Elephant Reintroduction programme is one of my proudest achievements to date. It was a complete honour to have had the chance to experience the real authentic Thai culture, whilst living with my host family and being immersed... Read more
- MMarnaWritten on November 14, 20175.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
GVI has been truly amazing helping me getting ready for my trip to Thailand Chiang Mai. Being in Thailand was a great experience and I learned so much from the local people and the GVI staff. GVI staff met me at the airport and was with me for my entire... Read more
- SJSamWritten on November 4, 20174.5 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
I recently volunteered with GVI in Thailand. I had an incredible experience with them both before the expedition and during my time in the country. On the secondd day, we came to the ‘Cave temple’, so called because it is situated in a huge cavern at the... Read more
- CChelseaWritten on November 5, 20164.5 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
I have done a few GVI programs and had a great time. The programs are very different from one another but I definitely walked away with a lifetime experience each time! :)
- EBEmilyWritten on October 18, 20165.0 - ExcellentShow detailed ratings
I participated in a three month internship with the elephants in Thailand, and I wish I could have stayed longer! Getting to be a part of an amazing project like this was truly a life-changing experience. There is nothing better than waking up with the sun... Read more
Questions & Answers
Here we have collected and answered the most frequently asked questions about this tour.
Is this program mainly focused on wildlife or is there opportunity to get involved in the community?
It is not compulsory for volunteers to get involved in the community side to our project however it is strongly recommended. Normally we teach English 3 days a week at the local primary school, twice a week to homestays, mahouts and women’s English groups. We also teach at the local kindergarten and nursery once a week and have after school clubs at the local nursery throughout the week.
I see this project involves quite a bit of hiking, what is the physical fitness requirement?
We recommend volunteers to have a moderate to high level of fitness. Daily hikes are typically 5-8 hours long, where you will go off the track to where the elephants are located in the reserve. This means steep climbs, potentially uneven ground, crossing thick undergrowth and sometimes slippery terrain.
I need to do an internship as part of my study course, am I able to use this program for my internship
Yes of course you can! We have an Elephant conservation internship program (24 week duration) that runs alongside this project, you will have specific training and complete a leadership course and we will
give you a certificate after participation on project and this can act as a reference to your University or any future employer. Please do inquire for more information on this program option. (Shorter internship available on request
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Vaccinations
- Typhoid
- Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A
- Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera
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- Tuberculosis
- Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B
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- Yellow fever
- Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Thailand. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis
- Recommended for Thailand. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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