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GYC3371 - Elephants of the Thai Jungle Country: Thailand Cost: £295.00 Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation and food but does not include flight, insurance, kit, pickup from airport or visas    Duration: 1 week Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 3447629 or

 

	This placement would suit... Help Thai elephants in need while learning more about them and their habitat, the Thai jungle. You'll learn about Thai elephant communication and behavior, tracking them in the jungle, staying with them overnight, and treating them when they're sick. Your role will also be important in preserving the forest and working with the local villagers. Programme highlights Your role will be to rescue elephants from abuse and distress. You'll help the project by assisting in a variety of roles, including looking after the elephant herd and protecting the local environment. Where will I live ? Chiang Mai District, Thailand You will be living in traditional Thai bamboo huts in the very heart of the elephant park. Sleep beneath the stars and wake up to the awe-inspiring sights and sounds of the Thai countryside. This is a fantastic opportunity to truly experience conservation at grass-roots level... it doesn't get any more authentic than this. Qualifications and Minimum skills You will need a good level of English, and most importantly, a passion for nature, wildlife and conservation. What can I do in my spare time ? There is much do experience in this region. Its magnificent mountains provide a playground for sports such as white water rafting, mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing. You can also immerse yourself in the local culture and do cookery courses and attend local theatre. The more spiritually inclined can attend yoga and thai chi classes as well as learn to meditate. The area is also rich in traditions and you will be fascinated by the local crafts and markets. 0845 3447629 Why choose GlobalXperience for your gap year adventure? It’s our Xperience that makes the difference! Speak to our travel advisors who have been there and done it, get 24/7 support and advice from our worldwide network of local representatives and travel safely with the support of the world’s leading security specialists. Our ABTA membership also provides you with a guarantee of financial security. We offer hundreds of volunteer projects, paid work placements and exciting tours throughout Africa, Asia, Australasia and South America.