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MAXIMO NIVEL
9.52
2871 reviews
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...
Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
9.62
111 reviews
Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to pro...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
9.55
2067 reviews
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
9.26
149 reviews
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...
African Horse Safaris
10
8 reviews
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...
Broadreach
9.67
152 reviews
Get your hands dirty on a wildlife adventure! Journey through the amazingly biodiverse rainforests and beaches of Costa Rica. Work with your friends to collect sea turtle hatchling data and contribute to conservation in action. Over the next 14 days, y...
Pacific Discovery
9.19
281 reviews
This program for individuals ages 17-22 has just the right balance of adventure and environmental service in New Zealand, followed by the laid-back island living in Fiji. In New Zealand, we'll mountain bike in Rotorua, raft over the world's highest com...
AFS-USA
8.86
66 reviews
Mention Argentina and people think of gauchos, sultry tango dancers, or maybe Evita - but there's more, from first-rate museums, galleries, theaters, and architecture to stunning natural wonders and a variety of landscapes that you will not find anywhe...
Arcos Journeys Abroad
9.65
408 reviews
Travel to Costa Rica for a program rich in community service and eco-adventure. Experience the traditional town of Atenas, surrounded by verdant mountains. Immerse fully in the Costa Rican culture by living with a local family and engaging in community...
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
9.72
843 reviews
This reserve is home to Africa's infamous Big 5 including the lion, leopard, elephant, cape buffalo, rhino and many other key animals as well as over 400 species of birds. Staying on the reserve gives volunteers opportunities to be involved in a variet...
How to Adventure Travel Abroad
What is adventure travel?
Adventure travel is a type of meaningful travel that revolves around exploration, whether that be the adrenaline-junkie type (like bungee jumping and hang-gliding) or the slower, more intentional type (like homestays and cultural immersion).
Typically speaking, adventure tourism activities include a physically challenging element, cultural exchange, and/or the opportunity to get up close and personal with Mother Nature herself.
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Adventure travel is meaningful travel that takes you out into the world for 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.
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