Homestay Adventure Travel Abroad

Mente Argentina: Tango Program in Buenos Aires (+Optional Spanish Classes)

menteargentina.com/courses-buenos-aires/tango-buenos-aires.html

Mente Argentina is giving you the chance to learn Tango at some of the most well-known tango schools in Argentina. Known as the Tango capital of the world, Buenos Aires is home to many world renowned Tango institutions. Mente Argentina offers you a unique Tango learning experience through a weekly program of: - 3 Group classes - 1 Individual class - 1 evening outing to a Milonga (tango...

Horse Riding Adventures - Working Horse Riding Holidays & Safaris in South Africa

www.wildcoasthorsesafari.co.za

Choose a horse riding adventure as part of your Gap Year travel plans. Have you always had a dream of riding horses day after day and being part of a fun fill team of horse enthusiasts? Eat, sleep and breath horses at Sunray Farm and experience the day to day life of riding and working with horses. * 2 weeks Riding Holiday at Sunray Farm * 4 to 6 Weeks Working Riding Holiday * 12 week...

Experience India in all its Diversity!

www.knowledge-must.com

Welcome to the timeless mystery and beauty that is India, where tradition speaks, beauty enthrals, and diversity delights. From the majestic Himalayas and the stark deserts of Rajasthan, over beautiful beaches and lush tropical forests, to idyllic villages and bustling cities, India offers something unique for every individual preference. India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent...

The Asia Experience

www.gapguru.com/gapyearprojects/gap-year-asia-experience

Asia is a continent of stunning contrast, but with so much to explore it can be hard knowing where to start! Our Asia Experience programme gives you an insight into three of the region's most exciting countries Thailand, Cambodia and China giving you the opportunity to enjoy adventure travel, gap year volunteering, sightseeing and much more! Choose between 3, 5 or 8 week durations and over 20 diff...

Volunteer Program in Peruvian Amazon

www.tambopataecotours.com

You have the opportunity to practice: jungle walks, fishing, yoga, stand up paddle, kayak and other adventures activities in the middle of the amazon with a local family.

Study Spanish in Argentina and Travel at the Same Time!

www.elebaires.com/dp-country-combination.php

Visit some wonderful Latin American sites including... * Iguazu Falls * Glaciar Perito Moreno * Mendoza Highlands and adventure * Puerto Madryn Marine nature * Salta in the clouds And while checking out the sights, learn the language and culture... At Elebaires we offer Intensive Spanish immersion programs of varying lengths including both private and group lessons year-round. We also o...

Incredible Volunteering in Colombia: Costs from USD 270

www.volunteerhq.org/volunteer-in-colombia.html

Spend time in Colombia lending a hand to those in need. From teaching, orphanage work, child or elderly care, feeding the homeless, and construction and renovation work, volunteers are always needed and appreciated. International Volunteer HQ offers an experience that will change lives. * Teaching In Colombia there are many schools that do not have enough staff, money or equipment and in many...

Managing Mangroves and Capturing Carbon in Kenyan Communities

www.earthwatch.org/exped/huxham.html

Expedition Summary Help Earthwatch restore important mangrove ecosystems. Expedition Details You will live and work with local villagers to help conduct pioneering plantation experiments to rehabilitate degraded mangroves in Gazi Bay. In addition to planting mangrove seedlings on our two beach sites, you will also help monitor the effects of these plantations on rates of beach erosion and on...

School Expeditions and Field Trips to Kenya

www.campsinternational.com/world/school-expeditions/index.html

We are global leaders in responsible school travel and offer fully-supported school expeditions and curriculum based field trips to Africa, Asia and Latin America. Our programmes run from 5 days to 4 weeks throughout the year, offering premium experiences for UK and International schools or colleges. Our educational school trips offer an opportunity of a lifetime for students and teachers and the ...

Slow Life Tours in Nepal

www.volunteers.org.np

Our Slow life tours is great introduction of slow pace life of Villages in Nepal. Our travellers will be visiting local village house in remote areas of Nepal, eating with them, sleep at their traditional house, practice local farming with the villagers, chat with the local villagers, before drive to beautiful city Pokhara before fly back to Kathmandu. Visit fascinating temples, palaces, stupas be...

Off the Map: Mongolia

www.rusticpathways.com/mongolia/offthemapmongolia.php

Enter a land where the sky is always blue and people live much as they did in the days of Genghis Khan. Welcome to Mongolia and a journey through the driest desert in the world to the lush green hills of the Khangai Mountains. Keep your camera at the ready as you explore untamed lands and journey through the stunning Mongolian countryside. This is a trip that will stay with you forever! Across...

Environmental Conservation in Brazil

www.worldendeavors.com/programs/volunteer/volunteer-in-brazil

This World Endeavors program offers participants a truly unique and remarkable way to experience Brazil. By living and working side-by-side with the local community of Piracicaba (a couple hours from Sao Paulo) volunteers have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community while experiencing a total cultural immersion that cannot be matched by conventional travel programs. Br...

Spanish, Adventure, Culture & Short Courses Programs

www.itur.cl

INTERCHANGE Languages is an integrated program of the Tourism Institute of the La Frontera University in the La Araucanía region of Chile. The program focuses on, firstly teaching Spanish to the foreigners through conventional classes coupled with adventure, volunteering and cultural experiences and, secondly, teaching foreign languages to locals. ADVOL program objective is to improve one's...

Study Spanish and Surf in Chile

www.studyspanishchile.com

Study Spanish at the beach in Pichilemu, Chile! Learn to surf and speak Spanish in one of coastal Chile's most historic beach towns. The Pichilemu Institute of Language Studies is dedicated to offering English and Spanish language studies in a friendly and professional atmosphere. Pichilemu, conveniently located just three hours from the airport and capital city of Santiago, provides a gr...

Inbound Tours to Thailand

www.aycthailand.com/page.php

Amsam Ways Company Limited is one of the Amsam Group, under the governance of AYC (Thailand), a culture and custom exchange program founded by the policy of Thai government. Majorly, the program has been supported by Mr. Sirodom Amsamang, a former scholarship student from Suankularb Wittayalai School, who served such a political official as a Senator Assistant at that time. Being broadly acce...

Discover Tanzania

www.plumeriainternational.com

This is an adventure tour of life time with friends, relatives as you sight see the beauty of tanzania, good panoranic view of the landscapes, valley, spread out eco systems ranging from the mountains, rivers, Indian ocean, dry land travel. This also involves working direct with the community as we get first hand feel of what perspectives and view the locals have about development. Discover Tanzan...

Volunteer in Uganda to Inspire... Tour Uganda and Explore...

www.inspireandtouruganda.org

Inspire... * Come to volunteer, and travel in a third world country. * Work with children of all ages. * Have your life changed in ways you never thought possible. * Realize you dreams of traveling, and volunteering in an African country. As part of our social responsibility we are committed to working on helping people in the community in which we live and work, with the same passion wi...

Spanish Immersion School and Volunteering

www.lacasaenelarbol.org

La Casa en el arbol is a cultural language institute that provides a cultural learning environment that surpasses what is typically available in other schools. Our Spanish Immersion program will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the Mexican-Maya culture beyond standard tourism with the help of our local, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Spanish Intensive Course

www.academiabariloche.com

Academia Bariloche is located in San Carlos de Bariloche, and offers exclusively Spanish courses for foreign students. The academy runs individual and group courses for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced and also organizes courses for Spanish teachers. The school is located in the center of the town, right next to the main sights and attractions of the city and with excellent public tran...

UWP Global - The Most Unique Way to Experience the World

www.upwithpeople.org

Travel. Perform. Impact. UWP is a multi-country semester abroad offering travel to 2 continents and 20+ communities. A one-of-a-kind global experience combining international travel, service-learning, performing arts, leadership and multi-cultural student environment. Earn academic credit through our university partner, Florida Southern College. The perfect Volunteer Abroad - Semester Abroad ...

Alternative Winter Break - Explore the Land of the Incas

www.awaitingangels.org

Peru is defined by both its spectacular geography and its rich history. Peru has something exciting to offer anyone interested in this exciting and vibrant country. Peru's rich cultural history has been handed down to many of the present day people via their handicrafts. Volunteering details: Volunteers will explore the enchanted city of Cusco and its wonderful grounds + the splendid Macchu ...

Volunteer Abroad in Albania. Program Cost Starts at USD 375!

www.lovevolunteers.org/programs/childcare-volunteers-albania-volunteer-work-albania

Love Volunteers has united with a local, established NGO in Albania to offer volunteer placements in this fascinating country. Volunteering in Albania means stepping into the breach to make an albeit small contribution to the fight against under-privilege in one of Europe's poorest countries. Volunteers in Albania work with children from the disadvantaged minority Romani community. Directly contri...

Sports / Community Development

www.volunteermaldives.com

Sports are enjoyed by people the world over, and Maldivians are no exception! It's still one of the best ways to unite people, creating strong community spirit and forging lifelong friendships. Our sports programs have been very successful, with more to be implemented next year, working with new islands and NGO's. Volunteer Maldives works alongside local coaches who are either part of a you...

UltimateOz Sydney with Beach Escape

www.ultimateoz.com.au

UltimateOz is Australia's best-value Sydney arrival package! Our 7-day itinerary includes loads of fun in Sydney - you'll cruise Sydney Harbour, see Dolphins, go on a 4WD sand dune tour, try Sandboarding, cuddle a kangaroo, see wild koalas and have a Sydney Party Bus Pub Crawl. Our Sydney package is guided by our awesome group leaders who'll guarantee loads of fun with your new mates in Oz! Ul...

Volunteer and Travel in Peru

www.peruschallenge.com

The Peru's Challenge Program is different from most volunteer programs as it offers a complete volunteer and travel package. Each package is designed to offer you the opportunity to affordably travel in South America while contributing directly to local communities and creating real opportunities for the children of Peru. It is the best way to truly experience and understand a country. We ask t...

Volunteer Adventure Program

www.nicaeco.com/

Nicaragua is the new eco-destination for alternative study abroad in Central America. Tropical climate, untouched beaches, active volcanoes, and crater lakes make Nicaragua a truly beautiful location. This trip takes you to a project location where you will volunteer during the week and be provided the opportunity for travel on the weekends. This 4-week adventure will earn you 3 semester credits f...

Spiritual Volunteer Expedition and Adventure Trekking in Guatemala and Mexico

www.soulprojects.org

At the moment Soul Projects has its first spiritual volunteer expedition and adventure trek in Central and North America, starting on Lake Atitlan in Western Guatemala and gradually moving to the Sierra Madre mountain range of Northern Mexico. Some of the expedition highlights involve yoga and meditation in the forest; Living in a homestay with a local indigenous Mayan family; Learning Spanish and...

Homestay Program in Spain

www.cci-exchange.com/travelabroad/program.aspx

Greenheart Travel's Homestay Program focuses exclusively on the short-term homestay experience. Participants gain special insight into the host country's society through experiencing daily life, customs, and values. Welcoming host families provide room and board and friendship for one to four weeks. Participants will be received as a member of the family and will be involved in the daily activitie...

Volunteer in Israel - Multicultural Eco Summer Camp

www.goeco.org/project/278/Volunteer_in_Israel_Multicultural_Eco_Summer_Camp

Established in 1969, the Israel Association of Community Center's mission is to advance the quality of life in Israel's most diverse communities. The Center's mission is to tailor programs to the unique needs of each community. Some projects include innovative early childhood enrichment programs that encourage embracing each other's differences, to coexistence programs between Jews and Arabs. It ...

Freewalker Volunteer & Adventures for Charity

www.freewalker.co.za

What is Freewalker? Freewalker is a state of being…it is humanitarian, adventure, and freeing, it is realizing that one person can make a difference...and that person can be you! Freewalker is a Volunteer & Adventures for Charity organization that is doing its part in making a difference in South Africa, while having fun at the same time! The mission of Freewalker is to create sustainable s...

Enjoy Learning Something New on your Trip

www.Andiamerica.com

While you're doing a voluntary job we offer you the chance to learn something different, to take home a souvenir you've made yourself and to have the experience of doing something new. We are the ones to give you something different during your visit to Peru. Initially, our school will situated in Huancayo, but from 2011 we'll be in Cusco, very near the World Heritage site of Machu Picchu. ...

Language, Cultural Immersion and Volunteer Abroad Programs in Honduras, Peru and Ecuador

www.abroaderview.org

A Broader View offers immersion programs in La Ceiba, Honduras; Cusco, Peru, Quito, Ecuador and in Costa Rica. The projects are 1 to 4 weeks, program includes: * Home stay with Honduran Family includes private bedroom and bathroom * 3 meals a day * Cultural weekend activities (cooking classes, dance lessons, nature hikes & more) * Airport arrival and departure transfers * Orientation and s...

"Russian Winter" Language Program by ProBa Language Centre

www.russian-learning.com

Special 2 - weeks language program in January. Cultural program is included in the course fee. ProBa - Centre offers you the possibility to spend a certain period of time in our city learning the Russian Language and enjoying all the beauties of St. Petersburg in winter. You'll have the chance to visit the best theatres, museums and concert halls. You can also have the possibility to visit the sub...

La Mariposa - Spanish School and Eco-Hotel

www.mariposaspanishschool.com

Learn Spanish and make a difference - this is responsible and rewarding travel We are located in La Concepcion (or La Concha), one of Nicaraguas tranquil Pueblos Blancos. At 500m above sea-level, the mountain breezes offer a refreshing break from the heat of the lowlands. We also enjoy a wonderful central location about an hour from Managua, Granada, Masaya, the Pacific Coast and Laguna de A...

VISIONS Peru

www.visionsserviceadventures.com/program-locations/peru.html

Visions offers teenagers opportunities for ambitious service work and cross-cultural immersion in the United States and abroad. We work with and for intercultural communities that lack financial and other development resources. Through service, authentic experience, and active exploration, we encourage new perspectives and dynamic learning. In South America Peru is noted for geographic and cul...

Centre For Italian Studies- Taormina, Sicily

www.babilonia.it/

The Center for Italian Studies in Taormina, Sicily, passionately dedicates itself to the study of the Italian language and culture Semester programs and Short term programs for undergraduate as well as graduate programs are available and for Italian Studies Courses and for Italian language immersion Italian Studies courses, taught in either Italian or English, are offered in art history, ...

El Casal in Barcelona, Spain!

www.elcasalbarcelona.com

El Casal is a gap year program offering seminars in Spanish language, Catalan language, art history and Spanish civilization, contemporary Spanish society and politics and other subjects. It also places students in volunteer positions and provides links to activities that may be of particular interest to the participants, such as art, ceramics, guitar or dance classes. El Casal provides guided...

Spanish by the Sea / the River

www.spanishatlocations.com

Spanish by the Sea / by the River is an organization with three language schools in Costa Rica and Panama, which is also specialized in adventures excursions and voluntary positions. Every school provides lodging and we offer the opportunity to stay with a local family as well. Of course you are also welcome if you simply want to study Spanish! Our Spanish courses are based on the communicative...

Amauta Spanish in South America

www.amautaspanish.com

Amauta is known for its interactive, communicative and personal teaching methods. Standard group or individual programs include four hours of instruction per day from Monday to Friday. The complementary cultural courses (freely included in all programs) are an excellent complement of the course since they are a great way of improving your Spanish in activities all directed towards learning in a dy...