8 Days / 7 Nights | Bangkok & Chiang Mai

Join us for an unforgettable journey through Thailand that blends culture, innovation, and real-world exploration. This experience is designed for curious college students and young adults who want to see how the world works beyond the classroom — through culture, cities, and behind-the-scenes company visits.

This is not a study-abroad class or a school-sponsored trip. It is an independently organized, small-group international experience focused on global exposure, cultural immersion, and learning through travel.

We’ll explore the energy of Bangkok and the beauty of Chiang Mai, visit two real companies to see how things are made, and experience Thailand through its food, markets, temples, and people — all while staying in comfortable, modern hotels with great pools to relax and recharge.

This experience is perfect for students and young adults who want to explore the world, see how things are made, and gain global perspective — without feeling like they’re in a classroom.

🌟 Highlights

• Bangkok & Chiang Mai

• 🏭 Two company visits (one in each city)

• 🐘 Ethical elephant sanctuary

• 🍜 Thai cooking class or cultural workshop

• 🏨 4-star style hotels with great pools

• ✈️ Domestic flight within Thailand included

• Small group experience

This trip is independently organized and is not affiliated with or sponsored by any university or college.

This experience is open to currently enrolled college students (18+). Proof of student enrollment may be required.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Final company visits and specific hotels may vary based on availability, but quality and experience level will remain the same.

The Shared Room option includes the full trip price and covers all core activities, accommodations, transportation, and daily breakfast. Optional add-ons such as a private room, flights, and select experiences can be added during checkout.

🛩️ Fly into Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB).

Depart USA → Arrive Bangkok

• Depart the U.S. on May 14 or 15 on an overnight international flight to Thailand.

• Arrive in Bangkok, transfer to our hotel.

• Hotel check-in and time to refresh. (Check-in 3PM)

• Evening:

  • Welcome group dinner

  • Trip orientation, safety briefing, and overview of the week ahead.

Focus: Arrival, rest, and getting oriented to Thailand.

Morning:

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Guided cultural tour including:

  • Grand Palace

  • Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha)

  • Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) (short river crossing, very close)

  • Lunch during sightseeing.

Afternoon:

• Return to hotel

• Pool time / rest / light exploring nearby

Evening:

• Optional easy group outing or nearby night market

Focus: History, culture, and understanding how this massive city works.

Morning:

• Breakfast at hotel

• Longtail boat canal tour through Bangkok’s historic waterways

  • See local neighborhoods and how the city functions beyond the main roads

Lunch:

• Group lunch in the city

Afternoon:

• Explore modern Bangkok (Siam / MBK / Skytrain experience or observation deck)

• Optional hotel pool / rest time

Evening:

• Free time or optional group outing

Focus: Seeing everyday Bangkok life and adjusting fully to the time zone before the company visit.

Morning:

• Breakfast at hotel

• Check out of hotel (bags stored)

• Company visit to a Thai manufacturing facility (e.g., Daikin factory)

  • Guided tour + Q&A about:

    • Manufacturing

    • Quality control

    • Operations and business in Thailand

  • Company visit subject to final confirmation and availability

Midday / Afternoon:

• Transfer to airport

• Domestic flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Evening:

• Check in to Chiang Mai hotel

• Light dinner or visit to a local night market

Focus: Capstone Bangkok learning experience → transition to Northern Thailand.

• Early breakfast at hotel.

• Full or half-day trip to an ethical elephant sanctuary:

  • Learn about conservation

  • Feed and interact with elephants responsibly

• Lunch included during the excursion.

• Return to hotel mid/late afternoon.

Evening:

• Free time to relax by the pool, get massages, or explore nearby areas.

Focus: Sustainability, conservation, and unforgettable cultural experience.

Morning:

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Visit to a local Chiang Mai company or craft/manufacturing operation.

• Learn about small-scale production, craftsmanship, or regional industry.

• Lunch in the city.

Afternoon:

• Thai cooking class or cultural workshop (craft, food, or local tradition).

• Evening:

  • Final free night in Chiang Mai.

Focus: Comparing large vs small production, culture through hands-on experience.

Morning:

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Transfer to airport and fly back to Bangkok.

• Check-in to airport-area or city hotel.

Afternoon:

• Last-minute shopping or rest time.

Evening:

• Farewell group dinner

• Group reflection and wrap-up of the experience.

Focus: Wrap-up, reflection, and closing the trip together.

• Breakfast at hotel.

• Transfer to airport.

• Depart Bangkok and fly back to the U.S.