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Expeditions

Africa Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Wildlife Research and Community Development in Kenya	Join this multi-focused expedition in Kenya and assist dolphin research programs, terrestrial wildlife projects and teaching projects	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From US$3150
Kenya Conservation Internship	Gain a qualification in tropical habitat survey techniques, research cetacean populations and sea turtle distribution, study coastal forest biodiversity and colobus monkeys, develop skills and knowledge to support a career in both terrestrial and marine conservation	20 Weeks	From US$7000
Marine Conservation Volunteer Program in the Seychelles	Explore and study the Indian Ocean while helping on this high profile conservation project	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From US$3370
Wildlife conservation expedition in South Africa	Study and help conserve the wildlife of Southern Africa on this well established conservation program	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From US$3190

Asia Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Community Development Expedition in Thailand	Volunteering, Cultural immersion, Adventure Side Trips and a 100 hour TEFL course all in ten weeks	10 Weeks	From US$3900

South America Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Patagonia Exploration and Wildlife Research Expedition	Join a research expedition and experience extreme adventure, training programs, conservation projects and more!	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From US$2990
Wildlife Conservation Expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon	Study and help conserve rare species and work with local indigenous communities in the Amazon basin	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From US$2690

Central America Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Wildlife Conservation Expedition in Costa Rica	Volunteer on this unique marine and rainforest conservation project in a wildlife hotspot	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From US$2890
Marine Conservation and Diving Expedition in Mexico and Central America	Perform research dives in four Caribbean countries and get the chance to visit Mayan ruins and soak up the Central American culture as you travel	8 Weeks	From US$6500
PADI Divemaster and Marine Conservation Traineeship in Mexico	Train to be a PADI divemaster, Study marine conservation, develop leadership skills, and enter the scuba diving and / or marine conservation industry	20 Weeks	From US$7990
Marine Expedition in Mexico	Advanced divers can assist coral reef, fish and marine mammal monitoring programs in Mexico	From 2 to 10 Weeks	From US$1590
Mexican Marine Conservation Expedition in the Caribbean Sea	Volunteer on crucial marine life and coral reef research programs and learn to Scuba dive	From 2 to 10 Weeks	From US$1890

Projects

Africa Projects

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Research Cross River Gorillas in South West Cameroon	Survey endangered gorillas and chimpanzees in Africa on this conservation and community development project	From 2 to 4 Weeks	From US$1990
Volunteer in Ghana	Live and teach in a rural community in coastal Ghana	From 2 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$900
Volunteer to Teach English in Kenya	Short term volunteering in Kenya on an educational project	From 2 to 10 Weeks	From US$1190
Volunteering on a Dolphin Research project in Kenya	From 2 weeks and upwards volunteer on a Dolphin Research project in Kenya	2 Weeks	From US$1390
Volunteering with Colobus monkeys in Kenya	Volunteer as part of a research team in a global biodiversity hotspot set on the Indian Ocean	From 2 to 10 Weeks	From US$1290
Volunteer on Community Construction Projects in Madagascar	Help to build much needed schools in rural areas of Madagascar	From 2 to 3 Weeks	From US$1190
Volunteer in Madagascar	Volunteer on a range of conservation and community development projects	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From US$3000
Volunteer Work with Lemurs in Madagascar	Carry out vital conservation work for the protection of these endangered primates	From 4 to 8 Weeks	From US$3200
Volunteer on Community Conservation Support in Madagascar - Improved Stoves	Help to protect unique environments as well as helping to improve the health of village families	From 2 to 3 Weeks	From US$1590
Volunteer on an elephant conservation program in Namibia	Track, study and research desert elephants in a beautiful remote area of Namibia	From 2 to 12 Weeks	From US$1200
Volunteer with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International	Assist community projects in Rwanda on this very unique volunteer project	12 Weeks	From US$500
South African National Parks Volunteer Program	Play a part in the long term conservation of South African national parks for one year	From 6 Months to 1 Years	From US$3990
Teach English in South Africa	Teach English and care for children in townships	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From US$2590
Explore Southern Africa	Assist on a wildlife research expedition in South Africa, work on a desert elephant project in Namibia and teach children in Cape Town as you explore Southern Africa	11 Weeks	From US$6030
Volunteer Travel to Teach in Southern Africa for 12 Weeks	Work with children in South Africa and Swaziland, travel in Mozambique and visit Kruger National Park	12 Weeks	From US$5490
South Africa wildlife conservation program	Combine wildlife conservation projects with safari field guide techniques on this unique 14 day conservation experience	14 Days	From US$1550
Volunteer on a monkey conservation project in South Africa	Join this pioneering rehabilitation center to help conserve the Vervet monkey	From 4 to 20 Weeks	From US$1740
Jane Goodall Institute volunteer program in Uganda	Volunteer with one of the world's most renowned primate conservation charities	6 Months	From US$3250
Rhino conservation project in Uganda	Volunteer on this groundbreaking conservation program reintroducing rhinos to Uganda	From 4 to 8 Weeks	From US$2310
Volunteer Travel to Teach Sport to Children in Zambia	Join a team of local volunteers working to improve the lives of under privileged rural children through sports programs	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From US$2300
Teach English and Childcare in Swaziland	Teach English at local schools and help care for orphans and vulnerable children	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From US$2590
Volunteer Travel in South Africa, Swaziland & Mozambique	Volunteer with children, safari in the Kruger National Park and discover Mozambique	6 Weeks	From US$3530

Asia Projects

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Volunteer Travel to India on community education projects	Teach impoverished children, experience Indian culture in-depth and explore this amazing area	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From US$2210
Volunteer short term with street children in India	Help on much needed educational programs in rural tribal communities in Rajasthan	2 Weeks	From US$1590
Volunteer with Indigenous Communities on Conservation Projects in Borneo	Community-focused ecotourism and conservation initiative	From 4 to 10 Weeks	From US$2400
Volunteer and Trek in Nepal	Work on community projects in Nepal and trek to the base camp of Mount Everest	6 Weeks	From US$3090
Volunteer Travel in Nepal	Work on community projects in Nepal and trek to the base camp of Mount Everest	From 4 to 10 Weeks	From US$2140
Teach English in Sri Lanka	Volunteer to teach English and experience living in a local community in rural Sri Lanka	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1660
Elephant conservation project in Sri Lanka	Volunteer to monitor elephants and experience the rich culture of one of Asia's finest islands	From 2 to 12 Weeks	From US$1470
Teaching Children in Thailand development program	Assist short term teaching projects in rural Thai communities in the south of Thailand	From 2 to 10 Weeks	From US$990
Explore Asia	Teach English and travel through the magical countries of Thailand, India and Nepal	13 Weeks	From US$5750
Volunteer with Primates in Thailand	Join this hands-on volunteer project with gibbons and explore the jewel of South East Asia	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From US$2620
Volunteer Teaching to Communities in Krabi, Thailand	Combine TEFL courses, cultural and adventure activities with critical volunteering projects	From 2 to 10 Weeks	From US$990
Volunteer to conserve the Orangutans in Sumatra	A unique short-term volunteering opportunity with primates	2 Weeks	From US$1280

Europe Projects

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Volunteer on seal conservation programs in Turkey	Work alongside scientists and social workers in local villages on this beautiful coastline	4 Weeks	From US$2070
Dolphin Conservation in Greece	Help marine biologists to study and protect bottlenose dolphins and short-beaked common dolphins in the Mediterranean Ionian Sea, Greece.	1 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1000
Turtle conservation program in Greece	Work on sustainable tourism initiatives on this beautiful Greek island	From 2 to 12 Weeks	From US$1700
Volunteer on Dolphin & Whale research projects in the Ligurian Sea, Italy	Research and conservation of whales and dolphins in the Cetacean Sanctuary, West Mediterranean, based on a sail boat.	1 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1250
Volunteering at an orphanage in Latvia	Volunteer with children, explore the country and join this friendly community	From 4 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$2160
Volunteer to help reintegrate bearded vultures in Spain	Volunteer on environmental and vulture reintegration initiatives in Andalucia	4 Weeks	From US$2360

North America Projects

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Animal sanctuary volunteering program in Florida, USA	Assist rescued big cats, monkeys, bears and wolves in this hands-on program	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From US$1960

South America Projects

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Volunteer Travel in Bolivia	Gain amazing cultural immersion while volunteering in local schools	From 4 to 16 Weeks	From US$1790
Volunteer conservation project with humpback whales in Brazil	Study and research whale migration and behavior in a beautiful town on the Brazilian coast	From 2 to 6 Weeks	From US$1800
Volunteer conservation project with pink river dolphins in Brazil	Join this short term volunteering program researching the pink river dolphins of the Amazon	From 2 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$2690
Volunteer Education Project for Impoverished Children in Ecuador	Teach, learn Spanish and explore the Andes of Ecuador	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1910
Volunteer in the Galapagos Islands	Join an array of hands on conservation programs in this world famous archipelago	From 5 to 13 Weeks	From US$2090
Explore South America	Join a wildlife research expedition in the Ecuadorian Amazon, teach indigenous children in Peru and the Andes of Ecuador.	14 Weeks	From US$5160
Teach English in Ecuador	Volunteer to teach children English in indigenous communities near Otavalo	From 4 to 16 Weeks	From US$2010
Volunteer Travel to Teach in South America for 12 Weeks	Teach children, learn Spanish and explore the best of Peru and Ecuador	12 Weeks	From US$5260
Spanish Language and Community development Internship in South America	Assist essential community development projects on this six month Trainee scheme while learning Spanish. Paid or unpaid work positions available for qualifying candidates.	6 Months	From US$7990
Volunteer on community programs in Peru	Teach indigenous children in Perú and experience this amazing South American country	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1850

Oceania Projects

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Volunteer on a Conservation Research Projects with Koalas in Queensland, Australia	Enjoy remote bush living and great side trips on this pioneering conservation research project	2 Weeks	From US$1660
Volunteer with Turtles and Community Development in Vanuatu	Help a rural community-based sea turtle nest survey and protection programme on Moso Island, Vanuatu	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From US$2320

Central America Projects

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Volunteer on Wildlife Projects in Belize	Monitor jaguars, help preserve ancient ruins and research manatees	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From US$2350
Volunteer with Children in Costa Rica	Explore and teach children in Costa Rica	From 4 to 16 Weeks	From US$1900
Spanish Language and Community development Internship in Central America	Assist essential community development projects on this six month Trainee scheme while learning Spanish. Paid or unpaid work positions available for qualifying candidates.	6 Months	From US$7990
Volunteer on a community construction project in Guatemala	build a stove or join in a construction project for communities in need	From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1190
Volunteer Travel in Guatemala	Learn Spanish, live and work with an indigenous community and explore Central America	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1740
Volunteer Travel to Teach in Central and South America for Six Months	Volunteer in indigenous communities in Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru	6 Months	From US$9260
Volunteer at English teaching workshops in Guatemala	Help GVI's current teaching English program in Guatemala with English workshops and small group practise sessions on these short term projects	From 1 to 3 Weeks	From US$650
Teach English in Guatemala	Volunteer to teach children English in indigenous communities near Antigua	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1890
Volunteer Travel in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras	Discover Central America while volunteering on teaching projects within indigenous communities	12 Weeks	From US$4900
Volunteer Teaching and Community Work in Honduras	Learn Spanish and assist local community education programs	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1930
Volunteer on a community construction project in Honduras	Short term volunteering on construction projects including climate care projects	From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1350
Teach Indigenous Children in Mexico	Provide educational reinforcement for adults and children in indigenous communities in Mexico	From 4 to 12 Weeks	From US$1850
Explore Mayan Central America	Experience Mayan culture in both Mexico and Guatemala. Join a diving research expedition on the Caribbean coast of Mexico and teach children from indigenous communities near Antigua, Guatemala.	11 Weeks	From US$4480
Short-Term Building Projects in Nicaragua	Assist community based projects aimed to improve the standards of living in Nicaragua	From 1 to 4 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1190
Volunteer on a Children and Adult Education Program in Rural Nicaragua	Explore Nicaragua, learn Spanish and teach in poor rural communities	From 4 to 12 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1270
Volunteer on a turtle conservation project in Panama	Monitor the endangered leatherback turtle populations of this Caribbean coastline	From 2 to 10 Weeks Extended periods also available	From US$1690

Expeditions

Africa Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
BTEC Course in Kenya in Biological Survey Techniques	Achieve a recognized qualification while on an GVI expedition	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From US$3650
Field Guide Course in South Africa	Qualify as a safari field guide in Kruger National Park	4 Weeks	From US$1790
Professional safari field guide course in South Africa	Train in the African bush for six months with an optional six months working on a game reserve	From 25 to 50 Weeks	From US$9190

Asia Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Teach English in Thailand Internship Scheme	Get a professional 100 hour TEFL qualification, practice your new teaching skills and get work as an English teacher in Thailand, Laos or Cambodia	20 Weeks	From US$4500

Europe Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
UK Survival Course	Learn from the experts how to survive in the wilderness!	3 Days	From US$350
TEFL Courses in the United Kingdom	English Teacher training in the UK on a two day TEFL course.	2 Days	From US$420

North America Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Wilderness Survival Training Courses in the USA	Experience true wilderness training on this intense and physically challenging course	From 2 to 4 Weeks	From US$1900

South America Expeditions

Expedition Title	Expedition Focus	Duration	Cost
Tronador Volcano Summit Attempt and Snow School in Patagonia	Experience Patagonia and learn new skills on this unique physical challenge	1 Weeks	From US$2070
Mountaineering in Patagonia: 42 day training course	Obtain qualifications through an in-depth mountaineering course in Chilean Patagonia	42 Days	From US$5990
Moutaineering Course in Patagonia	Learn mountaineering skills on this course in remotest Patagonia	21 Days	From US$3690
Patagonia Kayaking Course	Come to Patagonia to master kayaking and leadership skills on this three-week training course	21 Days	From US$3690
BTEC Course in Ecuador in Biological Survey Techniques	Achieve a recognized qualification while on an GVI expedition	From 5 to 10 Weeks	From US$3190
Spanish Language classes in Ecuador	Learn Spanish in Ecuador, home stay options available for a total immersion experience	From 1 to 4 Weeks	From US$390
EF International Language Schools and GVI volunteer project	2 week EF language program and 4 week GVI community education project	6 Weeks	From US$2760
Spanish Language Classes in Peru	Learn Spanish in Arequipa, add in a volunteer project or just explore this wonderful country	From 1 to 4 Weeks	From US$420