Teen Tours in Vietnam

"Going to Thailand was an experience I will never forget. I traveled with a couple friends I had met on a previous TFT trip, which was awesome! TFT gave me the opportunity to experience things I probably never could have if I had traveled on my own, like doing community service with elephants! Through doing community service, exploring Thai markets, and island hopping I was able to experience many different aspects of the country. I happened to get sick for a few days near the end of my trip, but my TFT counselors made sure to take great care of me and help me in any way they could. I had so much fun traveling with TFT!"

"My twin daughters, Grace & Elizabeth, were 16 last Summer. Having never traveled far on their own, we thought this trip sounded perfect. My contact with TFT was always so impressive. Worked mainly with Seth. Many questions always answered easily and graciously. So off the girls went, and they loved it! Lots of fun and a variety of activities. A really nice group of kids, and fabulous counselors. Working with the animals everyday st the Animal Sanctuary is really cool. Amazing animals. Varied jobs. Sometimes with the animals, sometimes clean-up. Afternoons to different beaches and locations. Great food!! Great B&B the kids stay in. Loved receiving a fully descriptive letter & beautiful letter daily from Mandie, the head counselor. Then along with came fabulous pictures that Alex, the other counselor took. Grace made a little movie which you can see for a good feel of the trip. Go to: Grace Reppy Costa Rica on YouTube. Josh, another guy on the trip, also made a movie, that has more animals(G said she couldn’t take pics at Sanctuary? Josh’s 2nd yr). So yes, hats off for a really fun trip! Safe & fun! My girls going to Thailand with TFT in July. We’re really excited."

"Traveling is not about going to a destination, it’s about the things that shape each and one of us in that destination, and Travel for Teens helped me realize this. Traveling with TFT has been one of the best decisions I have made in my teenage years. Not only does TFT give everyone the opportunity to assimilate and embrace the culture they are visiting, but it also allows them to give back to the community in ways one has never thought possible, such as building a cement house from scratch in a small village in Thailand or redoing a park in Costa Rica. Traveling with TFT opens your eyes to beauty and wonders this world beholds and shows you how to be a traveler, rather than a tourist. But most importantly, not only do you get to experience this once in a lifetime adventure, you manage to create a family with whom you share all of these great memories, an act which would not be possible without TFT!"

"My trip to Thailand was one that I could have never imagined, from the days with elephants to meeting the most amazing people it was definitely a trip of a life time. This was the first trip I had ever gone out of the country by myself with people I had never met, and to be honest I was very nervous but when meeting the counselors they made us feel right at home and the campers soon after a couple nights of never have I ever’s/games established bonds that we knew could never be broken. Everyday we took on a new adventure, I remember when I first heard that we were going to be “hanging” out with elephants I thought it was going to be from a far little did I know we would be getting up close and personal feeding them, bathing them, and cleaning up after them. It was astounding how gentle the elephants were and how much they were just like big puppies with how they wanted to play with you. Saying goodbye to the elephants was definitely hard and sad but I know that someday I will go back and see them again. After we finished our community service hours with elephants we then went on a very windy 3 hour drive to Pai where we the most amazing massages. Over the trip two other campers and I got 3 massages and only ended up paying $11. Then we went on a 2 day trip to the jungle which was honestly one of the hardest things physically on this trip, the white rafting was long but the campers and the view make it all worth it. After returning to the hotels the first thing we all did was shower and let me tell you it was the best feeling.  Now I was not able to stay for extra 7 days and explore the islands so at the final dinner it was very sad to say goodbye to everyone because even though I had only known them for 10 days we all felt like we had known each other for much longer. The kids I met are already planning on having a “reunion”. These trips not only open up your mind to new places and cultures but also to new people."

"I never thought I'd have the opportunity to go to China until I saw the trip posted on TFT. I was so excited because I had gone to Southeast Asia last year with the company and had a blast. I love learning and understanding the history behind the places so China was the perfect place for me. I was able to see the terracotta warriors, the Great Wall of China, and even work with amazing, and cuddly, giant pandas. I had never seen a panda before and they are truly incredible animals and something I will never forget! One of my favorite parts was going to help a local farmer. After a long days work, they provided us with our own dumpling making class and a delicious meal. I'm so glad I had the chance to explore China and I cannot wait to go back!"

"This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Thailand! This was my first time traveling to Asia and if i'm being honest I was quite nervous, but TFT did an amazing job of making me feel welcome and showing me so many amazing things I will never forget. The bonds I made with campers on the trip will last for a lifetime and we are even talking about having a meet up in December! The counselors were very nice and were very helpful in helping us navigate the markets and getting us to excursions on time. Overall the trip was amazing and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have the trip of a lifetime!"