Description

This volunteer program offers you a combination of experiences and the chance to sample the essence of India all in one go. It includes sightseeing excursions, a spiritual Ashram experience, trekking and volunteer work close to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Highlights

The Goa Volunteer Experience has the following structure

1. You will be met at Mumbai Airport (formally Bombay) and will spend a night in a hotel to relax after your flight.
2. Spend your second night in Lonavla, a small town near Mumbai where you will visit a local market before starting your adventure trek.
3. On your trek you will experience traditional settlements and see some wildlife. You also stay in a tribal village - a real experience!
4. After your physical trek it's off to live close to an Ashram - a temple like place where spiritual leaders live - for a course on yoga, meditation and gaining wisdom from ancient Indian customs.
5. After this you arrive in Goa itself where there are beautiful beaches and a distinctive local culture. You will stay here for your volunteer work. Your orientation will teach you about culture, history, social issues and your volunteer work. Volunteer work varies, you could teach at a local school, care for young children at a day care centre or help with computer education depending on your preference and the needs of the local people.

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Trekking
• Tours
• Hiking
• Vacation Packages
• Yoga

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 2,039.00

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's Included in the Program:

* Transfer from Mumbai airport
* One nights accommodation in Mumbai hotel
* All transport between projects, excursions and airport transfers
* All meals and accommodation (Mumbai- Just breakfast)
* Two-day adventure activity including trekking through an unexplored region, climbing hills and rocks. This will include a one-night stay and visit to an Indian village to explore the different way of life in rural India
* Two-day Ashram Experience for learning yoga and meditation.
* Detailed orientation in Goa including a talk on Indian society and culture.
* A selection of volunteer projects
* Dedicated on-site assistance from English speaking guides
* All material required for various activities during the volunteer work like color pens, paper, sports equipment etc
* Free time to explore local area

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide and Asian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005