COMMUNITY · CULTURE · CONSERVATION · CONNECTION
Learning journeys
rooted in real communities.
Immersive educational journeys for international-school and university groups in Northern Thailand. A different way to learn. A deeper way to connect.
Plan a school tripThe place is
part of the lesson.
Come and learn with a community,
not simply visit one.
In Mae Chaem and surrounding communities, learning takes shape through the people you meet, the knowledge they share and the everyday life you join.
Our journeys connect international-school and university groups with local communities, culture, conservation and the natural world.
Explore learning beyond the classroomRooted in place. Shaped by people.
Many ways
to make a connection.
Listen to a mahout. Follow the story of a coffee bean. Learn from the hands of a craftsperson.
Explore some of the experiences that can shape a journey.
Scroll to explore. Select a photograph to discover the learning behind it.
Real photographs from previous Hand2Trunk experiences. Each new itinerary is agreed separately.
RELATIONSHIPS BEFORE ITINERARIES
The people
make the journey.
Local partners are our hosts, educators and experts.
Hand2Trunk curates and coordinates each educational journey through our relationships with local communities and partners. Guides, teachers, mahouts, conservationists, craftspeople and farmers share their own knowledge and stories directly with participants.
Meet P’Ann
Rooted in Mae Chaem, Ann brings together local partners, educational content, logistics and guide training to shape each journey.
Meet Ann and discover our story“They are so welcoming and ready to teach and share their amazing knowledge with you.”— Cameron R, participant
Bring your questions.
Take home new perspectives.
What you bring matters. What you take away can last a lifetime.
Students arrive ready to participate, contribute and ask questions. They leave with experiences, relationships and new perspectives that can continue shaping their learning long after the journey ends.
“This hands-on experience is one that I will never forget.”— Victoria Salvesen, participant
Start with your students and learning aims. The itinerary can bring together conservation, culture, local schools, cooking, village life and practical projects developed with local partners.
Learning beyond the classroom
From Week Without Walls to curriculum inquiry, start with your students’ questions and shape the journey together.
Explore school tripsSafety & practical planning
Since 2018, we have welcomed more than 400 participants through our partnership with GIVE, primarily university students from the United States, alongside participants from other countries and backgrounds.
LET’S START WITH A CONVERSATION
Where could curiosity
take your students?
Tell us about your group, your hopes and the learning you’d like to bring to life.
Start planning your journey