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Why Choose Us
So Much More Than A Global Adventure...
Why Choose Think Pacific?
Connect Deeper. See The World Differently
Join a team, make new friends and explore places on a deeper level. Spend time with local communities, learn from the people and organisations who welcome you. Experience everyday life and global understanding in a way that stays with you long after you return home.
Since 2009, we’ve created journeys shaped by local voices, cultures and priorities. You’ll leave with lasting friendships and fresh perspectives, knowing your experience has been designed to benefit the communities you visit and enriched you personally.
12 Reasons Why You Should Join Think Pacific
Here's Why Every Experience Is So Unique
1. Team Experience
Join a group of like minded students and live, learn and travel together from start to finish.
2. Expert Local Teams
Led by our incredible team of local leaders who support you and guide your experience from start to finish.
3. Connection
Every programme connects you on a real level with local communities and builds your intercultural skills.
4. Impact
Global programmes that support communities through community centred design and long-term investment.
5. Adventure
Unique activities & excursions on each programme, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone.
6. Climate Conscious
Sustainable practices at the core and a long term climate strategy to minimise the impact of your travel.
7. Friends For Life
Most people join our experiences solo. You’ll leave with new friendships which last far beyond the programme.
8. Authentic
We connect you with authentic activities, people and places for a real and unfiltered understanding.
9. Challenge
Our programmes are not a holiday. They are designed to challenge you, test your assumptions and grow as a person.
10. Transparent Costs
Quality programmes, expert support, genuine value for money and so many highlights included.
11. Hidden Gems
Discover off-the-tourist-path places and experiences most travellers never see and our guides can take you.
12. Supported Every Step
Feel supported every step of the way, from pre-departure guidance and experienced leaders on the ground to 24/7 backup from our permanent local teams.
Travel With Purpose
Locally Beneficial, Authentically Different
We set the standard for respectful and locally-led travel, which places communities firmly at the heart of everything we do. For over 15 years, we’ve delivered award-winning global experiences through a uniquely different approach. Our model is built on the CARE approach, ensuring meaningful local impact, and the GLOBAL Learning Model, embedding personal growth and reflection into every journey.
CARE Approach
Making An Impact Through Travel
Our CARE Approach underpins our entire operation and delivery. We create travel experiences that give back to local communities and create regenerative local impact.
GLOBAL Learning Model
Immersive Experiences
We see travel as an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, to build connections globally and to return with new perspectives. This is experiential and immersive travel. We call this the Think GLOBAL Model.
Our Climate Strategy
We are committed to protecting the places we visit, minimising our impact and creating responsible travel that’s good for people, place and planet. Here are some of the ways we’re taking meaningful action.
Minimising Our Impact Through A Local Approach
✅ Climate-Conscious Operations: We measure and monitor our daily impact. We invest in low-emission travel, remove domestic flights, have plastic-free operations and sustainable local food.
✅ Regenerative Impact We work with communities to make use of existing homes and locally owned accommodation, creating income for local families while reducing the need for new tourist developments.
✅ Local-Advocacy: Understand global challenges from a local perspectives. Learn from the people who know their environment best and take home perspectives that can shape more thoughtful choices.
✅ Investing in Locally Led Change: We champion grassroots NGOs, social enterprises, charities and community tourism projects working towards lasting change. Each year, your participation helps fund more than 100 locally led organisations and projects. The focus is on supporting local people to lead the work and decide where resources are needed most.
Choose Your Destinaton...
Three Unforgettable Locations
Each destination offers something unique. Choose the location that speaks to your sense of adventure.
🇮🇩 Bali, Indonesia
Explore Balinese culture, spirituality, and sustainable living. Bali offers unique insight into the Tri Hita Karana philosophy and community-led approaches to wellbeing, conservation and enterprise.
🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Thailand
Explore Northern Thailand’s culture, biodiversity, and community-led conservation. Chiang Mai blends grassroots wildlife protection, sustainable tourism, and traditional ways of life with a thriving, purpose-driven business scene.
🇫🇯 Fiji Islands
Explore Pacific identity, island beauty and cultural resilience. Fiji offers unparalleled immersion in indigenous knowledge systems and the chance to see how local empowerment creates change.