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Pacific Discovery - International Educational and Volunteer Travel
Basic Information
Address: PO Box 899
Nelson 7040
New Zealand
Phone Number: +1 800 655 3415
Fax Number: +1 206 984 3763
Email: info@pacificdiscovery.org
Director: Rachel Sanson
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Additional Information
Causes Served: Conservation, Humanitarian assistance
Population Served: Our participants assist with conservation and humanitarian projects throughout Southeast Asia, New Zealand, Australia and Peru
Ages for Volunteer: 18 - 25 ideal
Hours of Service: Varies by program
Minimum Hours Required: Varies by program
Days of Service: Varies by program
Mission Statement:
Through meaningful experiential travel we aim to provide insights into our increasingly global society; develop empathy for other cultures; further understanding of international issues; and heighten appreciation for the earth’s wild places.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
We combine a love of travel and a belief in the importance of cross-cultural communication with environmental sensitivity and attention to detail. The vision is for our programs and organization to have a net positive impact on the world. The world CAN be a better place.
Program History:
Since its inception, in 2001, Pacific Discovery has taken over 1000 students, graduates, faculty, family and special interest groups, on experiential travel and volunteer tours, utilizing a staff of experienced and qualified program leaders. We have an excellent safety record, comprehensive Risk Management Systems and a database of alumni who are happy to be contacted for feedback. The program carries public liability insurance, and participant payments are held in a trust account until disbursement. Bank, accountant and faculty contacts are available on request.
Additional Information: 
Nepal & Tibet Semester Program
Study, volunteer, and adventure travel across the roof-top of the world
Study Buddhism and meditation, multiday trekking and white water rafting expeditions, volunteer and homestay in a sherpa community, travel overland between Kathmandu and Lhasa through incredible landscapes visiting amazing historic sites. This program is in development and will be offered Sep-Nov. Please contact us if you would like to be informed when registration opens
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New Zealand & Australia Semester Program
Conservation volunteering, adventure education and travel through New Zealand and Australia
This experiential travel semester offers an amazing summer 'down under' with three week-long volunteer conservation projects in different areas of New Zealand; multi-day outdoor expeditions - a surfing camp, a canoeing journey, a backpacking trip; and overland adventure travel through New Zealand and Australia’s stunning mountain, forest and beach environments.
more »
New Zealand Summer Program
Conservation volunteering, cultural immersion and adventure travel in New Zealand
Escape the summer job and head 'down under' for a month of adventure - two weeks of volunteer conservation projects in some of New Zealand’s most interesting national parks and wildlife reserves, and two weeks of interpretive, educational and adventure travel as we road-trip through the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
more »
Peru Summer Program
Spanish language and culture immersion, volunteering and adventure travel in Peru
Experience Peru’s incredible cultural, social and environmental diversity. Spanish immersion, volunteering with orphans, homestay with local families, trek an Inca trail to Machu Pichu, explore islands on Lake Titicaca, wander ancient plazas and markets in Cusco and Arequipa, hike in Colca Canyon, visit the mysterious Nazca Lines, try sandboarding, and boat among the Ballestas Islands.
more »
Southeast Asia Semester Program
Overland educational travel through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
Travel through the diverse and friendly Buddhist countries of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. Experience hands-on volunteer work, opportunities for meaningful connections with local people, and gaining knowledge of Southeast Asia’s history, societies and environments, plus cultural insights and incredible adventures set amidst dramatic landscapes.
more »
Thailand Summer Program
Volunteering with elephants, cultural immersion and adventure travel in Thailand
Rewarding volunteer work in elephant conservation and with disadvantaged Burmese migrants adds to this in-depth and adventurous one month summer program that will take you on a journey to the heart of Thailand. Hike and canoe through tropical jungles, explore idyllic islands, ancient temples, kaleidascopic markets, and try your hand at Thai language and cuisine.
more »
Vietnam Summer Program
Conservation volunteering, cultural immersion and adventure travel in Vietnam
Vietnam has stunning natural landscapes and a fascinating society and culture. On this summer program you will gain first hand insights into the heart of Vietnam, past and present, get involved with rewarding volunteer conservation work, and travel from north to south experiencing mountains, minority hilltribes, spectacular Halong Bay, offshore islands home to sea turtles, and the impressive Mekong Delta.
more »
Nepal & Tibet Semester Program
Study, volunteer, and adventure travel across the roof-top of the world
Study Buddhism and meditation, multiday trekking and white water rafting expeditions, volunteer and homestay in a sherpa community, travel overland between Kathmandu and Lhasa through incredible landscapes visiting amazing historic sites. This program is in development and will be offered Sep-Nov. Please contact us if you would like to be informed when registration opens
more »
New Zealand & Australia Semester Program
Conservation volunteering, adventure education and travel through New Zealand and Australia
This experiential travel semester offers an amazing summer 'down under' with three week-long volunteer conservation projects in different areas of New Zealand; multi-day outdoor expeditions - a surfing camp, a canoeing journey, a backpacking trip; and overland adventure travel through New Zealand and Australia’s stunning mountain, forest and beach environments.
more »
New Zealand Summer Program
Conservation volunteering, cultural immersion and adventure travel in New Zealand
Escape the summer job and head 'down under' for a month of adventure - two weeks of volunteer conservation projects in some of New Zealand’s most interesting national parks and wildlife reserves, and two weeks of interpretive, educational and adventure travel as we road-trip through the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
more »
Peru Summer Program
Spanish language and culture immersion, volunteering and adventure travel in Peru
Experience Peru’s incredible cultural, social and environmental diversity. Spanish immersion, volunteering with orphans, homestay with local families, trek an Inca trail to Machu Pichu, explore islands on Lake Titicaca, wander ancient plazas and markets in Cusco and Arequipa, hike in Colca Canyon, visit the mysterious Nazca Lines, try sandboarding, and boat among the Ballestas Islands.
more »
Southeast Asia Semester Program
Overland educational travel through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
Travel through the diverse and friendly Buddhist countries of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. Experience hands-on volunteer work, opportunities for meaningful connections with local people, and gaining knowledge of Southeast Asia’s history, societies and environments, plus cultural insights and incredible adventures set amidst dramatic landscapes.
more »
Thailand Summer Program
Volunteering with elephants, cultural immersion and adventure travel in Thailand
Rewarding volunteer work in elephant conservation and with disadvantaged Burmese migrants adds to this in-depth and adventurous one month summer program that will take you on a journey to the heart of Thailand. Hike and canoe through tropical jungles, explore idyllic islands, ancient temples, kaleidascopic markets, and try your hand at Thai language and cuisine.
more »
Vietnam Summer Program
Conservation volunteering, cultural immersion and adventure travel in Vietnam
Vietnam has stunning natural landscapes and a fascinating society and culture. On this summer program you will gain first hand insights into the heart of Vietnam, past and present, get involved with rewarding volunteer conservation work, and travel from north to south experiencing mountains, minority hilltribes, spectacular Halong Bay, offshore islands home to sea turtles, and the impressive Mekong Delta.
more »