Description

Located among the Andes Mountains, and in the heart of Chile's fruit and wine country, Chilean Adventures provides World Class Adventure Travel. Our base camp is placed conveniently near the confluence of the Rio Teno and the Rio Claro. We offer trips in adolescent education, university education, whitewater kayaking, rafting, trekking, mountaineering, mountain biking, and horse packing.

Highlights

Andes Mountains, Chilean rivers, friendly locals, 3 local volcanoes, canyons galore, 3 hours from Surfing town of Pichilemu, fine Chilean wine.

Travel Types

• Off Road / 4X4 Driving
• BackPacking Abroad
• Birdwatching
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Climbing
• Cooking
• Cross/Back Country Skiing
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Downhill Skiing
• Geology
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Horseback Riding
• Kayaking (River)
• Mountaineering
• Nature Tours
• Photography
• Rafting
• RainForest Tours
• Snowboarding
• Student Tours
• Surfing
• Tours
• Trekking
• Vacation Packages

Qualifications

Volunteers must love the outdoors and be willing to work and live in adventure travel scenarios. Volunteers should be open minded, independent, a basic knowledge/interest in Spanish, and basic knowledge or interest in adventure sports and outdoor leadership. Limited opportunities!

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion
• Student Tours

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Semester: 10,500/ Month: 3,000

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Housing
• Food
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

All arrangements while in Chile: Housing, educational assessment/placement/instruction, in-country support, adventure trips, most gear necessary, class tuition, class materials, guide and instruction services. Also additional adventure travel insurance while on particular excursions.

Credit Available

yes

Salary/Pay

Salary on an as needed basis. Benefits include adventure and cultural travel and outdoor activities in the Andes mountains, Spanish, specialized gear, basecamp.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

all ages - different programs for different ages

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2 - 25

Scholarships are Available

Scholarships are applied for upon acceptance of the program. Official financial documents must be provided.

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Chilean Adventures's Mission Statement

Chilean Adventures joins local high schools to combine the best in Chilean education and outdoor leadership. Students get a traditional semester-abroad experience with the outdoor leadership that only the Andes and Chilean Adventures can offer. We select home stays with educated families who have children attending the same school as our international students. Chilean Adventures is a multicultural company, combining adventure and educational programs with cultural immersion.

Year Founded

2002