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Adventure Travel

What better way to add a serious helping of adventure to your life than by going abroad? Sure, you can find adventure at home, but the best adventure tours will exist far outside your comfort zone. Surfing at Bondi Beach? Ziplining through the rainforest canopy in Costa Rica? Hiking to Everest Base Camp? The ideal adventure will leave you smarter, more fulfilled, more worldly, and (of course) wanting more. Here’s everything you need to know to have the adventure of a lifetime abroad!
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MAXIMO NIVEL
9.52655 reviews

MAXIMO NIVEL

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Volunteer Adventure—2 weeks in Guatemala

The Volunteer Adventure program combines 1 week of volunteering with 6 days of travel and exploration in Guatemala. This is an excellent option if you are interested in learning more about international volunteering and you want to ensure you visit the...

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
9.541905 reviews

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

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Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally—fro...

Gapforce
9.23140 reviews

Gapforce

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South America Explorer with Gapforce

Visit two of South America’s most iconic countries—Peru and Ecuador—and discover the lost lands of the Incas! Start your adventure in South America with intensive Spanish lessons, then step up the adventure with an epic trek across the Andes to Machu P...

Europass Italian Language School
9.6632 reviews

Europass Italian Language School

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Italian Language and Yoga Holidays in Florence

The Italian Language and Yoga Holidays is a combination of an Italian language course (with 20 classes) and 2 yoga lessons per week. It is the best way to experience a learning holiday while relaxing and taking care of your body and yourself. Our train...

African Horse Safaris
108 reviews

African Horse Safaris

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Horse Riding Working Holiday Zimbabwe

This is the perfect opportunity for anyone passionate about horses! It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to make a meaningful contribution or develop relevant skills for academic (or work) purposes, we welcome participants across all riding levels. Taki...

Surfpop Foundation
9.610 reviews

Surfpop Foundation

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Surfing for a Better Future

Surfpop takes you on an unforgettable surf travel experience that includes volunteering your time and skills to coach and mentor children from disadvantaged communities around Cape Town. You will assist Surfpop children in the water through interactive...

Travel For Teens
9.73320 reviews

Travel For Teens

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Travel For Teens: Iceland Adventure

Breathtaking waterfalls, immense glaciers, spectacular volcanoes, and some of the richest wildlife on the planet. Our Iceland adventure trip begins with a tour of the hip city of Reykjavik, home to funky street art, artisan boutiques, and some of the f...

Global Works - Travel with Purpose
9.6237 reviews

Global Works - Travel with Purpose

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France: French Immersion Adventure

Embark on a French adventure that takes you through the Alps, the streets of Paris, and more! Make local friends, experience homestays with French families, and earn community service hours while working with a local community and through environmental...

Volunteer Quest India
9.770 reviews

Volunteer Quest India

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Discover India: Volunteer & Travel (Explore 10+ Cities)

Join our 4-week travel and volunteer program across India, a perfect blend of cultural immersion and impactful volunteering. Designed for international travellers and volunteers, this program takes you through iconic cities and serene landscapes, offer...

How to Adventure Travel Abroad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adventure travel is meaningful travel that gets you out into the world to have active, hands-on experiences. Popular types of adventure travel include scuba diving, hiking, eco tours, and white water rafting.

This depends on your goals and preferences. However, some of the most iconic adventure trips include trekking in New Zealand, surfing in Australia, cooking classes in Italy, and going on safari in South Africa.

To go on an adventure trip, you need to think about where you want to go, what you want to do, and what your budget is. Once you've set some goals for yourself, it'll be easier to find and apply to adventure travel programs.

Latest Program Reviews

TRAVEL WITH GIVE TO THAILAND!!!

July 10, 2025by: Chelsea Orszulak - United StatesProgram: GIVE Thailand: Reforestation and Wildlife Conservation
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It's hard to even put into words how much this trip truly impacted me. It was hands down the best two weeks of my life I have ever lived- truly beat my unforgettable and amazing four years of college. I have been home for two weeks now and an hour does not go by without me reminiscing on all of the great moments we had together as a group in Thailand. Traveling with GIVE was the best decision I could have ever made for myself. This unforgettable experience allowed me to fully immerse myself in the Thailand culture from cooking classes to language classes to dancing with the children. I was able to make connections with the locals, guides, and other volunteers that I will hold onto forever. Everyone was genuine, kind, and there for the right reason. Teaching the children was eyeopening and so powerful. I loved going into the classroom and watching the children's faces light up when they saw us arrive. I would love to teach over seas after this experience in the future! Participating in permaculture was another big highlight for me. We only had a short amount of time and it was amazing to see how far we came. Together as a team we worked so hard and made an impact on the community. Our trip to Thailand was so personalized, organized, and wholesome. We got to travel to three of our guides home villages where they welcomed us with open arms and shared their ways of living with us. Words don't even do justice to say how amazing this trip was. Thank you GIVE for giving me this experience, changing my life in the best way possible, and for all of the people you blessed me with through this trip. Special shoutouts go out to all of the guides- P' Nick, P' Krit, P' Boca, P' Tony, P' Yanne, P' Chelsey, P' Chloe, P' Boon, P' Au!! So inspiring, impactful, wholesome, and they just enjoy living life in each moment of every day. You all are seriously the best humans I have ever met and I hope to be half of what you all are one day. I could sit here all day and type all the best things about traveling to Thailand with GIVE but I think the biggest takeaway anyone reading this should take is- book the trip!!! Traveling to Thailand was the first time I traveled out of the country- I was nervous and did not know what to expect going somewhere so far away from home with a group of strangers. My best friend and I took the leap and booked the trip and the only regret we left with was not staying longer to do the add on trips. This trip truly impacted the both of us in so many great ways and we are already starting to plan our next one!! Travel with GIVE, travel with a purpose!!!

Latest Interviews

Lilas Hampe

Lilas Hampe

RealStep

Alumni

I was inspired to go abroad by the idea of experiencing something completely different from my everyday routine. The thought of waking up just steps a...

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Olivia Haan 2018

Olivia Haan 2018

Travel For Teens

Alumni

I have been abroad a few times now but I was very drawn to China based on its history and culture. I have been to Thailand before but wanted to explor...

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