the green lion

Name

the green lion

Legal name

The Green Lion

Website

https://thegreenlion.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Experiential and Volunteer Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Outdoor Local Operators (Trekking/Safari/Diving) (THAKAEAF), Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

Keywords

• Volunteer travel programs
• Internship abroad programs
• Cultural immersion trips
• Service-learning programs
• Group travel programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiang Mai

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Per-participant fees for travel and volunteer programs across 45+ countries. Pricing varies by destination, program design, group size and inclusions. Programs offered at straightforward per-participant rates with transparent inclusions supporting flexible packaging.
2. Custom Group Programs: Fully customised group travel itineraries with pricing based on group objectives, interests, timelines and custom requirements. Catering to groups of 6 to 100 participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Green Lion designs and operates experiential travel programs — including volunteering, internships, cultural immersion, adventure, education, wellness and guided journeys — across 45+ countries. The company runs its own in-country teams to deliver accommodation, transfers, activities, safety support and 24/7 emergency assistance for participants. It also offers custom group programs for schools, universities, corporate teams and families via a B2B partnership model.

Product overview

The Green Lion operates a platform of experiential travel programs comprising seven core program types: Volunteering (218 programs), Culture (40 programs), Adventure (37 programs), Journeys (21 programs), Internships (24 programs), Education, and Wellness. These programs span 45+ countries across five regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Oceania) with 300+ total programs. The company also offers specialized group travel modules including Corporate Travel, Custom & Bespoke, Family Adventures, High School Programs, Medical Groups, and Impact Programs. The Wyld Orange Foundation serves as the philanthropic sub-brand focused on education, health, and environmental conservation projects. All programs are designed and operated directly by The Green Lion's local in-country teams, with partner-facing tools including a marketing portal and booking system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wyld Orange Foundation: The not-for-profit arm of The Green Lion Group, focusing on education, health, and environmental conservation projects in communities worldwide.

Products and services

• Adventure Programs Adventure travel experiences including jungle treks, surf sessions, beach activities, island hopping and exploration of local highlights across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific.
• Culture Programs Cultural immersion experiences connecting travelers with local communities through authentic community-based travel, traditional crafts, festivals and daily life exchanges.
• Education Programs Educational travel experiences combining hands-on practical training with cultural immersion for career professionals and students seeking specialized training.
• Internship Programs International internship placements offering professional work experience across Business, Education, Healthcare and Wellbeing, and Hospitality and Tourism.
• Journeys Guided travel programs built around movement, discovery and cultural exploration, including road trips, spiritual journeys and history and heritage themed experiences.
• Volunteering Programs Volunteer travel programs supporting community development, conservation, education, healthcare, animal care and construction projects with flexible durations from 2 to 12 weeks.
• Wellness Programs Wellbeing-focused experiences combining yoga, meditation, mindfulness workshops, martial arts and healthy living practices with cultural immersion.
• Corporate Travel Team-building and corporate social responsibility programs for companies designed to strengthen team dynamics while contributing to global communities.
• Custom & Bespoke Group Travel Fully tailored travel experiences designed around specific client vision with complete flexibility on destinations, activities, duration and group composition.
• Family Adventures Multi-generational travel experiences designed for families with age-appropriate activities, family-friendly accommodations and flexible schedules.
• High School Programs Educational travel programs for high school students combining academics with adventure, cultural immersion and personal growth.
• Medical Groups Custom-built itineraries for students and professionals seeking real-world healthcare experience, tailored to group objectives and local needs.
• Impact Programs Meaningful volunteer and community development projects creating lasting positive impact while delivering deep cultural immersion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 beneficiaries supported through Wyld Orange Foundation programs annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Wyld Orange FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Wyld Orange Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Green Lion, established to support grassroots initiatives in education, health and environmental conservation. Founded in 2024, the foundation supports projects in 11 countries focusing on long-term community impact including free kindergartens, turtle conservation, mangrove protection and sports academies.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IVHQ (International Volunteer HQ): One of the largest global volunteer-abroad placement operators offering programs in 50+ countries across volunteering, internships and virtual placements. Direct competitor in the same impact-focused, gap-year and student travel segment with a similar B2C/B2B model.
• Projects Abroad: Established international volunteer and internship provider with programs across the developing world. Closely comparable in target customer (gap year, students, professionals), product mix (volunteering, internships, gap year) and global multi-country footprint.
• Global Vision International (GVI): International volunteer and intern organization offering community development, conservation and education programs across multiple continents. Comparable in mission-driven positioning, university partnerships and program categories (volunteering, internships, conservation).
• Rustic Pathways: High school and community-service travel provider running student-focused programs in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Closely comparable in the high school and student group travel segment with community-based, impact-led itineraries.
• Volunteering Solutions: Volunteer abroad and internship placement company operating programs across 25+ countries, including Asia, Africa and Latin America. Direct competitor in the international volunteering, internship and gap-year space.
• World Challenge: UK-based provider of school expeditions and student group travel combining trekking, community projects and cultural immersion. Highly comparable in school/university group channel, expedition-style itineraries and impact positioning.
• GoEco: Volunteer and eco-travel program provider operating across multiple destinations in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Comparable volunteer and conservation program mix, gap-year and student audience, and global multi-country footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Intrepid Travel: Large global small-group adventure tour operator with a wide portfolio across100+ countries. Overlaps in adventure and culture travel segments and B2C/B2B distribution, but is much broader and does not specialize in volunteering or impact-led itineraries.
• G Adventures: Global small-group adventure and experiential tour operator with a comparable community-tourism ethos and broad multi-country footprint. Adjacent rather than directly competitive given its focus on guided group tours vs. volunteer placements.
• EF Education First (EF Travels / EF Gap Year): Large education and travel company offering language travel, gap years and experiential programs globally. Comparable in educational travel, student audience and gap-year segment, though EF is significantly broader and more institutionalized.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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