In
Costa Rica, you can make a difference at a wildlife shelter for animals that had
been illegally kept as pets: help build enclosures, and feed animals, to help
their rehabilitation back into the wild.
Or, you can help with an art project and assist in setting up a Christmas party
for the local community. Art skills are not required, but appreciated!
Other highlights:
- Hiking around Arenal volcano and exploring nearby cloud forest
- Rafting the Pacuare River and breaking the journey up with zip-lining and
hiking in eco-luxe accommodation
- Spot wildlife in one of many national parks, such as Manuel Antonio
- Relaxing on one of the stunning beaches in the Nicoya peninsula
In
South
Africa, you can help in the running of a soccer or volleyball tournament for kids in a
township near Cape Town, and teach basic literacy and mathematics at a "homework camp".
Other highlights:
- Cape Town and the views from Table Mountain
- Savouring the wines of Franschoek and Stellenbosch
- Cycling around Cape Peninsula and kayaking with penguins
- Self-drive at your own pace along the Garden Route
- Big 5 wildlife in Sabi Sands or malaria-free Madikwe National Park
In
New
Orleans, there is still work to be done post-Katrina, and you can do your
part in helping renovate houses, or assisting in a homeless shelter - meaning
you really get to know true gems of the Big Easy and make a difference in their
lives.
Other highlights:
- A walking tour of the French Quarter with an expert local guide
- Visit former plantations
- Go on a swamp boat ride through the bayous
In
Cambodia,
you can build a house for an impoverished family, and interact meaningfully with
the community and gain insights into the lives of these wonderful people.
Other highlights:
- Appreciate the marvels of Angkor Wat and surrounding temples
- Take a boat ride on Ton Le Sap lake and encounter floating villages
- Go shopping and meet Siem Reap's artisans
- Enjoy the vibe of pulsating Phnom Penh
- Relax at the chilled out Sihanoukville beach
In
Morocco,
you can help create a football pitch in a remote Berber community - sounds easy,
but the ground is very uneven and rocky...plenty of chances to get to know your
hosts and learn about the Berber culture.
Other highlights:
- Magical Marrakech
- Hiking in the Atlas Mountains
- The spellbinding Sahara Desert
- Relaxing on the beach in Essaouira
In
New
Zealand, you can play your part in a ground-breaking environmental
conservation project to help save native birds, including kiwi. The vision is to
restore many of the plant and animal communities that existed on the peninsula
prior to human colonization. The project is being undertaken on a large scale
and across a mosaic of different habitat types. It is large enough to
accommodate viable populations of most forest birds (including kiwi), and the
movement of species which range widely over a variety of different habitats).
Other highlights:
- Gain insights into Maori culture
- Go sailing in the Bay of Islands
- Take a helicopter flight to a glacier and go hiking on it
- Spot whales just off the coast
In
Zambia,
you can help build a house for a widow and her children (which was recently
struck by lightning and burned down)
Other highlights:
- Victoria Falls - the 'smoke that thunders'
- Rafting or kayaking along the Zambezi River
- Spotting wildlife in South Luanga
In
Mozambique, you
can help finish the building of a new primary school, applying the final touches
such as painting, or assist with a school feeding program.
Other highlights:
- Diving and snorkelling amongst incredible reefs
- Explore islands and get to know the locals
- Gorongosa National Park for wildlife in an idyllic setting
In
India,
you can teach in an impoverished school, or assist with repairs and
renovations. If you have marketing skills, help develop a strategy to raise additional funds.
Other highlights:
- A walking tour of Delhi led by a former streetkid
- The famed monument to love, the Taj Mahal
- Spot tigers in a National Park
- Explore Rajasthani cities such as Jaipur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer
- Relax on the beach in Goa or enjoy a cruise along Kerala's backwaters
In
Thailand, you can help build a bakery and coffee shop to provide income to an impoverished
orphanage. The home is also trying to establish a business strategy to develop a
line of handicrafts, so marketing or business skills and of course handicraft
skills are appreciated. If you have design and computer programming skills,
you can advise and assist them develop a compelling internet presence to
increase their sustainability.
Other highlights:
- Relax on stunning beaches, go diving, snorkelling or sailing
- Soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Bangkok
- Take a luxury converted rice barge cruise to the ancient capital of Ayuthaya
- Explore the jungle and hill-tribes of the north
- Learn a new skill such as cooking or massage
Of course there are many more adventures to choose from. Take a look at the trip search or the map in the left side bar, or to make it even simpler just
contact us and we will be glad to put together a special trip for you.
