Combo Placements with  Expedition Element

This placement would suit:

adventurous souls looking to get under the skin of the cultures they encounter. Learn Spanish, Volunteer with the local community before trekking to Machu Picchu and sailing across Lake Titicaca

Cost details:

A local payment of £175 is payable on arrival

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Adventurous people looking for a unique and complete travel experience in Peru. Learn Spanish, volunteer in the Andes Mountains before exploring the country on a trek to Machu Picchu, rafting trips, and mountain bikes.

Cost details:

A local payment of £160 is payable on arrival

This placement would suit:

Someone looking for a challenge in a remote environment. Ideal if you only have 2 weeks to spare, but want to make a valid contribution to a local community and global conservation. Perfect for those looking for a gap year or career break experience. With durations from 2 weeks, up to a full year we have something to suit everyone.

This placement would suit:

anyone who wants a unique and complete travel experience. Live with the locals, learn Spanish, volunteer on the beach and explore some of the most amazing places on planet earth.

Cost details:

There is a local payment of £595 payable on arrival

This placement would suit:

Someone looking to something amazing during their Gap Year. 10 weeks of helping communite, environmental involvement and an intense adventure challenge.

This placement would suit:

Someone looking for a challenge in a remote environment. Ideal if you only have 2 weeks to spare, but want to make a valid contribution to a local community and global conservation. Perfect for those looking for a gap year or career break experience. With durations from 2 weeks, up to a full year we have something to suit everyone.

This placement would suit:

Adventurous travellers looking for a unique and complete travel experience. Volunteer on the magical Book Bus, a mobile library in Zambia, climb to the summit of Mt Meru and relax on the exotic island of Zanzibar

Cost details:

A local payment of £375 is payable on arrival

Duration details:

Extend your experience and climb to the roof of Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro. Allow one extra week.

This placement would suit:

Do you like a challenge? Want to know what lies over the horizon? Want to experience a completely different way of life? If you seek to genuinely understand our world and the part we play in it through a spirit of adventure, exploration and cooperation then contact us for an unforgettable complete travel experience.

Cost details:

A local payment of £540 is payable on arrival. Need help with fundraising? Contact us for more details

This placement would suit:

Someone who loves the outdoors and is passionate about being immersed into Nepalese life. A smile and good communication skills are essential!

Cost details:

We can arrange your return flight from London to Kathmandu (cost £700).

We highly reccommend that you take part in the extra trips available: 8 day Himalayan trek, 8 day tour of Tibet, 3 day river rafting and Chitwan Safariall for only £1100

Duration details:

Can be extended to 5 months (cost £150)

This placement would suit:

Anyone that has a passion and desire to work hands on with some of the amazons most endangered animals.  People that want to be part of an expedition team that will take you to some of the most remote places on earth.

Duration details:

The trip comprises of three phases, the first part is to learn Spanish high in the Andes, the second phase deep in the Amazon jungle caring, rehabilitating and where possible reintroducing animals into the wild.  The third phase is a 6 week expedition that is unique to the group.  With over 13 years experience we pride ourselves on producing the best expeditions in the industry.

This placement would suit:

Someone who would appreciate this a stunning Himalayan location and who would take a real interest in Sikkim’s Buddhist culture. If you want to spend time getting to know India and its people, but want to get away from the bustle and modernity of its cities then consider Oyster’s placements in the mountains of Sikkim. You can make a real contribution to the lives of local people while getting to understand and love their traditional way of life. Projects with schools, monasteries and eco-tourism will place you at the heart of the community.

Cost details:

We can arrange your return flight to India (cost £600). Short trek included.

Duration details:

Can be extended (£200 per extra month)

This placement would suit:

Somebody with an outgoing nature, a team player but who is happy to get on with things by himself / herself. And who wants to get out into the African wilderness, learn about conservation and wildlife management and experience life on a private game reserve.

Cost details:

Flights, insurance and visas at your own expense. Very little spending money required whilst at Kwa Madwala. Prices includes all accommodation, all meals, tea / coffee, fruit squashes, equipment, transport, airport transfers, excursions, donation to local conservation project, local management team.

Cost details:

A local payment of £485 is payable on arrival

This placement would suit:

Anyone looking for shorter (Mini-Gap) surf travel experience that combines focused surf coaching with involvement in local community projects whilst travelling around the South African coastline.