【推荐1】Cheap and even free volunteering programs are everywhere. Don’t worry about a budget that may stop you from volunteering abroad! Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary (保护区) is the right place for you.

Volunteer with elephants and bring them back into their natural habitat.

Make a difference in the conservation efforts to save elephants living under awful conditions.

Help teach English to the communities and raise awareness about the captive (圈养的) elephant situation.

Wander the forests and observe elephant’s natural behaviours in their home environment.

Our sanctuary has rescued 5 elephants from the tourism industry and we have now brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. We need volunteers to help us keep these elephants happy and healthy in their natural habitat. With volunteer support. we hope to return more elephants to the forest soon.

Performing research on the natural elephant behaviours and the surrounding forest.

Taking part in community projects such as teaching English at the school and to other locals.

Carrying out litter pick-ups with the kids to educate on waste management.

Day 1: Pickup from Chiang Mai at 9 am. Travel through a national park and stunning mountains until you arrive in our unique village. Meet your homestay family and the other volunteers, and immerse yourself in hill tribe culture.

Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend the morning recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviours. Return to the village in the late afternoon and take part in our community & teaching projects.

Day 3: Another early start to like to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.

【推荐2】National Parks Recreational Vehicle Trips

Trip 1: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands&Capitol Reef

Visit the five Utah’s national parks. Activities include going boating on the Colorado River, and hiking Angels Landing for an impressive view of Zion Canyon. One thing is guaranteed：you’ll see the Milky Way, the pale white band of stars across the sky at night, like never before in this beautiful area of the country.

Available: Apr. 1 to Oct. 23; Duration: 8 to 13 nights

Price（for up to 4 guests): $4, 990-9, 840

Trip 2: Banff&Jasper

Travel along the Icefields Parkway which connects the parks and towns of Banff in Alberta, Canada, Lake Louise and Jasper Lake. Book a ride in a big snowcoach（雪车）onto the Athabasca

Glacier, and take a flight-seeing tour over the huge icefields that cover the area of the Rocky Mountains.

Available: Jun. 15 to Sept. 15; Duration: 8 to 13 nights

Price (for up to 4 guests): S5, 260-6, 080

Trip 3: Mount Rushmore & Colorado

This trip is perfect for anyone interested in America’s history, from forts to huge rock carvings of historical figures. Starting in Denver, your journey will take you through Colorado and into Wyoming.

Available: Start as early as Feb. 1 to Oct. 10; Duration: 8 to 13 nights

Price（for up to 4 guests): $5, 124-7, 880

Trip 4: Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon

Start your journey in the Bay Area and then head cast to Yosemite with its impressive waterfalls, and towering cliffs（悬崖）. Combine your visit to Yosemite with stops at Sequoia National Park to see the five largest sequoia trees in the world, and Kings Canyon.

Available: May 19 to Oct 8; Duration: 8 to 13 nights

Price（for up to 4 guests): $5, 224-9, 540