OVERVIEW

Explore Bangkok’s golden temples and river life, visit a hidden cave temple, and spend a week on Koh Tao working with marine biologists at Black Turtle Dive. Through daily dives, workshops, and field projects with Conservation Diver, you’ll earn advanced certifications, contribute to reef restoration, and gain research experience. Alongside scuba conservation, you’ll rock climb, freedive, and experience Thailand’s natural beauty and rich traditions.

CULTURAL DISCOVERY
Explore Bangkok’s temples, markets and river life, then visit Phraya Nakhon Cave.

MARINE CONSERVATION
Work with marine biologists at Black Turtle Dive and join Conservation Diver field projects.

OCEAN LEARNING
Develop research and diving skills through reef monitoring, coral restoration and freediving training.

DAY 1 — DEPARTURE
Meet your group and begin the international journey to Thailand.

DAY 2 — ARRIVAL IN BANGKOK
Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, transfer to your lodging, and rest. Meet for an orientation and an introduction to the trip and local customs.

DAY 3 — BANGKOK’S CULTURAL LANDMARKS
Visit cultural landmarks such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho with a local guide. Learn about the city’s history and practice respectful conduct at sacred sites.

DAY 4 — RIVER AND CITY LIFE
Explore Wat Arun and take a boat ride on the Chao Phraya River. Visit a local market and, if included in the confirmed program, an ethical wildlife sanctuary.

DAY 5 — JOURNEY SOUTH
Travel south toward Phraya Nakhon Cave. Explore the cave and Kuha Karuhas Pavilion with a guide, then continue toward the ferry connection to Koh Tao.

DAY 6 — KOH TAO ORIENTATION
Arrive on Koh Tao, settle in, and meet the marine conservation team. Learn about reef ecology, dive safety, and the field activities planned for the week.

DAY 7 — REEF ECOLOGY AND MONITORING
Take part in a field lesson and, where conditions and qualifications allow, an introductory dive focused on reef observation. Record observations with guidance from the team.

DAY 8 — CORAL NURSERIES
Learn how coral nurseries are maintained and support scheduled monitoring or restoration tasks. Review the day’s findings with the conservation team.

DAY 9 — REEF RESTORATION
Join a guided coral restoration activity and learn how project teams track reef health over time. Take part in a shoreline debris survey or cleanup if scheduled.

DAY 10 — RESEARCH AND DATA
Continue field observations and learn how marine research data is organized and interpreted. Discuss the pressures facing reef ecosystems and local conservation efforts.

DAY 11 — OCEAN AND ADVENTURE SKILLS
Continue the conservation program and participate in a supervised freediving or rock-climbing skills session, subject to instructor guidance and participant readiness.

DAY 12 — FINAL FIELD DAY
Complete the final scheduled field activities, review what the group has learned, and celebrate progress with the marine team. Any certification depends on program requirements and successful assessment.

DAY 13 — RETURN TO BANGKOK
Travel back to Bangkok, enjoy free time, and gather for a farewell dinner and closing reflection.

DAY 14 — RETURN HOME
Transfer to the airport and begin the return journey home.