"Not only were the other students amazing, the staff really tried to get to know us, and didn't treat us like children. The young Thai children areso cuteand its hard not to love them. It is thebest thing ever, I've told everyone who's asked what I did over the summer that they should to to Thailand, or send their kids."
Erin Ryan
--- Armonk, NY
Rustic Pathways ha estado operando viajes para estudiantes y programas de servicio comunitario en Tailandia por más de una década. Con docenas de empleados de tiempo completo de varios orígenes, nuestras conexiones nos permiten entrar a lugares que no pueden ser visitados y eso nos permite garantizar viajes inolvidables. Nuestra base administrativa en el sureste asiático, está ubicada en las afueras de Chiang Mai y es allí donde nuestro director, David Venning, tiene su residencia durante el verano. También contamos con otras importantes bases de operaciones, como nuestra popular base “Ricefields Community Service Base” en el noreste, también el “Hill Tribe Orphanage Project” en la frontera con Birmania y varias bases cercanas en la región de la tribu de las colinas “Hill Tribe”. Nuestras propiedades permanentes son garantía de nuestro compromiso con las comunidades y la gente a la que amamos y apoyamos en Tailandia, por eso queremos darte la bienvenida a la increíble Tailandia.
Desde sus cerros nublados hasta sus playas hermosas, Tailandia es la tierra de un espectáculo natural. Selvas ricas y cascadas llenas de energía positiva son el perfecto hogar para los gibones y elefantes asiáticos. Monjes en sus trajes tradicionales caminan cuidadosamente para recoger donaciones mañaneras. Un cariñoso campesino arrocero toma su siesta en una casita de bambú mientras un búfalo se acerca el rio para tomar un poco de agua. A lo alto en las montañas se encuentran las mujeres de las tribus nativas llamadas en ingles “Hill Tribe”, las cuales pasan sus tranquilos días en sus casitas de barro, tejiendo y cosiendo sus tejidos, mientras el viento mueve las hojas de los arboles cercanas. Bienvenidos a la Tierra de Sonrisa!.
Rustic Pathways Tailanda es la compañía tour operadora de programas para estudiantes más grande en Tailandia. Nuestros programas se llevan a cabo desde islas del mar Andaman, los campos tranquilos de arroz en el noreste de Tailandia y hasta la magnifica región montañosa de los “Hill Tribe”. Nuestro centro administrativo con oficinas, viviendas para empleados, casas de huéspedes, escuelas de entrenamiento y café internet, se encuentra ubicada en las montañas de las afueras de Chiang Mai. Nuestro famoso “Ricefields Community Service Base” en el Noreste Tailandés posee viviendas, salas de enseñanza y de dos casas hermosas de ocho cuartos construidos de madera reciclada. También cuenta con una piscina grande, y un jardín de vegetales orgánicos, un gimnasio y un área de meditación. Rustic Pathways tiene dos oficinas y casas para huéspedes en la región montañosa y una base permanente en Chiang Mai. Toda la organización está conectada por un sistema de comunicación bastante moderno.
Nuestro Equipo Tailandés
Nuestro equipo tailandés son lo más importante para nuestras operaciones y son ellos los dueños del éxito de nuestros programas. Los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de conocer y disfrutar la alegría de estos miembros quienes junto a los guías americanos, se encargan de que los programas sean una experiencia inolvidable y enriquecedora. La mayoría de nuestros miembros tailandeses han participado en extensivos programas de entrenamiento en los Estados Unidos o en Australia y todos ellos se encuentran atendiendo cursos de: ingles, primeros auxilios, historia tailandesa, y turismo, cuando no están trabajando con nuestros estudiantes. Somos una compañía orgullosa de tener un equipo tan diverso y de personas con tantos valores y cariño.
Programas que cambian tu vida
Rustic Pathways Tailandia opera durante todo el año y esto nos permite conocer muy bien el área y mantener una infraestructura fuerte. Las oportunidades excelentes que resultan hacen que podamos proveer programas de calidad para nuestros estudiantes y huéspedes. Nuestros empleados y sus familias nos dan la bienvenida a sus hogares y aldeas. Cuando viajas con Rustic Pathways encuentras un cariño especial y te sientes que eres miembro de sus comunidades. Te invitamos a participar en nuestros programas en Tailandia y a conocer los secretos del sureste asiático. Si tienes cualquier pregunta sobre nuestros programas por favor escríbenos a: thailand@rusticpathways.com.
single grains of rice form a stalk moving in the breeze five buffaloes graze next to a string of huts a group of monks quietly returns home to their temple incense burns and the fragrance wafts over The Buddha’s image children play taklore and watch the sun set
cooking fires die off slowly sticky rice and fresh grilled chicken topped off with papaya salad make taste buds water and brings the whole family home for dinner
everyone laughs and eats and laughs and sleeps and the air smells sweet like fresh cut rice
this is one of the world’s kindest places this is one of the world’s special places Amazing Thailand
Earn up to 40 Servicio comunitario Hours
Live in one of the world's kindest, most welcoming rice farming villEdad at our legendary Ricefields Base. Teach English at a local school, work in a rice field, learn from Buddhist monks, and spend time in a traditional Thai village. Open your heart and expand your horizons on this extremely popular introduction to Servicio comunitario. more »
THE ART OF MUAY THAI
Habilidades para la vida
10 to 59 días desde USA Starting at
$ 995
9 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 14 en adelante
This unique opportunity suits both male and female students who are interested in learning practical self-defense techniques, improving their overall fitness level, or building a skill set in the amazing art of Muay Thai. Train one-on-one with world champions at a pace designed to suit your individual goals and interests. Muay Thai is an artform, a training method, a mental discipline, and a confidence building sport. more »
THE HILLTRIBE ORPHANAGE PROJECT
Servicio comunitario
10, 17 días desde USA Starting at:
$1,095
10 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 14 en adelante
Earn up to 40 Servicio comunitario Hours every week
At this new orphanage home, help provide these 12-16 year old boys with the Habilidades para la vida and a solid education that will allow them to be strong candidates in the global workforce. Help them with their homework and tutor them in their on-going English lessons, and get your hands in the dirt working on an organic garden that provides the fruits and vegetables for sustainable living. Spend free time taking groups of students on enriching field trips to nearby historical sites, and along the way join some adventurous excursions like kayaking or trekking through the teak jungles.more »
THE THAI ELEPHANT CONSERVATION PROJECT
Servicio comunitario
10 días desde USA
$1,495
Available Every Week
Edad : 14 en adelante
Live and work with elephants at Thailand's famous Royal Elephant Reserve. Learn to ride, guide, drive, bathe and feed elephants. Includes formal classes, hands-on training, and one night camping with your elephant in the jungle. Spend rewarding time with mahouts, trainers, elephants, and Rustic Pathways staff. This very popular trip is 100% unique - a once in a lifetime adventure! more »
THE AMAZING THAILAND ADVENTURE
TOURING+AVENTURA
10 días desde USA
$1,295
10 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 14 en adelante
Starting at the King's Palace in Bangkok and ending in the Northern Hill Tribe regions, you will tour a jungle by longtail boat, ride an elephant, learn to cook Thai food, meet monks, see Muay Thai, shop in very cool local markets, eat exotic meals, and enjoy our famous tuk-tuk treasure hunt. The very best of amazing Thailand! more »
RICEFIELDS, MONKS & SMILING CHILDREN
Servicio comunitario IN THAILAND
Servicio comunitario
17 to 70 días desde USA Starting at
$2,185
9 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 14 en adelante
Earn up to 40 Servicio comunitario Hours every week
Immerse yourself in the gentle Thai rice farming culture. Visit the mighty Mekong River, learn Thai cooking, weave beautiful silk, master the basics of buffalo care, and teach in the local schools. Create lasting friendships with some of the world's kindest people. This very popular program is run from our beautiful Ricefields Base. more »
TRIBAL TREKKING AND SERVICE
Servicio comunitario TOURING+AVENTURA 17 días desde USA
$2,495
2 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 14 en adelante
Throw on your pack, get off the beaten path, and discover a world visited by few other tourists. Join us and enter the ancient cultures and misty mountains of the Lanna Kingdom. Hike along paths used by hunter-gatherers for hundreds of years, listen for Gibbon calls and search out hidden waterfalls. more »
SEA GYPSY SERVICE
Servicio comunitario
17 días desde USA
$2,495
1 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
Join us on this exciting two-week Andaman Coast adventure that will acquaint you with one of the most fascinating cultures in the world. The stunning beaches, the warm-hearted Sea Gypsy people of the south, and the unique service initiatives make this a truly amazing opportunity. Students should expect to work hard on service initiatives every day, make unique connections with local people, and see some stunning places seldom seen by tourists. more »
ROAD CYCLE THAILAND
TOURING+AVENTURA
17 días desde USA
$2,895
1 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
Welcome to Road Cycle Thailand – a truly memorable ride through Thailand’s tropical south. Whether you are a seasoned rider or an enthusiastic beginner, this trip is an opportunity to slow down and see Thailand in a way that few people have.more »
ELEPHANTS AND AMAZING THAILAND
TOURING+AVENTURA Servicio comunitario
17 días desde USA
$2,695
9 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 14 en adelante
Earn up to 36 Servicio comunitario Hours
This amazing adventure includes six days at the Royal Thai Elephant Reserve learning to ride, bathe, feed and care for rescued elephants. Visit the temples, palaces and waterways of Bangkok by longtail boat. Trek through remote Hill Tribe and longneck villEdad. A life changing adventure combining service and exciting touring.more »
CONICAL HATS & SAFRON ROBES
PHOTO ADVENTURE IN THAILAND & VIETNAM
Habilidades para la vida
17 días desde USA
$2,995
1 Departure Date available
Edad : 16 en adelante
Both Thailand & Vietnam are wonderful places to visit and photograph. Buddhist monks in their saffron robes recline in ancient temples, lazy water buffaloes graze alongside brilliant green rice paddies, and smiling school children compete for your attention as you reach for your camera.more »
SNAPSHOTS OF KINGDOMS
CHAIRMAN'S PROGRAM, THAILAND & CAMBODIA
Habilidades para la vida
17 días desde USA
$2,995
1 Departure Date available
Edad : 16 en adelante
Designed for level-headed students with a love of both photography and travel, you'll hone your camera skills while exploring Thailand and the famous Angkor Wat,, meeting locals far off the tourist path, eating great regional foods, and seeing things you simply may not believe. more »
WONDERS AND RICHES OF SE ASIA
CHAIRMAN'S PROGRAM
TOURING+AVENTURA Habilidades para la vida
17 días desde USA
$4,995
1 Departure Date available
Edad : 16 en adelante
The very best that Southeast Asia has to offer! Travel in style with the chairman of Rustic Pathways through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Burma. This unique program encompasses incredible Asian highlights, provides special access in the regions visited, and ensures exotic cultural experiences throughout the entire journey.more »
ISLAND HOPPING AND DIVING
TOURING+AVENTURA Habilidades para la vida
17 días desde USA
$3,295
3 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
A nonstop 17 day adventure, Island Hopping and Diving diversifies itself with a mix of scuba diving, sea kayaking, snorkeling, rock climbing, cliff jumping, and just hanging out on the beach. Along this great island journey, you will also enjoy the pleasures of immersing yourself into the warm welcoming Thai culture as we dive into the depths and beauties of this tropical paradise.more »
COME WITH NOTHING, GO HOME RICH
Servicio comunitario
24 días desde USA
$3,295
6 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
Earn up to 120 Servicio comunitario Hours
For dedicated, experienced Servicio comunitario students only! This program provides access to 3 remote villEdad and allows students to manage a significant budget and design service initiatives to help the villagers. Students homestay and work with local families, and learn from the heart how to design and implement an effective service program.more »
TRIBE TO TRIBE MARATHON PACKAGE
Habilidades para la vida
10 días desde USA
$895
1 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
Rustic Pathways is proud to welcome you (and your friends, family and mere acquaintances) to the first ever Rustic Pathways Tribe-to-Tribe Marathon. Strap on your running shoes, set a training schedule, and join us for a spectacular run through one of the most beautiful regions of Thailand to benefit Karen Hill Tribe children. Organized through the Rustic Pathways Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the money raised through the marathon will help pay for the $400 each student needs for food, uniforms, books and school fees.more »
TWO TON TREK
Servicio comunitario
17 días desde USA
$3,295
1 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
If you’re seeking an exotic adventure that very few people in the world will ever have a chance to take, and if you want to open your heart and help underprivileged hill-tribe children, then this trip is for you! more »
MUTRO DODO NOBU!
Servicio comunitario
10 días desde USA
$995
10 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
The Karen people have a rich culture that you will learn about during your time here. Music is important to them, and they’ll quickly teach you how to sing along to their many beautiful songs of freedom and redemption. Expect to quickly find yourself immersed in this culture, and to have a tough time saying goodbye when it’s time to leave. Students on this program will receive 40 Servicio comunitario hours for each week at Mutro, Dodo, Nohbu.more »
OFF THE MAP : BURMA
CHAIRMAN'S PROGRAM
TOURING+AVENTURA
24 días desde USA
$3,695
2 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
This is a program for photographers with an adventurous spirit and an interest in exploring and taking photographs in villEdad far off the beaten track. Designed specifically for returning students and graduating seniors and guided by the chairman and founder of Rustic Pathways, 'Off The Map' is a special adventure that will take you to very Rustic Pathways. more »
PAT'S HAPPY SUMMER HOLIDAY TOUR
Servicio comunitario
17 días desde USA
$3,695
1 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
If you want to see the best sights Asia has to offer through the eyes of a true professional, then this is a trip for you. You’ll visit four different countries with Pat by your side to show you around. Experience the energy of Bangkok, the collision of cultures at the Golden Triangle, a long-tail boat ride over to Laos, a half day touring in exotic Burma, Sentosa Island in Singapore, and some of the world’s coolest markets.
1 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
This exciting voyage through Thailand will be a visual feast with ample opportunity to create stunning photographs, but it is also about more than just color and light. You’ll learn to photograph in a respectful way, by investing time in cultural exchange. And typical of Rustic Pathways, the trip will also be an exciting adventure. more »
BUDDHIST LIFE : WALKING THE MIDDLE PATH
Servicio comunitario
17 días desde USA
$2,895
2 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
Thailand is easily one of the most photographically rich regions in the world. Warm, welcoming people also make it one of the easiest places to learn how to capture wonderful imEdad. Take this opportunity to learn the basic skills of photography and immerse yourself in the intriguing history of this region and its diverse people. This trip has it all – wonderful people and places in Thailand, and practical and fun photo instruction.more »
THE VILLAGE DOCUMENTARY PROJECT
Servicio comunitario
17 días desde USA
$2,495
2 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 16 en adelante
Thailand is easily one of the most photographically rich regions in the world. Warm, welcoming people also make it one of the easiest places to learn how to capture wonderful imEdad. Take this opportunity to learn the basic skills of photography and immerse yourself in the intriguing history of this region and its diverse people. This trip has it all – wonderful people and places in Thailand, and practical and fun photo instruction. more »
DREAMING IN COLOR
Habilidades para la vida
17 días desde USA
$2,495
1 Fechas de salida disponibles
Edad : 14 en adelante
Earn up to 16 Servicio comunitario Hours
No previous art experience is required to join this amazing two-week journey. Simply bring your imagination, a sense of adventure, and the desire to make art. We'll visit some of the most incredible places in Thailand with sketchbooks in hand and spend time every day creating art. We'll also be documenting the work that we produce with slides to prepare for art school application requirements. more »
NORTHERN THAILAND FOR FAMILIES
TOURING+AVENTURA
$1,695
ONLY CUSTOM TOURS AVAILABLE
A Special Note about Customized Travel for Families and groups: Rustic Pathways has been running customized family and group travel programs all around the world for decades. Our amazing connections, extensive networks of people and resources, and decades of experience in international travel set us apart as true leaders in the industry. For the 2009 summer, WE WILL NOT BE RUNNING NORTHERN THAILAND FOR FAMILIES as it is listed below. However, we have left it online as a sample for the kind of detailed itineraries that we can create to you’re your specific preferences. Whether you’re seeking to explore the welcoming Hill Tribe villEdad or picturesque beaches of Thailand, the stunning ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, or the sleepy villEdad of rural Laos, Rustic Pathways can take you there. From five-star accommodations to village home-stays, we can tailor your itinerary to be exactly the kind of experience that you’ve always imagined. For more information about creating your own custom-designed travel experience, contact Bryan Haggerty atbryan@rusticpathways.comor Marc Bartholomew atmarc@rusticpathways.com more »