Thailand student educational adventure programmes for school groups

Paddle Asia offers year-round school group kayaking, jungle survival, trekking, and mountain biking adventurous journeys to unique, unspoiled, and colorful destinations throughout Southern Thailand.

In attaining a balance between enjoyment and studying, students and other youth people will become proficient and confident adventurers as a new world unfolds before them.

Paddle Asia offers the most experienced nature-based kayaking trips for schools in the region. We provide students with specific paddling skills, safety and rescue techniques, knowledge and experience with local flora and fauna, and an overall understanding and respect for their surroundings. Additionally, in keeping with the criteria set forth by the Duke of Edinburgh and other award programs, personal growth, leadership, and team cooperation are always an integral part of the programs.

We are the most highly certified company in the South Thailand region. We are certified by international organizations such as the British Canoe Union, Emergency First Response, Immediate Temporary Care (ITC), Rescue 3 International, the International Award for Young People and other organizations. Click here to see proof of certification.

Mountain Biking

Our experience also shows that students have the most fun when the classroom is all around. In other words, why not be surrounded by what you're studying?

Phang Nga Bay Kayaking

Phang Nga Bay is the idea destination for Duke of Edinburgh and other award trips. There is the perception of remoteness, a vast number of islands for camping, enough area to cover everything from bronze to gold. All of this as well as quick assess to world-class medical facilities makes Phang Nga Bay the idea destination for award journeys.

Koh Yao Noi is basically a Muslim fishing village and the locals are doing their best to keep their island from being gobbled up by mass tourism. The locals are some of the most friendly and giving people you'll find anywhere... period. They've been very successful so far at protecting their very special culture. Paddle Asia offers a variety of school group community service opportunities.

We also work with the local high school on Ko Yao Noi and offer their students as guides for trips around the island. These guides can also serve as for the Homestay people as few of them speak much English.

Safety Standards

Itineraries, accommodations, and meals have been extensively researched and tested. Our native-English speaking guides are certified in first-aid, CPR and Life Guarding. From start to finish, Paddle Asia programmes comply with the United Kingdom Ministry of Education's guidelines on health and safety standards.

• Dave is an Emergency First Response instructor and is a certified rescue technician through the Rescue 3 International organization. In addition, Dave is certified in first aid through Immediate Temporary Care as well.
• Dave is a British Canoe Union Level 2 Coach, but just as important as that, he's got over 39 years of real experience... a 'piece of paper' is certainly nice, but it's no substitute for the combination of both experience and certification.
• On Paddle Asia school trips, a comprensive first aid kit, trauma kit, and when applicable, a soft stretcher are always within easy reach. Our safety record is perfect, still, emergency preparedness is a top priority with us at all times.
• Paddle Asia is fully licensed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and is fully insured. Click here for proof of insurance.

We look forward to designing a rewarding adventure for you. Paddle Asia will also assist you in developing a specific field of focus particular to your current studies.

 

Fun games that help build team spirit.

Educational skills training, such as shelter building, camp craft, finding water, rock climbing, etc.

Arts & Crafts: Batik is always popular with all age groups.

Another very happy group!

Note: If checking with other tour operators, please do the students a favor ask for proof of certification. It's easy to say you're certified and qualified. The government doesn't necessarily verify tour operators' claims.

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