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54 Volunteering trips. Tours from 62 tour companies. 66 reviews. 5/5 avg rating.

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Teach Arts and Crafts – Volunteering in Costa Rica
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4/5 Great
6 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • To learn, first hand, about local communitychallenges and about the work of CreciendoJuntos
  • To form a connection with Crecindo Juntos inorder to raise awareness of this organizationand the community they serve
  • Have fun! Many travelers say volunteering isthe highlight of their trip - we hope it is for youtoo!

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"The children were amazing and it was easy to get there and get involved. I would highly recommend checking them out if you have some time during your travels in Cape Town."

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Nepal 11 days scenic tour
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu, Pokhara

Highlights

  • Visit Kathmandu valley, Chitwan and Pokhara
  • Enjoy the highlighst of Nepal
  • Perfect for first time travellers
  • Spot wild animals in the Jungle of Chitwan
  • Wake up overlooking the Himalaya mountains in Pokhara

Themes

Birding, Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Singles Travel, Volunteering & Community Service, Photography, Religious

What travelers are saying

"Me tocó llegar Justo cuando exploto todo el tema del coronavirus! Fui la última extranjera que esta agencia recibió ya que cerraron fronteras en la India!... la verdad es que súper bien todo, me ayudaron muchísimo y resolvieron problemas que fueron saliendo durante el trayecto como el cierre de puntos de interés, museos, restaurantes, etc! Los guías que tuve increíble, hablaban muy bien español e inglés... Mohsin, el conductor que tuve por mayor tiempo manejaba muy bien y fue muy amable! De verdad les agradezco muchísimo todo lo que hicieron por mi, tuve una experiencia increíble Gracias a Sabi y todo el equipo Contes Asia. I had to arrive just when the whole coronavirus thing exploded! I was the last foreigner this agency received as they closed borders in India!... the truth is that super good everything, they helped me a lot and solved problems that were leaving during the journey such as closing points of interest, museums, restaurants, Etc! The guides I had amazing, spoke very well Spanish and English... Mohsin, the driver I had for the longest time drove very well and was very friendly! I really thank you so much for everything you did for me, I had an amazing experience Thanks to Sabi and the whole team Contes Asia."

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North Spitsbergen - Polar Bear Special, Eco Volunteer
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Spitsbergen

Highlights

  • Visit Spitsbergen and Longyearbyen
  • We aim for four days of cleaning activities and four days with special focus on Polar Bears.
  • Parish church and Polar Museum are well worth visiting
  • Enjoy the cruise through m/v Ortelius and experience the nature.

Themes

Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"I booked an Antarctic Peninsula trip two years ago through Oceanwide Expeditions that I have been looking forward to for a long time. My goal is to scuba dive on every continent, so I added on the dive package and started training. I shelled out a few grand for a drysuit and other cold water diving gear (freeze resistant regulators, etc). I booked trips to bump up my number of drysuit dives so I’d be ready for Antarctica. Probably more important than the training was the financial outlay. I spent nearly $8500 USD on an 11 day Antarctic cruise that was supposed to depart in February. I spent another few thousand dollars on flights to, from and within Argentina and hotels throughout my trip. Mind you, I’m not exactly rolling in money; I’m an Army officer and I had to save up to afford this trip of a lifetime. I had to jump through a lot of hoops to get my international leave approved, but I got that done and was ready to fly to Buenos Aires on February 4th, and then on to Ushuaia to meet my ship my dives were logged, my gear was ready, my arrangements were made and my money was spent. On January 10th, Oceanwide sent an email informing all passengers that they were cancelling all of their itineraries for the season due to Omicron. I’ll admit, I was furious. I don’t want to get into a COVID debate here, but this trip has given me something to look forward to throughout the pandemic. I booked in March of 2020 while I was locked down during my last deployment as the world shut down for COVID. I was concerned about the trip, but Argentina eventually opened their borders as their vaccination numbers skyrocketed. It looked like the last impediment was out of my way, only to have the company pull the rug out from under me because of the mildest strain of this virus we’ve yet seen. The initial email offered to rebook passengers on next year’s cruises, but I had no interest in this for a few reasons- 1. As a service member, I don’t have the luxury of taking a month of leave whenever I want. I don’t know what obligations I will have a year from now. 2. I don’t trust that the world will be any better off in terms of government and corporate reactions to COVID a year from now. This isn’t going away, new variants will continue to emerge, so if the company is cancelling for the season over something as mild as Omicron, I have little confidence that whatever variant we see in February 2023 will be any better. 3. The company cancelled all itineraries in the 2020-2021 season and I’d imagine they did the same in the 2019-2020 season. They ran a couple in November-December 2021, but have cancelled for the rest of the 21-22 season. They have had no significant cash flow for nearly two years. I don’t want this company to hold on to my money for another year because I’m not confident this company will still exist in a year’s time. Here comes the really frustrating part- I replied to the initial email from their home office on January 10th explaining my position and requesting a refund. I received no reply. On 12 January I emailed the American office of the same company explaining the situation and again requesting a refund. I again received no reply. Between 14-16 January, I called both the American and home (Dutch) offices of the company. In both cases, the employees politely apologized and told me they’d look into it and get back to me. I never received any further communication. On 19 January, I emailed both offices reiterating my request for a refund and expressing my concerns at their lack of communication and requesting a response by the end of the week, or else I would pursue other means of recourse. I received no response. Last night, I again emailed both companies with a final good faith attempt to allow them to resolve the situation. I figured I’d give them the morning to respond, but they have not responded. It looks like I will have to dispute this through my credit card and bank and fight to get back my own money. TL;DR Oceanwide Expeditions accepted payment of $8500 for an Antarctica Cruise then cancelled the cruise and will not respond to any requests for refunds. This shady conduct is more than enough reason to avoid this company."

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Charity Everest Base Camp Trek
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4.8/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Durbar Square, Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Trekkers best Trekking Destination in Nepal
  • World's most famous trek
  • Towering mountains
  • Stunning view of Mt Everest
  • Historic monasteries
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Themes

Cultural, Trekking & Expeditions, Volunteering & Community Service, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I did trekking with Travel Max Guide team. They are very professional, caring and have good knowledge about the local culture and the places. At the time of trekking, I love the way guiding to me in the Himalayas of Nepal. Great. Everything was fine for me. This one is my remarkable trip. I do recommend Travel Max Guide those who are looking to do trekking in Nepal. Keep it up guys."

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Makalu Base Camp Trek
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4.8/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Durbar Square, Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Makalu Barun National Park
  • Shipton La and Keke La Pass
  • Explore Makalu Base Camp
  • Sherpa Village
  • Mt. Everest and Lhotse
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions, Volunteering & Community Service, Photography

What travelers are saying

"I did trekking with Travel Max Guide team. They are very professional, caring and have good knowledge about the local culture and the places. At the time of trekking, I love the way guiding to me in the Himalayas of Nepal. Great. Everything was fine for me. This one is my remarkable trip. I do recommend Travel Max Guide those who are looking to do trekking in Nepal. Keep it up guys."

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Plant a Tree – Volunteering in Costa Rica
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4.3/5 Great
6 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • To learn, first hand, about local communitychallenges and about the work of CostasVerdes
  • To form a connection with Costas Verdes inorder to raise awareness of this organizationand the community they serve
  • Have fun! Many travelers say volunteering isthe highlight of their trip - we hope it is for youtoo!

Themes

Education / Learning, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"The children were amazing and it was easy to get there and get involved. I would highly recommend checking them out if you have some time during your travels in Cape Town."

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Island Conservation Expedition to the Seychelles
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1/5 Terrible
21 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Seychelles

Highlights

  • Living in one of the most visually stunning countries in the world
  • Working alongside local partner staff
  • Swimming in the Indian Ocean at the end of hard days work
  • Exploring the other islands of the Seychelles
  • Enjoying snorkeling and seeing turtles in the water, trying a fun dive
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Themes

Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"I can honestly say that joining the GVI Turtle and Lemon Shark Conservation Project was the best thing I have ever done. It is an experience I will value for the rest of my life. Right from the very beginning with the field manual I knew this trip was going to be amazing but nothing can prepare you for how stunning it is. I remember one day, I was chilling in the hammock before dinner when I saw a juvenile Lemon Shark and a ray. I called everyone and we watched the shark almost beach itself on a few occasions. However the best experience for me was when I was lucky enough to see not 1 or 2 but 3 Hawksbill Turtles lay their eggs all in one day. It was magical. The staff were so knowledgeable and were always happy to help. I have learnt to cook food for 25 people with very limited cooking equipment and ingredients, loved every Friday BBQ night and made friends for life."

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Nicaragua
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Granada

Highlights

  • Experience Kayak or take a cruise onan island
  • Explore a hidden gem of a coastal town
  • Discover Nicaragua

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"We went to a custom trip to Nepal with the Vacation Project in April and it was the best time of my life. Getting to know new people, traditions and culture was truly amazing. Our guide Rakesh was well prepared and made us feel like we were long time friends, which made the time in Nepal really special. Working with the children in Changu was amazing and all i can hope for is that i made an impact on their lifes, just like they made on mine. I can totally recommend a trip with TVP!"

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Off The Beaten Tracks of Southern Thailand In 14 Days
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They focus on the details to ensure that their travelers get a great introduction to their home country of Vietnam.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Andaman Sea, Bangkok

Highlights

  • Feel the bustling atmosphere of Bangkok
  • Explore the colorful markets and workshops
  • Explore the top beach destinations in a different way
  • Immerse yourself into nature in Khao Sok National park
  • Visit the most beautiful train station in Thailand and enjoy a train ride

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Train & Rail Journeys, Volunteering & Community Service, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Our family had an amazing time with Realistic Asia’s package. The tour was very suitable for my family, which included children since we loved trekking. We enjoyed the stunning views, and the trek was at an easy pace for our kids. The tour guides and the staff are very professional and enthusiastic. I was very impressed with their attitude. We were very happy with the service and the places we have been to."

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Mekong River Tour and More
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By Exotic Voyages
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
A luxury tour company that designs extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path journeys across Asia.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Luang Prabang, Mekong Delta, Mekong River , Phnom Penh, Saigon, Siem Reap

Highlights

  • Hop on a tuk-tuk to discover Bangkok's eats at night
  • Cruise into local life along Mekong River
  • Join a voluntary program at an ethical elephant sanctuary
  • BBQ dinner on sandbank in a secluded village in Laos
  • Hike to breathtaking Kuang Sy Falls
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Trekking & Expeditions, Volunteering & Community Service, Sailing, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Lucy at Exotic Voyages planned the best honeymoon my wife and I could have asked for. She listened to what my wife and I wanted to do, and turned that into an unforgettable 10 day vacation. We went through 4 different itineraries before we landed on the final one. Lucy was always friendly and very quick to answer any questions we had. She took care of every detail, Visas, ground transportation, tours, etc. If you are planning on going to Vietnam, you MUST use Lucy and Exotic Voyages."

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South Africa – Wildlife Conservation Experience
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5/5 Excellent
87 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Going behind the scenes of the conservation efforts to protect endangered species
  • Visiting an elephant sanctuary to learn about South Africa's gentle giants
  • Tracking the “Big 5” throughout Kruger National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Learning firsthand about wildlife conservation from experts at the country’s largest reserve
  • Reading and playing with disadvantaged children who want to learn English
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Themes

50 plus, Birding, Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"I recently returned from the Costa Rican wildlife safari. I was a bit concerned with Covid however every place was extremely clean and had places for you to wash your hands before you even walked in. This was a trip I was actually supposed to go on in 2020 however it was postponed, waiting so long the expectations were high. I was definitely not disappointed! Patricia our guide was absolutely wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and cater to our every need. I would highly recommend this vacation. Also everyone that I met in the community was extremely gracious and kind. The majority of these people work on tourism and unfortunately in the last year have not had any. Booking this trip would not only be an amazing adventure for you but it would also be amazing for the people in the community"

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Thailand – Elephants & Islands Expedition
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5/5 Excellent
87 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Phuket

Highlights

  • Volunteer at a sanctuary caring for elderly and orphaned elephants
  • Take elephants out for their morning walks through the jungle
  • Relax on the world-class beaches of Koh Phi Phi
  • Experience traditional village life on a small tropical island
  • Uncover ancient temples and shrines in Phuket Town

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"I recently returned from the Costa Rican wildlife safari. I was a bit concerned with Covid however every place was extremely clean and had places for you to wash your hands before you even walked in. This was a trip I was actually supposed to go on in 2020 however it was postponed, waiting so long the expectations were high. I was definitely not disappointed! Patricia our guide was absolutely wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and cater to our every need. I would highly recommend this vacation. Also everyone that I met in the community was extremely gracious and kind. The majority of these people work on tourism and unfortunately in the last year have not had any. Booking this trip would not only be an amazing adventure for you but it would also be amazing for the people in the community"

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East Africa Private Luxury Adventure
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By Campofrio Safaris
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Amboseli National Park, Masai Mara National Park, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"The trip worths the money spent on it. The skills and knowledge from the guides and the COO Oliver demonstrate why it's important to have a guide in this kind of tours. We had the chance to see the big five and be amazed by astonishing sunrises. For those like me who love camping and the countryside, the safary was so good. Waking up early is mandatory if you want to see the animals doing their things before the morning goes by. I had the chance to use both the minivan and the Toyota LandCruiser and I have to say that both of them are good for different areas (the Landcruiser was amazing, by the way ^_^) Oliver and his team spoke both spanish and english and surpresingly with really technical and well formed vocabulary. It seems they are really used to speak in spanish with the tours, which is nice when you listen about scientific and nature terms. In overall, I enjoyed the tour and the hotels, and also the meals (my favourite meat in the world now is the crocodile, superb!), with different tastes and flavours depending on the area (the night bbq at Massai mara was so real eating lamb as they use to do) Thanks Oliver for the nice trip, I hope I can come back anytime with the kids too!"

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Phyllis

Sep 2018

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A trip you must take.

A trip you must take. Game drives in private reserves away from the numerous jeeps filled with tourists you'll find on many other safaris. The guides are so knowledg...

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B.

Jul 2018

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Excellent

We lived in the African bush for 10 days. Accommodations were wonderful - tents with nice furniture and attached bathrooms. Plenty of hot water! Food was deliciou...

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Emily

Feb 2017

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I could not recommend the Discover Corps trip to South Africa more strongly!

I could not recommend the Discover Corps trip to South Africa more strongly! We went on game drives and got to see wildlife up close--animals like lions, elephants, ...

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Tami

Feb 2019

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It was a wonderful experience

Recently, I returned from the Island and elephant expedition in Thailand and it was a wonderful experience. I liked that it included culture, hands on experience wit...

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Tami

Feb 2019

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Recently, I returned from the Island and elephant expedition in Thailand and it was a wonderful experience.

Recently, I returned from the Island and elephant expedition in Thailand and it was a wonderful experience. I liked that it included culture, hands on experience wit...

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Volunteering Tour Selection Trips

  • When selecting a volunteering trip, do your research carefully, and make sure that the organization you volunteer with really benefits the community, as well as creating an enjoyable experience for you.
  • Think about what work you'd enjoy doing, not just about where you want to go. If you enjoy teaching English, great, but if not, there are plenty of other options to choose from.
  • Remember, volunteering can (and should) be hard work. If you want to make a real difference, be prepared to put in the effort and hours that you would put into your job back home. Needless to say, seeing the results of your effort makes it all worth it.
  • Different organizations offer different levels of support, so ask questions before you book. Will accommodation be provided? Will you be working with other volunteers? Will transport be arranged in advance? If this is your first extended trip abroad, or if you're going alone, you may want to choose an organization that places you with other volunteers and provides a higher level of support.
  • Don't expect outpourings of gratitude. Just because you're a volunteer doesn't mean your students won't act up, customers won't complain, or you won't be given menial tasks to do.
  • Speaking English isn't the only requirement to be a good English teacher. Consider doing a TEFL course to improve your teaching skills, and be sure to set time aside to create fun and engaging lesson plans.
  • Try to learn some of the local language, even if most of your interactions will be in English.

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