Sea Kayaking Programs in Western Europe

Trusted by 120,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's most popular volunteer programs in Greece and 50+ other destinations around the world. Our programs in Greece are based in the capital city of Athens. Volunteers can choose from 6 impactful programs, ranging from 1-12 week durations and prices starting from just US$575 for one week. When you're not giving back to the local community, you can immerse yourself in Greek culture, discover Athens’ ancient ruins, history and culture, and join IVHQ’s exclusive add-ons. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, sustainable hostel accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support. Volunteers are accommodated in an innovative, sustainable hostel, located in the heart of Athens, that offers a social, cultural, and environmentally-friendly environment for active groups and individuals. You’ll receive outstanding service from your IVHQ Program Manager and gain exclusive access to volunteer training and preparation tools. With IVHQ, you can expect to establish real connections within the community while supporting projects that make a genuine difference.

Spain attracts travelers with its old-world charm and vibrant people. Explore the country in a way most tourists never will! Beyond experiencing ancient sites and modern cities, you become exposed to a beautiful and untainted Spain. Dive into an unforgettable and authentic experience through community collaboration in our partner local communities on this student travel program to Spain! Focus on environmental conservation as you connect with locals. Our Spanish adventure takes you through all the must-see places and beyond the tourist track. These are adventures you do not want to miss! Program Options: Spain: Sustainable Communities & Mediterranean Culture - 17-day high school program through Madrid, Malaga, Granada, and Barcelona

Travel to southern Spain for a program full of mountains, beaches, and Spanish culture! Based in the striking region of Granada in Andalusia, take advantage of all this area has to offer such as beach activities and sea kayaking on the Mediterranean, hiking the mountain peaks of the Sierra Nevada, crossing hanging bridges at Los Cahorros, rock climbing, and canyoneering in the clear waters of the Rio Verde. This program includes visits to the Alhambra palace and an overnight excursion to the Mediterranean coast. Enjoy the cultural side of Spain through delicious Spanish meals and visiting the incredible Alhambra palace in Granada. Each day presents a unique outdoor activity combined with sports and fun. Join us for the experience of a lifetime!

Explore Iceland’s wild beauty on this high school summer adventure through one of Europe’s most dramatic landscapes. Travel from Reykjavík to the remote Westfjords to hike across glaciers, trek volcanic terrain, and stand beside roaring waterfalls and erupting geysers. Discover Icelandic folklore and Viking history while exploring lava fields and black-sand beaches. Search for Arctic foxes, puffins, whales, and seals as you kayak through pristine fjords and hike through one of Europe’s last true wilderness regions. Experience long summer days and bright northern nights in the Land of Fire and Ice.

Charming. Beautiful. Thrilling. Romantic. Delicious. On your West Coast Connection Global Adventure to Austria this summer, you will be amazed at how one place can have all of these things. Due to its location in the Alps, Austria has a highly mountainous terrain, a dramatic landscape, and oodles of glorious scenery. Visit Vienna, the capital city, where you will tour Schonbrunn Palace, feast on local specialties at the Naschmarkt, and enjoy the view from the top of the giant Ferris Wheel at the Prater, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. Cycle with your new friends along the lovely Danube. Of course, you have to try the famous Wiener Schnitzel and other Austrian favorites! This program is part of our Croatia, Slovenia, Austria & the Czech Republic Global Adventure.

Experience Ireland through this unique volunteer program! Volunteers will split their time between working on a small, family farm and working at the farm's cafe in the city and selling produce at a farmer's market. This farm aims to create techniques that are sustainable for the natural environment. Tasks on the farm include making homemade yogurt and caring for the farm animals in addition to planting and harvesting produce. Get your hands dirty and gain experience working with environmentally-friendly farming techniques here!

Learn Spanish in Malaga, Spain, with Agualivar. Participants are welcomed into the school where they experience the local way of life as part of a warm, friendly family. Besides living together with teachers, participants speak only Spanish every day. Teachers and the rest of the Agualivar staff help students find the right words to say in daily conversations. Courses are specifically designed to meet individual needs. The school is not a traditional academy; it is a beachfront village where students enjoy an unforgettable holiday while learning Spanish. Classes have a maximum of four students and lessons tackle all language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and culture. The tuition is usually in the morning, leaving the afternoons and evenings free for activities, visits, excursions, and/or private study. The great advantage of this program is that participants live in the house with teachers so that learning does not stop at the end of the lesson.

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