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SPECIAL INTEREST WORKSHOPS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPS ENVIRONMENTAL EXPEDITIONS 6 days & 7 nights Environmental Expeditions Ref No: SIW 005 Meal Code (varies – see daily itinerary) Departure dates: Overview: Recently an in-depth epidemiological study was undertaken (completed July 2000) in the district of Mae Ai, Chiang Mai Province of northern Thailand – to determine specific endemic conditions in a multi-cultural rural population. It has since been decided that the data collected requires additional information to complete the study, in order that consequential analyses determine priorities for necessary remedial projects. Mae Ai District: Mae Ai district has 7 sub districts (tambons) in which there are 81 Thai villages and an equal inumber of ethnic minority villages. Resources required: Groups of 6 – 10 students to undertake studies in the more easily accessed villages. Groups of 4 – 6 adults to undertake studies in the more remote villages. Note* We can accept larger groups of participants (schools/corporate etc.) who able to spend a minimum of 3 days on the project. Assignments:
Outline Itinerary: Day One. Transfer in from either Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai to Maekok River Village Resort. Check in to your chosen style of accommodation. (Villa, Pool side suite, or student centre dormitary). Early evening opening address, question and answer session with Track of the Tiger management and a member of the Mae Ai Epedemiological Research Foundation, followed by a preliminary discussion on (a) group assignments, group composition and resource allocation. Welcome dinner before retiring to bed. Day Two: Breakfast in the spice garden restaurant overlooking the river. Visit to the selected work site(s). Return to the Resort for familiarisation with the equipment and procedures required for carrying out the individual tasks required. (map reading, GPS use, reporting etc.) Break for dinner then plan the schedule, prepare and pack equipment and supplies. Day Three. Breakfast, then assuming you are ready, depart on your expedition. You will be accompanied by one of our staff, an English language speaking tour guide from this area, who is there solely in the role of interpreter. Continue with your tasks as planned. Day Four. Continue with your tasks as planned. Day Five. Continue with your tasks as planned. Day Six. Continue with your tasks, scheduling you return to Maekok River Village Resort for the afternoon. Check into your accommodation as chosen (Villa, Pool side suite, or student centre dormitary). Attend an End of expedition dinner. Day Seven. Breakfast, then report submission and have a team photograph taken. End of Expedition. Depart for either Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai, or linger a day or two taking one or more of the excursion tours from the resort before daparting. Pre- and post programme options. For those arriving early on day one, or departing late on please advise us if you have any tour requirements to be undertaken outside of the above programme. You may wish to go shopping, play golf, visit the various temples or just explore the old city areas on foot. We would quote for these tours with pricing based on the size of your group. Booking notes Scheduled departures & pricing – Will be advised by newsletter, please ask to be added to our newsletter mailing list. For scheduled departures a minimum of 16 pax are required (unless otherwise specifiied). Cancellation policy: - You may book smaller groups on the understanding that if; (a) You cancel the group less than 30 days prior to departure date you accept pay a 50% cancellation fee. (b) If we cancel a scheduled group departure we provide a full refund. Groups smaller than 16 pax – Price quotation on request. Ad hoc groups. For ad hoc groups (schools, clubs, associations, embassies, companies etc.) the various excursion options can be modified to suit most requirements, and meeting/discussion/training alternative leisure or periods inserted as and where required.
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