Expedition Dates: July 5 - 16, 2025
Cost: $4495 + Airfare
Thailand
Ages: Worldwide youth ages 15-19
Trip Pace: Moderate
Physical Activity: Moderate
International Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Highlights:
Discover the wonders of Thailand, where vibrant culture and natural beauty await. Begin your journey in Chiang Mai at an elephant sanctuary, where you'll feed, bathe, and care for these gentle giants, trekking through the jungle to gather herbs for their medicine. Visit remote tribal villages, immersing yourself in ancient traditions and local customs. Get up close with majestic tigers.
Fly to Krabi (included in trip fees) to embark on the Monkey Trail, where cheeky primates swing overhead. Take a boat tour of Thailand’s stunning islands, where emerald waters and white sands create a tropical paradise. Stay in a resort to soak up the beautiful beaches and limestone cliffs.
Fly to Bangkok (included in trip fees) to experience the unique charm of floating markets, gliding through narrow canals as you shop for souvenirs. Visit Mae Klong market, also known as the Railway Market due to the close proximity of incoming trains. Marvel at the Grand Palace, a dazzling display of Thai architecture and history.
Leader
Lindsay Bowen
Lindsay partners with her husband, Justin, to bring Illuminate Youth Trips to life. Lindsay brings a love for the youth, a Master’s of Science in Leadership, and a passion for humanity and culture on every trip that she leads - resulting in an amazing balance of fun, exploration, and service!
Lindsay has always felt her purpose is to be a connector between people – those who want to serve and those across the world in need of help. In 2020, she founded ROAM Humanitarian, a non-profit organization giving adults and families meaningful humanitarian experiences around the world.
Lindsay, Justin, and their four incredible children live in the mountains of Heber, Utah. She loves the sun on her skin, old + new friends, sunsets, being a mother, laughing until it hurts, and authentic human connection.