2024 Kent Denver Thailand Cultural Journey
| Travel Dates: | June 3, 2024 - June 12, 2024 |
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| Program Tuition: |
$2,590 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Confirmed Airfare: | $2,374 |
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Thailand Cultural Journey
With world class rood, stunning natural beauty and friendly people, it’s apparent why Thailand is one of the most renowned destinations in all of Asia. It’s impressive geography ranges from thickly forested mountains to towering limestone pinnacles and from white sand beaches to bountiful rice paddies that extend to the horizon. While Thailand has become increasingly modern, many Thais pride themselves on maintaining their traditional culture, values, and lifestyle. Discover for yourself what makes Thailand so unique and experience first-hand all this enchanting country has to teach you!
Cultural Journeys
Cultural Journeys allow travelers to gain insights into the heritage, history and modern realities of their destination by offering a broad diversity of experience. We rely on the expertise of our local staff to plan itineraries which not only explore the prominent sites but also make time for the lesser-known local gems and are intentional about regular interaction with local people.
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Eat AMAZING Thai food!!
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Explore Bangkok, one of the world's great cities
Hike the Doi Suthep Mountain
Explore Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok
Tour the Grand Palace of Bangkok
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to run safe, engaging, and immersive programs for our travelers and given the unpredictable nature of international travel we must remain flexible in our planning. Changes to a schedule are uncommon but, we reserve the right to adjust programming in the best interest of the group.
| Day | Location | Description | Lodging |
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| June 3 | USA - Thailand | Today the group will depart from the US and make a transit flight in Japan | Airplane |
| June 4 | USA - Thailand | Make a connecting flight from Japan to Bangkok | Airplane |
| June 5 | Bangkok, Thailand | Sawatdee Ka! Welcome to Thailand! The group arrives Bangkok in the early morning. After checking in the guesthouse and resting, we will have a brieft orientation meeting before lunch. Then, in the afternoon we will explore Bangkok with a longtail boat ride through the small canals of Chao Phraya River, visit the famous religious temples of Wat Pho and Wat Arun. | Bangkok Guesthouse |
| June 6 | Bangkok - Sukhothai | Today we will travel to Sukhothai, the old capital of Thailand. We will spend the day biking around the city, learning about the birthplace of Thai art, architecture and language. Trips through rice paddies and wooded areas can even lead you to discover ruins in their untouched state! We will have downtime in the evening to relax and swim at the guesthouse. | Sukhothai Guesthouse |
| June 7 | Sukhothai - Chiang Mai | We will head to Chiang Mai. After some time to rest, we will have an introductory lecture on the role of religion in Thailand's culture, to help frame our perspectives before we begin to explore religious diversity in this culturally rich country! | Chiang Mai Hotel |
| June 8 | Chiang Mai | Wake up bright and early and jump headfirst into Thai culture by visiting a traditional market, trying colorful and exotic fresh fruits and vegetables! As you walk through the market, you will quickly notice the strong presence of Buddhism, as we give alms to the monks clad in orange robes, and visit temples and spirit houses located throughout the city. We will finish the day with a visit to the ‘Silver Wat’ Buddhist temple, and dinner and shopping at the Saturday Market Walking Street. | Chiang Mai Hotel |
| June 9 | Chiang Mai | Today we will experience the full spectrum of religious diversity in Thailand. In the morning, we can observe a rural Thai Church Service, followed by lunch at the church and a visit to the villager’s homes. If we have the energy and the time, we will escape the mid-day heat by spending some time swimming at the Sticky Waterfalls or nearby natural springs. | Chiang Mai Hotel |
| June 10 | Chiang Mai | We will take a break from our normal activities and travel outside of the city to visit a sanctuary that rescues elephants from a variety of abusive and dangerous situations and rehabilitates them. Visitors will spend their day feeding and learning about these amazing animals that play such a powerful role in Thai tourism and culture. | Chiang Mai Hotel |
| June 11 | Chiang Mai - Bangkok | We will have relaxing morning in Chiang Mai. Then, we will take a flight back to Bangkok in the afternoon. We will visit Asiatique River Front for dinner and last minute shopping for souvenir. | Bangkok Guesthouse |
| June 12 | Bangkok - USA | Say your farewells and get ready to return home. Hopefully this won’t be the last time you come visit Thailand! We're off to the U.S. | Your own bed! |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing program accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, clean and safe. We vet and inspect the accommodations to ensure they uphold the ethos of our programs, are great values for our travelers and nice places to rest after enriching days of travel.
56 Surawong Hotel
56 Surawong Hotel is centrally located as it’s walking distance from Bangkok’s Skytrain, market places, restaurants and other street food vendors. 56 Surawong Hotel can accommodate 2-3 students per room and everyone will have their own bed. Some of the amenities include private bathrooms, air conditioning and hot water.
Thai Thai Sukhothai Guesthouse
Thai Thai Sukhothai Guesthouse is surrounded by nature. The rooms are spacious and clean, with all the comforts and a pleasant layout. This guesthouse offers 3-star accommodation with private bath, WiFi, and air conditioning. Students will be grouped in their rooms according to gender and availability.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
This being my first experience with an international trip for my child I have nothing to compare it to. However I feel Walking Tree did an excellent job from conception to completion with informing me on costs, what to expect, safety concerns, and sharing the experience through their blog. While I was worried about how safe my child would be on a trip… on the other side of the world, she told me that she felt safer than school safe.
Stephanie
Parent of Brigid, traveler on Japan Cultural Journey
Your Adventure Includes
Estimated Airfare
In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel.
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.
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Resource Center
Why should high school students travel abroad? What happens if a participant gets sick? How quickly do we need to enroll? We’re sure you have plenty of questions and we’ve got you covered! Visit our Resource Center to discover the answers to your most pressing questions and contact us anytime with additional questions.