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Thailand College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery

by: Pacific Discovery

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Learn to rock climb, explore Buddhist temples, and volunteer at an elephant sanctuary in this cultural Summer Program through Thailand! Our trip to Thailand is incredibly diverse, whether immersing ourselves in Bangkok's bustling mega-city vibes or climbing Railay's limestone ocean cliff walls. Minority tribal groups and stunning national parks populate the mountainous northern jungle. The tropic...

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Program Highlights

Kayak, swim, and explore the beaches and islets surrounding Railay Beach.

Rock climb on the karst limestone cliffs of southern Thailand.

Explore the modern-day capital Bangkok, the old world capital of Ayutthaya, and the northern capital of Chiang Mai.

Try your hand at Muay Thai (or Thai boxing), the country’s national sport.

Find inner peace during a Buddhist meditation session.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Bangkok, Thailand
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2026Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$1250-1500
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Education
  • Grassroots Organization
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Top Rated Provider 2023 - Gap YearPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistInnovation in Sustainability 2023 FinalistInnovation in Sustainability 2023 WinnerTop Rated Gap Year Provider 2022Innovative New Program – Volunteer Abroad Finalist 2022Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media Finalist 2022Top Rate Organization 2021 - Gap Year

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.94

Total Reviews

9

I am more prepared to take on challenges in my life

by: Dylan RatnerProgram: Thailand College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery
10

“If you could sum up your experience in 3 sentences, what would you write?” I am more prepared to take on challenges in my life. I will always remember my time in Thailand and how much I have grown because of it. I am grateful for Pacific Discovery’s program for giving me the opportunity to learn through experience.

Would choose it again

by: Natalie Doppelt - United StatesProgram: Thailand College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery
7

PD was the best decision I could have made in my gap summer. Every day was filled with a new experience and cultural immersion was at the utmost importance. The guides were SUPERB (Ashley/Henry/Art certainly deserve the biggest of props for all of their hard work) and I would choose it again in a heart beat.

An experience to always remember

by: Finn Kalmbach - United StatesProgram: Thailand College Summer Program | Pacific Discovery
8

Overall the trip was fantastic. everyone in our group got along very well, and our instructors helped us throughout every step of the way. we all felt like family very early on. the places we stayed at were all unique in their own sense with fun activity to keep us immersed and busy. there was a good balance between volunteer work and time to be able to relax and focus on yourself. i only have a couple critiques - the meditation retreat we all went to was hard for us to focus at and stay presen...

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Pacific Discovery responded to this reviewAugust 31, 2022

Hi Finn, thank you so much for your thoughtful and honest review of your Thailand Summer program, we're so glad you had an amazing time! Your note about the local guide was very concerning so we have followed up with our on-ground partners, and have ...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Bangkok, Thailand

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Backpacking
  • Caving & Spelunking
  • Climbing

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2026

Gap Year Timing:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • After College
  • During College

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

$1250-1500

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application

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