I went on the Rustic Pathways Thailand Adventurer trip, and it was the best experiences of my life. The leaders were absolutely fantastic and always there whenever you need them. The company itself was very well ran and organized. The people were all super nice making my time even more enjoyable! The people I met will be lifelong friends of mine, and I am forever grateful for that. The elephants were insane, the cooking class was super cool, and the muay thai boxing class was so unique. All the activities were super fun and I loved my time traveling, exploring, and immersing myself into the Thailand culture!

This program allowed me to learn more about a place I had not been before with the support of kind peers and leaders. We were taught a lot of history and ventures deep into new areas the average tourist might not go. This trip was educational, adventurous, fun, and full of new experiences. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn about a place full of interesting history, customs, languages, and stores. The leaders from Rustic Pathways are also very kindhearted and caring. They always ensured everyone had what they needed to enjoy themselves in Thailand.

As a parent, I want my kids to explore the world. Life gets busy, work demands happen and I was so excited to find a travel program specifically for teens! Of course I was nervous, but I can’t say enough great things about Rustic from beginning to end.

Emily was amazing during the pre-departure process and answered my million questions!

The leaders are educated and awesome with the kids! They have a WhatsApp to keep us informed every step of the way. They meet the teens at the airport, send parents updates, and keep a great eye on all the teens traveling! I am excited that my daughter will be doing another trip this year :)

The program was ok. There was not a lot of elephant service to be honest considering that's what we paid for, but it was otherwise fun. We only spent three days at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center and spent too much time in the three markets considering they have pretty much the same things. For a service trip, there wasn't enough service. However, the chaperones were very nice and helpful, and the food was very, very good.

I had a lot of fun on this trip and am so sad that it was only a week! Everyone was so cool and the leaders were really welcoming and fun. I also really loved the staff at the thai elephant conservation center. They were so friendly and I learned a lot from them. The service work was also really fun and it was nice that it was spread out between the days and wasn’t for too long because it was pretty hot. I also loved shopping at the markets and it was nice that we were trusted to go out on our own to shop.

My time in Thailand was unique, because we got to have some people from the Thailand elephant and some from places out of the US. Meeting people from all around and trying to learn some of there languages was one of my favorite favorite parts! I really liked that everyone was so easy to get to know and they were all open to do new thing like food, activities, and experiences. Thailand is definitely a place I can see myself coming back to and I loved it so much. I hope anyone who is thinking of going on this trip goes and tries it!! It’s amazing!

My rustic experience was life-changing. I spent 18 in rural thailand, the first half of my trip I spent in a small village in Mae Sariang and then we went to an elephant sanctuary for the second half. It was so incredible to see different ways of life and be able to help out in places of need. When I came home from this trip, I immediately felt like a different person. I have become so much more aware of the world and how important it is to be thankful for everything you are given. It is an incredible opportunity to be able to visit and help out people in different countries in need. My perspective on life has developed substantially and Rustic Pathways can take full responsibility for that. I would most definitely recommend this program or any rustic program.

This was by far the most unique experience I've ever had when traveling.

Traveling abroad with Rustic Pathways taught me that coming out of my comfort zone to trying new things and learning more about myself can really develop who I am. I learned about traditional Thailand culture and values all while being able to help the community.

One of the most rewarding parts of the travel was being able to assist those in Thailand. My personal highlight was being able to teach English to grade-schoolers on one of our last days there and it was a memory I'll cherish forever. Another lesson that they really emphasize is the importance and power of self-reflection. The team at Rustic gives you a couple of opportunities to reflect with each other and it helps build character development and also a stronger bond between everyone.