Global Routes: Summer in Thailand

From the peaceful temples and old walled city of Chiang Mai to the mountainous jungles of northern Thailand: Explore and connect with generous hosts and immerse yourself in everyday life in Southeast Asia.

Immerse yourself in Thailand as you traverse city markets, put your skills to the test in Thai cooking class, or hike to waterfalls with your new friends. As you move through this friendly and welcoming nation, you’ll dive deeper than the average tourist – learn about the challenge of reconciling urban expansion and industrialization with indigenous land rights, free movement of nomadic peoples, and equal access to resources.

Trek the mountainous jungle of Northern Thailand and stay with hill tribes in the mountains between the borders of Laos and Myanmar. Learn about the unique ways of life of this community as you take part in their daily activities and pitch in on a local project. End your stay in Thailand along the coast, earning your scuba certification in some of the world’s best diving regions.

Key highlights:

• In Northern Thailand, stay with remote hill tribe communities and immerse yourself in daily life in the mountains.
• Stay in an eco-lodge on the outskirts of Chiang Mai and learn local dances, Thai cooking skills, and Thai language with our favorite hosts.
• Start your PADI course in Koh Tao, known for its amazing marine life and a famed destination around the world for scuba and snorkeling.