Day 1 -3

After arriving in Bangkok airport you will be met by one of our in-country team and transferred to the Lub-d hostel for the first part of your challenge. Lub-d was rated by the observer as being ‘one of the 17 coolest hangouts in the world’. With a downtown location, Lub-d is surrounded by a shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. Travellers are connected via the nearby BTS skytrain.

The two nights you will spend here will be sure to get your travels off to an incredible start. Why not take a tour of the city and visit the floating market or enchanting temples. A must for any traveller in Bangkok is of course Khao San Road, visiting at night and during the day is some experience. Whether you are after the abundance of shopping options, fantastic street food or one of the most amazing night life experiences in the world, Khao San has it all.

Day 4

Today you will be transferred to Chiang Mai via ‘VIP’ bus. Once you arrive in Chiang Mai you will be met by one of our team who will transfer you to your accommodation for the night. This evening there will be an orientation and settling in period with an introductory meal before the hard work starts!

Day 5-19

As a volunteer for the FutureSense Foundation on the Global Citizenship programme you will be working with our partner NGOs and give invaluable help to a grassroots organization in real need. Volunteers will take part in an unforgettable hands-on experience of a lifetime whilst being a part of education and renovation work in our partnership schools and monasteries. Previous Challenges Abroad volunteers have built football pitches, redecorated libraries and run sports tournaments.

Weekends are free to travel independently; our team will be happy to point you in the right direction whether it be trekking or shopping!

Day 20

Transfer back down to Bangkok from Chiang Mai and spend your last night in Lub-d hostel before catching your plane the next day. Don’t forget to make the most of your last night, even though you may be tired!

Day 21

Your journey either ends here with a flight home or you can be transferred down to the Thai islands for an incredible week in paradise.

Day 22- 28 (Optional Travel for £399)

After transferring to Ko Samui you will be able to fully experience the famous Thai hospitality. Enjoy relaxing on the beach, exploring surrounding islands, and discovering the

amazing wildlife including gibbons and monkeys. You can also choose to defer you flight and travel independently.

*This itinerary is not fixed and some of the travel and challenge details may change. Confirmation of your specific challenge itinerary will be sent out nearer to your departure date.

Day 1

You will be transferred from Lub-D hostel to the airport to catch your flight which will fly direct to Surat Thani airport/Koh Samui. Here you will get a transfer to Samui (Lipa Noi Pier.)

Upon arrival at the pier you will be picked up by your Challenges Abroad driver who will take you to the accommodation and run over the week’s programme. The evening is free to explore/party.

Overnight: Panupong Apartment, Chaweng Beach
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 2 – Free Day

A free day for partying, exploring or relaxing on the beach. A mixture of all three is advised!

Overnight: Panupong Apartment, Chaweng Beach
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 – Snorkelling Tour

Today you will have a snorkelling tour around the beautiful islands surrounding Koh Samui! It is a fantastic opportunity to take some great photos and enjoy the (hopefully) beautiful weather with a sea breeze.

You will be picked up from your accommodation to go to the pier in the morning. The day will be spent island hopping between Koh Nangyuan and Muang Bay, where you can enjoy snorkelling, chilling out on the beach, or trekking up to view point of Koh Nangyuan.

Overnight: Panupong Apartment, Chaweng Beach
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 – Free Day

Another day which can be spent relaxing on the beach. Hire a jet-ski or jump on the giant inflatable obstacle course in the sea, it is up to you! You could also spend the day browsing the shops for those all-important souvenirs.

Overnight: Panupong Apartment, Chaweng Beach
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 – Private Island tour

This will be a half day tour around the island where you will be able to see some of the main tourist attractions like the Big Buddha and the waterfall.

Overnight: Panupong Apartment, Chaweng Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 – Angthong National Park

You will be picked up early from your accommodation where you will depart to Angthong National Marine Park- a light breakfast is served on board on the boat. You will visit ‘Koh Wau Ta Lap’ island, which is located above a clean, white and soft sandy beach. Climb up to a beautiful viewpoint to see a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding 42 islands in the National Marine Park. You will see beautiful stalagmite & stalactite formations and later enjoy swimming & snorkelling. After lunch we will make a stop at ‘Koh Mae Koh’, where you can grab a kayak and have a paddle aroundd! We will visit a blue lagoon with beautiful emerald-green water to enjoy swimming, sunbathing and more snorkelling!

You will be transferred back to Koh Samui before evening.

Overnight: Panupong Apartment, Chaweng Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 – Free Day and Transfer to Bus

Today you will get picked up at your accommodation and transferred to the pier for your return journey. Once you land in Bangkok, transport will be waiting to take you straight to Lub-D hostel for your final night!

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Bangkok Hostel, Bangkok

Day 8 – Transfer to airport

Today you have a last chance to grab souvenirs before transferring to Bangkok airport for your flight home.

What’s included
– All transport
– 1-2 meals a day
– All accommodation
– All tours mentioned.

What’s not included
– Personal expenses (snacks, soft drinks, souvenirs)
– Any meals not mentioned above
– Extra tours/alternate activities

*If you are not able to swim, then please inform the guides on each of the days. You will have the option to relax on the boat or beaches, when there are swimming opportunities.
**This extension trip is subject to receiving a minimum number of participants

Below you will find our current dates and availability for the Challenge. If you have any other dates in mind, or you have seen another date advertised then give us a ring on 01635 285662 and we will be happy to help.

Please note that dates are subject to minor changes and these will be broadcast well in advance to your departure.