Thailand marine conservation and diving holiday
A two- to eight-week marine conservation volunteering trip, contributing to an established project on Koh Phangan Island and staying in self-catering accommodation in the leafy grounds of the research centre. Do your PADI first for an additional cost.
Koh Phangan Island, Thailand Marine conservation volunteering PADI diving course Underwater photography Coral studies Data collection On site self catering accommodation Marine conservation training Airport transfers
Price
£1995 excluding flights
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PADI costs £395 if you do not already have a qualification.
You can stay for up to 12 weeks, with additional 2 week blocks.
Huge discount for 6,8,10 or 12 week internships.
Enquire for more information.
Includes transfer, training & accommodation.
You can stay for up to 12 weeks, with additional 2 week blocks.
Huge discount for 6,8,10 or 12 week internships.
Enquire for more information.
Includes transfer, training & accommodation.
Description of Thailand marine conservation and diving holiday
Join an Impactful Marine Conservation Internship on Koh Phangan
Embark on a transformative marine conservation internship on the stunning island of Koh Phangan, dedicated to protecting our planet's dwindling coral reefs. As a marine conservation volunteer, you'll dive daily into the vibrant underwater world, gaining invaluable experience while contributing to a crucial environmental mission.
This unique internship offers more than just diving; you'll actively participate in collecting essential data, capturing breathtaking photographs, and observing marine life in its natural habitat. Your contributions will support an international coral study, influencing new environmental policies and conservation efforts.
Whether you’re an experienced diver or new to the sport, this program provides the opportunity to earn your PADI certification while enhancing your skills and knowledge in marine conservation.
Accommodation and Living Arrangements
You'll stay in comfortable accommodations near the seashore, right on the grounds of the research facility, surrounded by lush landscapes. While meals aren’t included, you’ll have access to excellent cooking facilities and nearby dining options, allowing you to explore local cuisine.
Dive into this rewarding internship and make a lasting impact on marine conservation efforts in Thailand!
Itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrival day is Monday. Fly to Koh Samui by 17.00 for the transfer to Koh Phangan |
| Day 2+: | Gain full immersion into the project. If you are learning to dive, this takes 4 days before you can join the actual research project. |
| Free time: | Enjoy 2 days off per week to explore, relax and even do some more dives |
| Final day: | Return to the airport on a Monday. Flights should be scheduled after midday. |
Price information
£1995 excluding flights
Convert currency:
PADI costs £395 if you do not already have a qualification.
You can stay for up to 12 weeks, with additional 2 week blocks.
Huge discount for 6,8,10 or 12 week internships.
Enquire for more information.
Includes transfer, training & accommodation.
You can stay for up to 12 weeks, with additional 2 week blocks.
Huge discount for 6,8,10 or 12 week internships.
Enquire for more information.
Includes transfer, training & accommodation.
Departure information
This project can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel guides
Our volunteering guide shows you how you can make a positive difference in Thailand on your travels.
Marine conservation might be a serious matter, but it doesn't mean that a holiday has to be.
Holiday information
SINGLE USE PLASTIC-FREE:
We are committed to taking care of the environment, both in our office in the UK and on our projects around the world. We are proud to say that we are working hard to eliminate the use of single use plastics on our marine conservation and diving project in Thailand. Volunteers are made aware that we encourage as little single use plastic as possible on our projects, and we are currently writing a guide for how to travel with as little single use plastic as possible. This will be made available to all travellers.
BAGS & SHOPPING:
Volunteers are given cloth bags for shopping purposes
PRESERVING FOOD:
We no longer provide cling film or sandwich bags in the accommodation. Instead, we have purchased reusable tupperware containers. Tupperware containers are also provided if volunteers choose to buy takeaway food.
IN THE ROOMS:
No single use plastic products are bought for volunteer use eg there are no shampoos, soaps or other such items in plastic bottles or sachets. Our no single use plastics guide will provide advice on this.
WATER BOTTLES:
We ask all volunteers to bring their own water bottles from home, to discourage the buying of bottled water on a daily basis. We request that volunteers do not buy single plastic water bottles. This is communicated pre-departure and once in-country. Clean drinking water is provided. Alternatively, we also sell reusable stainless steel bottles which can be filled up for free in approximately 50 refill stations on the island. Volunteers fill up their water bottles from the clean water tank before they leave the project site.
EDUCATION:
The project operates a no Styrofoam, no single use plastic honesty policy. As part of the induction, staff encourage volunteers to calculate their eco-footprint, and how we can work together to reduce that by reducing plastic waste.
Volunteers also clean up the reefs whilst diving, removing any plastic from them and disposing of it appropriately as well as helping with beach clean ups to dispose of any litter appropriately.
Volunteers also clean up the reefs whilst diving, removing any plastic from them and disposing of it appropriately as well as helping with beach clean ups to dispose of any litter appropriately.
Change making:
As a result of this campaign led by Responsible Travel, we got in touch with the supplier who handles our t-shirt distribution to talk about packaging. They used to send out all our T-shirts in a plastic envelope - upon our suggestion they have agreed to stop putting the t-shirts in plastic wallets and use paper instead for safe transportation.
US pricing:
The currency converter above works on todays exchange rate. We do take bookings in USD but the price is set at a rate confirmed months in advance and is typically above the current exchange rate. Please enquire for details.
Accessibility
Accessible overview:
There are challenges associated with volunteer travel, and these can make accessible travel difficult. However, we are very keen to chat with travellers with specific needs to see if we can make a trip possible.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
WildlifeResearch and conservation of coral and fish are the primary aims of this project. All of the research gathered on the project is fed into an international database, from which many studies are initiated. The project works with researchers from universities worldwide, working together to understand in more detail the destruction of the coral reef and how to reverse this trend. Regular beach clean ups are also run, so that any litter or rubbish left is cleaned up quickly and not allowed to pollute the sea, thus damaging marine life.
Protecting the world
We are passionate about encouraging our travellers to be kind to the environment as they travel. Each participant receives advice about how to care for the environment whilst they are away. This includes water usage, how to avoid single use plastic, and electricity usage.
We insist that all participants bring their own water bottles when they travel with us, and clean free water is always available. We have even created a water bottle that can be purchased before departure and encourage people to use it at all stages of their journey including at the airport, on flights and whilst on their project. We are striving for all of our projects to be free of single use plastic.
People
Meeting local needsVolunteers live and work as a member of the local community. This is a small community, located off the traditionally trodden tourist trails, and so bringing volunteers to this area really benefits the local population. Food is bought from local markets and restaurants, trips are all sourced locally and local transport is used when needed.
Campaigning for change
A project has been launched to research different types of sail rock under the sea at this project. When enough data has been gathered, this means that it will be listed and acknowledged within the Thailand Conservation Framework.
Volunteering and charity
Whilst the majority of the costs go towards paying for the project, a generous donation is given towards the research and improving the conservation effort.
Cultural sensitivity
We emphasise the importance of showing respect for local people and their customs in our briefing material. Participants will work alongside permanent staff, forming close bonds and getting an insight into real life in rural Thailand.
We send restricted numbers of people at any one time, which minimises the environmental and social impact that the participants have on the destination. Our participants become fully immersed and integrated into the community.
All of our participants receive comprehensive pre-departure briefing. This covers topics on how to be culturally sensitive, how to best look after the environment when in the country and how to stay safe as well as up to date information on the political situation.
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