ONE’S DESTINATION
IS NEVER A PLACE, BUT A NEW WAY OF SEEING THINGS QUOTE: HENRY MILLER. LOCATION: AFRICA
START THE ADVENTURE It’s in our DNA. Whether we’re haggling with the locals, trying weird and wonderful food or trekking new territory, we like to keep things interesting. It’s the whole reason we set up STA Travel in 1979. We love nothing more than getting to know a new language, culture or environment and, 35 years later, we’re still exploring. We’re convinced that experiencing the wonders of our planet opens your mind and stretches your horizons. We listen to our travellers and our expert staff visit faraway places. We can then use this knowledge to create your very own life-changing experience. We’ve always believed in giving a little something back - it’s at the heart of what we do. By funding a number of projects through the STA Travel Foundation we are really making a difference to the local communities we’ve gotten to know over the years. Inside, you’ll find more than 90 incredible adventures that will give you the opportunity to do some good of your own. Our expert advice and unique experiences will make sure you never look at the world in quite the same way again. So buckle up, you’re about to uncover a whole new way to travel.
CONTENTS 04 Making it Count
74 Work in America
06 We Know Because We Go
76 TEFL
07 Go Smart or Go Home
78 LEARN A LANGUAGE
08 Our World 10 Intro to Volunteering 12 Our Code of Conduct 13 Where Your Money Goes 14 Home Sweet Home 15 Any Questions
16 VOLUNTEER ASIA 34 VOLUNTEER AFRICA 48 VOLUNTEER LATIN AMERICA
80 Learn Spanish 88 Learn French 89 Learn Italian 90 Learn German 91 Learn Japanese 92 Learn Mandarin/Korean
93 LEARN A NEW SKILL 93 Learn to Surf 94 Learn to Dive 94 Learn to Free Dive
48 South America
94 Learn to be a Game Ranger
54 Central America
95 Learn to Sail
60 VOLUNTEER AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC 64 VOLUNTEER EUROPE 66 WORKING ABROAD
95 Learn to be a Surf Instructor 95 Learn to be a Ski Instructor
96 TERMS & CONDITIONS 98 INSURANCE
68 Work in Australia 71 Work in New Zealand 73 Work in Canada
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it count SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY… Responsible travel has been with STA Travel in various shapes and forms since our pioneering days. Over the decades, we’ve helped millions of travellers to make deep connections to places they visit, and to come away with a greater sense that we’re sharing this world. We believe that far from being a negative force, real sustainable travel has the power to create opportunities to develop communities and build a greater understanding between the many great cultures in the world that we share. To ensure we’re doing all we can to fulfil our responsibilities we have created a three pillar approach to social responsibility. In order to ensure that we meet our responsibilities in these areas we have created a three pillar strategy made up of Our World, Our Action and Our People. You can learn more about this at statravel.co.uk/our-social-responsibility.htm
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OUR PEOPLE As an employer we take our responsibility very seriously. We want to make sure that we support the next generation through offering apprenticeships and working with community partners local to our offices through our staff volunteering programme.
OUR WORLD This planet is our playground. It is therefore only right that we do all we can to preserve it for future generations by reducing our environmental impact.
OUR ACTIONS We work with credible partners to secure travel experiences that are not only authentic but also responsible and sustainable as well as regularly assessing all of our operations to ensure that we can be proud of how we do our business. We also fund our very own charity, The STA Travel Foundation.
Founded in 2012, The STA Travel Foundation is our chosen method of giving something back to the people and places that we work in. By funding a number of projects we are really making a difference to local communities as well as supporting local causes in the countries where we have stores and offices. By harnessing our brand to raise money from our staff, customers, suppliers and networks we can help smaller charities access vital funds. STA Travel covers all costs of running this registered charity meaning that every penny the Foundation raises goes straight towards our chosen causes around the world. STA Travel also donates $30,000 per year to the foundation via staff donation matching. You can learn more at: statravelfoundation.com
In 2010 STA Travel embarked on a responsible travel journey with Planeterra. Planeterra exists to support local people to develop their communities and conserve their cultural heritage. STA Travel has committed $1 million over five years to Planeterra and has so far been instrumental in funding a community tourism project in Thailand, water tanks and a river ambulance in Panama, building a paediatric ward in Kenya and creating an art workshop at a drop-in centre for kids in Cuzco. Learn more at: planeterra.org/
VOLUNTEERING & THE STA TRAVEL CODE OF CONDUCT As you already have a copy of our Volunteer, Work and Learn brochure you are likely to be looking to make a worthwhile contribution to the areas you visit. We only work with a select number of partners who build meaningful relationships with local communities. We have collaborated with them to develop a set of criteria that help voluntourism providers plan and manage their programmes in a responsible and sustainable manner. Ensuring that local community needs are met while at the same time satisfying the desires of travellers to make a difference and create lasting impact, requires effective planning and management and consistent monitoring. Please see page ten for further details on the STA Travel Code of Conduct.
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WE KNOW BECAUSE WE GO REASONS to travel with STA Travel 1.
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WE ARE THE EXPERTS
We know our stuff when it comes to travel adventures, we’ve been there, done that! No matter what your age or budget, we’ll inspire you to create your ultimate trip.
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WORLD-CLASS TRAVEL PARTNERS
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WE ARE RESPONSIBLE
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PRICE BEAT GUARANTEE
IN-STORE. ONLINE. MOBILE.
With hundreds of stores all over the world, you’re never far from one of our Travel Experts. Alternatively, give us a call, browse our website or book accommodation and day tours on our STA app. Wherever you are, our Global Travel Help is there for you 24/7.
FLEXIBLE AND COMPETITIVE AIRFARES
Our unique airline partnerships offer the lowest fares and allow you to change your plans without breaking the bank. You can secure the cheapest fares with our flight deposit scheme, which means nothing more to pay until just before you travel.
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We only work with the most reputable tour operators and accommodation providers across the globe, so you can book with confidence. We’re continually working with our suppliers to maintain and improve standards of health, safety and hygiene, but please note that these can often be lower than what you’re used to at home.
We offer travel experiences that are not only authentic but also sustainable and responsible. We believe in giving back to the communities we visit through the STA Travel Foundation. (See page 4) We’ll beat any price that you find elsewhere* *For full terms and conditions on our price beat guarantee please visit www.statravel.co.uk/pricebeat
GO SMART OR GO HOME.. Travel insurance
OK, travel insurance might not be the most exciting thing in the world, but it could be the most important purchase you make before you take off on your travels. You must take travel insurance before you leave, you won’t be able to get it once you have left your home country. Make sure you ask us to organise the cover that’s right for you. Check out page 98 for full details of all our insurance options.
Visa SERVICE
Check out your visa requirements with an STA Travel Expert. Our visa service for working and tourist visas is hassle-free, efficient and the safest way to process your visas for your travels.
GLOBAL SIM CARD
It’s good to stay in touch whilst you’re away. It’s even better to keep your roaming bills under control.
cashflex
Flexible, easy and safe money management at home and abroad. Earn cashback, save on fees, get discounts and more! • Choice of two STA Travel Prepaid MasterCard ® Cashcards - the STA ISIC Cashcard for students or the STA Travel Cashcard for all • Earn Cashback
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Up to 11% on selected UK retailers* 3% on the road, use your card with STA Travel on your trip and earn money back, or get 3% cashback loyalty reward on repeat bookings once back in the UK
• No credit card fees when you use your card to pay at STA Travel • Free UK and overseas transactions • No fees when topping up**
• Call rates fr 13p/min & SMS fr 10p • Excellent data rates keep you connected, share your experiences on the road • Great coverage in 190 countries • Free incoming calls in over 80 countries
• Avoid the cost and hassle of exchanging currency
Discount Cards
• No credit checks needed
Grab an ISIC, IYTC or ITIC card for 1000s of discounts at home and abroad. Plus get exclusive deals with STA Travel on flights, tours and more, look out for the discount stamp as you flick through the brochure. Our STA ISIC Cashcard combines student benefits with a prepaid currency card too.
multiflex pass
• Safe - no need for cash, and cards are not linked to a bank account • Stay in control – only spend the amount you’ve loaded • Use in over 35 million locations including 1.5 million ATMs • Parents or friends can top-up your card *ISIC Cashcard only **Bank transfers and instore loads at STA Travel UK only
STA ISIC CASHCARD FOR FULL TIME STUDENTS • A student ID, discount card & pre-paid currency card in one • Student discounts with STA Travel – cheap flights and more
Change your mind? Change your ticket without fees. Save £100s on date changes with our totally unique STA Travel Multiflex pass.
• Use your card as an internationally recognised student identity card
STA Travel Clinics
STA CASHCARD FOR NON STUDENTS
For all your vaccination and health needs visit one of our clinics, it’s easy to book a convenient consultation with our professional, fully trained staff. Enjoy competitive prices for your holiday health requirements.
Airport parking, hotels and lounges
Early flight? Five buses to get to the airport? Or just want to start your journey in style? Save money by pre-booking airport hotels and more, savings are up to 50% compared with just turning up on the day. Lounges at UK airports and abroad are a great way to inject a little luxury into your journey with comfy seats, free snacks and more, and with prices fr just £12pp, why not?
• 1000s of student offers in the UK and abroad
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WHERE IN THE WORLD.. YOU CAN VOLUNTEER, WORK OR LEARN A LANGUAGE
CANADA CANADA
GERMANY FRANCE
We’re experts at visa support and work programmes for the USA and Canada. Or if you don’t qualify to work, you could always learn to be a snowboard instructor in Lake Tahoe. No really, we can do this.
USA
ITALY
PORTUGAL SPAIN
GREECE
MEXICO CUBA
GUATEMALA COSTA RICA COLOMBIA KENYA
ECUADOR
TANZANIA
SEYCHELLES
BRAZIL PERU
ZIMBABWE
Nowhere is more alive than Latin America. One of our favourite places to travel, it’s even better to stop awhile and pretend you live here. Volunteering, teaching English or learning Spanish … either way, your experience will be awesome, and your karma epic.
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SOUTH AFRICA ARGENTINA
In the rush to reach Africa’s iconic wildlife, it can be too easy to let incredible local communities pass you by. If you do jump off the overland trail, no other continent will open up their heart and envelop you in the joys and challenges of life like here.
Spanish siestas, riding Vespas with dreamy Italians, warm French baguettes … with sleep, love, carbs and vaguely offensive stereotypes, well who wouldn’t want to learn a language in Europe?
We’re all for dancing barefoot covered in neon paint on a Full Moon (or any moon come to that), but if you did want to give a bit back, Asia’s people and communities are the most generous in the world. Just sayin’
SOUTH KOREA
CHINA
JAPAN
For a totally different experience while travelling through Asia (more different from group naked Japanese onsen baths) then stop to learn Japanese or Korean. Or, for those who can’t learn, teach instead with amazing TEFL opportunities.
NEPAL INDIA LAOS THAILAND CAMBODIA
PHILIPPINES
MALAYSIA BORNEO
FIJI
AUSTRALIA
Well, you could just go to Oz to party, solemnly promise to learn to surf, but actually just drink wine out of boxes instead? Or, instead of watching your Aussie aspirations disappear down the dunny (toilet), book a learn to dive, sail or surf course or a working holiday starter package. Much cooler this way.
NEW ZEALAND
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INTRODUCTION TO VOLUNTEERING You can volunteer in a number of different ways and in a number of locations. Deciding which project is best for you depends on a number of factors.
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HOW DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Do you want to immerse yourself into a community or are you looking for a way of giving back as a small part of a longer tour? We offer straight-up, no messing volunteering projects and also equally popular voluntours where you also get to see some of the highlights of your destination. Check out the following snapshot to help make your decision.
Volunteer Immerse yourself in the project. The longer you stay the more you’ll get out of it Get under the skin of a country - live like a local Be more independent - you’re not always travelling as part of a group
Voluntour Make a difference and tour the highlights Your time at the volunteer project is just one aspect of a longer tour See the country from a local perspective Meet and travel with like-minded people
“NOAH’S ARK WAS BUILT BY VOLUNTEERS; THE TITANIC WAS BUILT BY PROFESSIONALS”
DAVID GYNN
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WHAT KIND OF WORK DO YOU WANT TO DO? So kind traveller, now have a think about how you’d like to dedicate the majority of your time. All our projects are categorised below to help you decide.
Work with animals With so many endangered species around the world fighting for survival, work towards their protection on one of our animal projects.
Work with children Help to break the cycle of poverty by teaching local children the skills they need for a better future.
Work with communities Work in some of the world’s most remote areas to improve the quality of life for local communities, helping to build a more sustainable future.
Work in conservation Help local communities to preserve their fragile ecosystems, contributing to the long-term education of the environments we all enjoy as travellers.
Do it all Combine all the different ways to volunteer in one project - working with children, protecting local wildlife and helping the local community.
Teaching sports Sport has the power to cross all linguistic and cultural barriers. Use your enthusiasm to develop vital teamwork skills, boost confidence, and put a great big smile on the kids’ faces and yours.
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WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BASED? Okay armchair conservationist / teacher / local community hero … this is where the fun starts and the travelling bit happens. We have projects that span the globe - from the wilds of Africa to the palm fringed beaches of the Pacific. Combine your passion for working with children with some temple gazing in Asia; mix a project preserving the fragile African eco-system with a safari to get up close and personal to the ‘Big 5’ in their natural habitat; or spend your weekends chilling by the ocean in Mexico, Costa Rica, Thailand and Fiji, just to mention a few.
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FINALLY We know what it means to volunteer and how rewarding it can be. We’ve sent over 100 of our own staff to check out the projects we work with so you know you’re getting the best advice from people who have actually been. Speak to your STA Travel Expert who can help you decide which project is best for you.
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our code of conduct STA Travel is committed to encouraging young people to volunteer responsibly for worthwhile projects around the world. We want to create a more meaningful experience for our customers and the communities they touch by encouraging understanding and respect of local cultures and environmental issues. As a responsible travel agent our aim is to work alongside local organisations to create positive benefits from tourism and encourage sustainable livelihoods. Responsible volunteering is crucial to ensure a valuable, worthwhile and long-standing contribution is made to the local community. We can help create benefits for these communities and reduce negative social, economic and environmental impacts. We collaborate with local partners to clearly define what the success of volunteerism projects means to community stakeholders (and to our volunteers), and continually work towards delivering on that vision. This ensures that our volunteering projects are developed with the local communities’ needs and not the travellers’ or STA Travel’s needs as the first priority. We have therefore developed the STA Travel Code of Conduct. This clearly defines our responsibility to the project and our responsibility to the volunteer. It highlights our commitment towards the economic stability of the host community plus our socio-cultural, environmental and conservation responsibilities. If you would like a copy of the Code of Conduct please ask your STA Travel Expert.
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WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Why pay to volunteer? Your time and effort is invaluable on our volunteer projects, but while we certainly couldn’t do it without you, we also couldn’t make as big a difference without a few other vital tools. Paying to join a project provides the materials and training needed to actually make a difference. This means we can support both you and the communities you are working with. The challenging environments make volunteering totally worthwhile but we have to ensure you are safe too and when you’ve said goodbye and flown back home, the projects continue in a sustainable way. After all, it would be a shame for all of your hard work to go to waste, wouldn’t it? The truth of the matter is, there are costs associated with volunteering because there’s a cost to host volunteers. These include accommodation, meals, staff to administer your activities, staff to run the programmes whether it be community outreach, healthcare, education - you name it. Infrastructure is often poor in these environments and running costs of projects can be high. Significant time and research goes into making sure our programmes are sustainable for the communities but also authentic for you. The rest of your money goes towards costs to administer and support these programmes and to cover recruitment, training and resources to ensure we are offering credible and safe experiences.
In addition, all of the projects are non-profit organisations that need financial support to keep going. Therefore your trip provides an important economic impact to the local project and the community you visit with the help of your donation included in the project fee.
Support the local economy Once you have paid to volunteer, where does your money go? How do you know it’s actually going where we say it’s going? Take one of our volunteer projects and you can rest assured that it: Is well run by one of our trusted partners who follow the STA Travel Code of Conduct. Is sustainable Benefits the local community and the environment Has a long-term impact Offers all the support and guidance you need The money you pay gets passed on to our partners and spent in-country, supporting local communities, employing local people and providing local food and accommodation for volunteers. Up to 70% of your cash goes straight back to benefitting the local people. A further proportion of your money also goes directly to your chosen project too, so before you’ve even arrived, your help makes a difference!
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HOME SWEET HOME Penguin rescue - Page 36
One thing’s for sure, on a volunteer project you’ll be getting stuck in and living like a local. We have some amazing accommodation options that are often just the icing on the cake on an already unforgettable adventure. While some trips offer a more ‘back to basics’ experience, wherever you stay you’ll be sure to meet new friends, have the experience of a lifetime and live in some of the most unbelievable areas on earth. We think it’s worth it.
SHAmWARI conservation experience - Page 39
help children in cape town - Page 36
MEANINGFUL THAILAND EXPERIENCE - PAGE 20
On-site accommodation
Volunteer House
Homestay
Stay on-site and you’ll have the shortest commute to work ever and the chance to really interact with the community. From fixed-platform tents in Nepal to simple cabins in Argentina, they vary to say the least! You’ll share with other volunteers too, so you’ll make friends in no time!
Perfect for meeting other volunteers, sharing stories and experiences. Volunteer houses have shared rooms and bathrooms plus communal living areas, with kitchen access. You’ll be close to the project, often near a town so you can lap up that local life.
Immerse yourself in the local community with a homestay. What better way to live like a local than to actually live with the locals? You might stay with other volunteers and facilities may be basic, but you’ll really get to see what life is like in some pretty remote areas.
camp Kenya - Page 45
experience borneo & conserve orang-utans - Page 24
Camping
Guest houses, hotels and lodges Extend your stay
Not always glamping, but if you don’t mind giving up a few home comforts and want the chance to spend a few nights under the stars, camping is a wicked option on some of our projects. While they may be remote, the campsites are secure and well-equipped.
We won’t throw you completely in at the deep end, we promise! The start and end of a project often mean a stay in a guest house or hotel in some of the most amazing locations! If you’re on a voluntour, chances are you’ll also stay in some of these.
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Many of our programmes offer additional weeks up to several months. If you fancy staying longer and making an even bigger difference whist getting more out of it yourself, longer durations are excellent value as you’ve already been trained so the costs are lower.
ANY QUESTIONS?
We’ve answered some of your most frequently asked questions to put your mind at ease and set you on your way to a completely unforgettable experience!
What will I get out of volunteering? You mean, what won’t you get out of volunteering? Make a difference to the people and wildlife around the world, fight poverty, protect the environment and improve the lives you touch, while adding invaluable skills to your CV and gaining knowledge you definitely won’t learn from a textbook!
Are there any minimum numbers? Not usually but some projects can’t run with fewer than two people, so check the project details or ask a Travel Expert before you book. Group size differs from project to project and from month to month so it’s very hard to say how many others will be sharing your experience but you can be sure they will all be like-minded.
Do I need special skills to participate? Your enthusiasm and willingness to get involved are the most important requirements to volunteer however some projects do require a level of Spanish or dive qualifications. Check the notes for each project.
What support is available locally? You will have local support and our global network of STA Travel stores. All our projects are closely monitored to ensure you will be safe and get the most of out your time volunteering.
What extras do I need to think about? You’ll need to check local visa requirements and some projects require a background check. Please allow 4-6 weeks for this. You will also need to give some thought to your flight itinerary, travel insurance and onward travel plans. Ask your STA Travel Expert for further information.
What is included in my trip? All projects vary but generally transfers and meals are included meaning you won’t need a lot of extra cash. As usual, check the project inclusions to be sure.
What age do I have to be to volunteer? You’ll need to be at least 18 years-old.
How do I get to the project? This varies. Sometimes you need to make your own way to a central joining hotel and from there your transfer to the project will be arranged and included in the price you’ve paid. For others you will need to make your own way there. Check the inclusions sections on each project or ask your Travel Expert for more details.
How long should I volunteer for? The most frequent comment from people who volunteer with us is ‘I wish I’d stayed longer’. Check the individual project for how long you can stay – the longer the better as it’s often much better value and both you and the project will get more out of your stay. We can work closely with you, whether you want to dedicate your whole trip to volunteering, or add a shorter project on to a longer itinerary.
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ASIA ASIA
A SPIRITUAL PLACE, DIVERSITY AT EVERY TURN “I was overwhelmed by the kind reaction to my English lessons with the novice monks. It was such an enlightening experience.” Adrian Walker - Volunteer with Local Communities & Novice Buddhist Monks
THAI ELEPHANT CONSERVATION
£327
FR
1 - 2 WEEKS
Mae Taeng District (Chiang Mai), Thailand
Highlights
• Assist with local conservation • Bathe and feed elephants • Learn about elephant health and treatment
Providing an essential role in caring for this endangered species, you will treat and feed residents on-site as well as learn how they communicate and make friends. All the mahouts (elephant caretakers) bring the elephants down to the river so that everyone can have a go at bathing them – the best part of the day!
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Mondays Project Location: Mae Taeng District (60km north of Chiang Mai city) Getting There: make your own way to the project office in Chiang Mai on Day 1 just before 8am. Transfer to the project is included Accommodation: multi-share volunteer huts (6 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: BKKELE
Stay Longer: Fr £654 for 2 weeks
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L AO S
Chiang Mai T H A I L A N D
Bangkok C A M B O D I A
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ASIA
Set in a valley surrounded by forested mountains, this project offers a peaceful home for more than 30 neglected and abused elephants. Headed up by Lek, a co-founder of the park, also referred to as the ‘Elephant Whisperer’ by locals for her affinity with these majestic grey giants, her focus on the wellbeing of these elephants is inspiring.
VOLUNTEER WITH ELEPHANTS IN NORTHERN THAILAND
£920
FR
1 - 12 WEEKS
Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Highlights
• Work with rescued elephants • Live with and teach English to Karen locals
ASIA
Set in a remote hilltribe village, this grass roots project is for true elephant enthusiasts and those seeking a rural and rustic homestay experience. Assist mahouts (traditional keepers) with the rehabilitation of elephants rescued from working tourist camps. In your free time, discover the fascinating culture and surrounding lush mountain forests. B U R M A
Inclusions
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Project Start Date: selected Saturdays Project Location: Chiang Mai province (approx. 5 hrs from Chiang Mai) Getting There: Chiang Mai airport pick-up included Accommodation: safe & basic rural village homestay, shared, with electricity & cold running water Meals: all meals included Notes: medium to high level of fitness required; days include long walks in the forest on hilly terrain Trip Code: GVIVOL
Chiang Mai T H A I L A N D
Bangkok C A M B O D I A
Stay Longer: Fr £125 per week
ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE IN SURIN
8+ DAYS
Surin Province, Thailand
Highlights
• Feed and bathe these majestic grey giants • Kayak, go fishing & learn Thai cooking
Enjoy the unique experience of working off the beaten track, alongside a traditional ‘elephant village’ in rural Surin. Through sharing their lives with visitors, mahouts are able to support their elephants and families, meaning a greater quality of life for all parties. You’ll care for, feed and bathe these gentle giants as well as helping the mahouts harvest and plant crops.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Fridays Project Location: Surin Province, east Thailand Getting There: transfers from Bangkok Airport to Bangkok hostel plus from Bangkok to the project in Surin included (selected times) Accommodation: Volunteer house with fans, basic shared rooms & bathrooms (5 nts), hostel in Bangkok (2 nts) Meals: no meals included Trip Code: SURELE
T H A I L A N D
Surin
Bangkok
Stay Longer: Fr £141 per week
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£546
FR
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THAILAND COASTAL MARINE EXPEDITION
£1,045
FR
2 - 24 WEEKS
Phang Nga, Thailand
Highlights
• Gain a well-rounded insight into conservation • Help preserve the marine environment
ASIA
Help protect some of the world’s most beautiful beaches through biodiversity studies, turtle rehabilitation, seasonal mangrove work and beach cleans. As part of a hands-on team, you will be involved in various conservation efforts as well as teaching children English and promoting environmental awareness. In your free time, surf, dive, kayak and snorkel.
Inclusions
T H A I L A N D
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays Project Location: Phang Nga (2 hrs north of Phuket) Getting There: airport transfer from Phuket Airport included (selected times). Arrive into Phuket day before project starts Accommodation: basic, comfortable mixed sex rooms with bunk beds (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: medical form and background check required Trip Code: GVITHI
Bangkok C A M B O D I A
Phang Nga Phuket
Stay Longer: Fr £250 per fortnight
VOLUNTEER & TEACH KIDS IN THAILAND
£1,045
FR
2 - 12 WEEKS
Phang Nga, Thailand
Highlights
• Help in the development of local children • Teach and tutor the kids one-on-one
Most days will be spent assisting teachers in the local school leading English classes, helping with homework assistance and tutoring. By volunteering, you’ll help provide children with better opportunities, as jobs in the tourism industry allow them to break out of the cycle of poverty. In your free time, explore the region’s amazing beaches, islands and mountains.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays Project Location: Phang Nga (approx. 2hrs north of Phuket) Getting There: airport transfers from/to Phuket Airport included (selected times). Arrive into Phuket day before project starts Accommodation: basic shared rooms, mixed sex (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: medical form & background check required Trip Code: GVIKID
T H A I L A N D
Bangkok C A M B O D I A
Phang Nga Phuket
Stay Longer: Fr £250 per fortnight
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MEANINGFUL THAILAND EXPERIENCE
£825
FR
21 DAYS
Bangkok – Angthong – Koh Samet – Bangkok
ASIA ASIA
Highlights
• Teach children English creatively • Bustling Bangkok vs relaxing Koh Samet • Soak up Koh Samet’s tropical vibes
Inclusions
Project Start Date: every second Saturday from 10Jan15 Project Location: Angthong Getting There: transfers from/to Bangkok Airport included at the start/end of the tour Accommodation: multi-share room in a hotel/ hostel (4 nts), twin share in Koh Samet (5 nts) multi-share in the homestay at the project (11 nts) Meals: all meals included (at volunteer site) Transport: minibus Notes: background check required. Project is closed during school holidays in March, April, May, September & October. Holiday dates may change. Trip Code: BKKMEA B U R M A
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T H A I L A N D
Angthong
Bangkok
C A M B O D I A
Koh Samet
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Wat Talchedchor Temple houses a school for underprivileged children. Here, you will teach and encourage classes of varying ages (6-14 year-olds) to communicate in English through practical lessons and fun learning activities. After the project, head to the tropical paradise of Koh Samet for some muchneeded relaxation. Picture-perfect beaches, clear waters and a range of bars and restaurants await. Hankering after the hustle and bustle? Time at the start and end of your voluntour will allow for you to explore buzzing Bangkok.
DAY itinerary 01 02 03
Bangkok
Arrive in busy Bangkok at any time and transfer to your accommodation. Bangkok
Visit ornate temples, markets and hotspots like Khao San or Chinatown. Bangkok
Leave chaotic Bangkok behind, heading to the Angthong volunteer project. Angthong Volunteer Project
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Spend ten days teaching local children and joining in with village activities, such as growing vegetables for the temple. In your free time, visit the enchanting ruins of Ayutthaya, check out an elephant village, perfect the art of meditation or learn some Thai cooking (all optional, not included) Bangkok
After the last class, say goodbye and head back on the road to Bangkok. Koh Samet
Travel to dreamy Koh Samet where lazy days and chilling are on the menu. Bangkok
Leave this slice of Thai heaven behind you and head back to the capital. Bangkok
Say goodbye to beautiful Thailand and depart from Bangkok at any time.
TEACH ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL) Fr £99 If you’re an adventurous spirit with a passion for living and working within a brand new culture whilst earning a decent salary, then TEFL is for you. A second language, university degree or previous teaching experience aren’t necessary but after the course you will be equipped to teach English abroad and potentially fund years of future travel. See pages 76-77.
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THAILAND VOLUNTOUR EXPLORER
£845
FR
29 DAYS
Bangkok - Surin - Sangkhlaburi - Koh Phangan - Bangkok
ASIA
The perfect blend of volunteering, relaxation and living it up in stunning Thailand. Spend time caring, bathing and feeding elephants in friendly, rural Surin, a province famous for being the ‘home’ of the Thai elephant. You’ll then get the chance to help the local community with a building project in beautiful Sangkhlaburi. After helping out with these two local projects, head to the party paradise island of Koh Phangan for some much-deserved rest, relaxation and raving on its beautiful beaches!
DAY itinerary Bangkok / Surin
01-03
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to your accommodation on Khao San Road. Next day, enjoy an orientation before a walking tour of Wat Pho, Wat Arun and the Grand Palace. Day 3, board your train or coach to Surin with a guide. Surin / Elephant Village / Surin
04-08
Transfer to an elephant village where you’ll be living the local life in traditional Thai houses. Days 5-7 involve bathing, feeding and caring for the elephants and working alongside the mahout to harvest crops (season dependent). In your free time, learn to cook tasty Thai dishes, kayak along the river and make dung paper (a source of income for the village). Chill out in Surin on Day 8.
Highlights
• Care for elephants in Surin • Help build a project in Sangkhlaburi • Party ‘til dawn in Koh Phangan
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Fridays Project Location: Surin / Sangkhlaburi Getting There: pick-up transfer from Bangkok Airport included Accommodation: twin share with en suite in Bangkok (5 nts), multi-share in Surin Town (2 nts), elephant village homestay multi-share (4 nts), multishare in Sangkhlaburi (6 nts), overnight transport (1 nt) twin-quad rooms in Koh Phangan (10 nts) Meals: Breakfast on Days 2 & 3 included Transport: minibus, train, coach & ferry Trip Code: THIVOL
Surin / Bangkok / Sangkhlaburi
09-10
Travel back unguided to bustling Bangkok where you’ll be met by one of the Sangkhlaburi team members for the next part of your adventure. On Day 10, take in the scenery on the 5-7 hour journey to Sangkhlaburi.
Elephant Village Sangkhlaburi
T H A I L A N D
Sangkhlaburi
11-15 16-17
Surin
Flex your muscles in preparation for the building project today! The type of work depends on the progress of ongoing projects but can range from building community facilities to local schools and day centres.
Bangkok
Bangkok / Koh Phangan
Make your way back to buzzing Bangkok. On Day 17, travel overnight to dreamy Koh Phangan where some well-deserved R&R awaits! Koh Phangan
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Arrive at the exotic island Koh Phangan on the morning of Day 18. Snorkel in aquamarine waters, cover yourself in neon paint and rave it up ‘til dawn on Haad Rin beach or just kick back and relax on the white sandy beaches.
C A M B O D I A
Koh Phangan / Bangkok
It’s back to Bangkok today for one final night out along Khao San Road where you can raise your Chang beer and toast your trip! Check out on Day 29.
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Koh Phangan
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HILL TRIBE HELPING HANDS ADVENTURE
£896
FR
28 DAYS
Bangkok – Chiang Mai – Chiang Rai – Bangkok
ASIA ASIA Provide skills training, education and support to help villages thrive without losing their cultural identity. You will assist at one of the following: childcare centres, schools, a temple, the hospital or a vocational college. Explore colourful Bangkok and Chiang Mai and enjoy a three-day trek to hill tribe villages.
Highlights
• A variety of volunteering activities • 3-day trek to authentic hill tribe villages • Explore Bangkok and Chiang Mai
DAY itinerary 01
Inclusions
Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok at any time to be transferred to your accommodation. Bangkok
Project Start Date: selected Thursdays Project Location: Chiang Rai Getting There: transfers to/from Bangkok Airport included at the start and end of the tour Accommodation: multi-share rooms in a hotel/hostel (6 nts), multi-share room/dorm at the project (19 nts), sleeping berth on overnight train (2 nts) Meals: all meals at project site included Notes: background check required Trip Code: BKKHIL
02
You’ll be given an orientation and overview of the project where you will volunteer before heading out into Bangkok for a walking tour. Then, travel by overnight train to the ancient and charming old capital, Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai
03 04
Hit the streets and soak up the rich cultural history and colonial architecture of the old city. From mesmerising markets to impressive temples, Chiang Mai ticks all the right boxes! Chiang Mai / Chiang Rai
Take a bus to Chiang Rai and spend the afternoon at your own pace, immersing yourself in this quaint Thai town. Chiang Rai Volunteer Project
B U R M A
L AO S
05-23
Chiang Rai Chiang Mai
T H A I L A N D
Bangkok C A M B O D I A
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Spend three weeks volunteering on various activities, dependent on the community’s needs. Help with teaching English to locals from surrounding hill tribes and villages or opt for outdoor work. You’ll also visit Chiang Rai night bazaar, the White Temple, stunning waterfalls and enjoy trekking. Chiang Rai
Say goodbye to the project’s staff and head back to your hotel in Chiang Rai town. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this sacred spot. Chiang Rai / Chiang Mai
After breakfast, take the bus back to Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai
Gorge yourself at Chiang Mai’s multiple food stalls before boarding the overnight train back to Bangkok. Bangkok
Early morning, arrive in Bangkok and make your own way to the hotel. Bangkok
Leave Bangkok any time today for your flight home.
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TIGER TRAIL CONSERVATION
£465
FR
8 DAYS
Merapoh, Malaysia
Highlights
• Assist Malaysia’s largest tiger NGO • Learn the ways of native tribe, the Batek
Inclusions
Project Start Date: 19 Jan15, 16 Feb15 & every Monday 01Mar15 - 30Nov15 Project Location: Merapoh (approx 4 hrs from Kuala Lumpur) Getting There: take the 10am transnational bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu which stops for lunch at Merapoh Accommodation: simple dorms (7 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: KULTIG
Merapoh M A L AYS I A
Kuala Lumpur
WORK WITH ENDANGERED ORANG-UTANS
£1,280
FR
2 WEEKS
Kuching (Borneo), Malaysia
Highlights
• Rehabilitate rescued orang-utans • See sunbears, bear cats and other animals
This project safeguards Borneo’s endangered orang-utan population through the centre’s rescue and rehabilitation programme. You’ll help with the ‘enrichment’ process, building hammocks, swings and platforms as well as preparing food and cleaning enclosures. Help these incredible animals move a step closer to living independently and enjoy the camaraderie of living in shared jungle chalets.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: 5th &19th day of each month Project Location: Matang Wildlife Centre, Sarawak Getting There: transfers from Kuching Airport included Accommodation: guesthouse (2 nts), shared jungle chalet (12 nts) Meals: meal allowance & kitchen facilities provided. £50 for catered option. Notes: see notes on page 24 Trip Code: KCHORA
Matang Wildlife Centre Kuching
SA R AWA K
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Based in a town on the borders of Malaysia’s largest national park, you will support tiger conservation efforts by dismantling snares, tracking large mammal footprints and collecting camera trap data. Four days and one night will be spent trekking through the jungle with a local guide. You will also spend a day caving and visit a forest tribal village where you’ll forage with women and teach English to the young adults.
EXPERIENCE BORNEO AND CONSERVE ORANG-UTANS Kuching (Borneo) – Matang – Bako – Semenggoh – Batang Ai – Kuching
£1,195
FR
14 DAYS
ASIA ASIA
Highlights
• Visit an orang-utan rehabilitation centre • Live with local rainforest tribes • Take a boat tour of the mangrove swamps
Inclusions
Project Start Date: 3rd of each month Project Location: Matang Wildlife Centre, Sarawak Getting There: transfers from/to Kuching Airport included Accommodation: basic shared rooms (4-6 per room), hostel, park lodges and longhouse lodges (13 nts) Meals: most meals included Notes: there is no touching of orang-utans on the tour as this runs contrary to efforts to rehabilitate them back to the wild as well as carrying significant risks for injury or disease to both animals & humans Trip Code: KCHVOL
This voluntour is designed to raise awareness of the conservation efforts made in Sarawak and to bring harmony between people and orang-utans. Be one of the special few who experience and help with orang-utans being rehabilitated and see the semi-wild orang-utans at the world-famous Semenggoh Nature Reserve. Post-volunteering, enjoy an exhilarating week’s adventure into the rainforest where you’ll meet the descendants of the legendary headhunters of Borneo – the Iban tribe – who are now custodians of the wild orang-utans. Experience an incredible stay with them in a traditional longhouse.
SA R AWA K
Bako
Matang
Kuching
Semenggoh
I N D O N E S I A N
Batang Ai
B O R N EO
DAY itinerary 01 02-03 04
Kuching
After arriving into Kuching you will be transferred to your accommodation. Matang Wildlife Centre Volunteering Project
Assist with the rehabilitation of these incredibly beautiful creatures at Matang Wildlife Centre in Kubah National Park. Bako National Park
Enjoy a short boat ride through winding mangrove swamps until you reach Sarawak’s oldest national park, Bako National Park. Bako National Park
05-06
YOU MIGHT LIKE SAMBOJA LESTARI ORANG-UTAN VOLUNTEER PROJECT 2 - 4 WEEKS Fr £1,195 Help rehabilitate orang-utans and sun bears in Samboja, East Kalimantan, Borneo at this sanctuary nestled in tropical rainforest. Tasks will include forest plantation, general maintenance and assisiting with feeding and cleaning. Trip Code: KCHSAM
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07
Spend two days exploring this incredible park, spotting proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques, silvered langurs and monitor lizards in addition to an amazing variety of bird and insect life. Sarawak Cultural Village
Today check out a cultural village, a living museum to the Dayaks - the indigenous tribes of Borneo. Batang Ai Rainforest
08-12
Travel to Batang Ai and enjoy time trekking into the rainforest in search of orang-utans and other wildlife, meeting the Iban tribe and learning traditional handicrafts and cooking skills along the way. Semenggoh Rehabiliation Centre
13
On today’s menu: a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You’ll visit Semenggoh Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre where you can get up close to the orang-utans at feeding time. Afterwards travel on to Kuching.
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Kuching
Reminisce about your unforgettable experience. Depart at any time.
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CAMP BORNEO
£895
FR
2 WEEKS – 3 MONTHS
Kota Kinabalu (Borneo), Malaysia
Highlights
• Orang-utan sanctuary visit (1 month + stay) • Help improve rural living standards
Camps International own, manage and operate 25 permanent and exclusive camps, which bring significant revenue and assistance to poor rural communities. They have up to 100 award-winning projects running at any time, which means you get to experience a wide range of activities that address local poverty, healthcare, education, welfare, conservation and environmental issues. This really is doing it all!
Camp Mantanani Island
ASIA
Living in a traditional Sabahan community, volunteer on a range of projects involving school and community development. Depending on your chosen programme, you will also work on environmental efforts such as forest regeneration and marine conservation as well as experiencing amazing wildlife viewing. According to your trip duration, you’ll rotate through a range of camps perfect for volunteers that want variety!
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected dates throughout year Project Location: various camps Getting There: transfers from/to Kota Kinabalu Airport and to and from camps included Accommodation: mainly traditional longhouses Meals: all meals included Notes: maximum volunteer age 25. 3-month programme includes 1 month at Camp Cambodia Trip Code: CAMBRN
Camp Tinangol Kota Kinabalu
Camp Batu Puteh
Camp Bongkud SA BA H
Stay Longer: Fr £1,595 for 1 month
CAMP CAMBODIA
£835
FR
2 WEEKS - 1 MONTH
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Highlights
• Experience the warmth of local people • Improve primary school facilities
Experience the real Cambodia, living and working alongside a rural Khmer community. The project mostly focuses on developing a rural primary school. You’ll contribute to initiatives including classroom re-furbishment, building teacher accommodation and creating fish ponds. In your free time, explore bustling Siem Reap and the nearby iconic Angkor Wat.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected dates throughout year Project Location: rural Cambodia (approx. 70kms from Siem Reap) Getting There: transfers from/to Siem Reap Airport included Accommodation: traditional longhouses & hostel/ hotel accommodation when visiting towns Meals: all meals included Notes: maximum volunteer age 25. This project is ideally combined with Camp Borneo. Trip Code: CAMCAM
Stay Longer: Fr £1,290 for a 1 month stay
T H A I L A N D
Camp Beng Mealea Siem Reap C A M B O D I A
Phnom Penh V I E T N A M
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TEACHING CHILDREN IN CAMBODIA
2 - 6 WEEKS
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Highlights
• Help families break out of poverty • Explore the formidable Angkor Wat • Assist with teaching English
ASIA ASIA
New Hope Cambodia is based in one of the poorest slum areas on the outskirts of Siem Reap. Whilst travellers marvel at the wonder of Angkor Wat, many people in this nearby community live in abject poverty. This project aims to restore hope and dignity to these onceproud and prosperous communities by providing education, healthcare and vocational training. Project hours will vary from half to full days, where you’ll support Khmer teachers to assist with English, maths and computer lessons. A portion of the cost of your trip will be used to buy a bicycle for you to transport yourself to and from the project. After you leave, the bike is donated back to the community for their use.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: every Sunday Project Location: Mondul Bai, Siem Reap Getting There: transfer from Siem Reap Airport included Accommodation: shared guesthouse (13 nts) Meals: breakfasts included Notes: background check required Trip Code: CAMCHI
Stay Longer: Fr £79 per week
T H A I L A N D
Siem Reap C A M B O D I A
V I E T N A M
YOU MIGHT LIKE TEACH ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL) A TEFL certificate will qualify you to teach English in schools, private language institutes, local businesses and universities. Doing the short course prior to volunteering not only equips you with skills and future employment options but ensures you get the most out of your time spent volunteering. See pages 76-77.
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FR
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MEANINGFUL CAMBODIA EXPERIENCE
£562
FR
14 DAYS
Phnom Penh – Siem Reap – Angkor Wat – Kampong Pluk
ASIA
Improve the poor conditions and brighten opportunities for underprivileged Cambodian children and orphans at a volunteering project in Phnom Penh. As part of this voluntour experience you’ll explore this colourful country and admire one of the most beautiful temple complexes in the world - Angkor Wat.
Highlights
• Help underprivileged children • Experience fascinating Cambodian culture • Explore the temples of Angkor Wat
DAY itinerary 01
Phnom Penh
Arrive at Phnom Penh airport and transfer to your accommodation. Take a stroll round the city and later on be sure to check out the wild nightlife. Phnom Penh
02
Visit the Royal Palace, the sobering Toul Sleng Museum and the infamous Killing Fields. The latter two sights give a clear understanding of the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime. Phnom Penh Volunteer Project
03-07 08-09
Support a local underprivileged kids project to provide a safe shelter for the children by assisting with painting, drawing, teaching English and other general duties. Phnom Penh / Siem Reap
Check out the capital at your own pace today. On Day 9 leave Phnom Penh behind and take the bus to Siem Reap. A guide will meet you on arrival.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays 17Jan15 -13Dec15 Project Location: Phnom Penh Getting There: transfer from Phnom Penh International Airport included Accommodation: shared room with fan (13 nts) Meals: breakfasts included Notes: background check required Trip Code: REPCAM
* Tour only operates with min.2 people
Angkor Wat Complex
10-11
Greeted by a guide and a tuk tuk, today you’ll explore the world heritage temple complex. Take in Angkor Thom, the 54 four-headed Buddha statue of the Bayons, Angkor Wat itself and the Ta Phrom ‘Tomb Raider’ temple. Start off Day 11 by visiting the natural bridge of Kbal Spean, followed by a hilly climb which promises incredible scenic views from the top! After a lunch next to the Kbal Spean river, admire sculptures of lingas (the symbol of the God Shiva’s supreme essence) and visit one of the best preserved temples; Bantey Srei temple, one of Cambodia’s most remarkable temples. Kampong Pluk village
12-13 14
Visit a floating village, discovering the flooded forest and its birds by rowboat (Sep - Jan only) as well as the Rolous Group, one of the first Angkor temples. On Day 13 you’ll help children with English or craft classes at a local project. Kampong Pluk village
Sadly your trip ends today, so bid farewell to your trip mates and get ready your next destination!
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T H A I L A N D
Siem Reap
C A M B O D I A
Phnom Penh V I E T N A M
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TEACH CHILDREN IN LAOS
£945
FR
2 - 12 WEEKS
Luang Prabang, Laos
Highlights
• Lead creative exercises to engage the kids • Tutor kids and develop them one-on-one
ASIA ASIA
Working in a range of schools and educational centres, you will provide essential English language tuition to children of a variety of age ranges. Through telling stories, singing songs and playing games you’ll be teaching basic conversational English. Your enthusiasm and organisation will bring alive the resources and art materials available to engage with the children, encouraging education in this very underprivileged area.
Inclusions
V I E T N A M
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays Project Location: Luang Prabang Getting There: transfers to and from Luang Prabang Airport included (arrive day before project starts) Accommodation: basic guesthouse, shared (14 nts) Meals: food allowance provided Notes: background check required Trip Code: GVITCL
L AO S
Luang Prabang
T H A I L A ND
Stay Longer: Fr £250 per fortnight
VOLUNTEER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES & NOVICE BUDDHIST MONKS
Luang Prabang, Laos
2 - 12 WEEKS
Highlights
• Teach and practice English with locals • Work with novice Buddhist monks
As the economic benefit from tourism rises in Laos, so does the importance of English skills. Based in Luang Prabang, you will connect with the real Laos and its people through teaching English to kids and the local community, and on occasions novice Buddhist monks. Practical English use and conversation are the main focus and will be taught to students with varying levels of ability, so be prepared for a bit of ‘lost in translation’ fun!
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays Project Location: Luang Prabang Getting There: transfers from/to Luang Prabang Airport included (arrive day before project starts) Accommodation: basic shared guesthouse (14 nts) Meals: food allowance provided Notes: background check required Trip Code: GVIMON
V I E T N A M
L AO S
Luang Prabang
T H A I L A N D
Stay Longer: Fr £250 per fortnight
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FR
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HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
£575
FR
10 DAYS
The GK Enchanted Farm, Philippines
Highlights
• Learn about social enterprise • Assist & be inspired by local entrepreneurs • Teach underprivileged Filipino children
Inclusions
Project Start Date: 22Jan15, 19Feb15, 19Mar15, 16Apr15, 21May15, 18Jun15, 16Jul15, 20Aug15, 17Sep15, 22Oct15, 19Nov15, 10Dec15 Project Location: GK Enchanted Farm (north east of Manila) Getting There: return Manila transfers (from Ninoy Aquino International airport or city) to the Enchanted Farm included Accommodation: simple, shared dorms with air con at Enchanted Farm (9 nts) Meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, welcome banquet & farewell feast included Trip Code: MNLPHL
Enchanted Farm
Manila
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This unique project runs alongside an awardwinning Philippine-based NGO that aims to eradicate the country’s poverty through creating sustainable communities. Immerse yourself in its ‘Enchanted Farm’; a thriving hub for social entrepreneurs who are building high-quality businesses. You’ll volunteer through teaching children English and maths, cooking, farming and supporting entrepreneurs in their day-to-day tasks. A two-day social business camp is also included, giving you the opportunity to explore your passions and develop business plans. On your final day, visit Manila where you can either coach football to underprivileged kids or help out at a local school through teaching arts and crafts.
TEACH CHILDREN IN JAIPUR
£781
FR
2 - 5 WEEKS
Jaipur, India
ASIA ASIA
Highlights
• Teach underprivileged kids English • Be awestruck by a visit to the Taj Mahal • Enjoy a cultural week in Delhi
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Mondays Project Location: Jaipur, India Getting There: includes return Delhi Airport transfers (selected times) & local transport from accommodation to project Accommodation: 4-bed shared dorm, unisex (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: JAICHI
Stay Longer: Fr £138 per week
This varied and ‘hands-on’ adventure will give you a real taste of India as well as helping teach and inspire disadvantaged schoolchildren - no formal education training required! In addition to volunteering, you’ll get see the sights of Delhi, Agra and Pushkar, including the resplendent Taj Mahal. Plus, enjoy authentic experiences through workshops on henna, Hindi, yoga and Indian clothing.
DAY itinerary Delhi
01-02
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the camp. Day 2, enjoy a welcome meeting and presentation on Indian culture then get stuck into a Hindi tutorial class plus Henna (Indian Tattoo) and cooking workshops. Delhi
03-04
Head out sightseeing to discover Delhi’s ancient monuments and magnificent museums. Next up, be privy to the energetic and culture-rich art form of Bollywood dance. Day 4, take a yoga session and an Indian clothing workshop, then enjoy a scrummy dinner with a local host family. Delhi / Agra / Jaipur
T I B E T
PA K I S TA N
New Delhi Agra
Jaipur
05-06
Leave the chaos of Delhi behind you and transfer to Agra. The rest of the day is yours to chill out and explore the local markets. Day 6, visit the mesmerising Taj Mahal before you’re off to the pink-hued city of Jaipur. Jaipur
N E PA L
07-12
Pushkar I N D I A
13
Spend the next few days teaching children English and maths and encouraging creativity through painting, singing and playing games. Create low cost teaching materials and help teachers make education more fun for kids. In addition, you’ll conduct bridge courses for school drop-outs or slower learning students and raise awareness of basic hygeine. Jaipur / Pushkar
Depart Jaipur for Pushkar, where you’ll browse local markets and take a camel safari. Spend the evening relaxing around a glowing campfire. Pushkar / Delhi
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Enjoy another bumpy camel ride this morning before a trip to the famous Hindu temples and lake. Board your train this afternoon for your final night at the Gurgaon camp in Delhi. Your voluntour ends on Day 15.
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VOLUNTEER WITH CHILDREN IN NEPAL
£613
FR
2 - 12 WEEKS
Kathmandu, Nepal
Highlights
• Use creative methods to teach kids • Live with like-minded volunteers • Visit Chitwan and Pokhara
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Mondays Project Location: Kathmandu Getting There: transfers to/from Kathmandu Airport included Accommodation: volunteer house single sex dorm (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: KTMVOL
Stay Longer: Fr £95 per week
CHINA
NEPAL
Kathmandu INDIA
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After a few days of volunteering orientation, you’ll be provided with a day-to-day plan for your project, along with supporting resources. So no need to fret; even those of you without formal teacher training will comfortably be able to tutor. You will teach English and maths to community school children, assisting with learning as well as organising creative projects. These will involve making puppets to help with storytelling, painting and drawing to excite students about learning. A weekend trip to Chitwan and Pokara is included.
THE INDIA EXPERIENCE & ADVENTURE New Delhi - Jaipur – Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - New Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Goa
£1,309
FR
29 DAYS
ASIA ASIA
Highlights
• Work at schools in Rajasthan and Goa • Interact with local communities and kids • See India’s mountains, desert and beach
Get a mouth-watering taste for India’s sights, colours and overwhelming cultures on this 29-day adventure. You’ll split your time between traversing its well-trodden and fascinating backroads, as well as volunteering at two local projects, one in rural Rajasthan and the other on the beautiful Goan coast. Make a difference to this country and give something back to remarkable India.
DAY itinerary
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Fridays Project Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan & Goa Getting There: meet representative at Delhi airport on Day 1, who will accompany you on public transport Accommodation: simple hotel & volunteer house (multi-share) (28 nts) Meals: some meals included Trip Code: DELINZ
PA K I S TA N
T I B E T
Rishikesh
A KI S TAN
New Delhi / Jaipur
01-04
Arrive into Delhi and you have the day at leisure to explore. On Day 2 meet your project representative who will take you to the camp in Jaipur. Spend the next few days checking out the Pink City’s bazaars and sights, practice your Bollywood grooves. Visit the famous Amber Fort and finish off with a bicycle rickshaw ride through Jaipur’s busy markets.
05-11
Today you’ll admire one of the holiest pilgrimages for Hindus - Pushkar. Enjoy a camel safari with amazing views of the Thar Desert. After your overnight camp, soak up Pushkar’s vibes and head through rural Rajasthan to Jaipur, your first volunteering stop. For the next five days you’ll help the Banzara community with teaching kids at local schools, as well as helping with painting the schools with educational murals designed to encourage education in this poor area.
Jaipur / Pushkar / Jaipur
Haridwar N E PA L
Lalsot / Agra / Delhi / Haridwar / Rishikesh
New Delhi Jaipur
Agra
12-20
Pushkar
I N D I A
Rishikesh / Delhi / Goa
Goa
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Visit the Taj Mahal and learn why it’s a true wonder. On Day 12 head to Delhi and spend the next day sightseeing. Relax in Haridwar on Day 14 before admiring Rishikesh’s famous temples, ashrams and the almighty River Ganges the next day. On Days 16 and 17 you’ll practice yoga, meditate and stay in a local ashram. Step up the pace on Days 18 and 19 as you trek a nearby mountain. Back on the train to Delhi and on Day 22 fly to Goa where you’ll spend the next six days helping kids with schooling, painting educational murals and local restoration projects. Reminisce on the past few incredible days as you depart after breakfast on Day 29.
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GOA BEACH & VOLUNTEER
£570
FR
2 - 12 WEEKS
Goa, India
Highlights
• Comprehensive volunteering orientation • Immerse yourself in Goan culture • Care for children from slum areas
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Mondays Project Location: Goa Getting There: transfers from/to Goa Airport included Accommodation: guesthouse, shared rooms (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: GOIGOA
Stay Longer: Fr £117 per week
PA K I S TA N
T I B E T
PA K I S TA N N E PA L
New Delhi
I N D I A
Goa
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Goan public services suffer from underfunding and ineffective management, often resulting in poverty and illiteracy. This challenging but massively rewarding project will enrich your travel experience while helping some of Goa’s most needy school children learn new skills and improve their future prospects. You’ll be working with fishing communities, living along beaches and supporting children, teenagers and women with education in English, maths and awareness in matters like health, hygeine and nutrition. There will also be time to enjoy Goa’s natural beauty and sandy beaches.
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THE DANCING, SINGING AND LAUGHING IT BURROWS UNDER YOUR SKIN AGAIN AND AGAIN “True grass-roots research that conserves wildlife and improves lives. I am honoured to have lived and worked amongst Kenya’s Maasai.” Hansie Bez - Kenya Community Conservation
TEACH CHILDREN IN SOUTH AFRICA
£701
FR
2 - 12 WEEKS
The Observatory & Cape Town townships, South Africa
Highlights
• Get creative with arts and crafts projects • Organise sports tournaments for the kids • Help out at schools and day care centres
Inclusions
Project Start Date: every first & third Monday Project Location: Cape Town townships Getting There: airport or central accommodation transfer (selected times) to volunteer house included on Day 1 Accommodation: volunteer house on multi-share basis (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: SFACHI
Stay Longer: Fr £189 per week Z A M B I A
Z I M BA B W E N A M I B I A B OT S WA N A
S O U T H
A F R I C A
Cape Town
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Staying ten minutes from the heart of the city, you will primarily be supporting teachers at under-resourced primary and pre-schools in the townships surrounding Cape Town. With class sizes of up to 50 children, the extra pair of hands will give infants aged 2-6 years-old the individual attention they need. You’ll help out with teaching, sports and art activities, refurbishing school buildings as well as getting a taste for local life. During your free time, make the most of the guesthouse’s central location.
HELP CHILDREN IN CAPE TOWN
10+ DAYS
Cape Town, South Africa
Highlights
• Assist with the development of children • Free Cape Peninsula tour and surf lesson • Organise sports, games and music lessons
AFRICA
Love working with children? Then this is the project for you. Many of the areas you’ll be volunteering at are located in underprivileged, under-resourced communities so any help and all contributions are gratefully received. You’ll assist teachers by providing love, care and support for infants aged from newborn to seven years-old. Many will be awaiting adoption, having been abandoned or lost their families. Others may have been removed from abusive home lives. Days will be spent storytelling, playing simple games with babies and assisting with feeding and afternoon nap times. Other practical activities include helping with cooking, laundry and gardening. At the weekend, enjoy Cape Town’s beautiful beaches, top-notch restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Mondays (arrive Thursday for 3-day orientation) Project Location: Cape Town suburb of either Athlone or Kommetjie (approx 30 mins south of Cape Town) Getting There: transfers from Cape Town International Airport included Accommodation: Shared room in volunteer house with lounge & kitchen or own/shared room in a local homestay with a South African family (9 nts) Meals: breakfast and dinners included Notes: background check required Trip Code: CPTHFO
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YOU MIGHT LIKE PENGUIN RESCUE 45 DAYS Fr £1,282 Help clean and feed injured or sick penguins and other seabirds as part of this rescue project in Cape Town. Trip Code: CPTPEN
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HOPE JOURNEY CHILDREN’S RECOVERY HOSPITAL
£393
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10+ DAYS
Cape Town, South Africa
Highlights
• Bond with kids needing love & attention • Read stories, play games & hand out toys
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This over-stretched recovery hospital meets a vital need amongst the community’s poorer families. You’ll support the recuperation of sick children through helping with simple food preparation, doing laundry, managing the donation of toys and giving lots of cuddles! You’ll also teach and develop through playing games, singing and reading stories, providing much-needed stimulation for the little ones.
Z I M BA B W E
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Project Start Date: Mondays (arrive Thursday for 3-day orientation) Project Location: Cape Town, South Africa Getting There: return airport transfers included Accommodation: Shared room in volunteer house with lounge & kitchen or own/shared room in a local homestay with a South African family (9 nts) Meals: daily breakfast & dinner included Trip Code: CPTHOS
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A F R I C A
Stay Longer: Fr £99 per week
Cape Town
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAMME
£1,195
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2 - 12 WEEKS
Limpopo Province, South Africa
Highlights
• Learn animal behavioural study skills • Analyse important local wildlife data
Based at a South African game reserve, you’ll be in the thick of it with large game such as lions, leopards, elephants and hyenas. You’ll learn to use research equipment to help locate collared animals and gather information on predators to help determine their movements and social structures. If you stay four weeks, spend time at the mountain satellite camps to analyse data, track and monitor wildlife.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays (arrive the day before the project starts) Project Location: Limpopo Province Getting There: transfers from Johannesburg available (additional fee) Accommodation: farmhouse multi-share (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: GVIWCV
Limpopo Province B OT S WA N A
Johannesburg
S O U T H
A F R I C A
Stay Longer: Fr £510 per fortnight
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GREAT WHITE SHARKS VOLUNTEERING
1 - 12 WEEKS
Gansbaai, South Africa
Highlights
• Cage dive with incredible Great Whites • Learn the ropes of basic seamanship • Admire whales, dolphins and penguins
AFRICA
Situated near Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, Gansbaai hosts an extraordinary marine environment. Known as the Great White shark capital of the world, the area provides daily sightings of these magnificent creatures. Shark populations worldwide are increasingly threatened and there’s still a lot of research that is needed to understand and interpret the behaviour of these awesome predators. The knowledge and skills acquired by participating in this project are unparalleled. Most of your time at sea will be spent aboard a shark cage diving vessel as a crew member, helping out with cage diving operations, shark observation and collecting data. There will be the opportunity to take the plunge and cage dive yourself. And don’t be surprised to also spot whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and the huge array of birdlife around world-famous Dyer Island. Back on land, you may attend lectures on shark tagging and tracking, basic seamanship and shark biology and behaviour. To get the most out of your experience and have more time cage diving, consider staying longer; anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Daily Project Location: Gansbaai (120km from Cape Town) Getting There: return transfers from Cape Town, all boat trips & educational activities are included Accommodation: shared room with shared bathroom & kitchen in volunteer house with Internet access & pool! (6 nts) Meals: breakfasts & light lunches included Trip Code: CPTGWS
Stay Longer: Fr £257 per week Z A M B I A
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SHAMWARI CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE
£588
FR
2 - 12 WEEKS
Paterson, South Africa
Highlights
• Help protect and conserve wildlife • Live and work amongst Africa’s ‘Big 5’ • Help rhino and anti-poaching efforts
As a volunteer on this unique placement, you will work 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, conserving, monitoring and protecting the ‘Big 5’ and other flora and fauna. Assist in efforts such as animal tracking and research, reserve rehabilitation and eco-education. You’ll also enjoy interactive talks and lectures with the best in behind-the-scenes wildlife experiences. Weekly tasks may include visits to the Born Free Foundation’s Big Cat Sanctuaries for Lions & Leopards and conducting environmental and social awareness work in the local community. The volunteers’ dedication and efforts will make a positive impact on creating environmental, social and financial stability for this special habitat.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Mondays Project Location: Paterson (87km from Port Elizabeth) Getting There: on arrival into Port Elizabeth, make your own way to Shamwari Game Reserve (transfers can be arranged at additional cost) Accommodation: shared rooms or tents (14 nts) Meals: all on-site meals included Trip Code: PLZSHA
Stay Longer: Fr £294 per week Z A M B I A
Z I M BA B W E N A M I B I A B OT S WA N A
Johannesburg S O UTH S O U T H
Cape Town
AFR ICA A F R I C A
Paterson Port Elizabeth
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Based at a purpose-built volunteer centre on a 25,000-hectare ‘Big 5’ reserve (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) in the Eastern Cape, it’s little wonder that Shamwari was nominated in the World Travel Awards category for ‘Africa’s Leading Conservation Company 2014’.
THE LION WHISPERER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
£770
FR
1 - 4 WEEKS
Welgedacht Game Reserve (near Pretoria), South Africa
Highlights
• Work around and care for large predators • Volunteer in a ‘Big 5’ reserve • Meet the Lion Whisperer himself
AFRICA
Kevin Richardson (also known as the ‘Lion Whisperer’) is a high-profile conservationist who runs The Lion Whisperer Wildlife Sanctuary. This project is devoted to caring for and enriching the lives of the animals that live there, including lions, spotted and striped hyenas and black leopards. Volunteers will play an integral part in restoring Welgedacht Game Reserve back to its former glory. The reserve is the first free-roaming ‘Big 5’ of its kind in Gauteng province. As most of the reserve was previously farmland, there are challenges in returning the land to its ideal condition. The project will also involve maintaining, caring for and managing the animals on the 18,000-hectare farm. Volunteer activities are varied and include preparing food, game counts, anti-poaching walks and enclosure cleaning.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Mondays Project Location: Welgedacht Game Reserve, near Pretoria Getting There: transfers included from/to Johannesburg International Airport Accommodation: shared African-style farmhouse (7 nts) Meals: all meals included (except when on excursions) Trip Code: JNBKNG
Stay Longer: Fr £1,100 for 2 weeks Fr £1,870 for 4 weeks Z A M B I A
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2 - 12 WEEKS
Vredefort Dome World Heritage site, South Africa
Highlights
• Work with & protect endangered rhino • Help with indigenous game conservation • Live with like-minded volunteers
Working five days a week, you’ll help with wildlife management as well as habitat and infrastructure management. This could involve anything from maintaining riverside trails and fish farming to repairing water points and fences. Stay in a six-bed comfy cottage with fellow volunteers. There will be plenty of free evening and weekend time to socialise, enjoy a braai and kayak on the Vaal River.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Mondays Project Location: Vredefort Dome (approx.120km south west of Johannesburg) Getting There: return transfers from Johannesburg included (every second Monday) plus all transport Accommodation: riverside farm-style cottage, with living room, shared bathroom, fully-equipped kitchen, BBQ patio and free Wi-Fi (13 nts) Meals: Three meals daily, on working days Trip Code: AFRSAV
Stay Longer: Fr £772 per fortnight Z A M B I A
Z I M BA B W E N A M I B I A B OT S WA N A
Johannesburg
Vaal River S O U T H
A F R I C A
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Join a passionate team of conservationists at this project located on a private game reserve in the world’s oldest and largest asteroid impact structure. Here, you will be involved in the care, protection and preservation of critically endangered white rhinos. This will include assisting anti-poaching research methods and rhino breeding efforts contributing to the initiative’s long-term goal of building a rhino rehabilitation centre.
SPORTS COACHING IN SOUTH AFRICA
£1,150
FR
5 -12 WEEKS
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Highlights
• Run tournaments plus arts and field trips • Coach football, cricket and basketball
AFRICA
This project caters for schools that lack physical education resources. While the focus is on sport, the priority is to develop life skills among underprivileged children to help bridge social divides. Visiting several schools each day, you’ll work as part of a team of volunteers and coach at activity camps during school holidays. A township tour is included.
Z A M B I A
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Z I M BA B W E N A M I B I A
Project Start Date: 17Jan15, 21Feb15, 18Apr15, 23May15, 18Jul15, 29Aug15, 03Oct15 Project Location: Port Elizabeth Getting There: transfers from/to Port Elizabeth airport included Accommodation: dormitory-style volunteer house with shared bathroom, TV room and pool (35 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: PLZCOA
B OT S WA N A
S OU T H S O U T H
Cape Town
A FR ICA A F R I C A
Port Elizabeth Stay Longer: Fr £150 per week
NAKAVANGO CONSERVATION PROGRAMME
1 - 12 WEEKS
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Highlights
• Get up close with black rhino & the ‘Big 5’ • Help restore Victoria Falls’ rainforest
A ten-minute drive from the mighty Victoria Falls, this project is based at a 2,500-hectare private game reserve. Here, you’ll engage in ‘behind the scenes’ conservation, wildlife research and community development. Typical duties will involve tree mapping, gathering wildlife data, assisting at rural schools and installing solar-operated water pumps.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Wednesdays 14Jan15 - 02Dec15 Project Location: Stanley & Livingstone Private Game Reserve, Victoria Falls Getting There: return transfers from Victoria Falls International Airport included Accommodation: purpose built facility with single bedrooms (shared bathrooms), kitchen, deck with barbecue, bar facility, pool & Wi-Fi (6 nts) Meals: three daily meals included Trip Code: ZIMCON
Stay Longer: Fr £178 per week
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SEYCHELLES ISLAND RESEARCH & CONSERVATION
£1,495
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Curieuse Island, Seychelles
Highlights
• Visit turtle breeding areas • Explore the many islands of the Seychelles • Live and work in paradise surroundings
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays (Jan-Nov). Arrive the day before project starts Project Location: Curieuse Island, Seychelles Getting There: return transfer from Mahe airport included (selected times) Accommodation: Basic dorm room (mixed sex) with shared bathrooms (28 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: GVISEY
Stay Longer: Fr £2,395 for 8 weeks Fr £3,295 for 12 weeks
Curieuse Island
Mahé
YOU MIGHT LIKE MARINE CONSERVATION EXPEDITION IN SEYCHELLES 4 -12 WEEKS Fr £2,050 Working on critical marine conservation projects, you’ll assist with providing important data on coral reef research, whale shark migration observations and in-water turtle surveys. Diving amongst deserted tropical isles you’ll also have the chance to take your PADI Advanced and PADI Coral Reef Researcher Diver courses. Trip Code: GVIMAR
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Based on a tropical island next to a picturepostcard beach, you’ll join a team of international volunteers, assisting the local government with crucial wildlife and terrestrial conservation projects. Working five days a week, you’ll receive all relevant training and support to help with tortoise conservation, turtle nesting, bird monitoring and national park rehabilitation. Rotating between projects will mean you’ll never get bored as well as experiencing varied initiatives and locations. Come the weekend, explore the surrounding islands and hit the Friday night social!
CAMP TANZANIA
£940
FR
2 WEEKS - 3 MONTHS
Tanga, Tanzania
Highlights
• Improve rural community living standards • Safari in a premier national park • Seaweed harvesting
The main projects are based on the coast just outside Tanzania’s oldest coastal town, Tanga. There’s a strong focus on education and initiatives that benefit local schools. You’ll also help develop micro-enterprises that provide employment and income for the village. Daily tasks may include: seaweed harvesting, building new classrooms, supporting ecotourism activities and helping locals to learn English and basic ICT skills. If you book a two or three-month programme, you’ll also visit Kenya and stay in the Tsavo Camp supporting environmental projects.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected monthly departures throughout the year Project Location: a variety of permanent camps in Northern Tanzania, plus Kenya (2 & 3 month programmes only) Getting There: transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Airport included Accommodation: dome tents/thatched bandas (13 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: maximum volunteer age 25 Trip Code: CAMCTZ
Camp Tsavo Kilimanjaro
Camp Tanga
2 weeks 1 month
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Volunteering in Tanzania is hugely rewarding. You’ll be living and working alongside local people on a wide range of initiatives designed to help improve living standards within their community. Many people in Tanzania live below the poverty line and don’t have access to proper education facilities, medical treatment or even clean drinking water, so your help is desperately needed.
CAMP KENYA
£980
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2 WEEKS - 3 MONTHS
Southern Kenya
Highlights
• Work alongside rural communities • Develop school/community facilities • Learn about elephant conservation
Inclusions
Stay Longer: Fr £1,795 for 1 month Fr £2,550 for 2 months Fr £3,295 for 3 months
Life as a volunteer Work on sustainable development projects to improve living conditions for children and adults. This may involve school development, building new homes for the elderly and constructing water tanks to supply clean drinking water to communities. The special and unique opportunity to live alongside local people and experience rural village life as a guest, not a tourist. Contribute to ongoing conservation and environmental initiatives and experience the stunning backdrops and wildlife viewing that Kenya has to offer (stays of one month and longer).
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Kenya is a popular destination because it has so much to offer; world-class beaches, abundant wildlife, jaw-dropping scenery, and some of the warmest and friendliest people you are ever likely to meet. Volunteering in Kenya is an extremely rewarding experience. You will be living and working alongside local people on a wide range of initiatives designed to help improve living standards within their community. The environmental and wildlife conservation projects are equally important, so you’ll also help protect fragile ecosystems for the benefit of the wildlife. You will work in the heart of a private wildlife sanctuary that is home to elephant, cheetah, lion and buffalo! Note: some aspects are dependent on trip duration.
Project Start Date: monthly departures (2 week -1 month projects); selected departures (2 -3 month projects). Project is not available in December Project Location: a variety of permanent camp locations in Southern Kenya Getting There: transfers from/to Mombasa Airport are included Accommodation: mixture of traditional thatched bandas, safari-style tents and spacious dome tents (13 nts) Meals: all meals included In-country Support: 24-hour support, fully staffed camps and projects Minimum Age: maximum volunteer age 25 Trip Code: CAMKEN
TEACH CHILDREN IN KENYA
2 - 12 WEEKS
Limuru, Kenya
Highlights
• Organise kids’ arts and sports activities • Immerse yourself in African culture • Work with friendly local Kenyans
AFRICA
Gain teaching experience in a challenging but hugely rewarding environment. Working with primary and pre-school children, you’ll provide extra support and encouragement to infants at underfunded and understaffed schools. Organise sports and arts activities for students, prepare teaching materials and add personality to classrooms with painted murals. Be prepared to fall in love – you’re bound to be won over by their smiles and hugs. You’ll also spend time refurbishing and brightening up school buildings as well as interacting with commmunity members from Nairobi’s slums, thereby gaining a greater understanding of urban Kenyan life.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: every first & third Monday Project Location: Limuru (approx 1 hr outside Nairobi centre) Getting There: airport or central accommodation transfer (selected times) from Nairobi to Limuru included on Day 1 Accommodation: volunteer cottage, multi-share (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: KENCHI
Stay Longer: Fr £206 per week
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U G A N DA
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16+ DAYS
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Highlights
• Work alongside amazing African wildlife • Work with local Maasai children
AFRICA
In the midst of the ‘greatest wildlife show in Africa,’ get involved in exciting conservation and wildlife activities in the spectacular surroundings of the Maasai Mara. You’ll assist with the monitoring of lion, cheetah and leopard populations as well as painting classroom murals. During the school year, you can expect to run an environmental club with primary age school students.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: every first & third Sunday Project Location: Mara Naboisho Conservancy Getting There: airport transfer from Nairobi to volunteer house & transfer to project on Day 2 included Accommodation: Nairobi hotel (1 nt) volunteer house, multi-share (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: KENMAA
E T H I O P I A
U G A N DA
K E N YA
Maasai Mara Nairobi TA N Z A N I A
Stay Longer: Fr £305 per week
TEACH CHILDREN IN ZANZIBAR
£790
FR
2 - 12 WEEKS
Jambiani (Zanzibar), Tanzania
Highlights
• Develop children’s creative skills • Learn the local language, Kiswahili
Schools in tropical, palm-lined Jambiani are typically understaffed and underfunded. Help students develop their English and creative skills through craft workshops and organise sports programmes aimed at nurturing children and strengthening their confidence. You’ll be fully immersed in local life, learning some Kiswahili along the way, and helping support women’s empowerment projects as well.
Inclusions Stone Town Z ANZ IBAR
Jambiani
Project Start Date: every first & third Monday Project Location: Jambiani (approx.1.5 hrs outside Stone Town) Getting There: transfer from airport to the project included (selected times) Accommodation: simple volunteer multi-share cottages/bungalows (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: KENZAN
Stay Longer: Fr £213 per week
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A LAND THAT INVIGORATES, INSPIRES, CHALLENGES AND EXCITES “The children I met in Cuzco were an inspiration. I helped them with a variety of lessons, from English to art. I was also lucky enough to be able to do the Inca Trail.” David Ragowski - Volunteer Cuzco Kids
VOLUNTEER CUZCO KIDS
£479*
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Cuzco, Peru
Highlights
• Immerse yourself in local Peruvian culture • Support at-risk children and youth • Inspire the kids to create a brighter future
Cuzco’s ‘House of the People of the Sun’ was set up with the goal of creating a safe sanctuary for the city’s poorest children and youths to turn to. It offers hot meals, help with homework and the chance to participate in a variety of workshops, giving life-long skills to fuel much-needed change. This voluntary dropin centre with two locations within the city also offers essential guidance and support. Be a part of this incredible project which will allow you to support these children to get back firmly on their feet and develop invaluable skills.
Inclusions
In 2009, after five years of fundraising and a significant contribution from STA Travel, Planeterra purchased a house to establish a permanent location for a child and youth drop-in centre. Four years later, STA Travel returned with a commitment to raise more funds to build an addition to the centre; an art workshop. Construction completed in mid-2014 and now the children are able to enjoy music, arts and crafts classes, as well as making jewellery and beautiful leather creations. The sale of these items helps fund the centre’s programmes. The centre aims to keep kids off the street and provide a safe haven to shelter and feed them. Volunteer in Cuzco and give something back!
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Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: Cuzco Getting There: transfer to project included on Day 2 Accommodation: hotel (1 nt), family-style hostel (12 nts) Meals: no meals included Notes: intermediate Spanish (good conversational ability) & background check required Trip Code: GATSPJMN
*Based on min.2 people. Single travellers Fr £599. Stay Longer: Fr £179 per week
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Experience the vast contrast of the charming Andean beauty of Cuzco against the harsh reality of its local children who are working, begging and roaming the streets. Many of Cuzco’s children are overwhelmed with the stress of both working and going to school which forces them to give up on their studies as a sacrifice to help provide for their families. Sadly, other children are forced to leave home because they have faced abuse, neglect or abandonment.
CAMP PERU
£1,060
FR
2 WEEKS - 3 MONTHS
Cuzco, Peru
Highlights
• Live alongside traditional communities • Improve rural community living standards
SOUTH AMERICA
From the vibrant city of Cuzco to desert, deep canyons, the vast Altiplano and stunning Lake Titicaca, this programme offers fantastic variety. When you choose to travel dictates which camp you stay at. All offer a range of projects such as community development, teaching ICT and English skills. Most also include the iconic Machu Picchu trek. Awesome!
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Lima
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Machu Picchu
Cuzco
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Camp Colca Camp Arequipa
Camp Titicaca
Project Start Date: selected departures Project Location: Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, Arequipa Getting There: transfers to/from Cuzco Airport included Accommodation: dorm-style & tents (13 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: maximum vounteer age of 25. This programme is ideally combined with Camp Ecuador Trip Code: CUZCMP
Stay Longer: Fr £1,895 for 1 month Fr £2,850 for 2 months Fr £3,850 for 3 months
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CAMP ECUADOR
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2 WEEKS - 3 MONTHS
Quito, Ecuador
Highlights
• Help conservation & environment projects • Gain language skills; learn Spanish
Live and work alongside wonderful locals in the Andes, Amazon and along the Pacific coast, supporting projects designed to help improve community living standards. Your month of travel and trip duration determine which camp you’ll stay at. All two-month programmes include a stay at stunning Camp Amazonia.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected departures Project Location: Andes cloud forest (north of Quito), Amazon & coast Getting There: transfers from/to Quito Airport included (some programmes require a return flight from Guayaquil) Accommodation: dorm & dome tents (13 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: maximum volunteer age 25. This programme is ideally combined with Camp Peru. Trip Code CAMECU
Stay Longer: Fr £1,795 for 1 month Fr £2,560 for 2 months Fr £3,295 for 3 months
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Camps International own, manage and operate 25 permanent and exclusive camps, which bring significant revenue and assistance to poor rural communities. They have up to 100 award-winning projects running at any time, which means you get to experience a wide range of activities that address local poverty, healthcare, education, welfare, conservation and environmental issues. This really is doing it all!
TEACH ENGLISH IN ARGENTINA
£474
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15+ DAYS
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Highlights
• Share skills and knowledge with locals • Create enagaging teaching projects • Soak up BA’s sizzling-hot city vibes
This organisation works with projects that aim to encourage sustainable development in the community through various programmes. As a volunteer you’ll be matched with English projects (children, youth or adults) across the city that need your invaluable support. Become a strong role model and mentor to the students as well as helping out with anything from teaching English to playing games and singing.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Mondays (start with an induction. Volunteers begin at the project on Tuesdays) Project Location: Buenos Aires Getting There: make your own way to the volunteer house on Day 1 Accommodation: multi-share volunteer house (14 nts) Meals: no meals included (self-catering facilities available) Notes: basic Spanish recommended, background check required Trip Code: BUETEA
Stay Longer: Fr £140 per week
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B R A Z I L
Buenos Aires A RG E N T I N A
YOU MIGHT LIKE TEACH ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL) If you’re an adventurous spirit with a passion for living and working within a brand new culture, then TEFL is right for you. Gain confidence and learn about lesson planning and managing a classroom before you start your volunteer trip. A second language, university degree or previous teaching experience aren’t necessary. See pages 76-77.
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Look past the cobbled streets of San Telmo and the colour-clad buildings of La Boca and you’ll see that this city is full of kindergartens, schools and community centres.
LEARN SPANISH & VOLUNTEER WITH KIDS
15+ DAYS
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Highlights
• Inspire children threatened by poverty • Chat to locals and improve your Spanish • Includes ten hours of Spanish lessons
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This project was set up as a safe haven for young children who are threatened by poverty and faced with problems like malnutrition, environmental pollution, violence and lack of education. This incredible centre only exists because of the donations and kindness of volunteers. As a volunteer, you’ll help to create an environment that is secure for the children as well as being somewhere they can develop intellectually. You’ll be involved with cooking, building handicrafts with the children, playing games and singing as well as having 10 hours of Spanish lessons which will enable greater interaction with the project’s kids.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Mondays (start with Spanish lessons & an induction. Volunteers begin working at the project on Tuesdays) Project Location: outskirts of Buenos Aires Getting There: make your own way to the volunteer house on Day 1 Accommodation: multi-share volunteer house (14 nts) Meals: no meals included (self-catering facilities available) Notes: basic Spanish recommended (lessons included on this project), background check required Trip Code: BUEVOL
Stay Longer: Fr £251 per week
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£659*
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2 - 8 WEEKS
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Highlights
• Volunteer with Rio’s local favela children • Take part in Portuguese lessons • Free weekends to explore Rio
As a volunteer, your contribution will be paramount and you will get involved in all aspects of the project from art and music classes to capoeira and computer skills. You’ll also learn a bit of Portuguese along the way - making it easier for you to interact with the project’s staff and children.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: Rio de Janeiro Getting There: transfer to project included on Day 2 Accommodation: hostel (5 nts), multi-share dorms in the favela (8 nts) Meals: some meals included (Mon-Fri only) Notes: background check required Trip Code: GATSZPBN
*Based on min.2 people. Single travellers Fr £829. Stay Longer: Fr £359 per week
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B O L I V I A
Rio de Janeiro
A RG E N T I N A
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This inspiring project is run by a local not-for-profit organisation, ‘Union of Women for the Betterment of Roupa Suja’, in one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Rocinha, the largest favela (shanty town) in Latin America. The organisation’s volunteers run a day care centre for over 50 children providing mothers the opportunity to go out to work knowing their children are safe and cared for. The centre provides a loving atmosphere where children can learn and grow, complete with games and educational activities, nutritious meals and healthcare.
CENTRAL AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA
TINY ON THE MAP BUT HUGE IN DIVERSITY “I met several inspiring volunteers at the project. The attitude that each person takes toward the project really makes a difference in the quality of their work as well as their own personal experience .” Beth Skowronek – Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation
VOLUNTEER COSTA RICA
£849
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15 DAYS
San José – Playa Matapalo – Monteverde – La Fortuna – San José
CENTRAL AMERICA
Highlights
• Protect future generations of sea turtles • Hike the misty cloud forest of Santa Elena • Enjoy a dip in Arenal’s hot springs
Inclusions This group voluntour is the perfect way to tick off some Costa Rican hotspots, while doing your bit along the way. Unspoilt cloud forests, Pacific Coast surf, rugged volcanic and beach landscapes make this Latin gem the number one location. Give back to Mother Nature and spend five days volunteering at a remarkable sea turtle conservation project which uses man-made nurseries called ‘viveros’ to protect turtle eggs and nests. The programme assists endangered sea turtles and their hatchlings on Matapalo Beach and all volunteers are vital to the project’s success. After your good work is done, enjoy a week of touring paradise, getting face-to-face with this amazing country.
Project Start Date: selected Sundays (Jul-Nov) Project Location: Playa Matapalo Getting There: on arrival into San José make your own way to the joining hotel on Day 1 Accommodation: simple hotels (8 nts), multi-share basic lodge (6 nts) Meals: some meals inlcuded Trip Code: GACRPJ
DAY itinerary 01
Monteverde
San José
La Fortuna
Playa Matapalo
San José CO S TA R I C A
Arrive into the bustling city of San José and head to the joining hotel. PA N A M A
Sea Turtle Conservation Project
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Leave San José behind you, heading to Playa Matapalo, a charming village located on the central Pacific coast. Surrounded by exotic beauty, immerse yourself into a conservation project that protects endangered sea turtles. For the five days you’re on this project you’ll help with night time beach patrols, reinforce the barriers of the hatcheries, monitor the baby turtle hatchery and other area maintenance. In your free time soak up the chilled atmosphere of Playa Matapalo’s beaches. Monteverde Cloud Forest
08-10
Head inland and enjoy the misty mountain air of Monteverde. Learn about the conservation of this precious ecosystem from local guides and enjoy an included El Trapiche Tour where a guided sugar cane and coffee tour will teach you all the ins and outs of Costa Rican culture. Check out the birds of the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve and choose to get your pulse racing on a zipline tour. La Fortuna
11-13
Travel to La Fortuna at the base of the Arenal Volcano, an area brimming with colour, outstanding birdlife and monkeys. Enjoy winding nature trails, swimming in waterfalls as well as relaxing in tropical cascading hot springs and natural thermal baths. Bliss. San José
14-15
Transfer back to San José for some last minute shopping and your final evening with the group. On Day 15, say your goodbyes to the group and to beautiful Costa Rica.
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1 - 8 WEEKS
Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica
Highlights
• Learn about wildlife from nature experts • Help out with sea turtle conservation work • Hit the surf at Playa Matapalo’s beach
CENTRAL AMERICA
This Pacific sea turtle project fights to improve the chance of survival for endangered turtle hatchlings on Matapalo Beach. Nightfall is the exciting time when a lot of work is needed - beach patrols to prevent egg poaching, collecting turtle data and releasing them into the ocean. During the day you’ll keep the beach free of dangerous litter, monitor nests to prevent eggs from being eaten and help keep the volunteer dorm clean.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Sundays (Jul-Nov) Project Location: Playa Matapalo Getting There: transfer from airport to San José hostel & from San José to Playa Matapalo on Day 2 both included Accommodation: multi-share dormitory (6 nts) Meals: most meals included Trip Code: SJOTUR
Stay Longer: Fr £217 per week
N I C A R AG UA
CO S TA R I C A
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Playa Matapalo PA N A M A
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MEXICO MARINE CONSERVATION EXPEDITION
£1,795
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4 - 12 WEEKS
Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, (Playa del Carmen), Mexico
Highlights
• Learn to dive for research purposes • Wake up to turquoise ocean panaromas • Get up close with turtles and dolphins
As well as learning a variety of marine skills, there’s also the opportunity to learn to dive to a certified, internationally recognised level, up to PADI Advanced Diver. And when you’re not diving in the crystal-clear waters, immerse yourself in the area’s surviving Mayan culture or visit tropical forests to seek out jaguars, pumas and monkeys. Come the weekend, relax and party with your new friends at the Saturday night fiesta.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays (arrive the day before) Project Location: Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve (140km south of Playa del Carmen) Getting there: return airport transfers from Playa del Carmen included (incoming flight must arrive between 6pm & 11pm the day before project starts) Accommodation: basic shared huts, 6-10 bed dorms (28 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: must have Open Water certificate before starting the project unless staying 8+ weeks Trip Code: GVIMEX
Stay Longer: Fr £800 for additional 4 weeks
Playa del Carmen
M E X I CO
Sian Ka’an Biodiversty Reserve
G UAT E M A L A
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Azure Caribbean waters and sublime rays could this place be any more idyllic? Soak up Mexico’s way of life while joining forces with this conservation project based on the world’s second-largest barrier reef. Based close to Playa del Carmen, you’ll help with coral reef and tropical fish monitoring, seasonal turtle nesting surveys and developing sustainable programmes. Your work will contribute to the long-term survival of the reef. Plus, you’ll get to visit and teach English in local schools whilst raising environmental awareness.
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2 - 12 WEEKS
Highlights
• Immerse yourself in Mexican culture • Support a Save the Children campaign
CENTRAL AMERICA
Prepare to be surrounded by dazzling Caribbean reefs and the pristine beaches of Playa del Carmen, as you volunteer at a children’s centre run by Save the Children. You’ll help empower underprivileged local children, as well as providing them with a safe haven to learn and play in. You will be involved in the general running of the centre and your participation will help these children have the childhood they deserve.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays (arrive the day before) Project Location: Playa del Carmen Getting there: transfers from/to Cancun International Airport included (depending on time of arrival) Accommodation: shared dormitory (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: background check required. Basic Spanish mandatory, intermediate recommended Trip Code: GVIMKD
Stay Longer: Fr £300 per fortnight
Cancun
Playa del Carmen M E X I CO
G UAT E M A L A
YOU MIGHT LIKE PROTECT ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES IN MEXICO 15 DAYS Fr £1,445 Join forces with a team of international volunteers contributing to the protection and conservation of endangered sea turtles. Run both day and night time patrols to check for nesting turtles, recording data of hatchling success, poaching rates and mortality rates. Trip Code: GVISEA
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£288
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San Miguel Dueñas (outside Antigua), Guatemala
Highlights
• Inspire the kids to carry on with education • Help at-risk children improve their skills • Hang out with locals at a family homestay
Volunteering your time at this vibrant programme means you’ll spend afternoons with local kids, sharing your skills and knowledge, helping with English, maths, art, IT and sewing classes as well as one-to-one tutoring and maintaining the centre in their absence. You will be staying with a local family with chance to improve your Spanish and get a real glimpse of life lived as a local.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: San Miguel Dueñas (20 minutes outside Antigua) Getting There: transfer from Guatemala City airport to project included on Day 1 Accommodation: family homestay (6 nts) Meals: most meals included Notes: basic Spanish mandatory, intermediate recommended. Background check required Trip Code: ANUCHI
Stay Longer: Fr £71 per week
M E X I CO
G UAT E M A L A
Guatemala City
H O N D U R A S
Antigua
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Make a real difference and help towards making a brighter future for Guatemalan kids. This incredible after-school programme seeks to provide meaningful education opportunities to more than 1,000 children who come from poor coffee-growing families. The goal is to help improve living conditions and provide the skills and confidence needed to make changes in this beautiful colonial corner of Guatemala.
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC
EMBRACE UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS, SUN, SEA AND SOLITARY PLACES “The local villagers were so welcoming, I instantly felt at home. Their hospitality meant that my experience helping their community was even more rewarding than expected.” Ellie Craigen - Sustainable Communities in Fiji
CONSERVATION IN AUSTRALIA
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Selected cities, Australia
8 OR 15 DAYS
£224
Highlights
• Help with practical conservation projects • Soak up the great outdoors environment • Test your hands-on conservation skills
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Fridays Project Location: selected cities in Australia Getting There: meet at the local project office on the Friday (11am) for your orientation briefing. All transport is included from briefing Accommodation: accommodation varies according to project but may include caravans, houses, hostels & camping (equipment provided) (7 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: MELCEX
Stay Longer: Fr £407 for 15 days
Cairns
AU S T R A L I A
Brisbane Fremantle
Adelaide
Sydney
Melbourne Hobart
YOU MIGHT LIKE KIWI ENCOUNTER & CONSERVATION IN NZ 6 DAYS Fr £319 The Kiwi bird is New Zealand’s icon. Flightless, ground dwelling and very cute, it’s also an endangered species. On this North Island voluntour, see these vulnerable, young chicks in their natural habitat and help restore the rainforests they need to survive around NZ. Trip Code: TAUKIW
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Experience the great outdoors and join the leading active conservation charity in Australia as part of a small team of volunteers alongside a local team leader who will teach you practical conservation techniques. Activities may include tasks such as planting trees, identifying and collecting native seeds and removing introduced weed species to improve habitat for wildlife and restore natural landscapes. There are also construction initiatives like building tracks and trails. You won’t know exactly what your projects are until you arrive, but there’s plenty of variety. It’s a great way to meet new people and make a lasting contribution to conservation.
CHILDREN & SCHOOLS PROGRAMME IN FIJI
1 - 8 WEEKS
Yasawa Islands, Fiji
Highlights
• Work with kids from remote island schools • Raise awareness of the value of education • Soak up the idyllic paradise of the Yasawas
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC
Dive straight into vibrant island life with this hands-on project. Based in the paradise of the sublime Yasawa Islands, you’ll work with teachers to help local school children develop their education and sporting abilities through lessons, workshops and extra-curricular activities. As well as spending time with the kids you’ll also encourage parents to understand and appreciate the value of education, inspiring change within the community for future generations. In your free time, spend lazy days on the beach, swim with manta rays (seasonal) or chill with a book in your hammock. This is Fiji. Enjoy.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Saturdays (compulsory welcome briefing the day before) Project Location: Yasawa Islands (2.5 hr vessel transfer from Nadi) Getting There: transfer from Port Denarau to project on Day 1. Local taxi transfers available from Nadi airport, or purchase a Bula Welcome Pack fr £31 Accommodation: traditional Fijian Bure accommodation with en suite/shared facilities (7 nts) Notes: background check required Meals: all meals included Trip Code: NANCHI
Stay Longer: Fr £398 per week
Yasawa Islands
Nadi
F I J I
YOU MIGHT LIKE TEACH ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL) Gain some confidence by preparing yourself and taking a crash course in English teaching before you go overseas. Knowing how to manage a classroom and plan your lessons will ultimately help you help them - plus it could fund years of further travel, living and working abroad teaching English. See pages 76-77.
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£513
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1 - 8 WEEKS
Yasawa Islands, Fiji
Highlights
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & SOUTH PACIFIC
• Establish better living conditions for locals • Swim with incredible manta rays (in season)
Warm, azure waters and endless stretches of palm-fringed, white sands - the volcanic Yasawa Islands make a perfect location to volunteer. The project’s main aims are to improve local living conditions, nutrition and access to drinking water. No two days will be the same as you’ll get involved with everything from constructing and repairing water harvesting systems to assisting with agricultural initiatives.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Saturdays (compulsory welcome briefing meeting the day before) Project Location: Yasawa Islands (2.5 hr vessel transfer from Nadi) Getting There: see notes on page 62 Accommodation: traditional Fijian Bure accommodation with en suite/shared facilities (7 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: NANSUS
Yasawa Islands
Nadi
F I J I
Stay Longer: Fr £398 per week
FIJI MARINE RESEARCH & CONSERVATION
£728
FR
1 - 4 WEEKS
Yasawa Islands, Fiji
Highlights
• Dive in vibrant reefs and coral cays • Contribute to vital local marine research
Nestled in the serene Yasawa Islands, this location is the postcard-perfect backdrop to a vital marine research and conservation project. Here, you’ll play an active role with a local dive company, snorkelling and diving the depths of the South Pacific to carry out important research on food gathering areas and reefs surrounding the villages.
Inclusions
Project Start Date: Saturdays (compulsory welcome briefing the day before) Project Location: Yasawa Islands (2.5 hr boat transfer from Nadi) Getting There: see notes on page 62 Accommodation: traditional Fijian Bure (7 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: must have PADI Open Water certificate prior to starting this project Trip Code: NANMAR
Yasawa Islands
Nadi
F I J I
Stay Longer: Fr £603 per week
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GLORIOUS SCENES STEEPED IN HISTORY – FROM NORTHERN LIGHTS TO MEDITERRANEAN SHORES “The thrill and excitement we all felt watching the first of the hatchlings scramble towards the waves was amazing.” Laura Howard - Volunteer With Turtles In Greece
VOLUNTEER WITH TURTLES IN GREECE
£995
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2 - 12 WEEKS
Mavrovouni, Greece
Highlights
• Protect future generations of sea turtles • See turtle hatchlings head for the sea • Live near a traditional fishing town
Inclusions
Project Start Date: selected Saturdays Jun-Sep Project Location: Mavrovouni (6 km west of Gythio) Getting There: arrive in Athens and make your own way to Meltemi campsite Mavrovouni, Gythio Accommodation: shared tents with shared facilities (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: GVIGRE
Stay Longer: Fr £400 per fortnight
G R E EC E
Athens
Mavrovouni
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Lakonikos Bay is perhaps best known as an important nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles in the Mediterranean. With the help of other volunteers, you will follow the nesting season (June - September) of the loggerhead sea turtle. Volunteers work to ensure the maximum success rate of turtle hatchlings by monitoring nests and protecting them from land predators, destruction and other risks. The project also provides conservation information and education to tourists and the local community.
WORKING ABROAD EARN & TRAVEL WORKING ABROAD
Why work abroad? Maybe the question should be ‘Why not?’ Picture this: it’s Monday morning. It’s January. The sky is grey and you’re dragging yourself out of bed to catch your bus. Now, consider the alternative: it’s Monday morning. It’s January. The sun is streaming through your window. You jump out of bed, grab a coffee as you walk along the beach or city streets to start your working day. Obviously, jobs will vary depending where in the world you end up, but working in a different culture and environment is always going to be exciting. Working abroad will allow you to experience a country as a local, not just seeing the tourist sites but living the culture. It looks great to future employers and gives you something to talk about in those all important interviews. But let’s not think about that now, in the short-term you’ll make new friends, have the time of your life and can fund further travel so the experiences just keep rolling in.
Where can I go? There are options all over the world, whether you want to work your way around the entire globe or pick and choose between travelling. Always popular, Australia has tons of job options in its cities and you’re sure to be surrounded by like-minded travellers with fun as their priority! For a unique experience you could head to the Outback and work in the great outdoors or work on a boat cruising the Whitsundays. New Zealand’s amazing landscape is a great option for outdoor enthusiasts too, but you could also find work in its cosmopolitan cities. Head to the USA or Canada and you could be skiing at Whistler in between shifts, or travelling Route 66 once you’ve earned some dollars. Consider teaching English abroad to immerse yourself in vibrant, colourful cultures. Speak to your Travel Expert for advice on the best option for you.
STA Travel partners with BUNAC, the work and travel experts BUNAC is a preferred partner of STA Travel. Established in 1962, BUNAC has helped over a quarter of a million young people to work and travel abroad in some of the world’s most exciting destinations. You’ll get personalised customer service at every stage of your travels and 24-hour emergency support is available throughout the world. Check out their programmes on pages 70, 72, 73, 74 and 75.
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I backpacked around the East Coast of Australia and worked in several places. My favourite role, which I did for several months, was working at Heron Island Resort, an incredible place on the Great Barrier Reef, as a waitress and barmaid.
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I was fed up of the bleak Northern winters in the UK and having just graduated I longed for some excitement!
Worki ng visas Our travel experts can help you with all the daunting paperwork and specific processing requirements for the country/ies that you plan on visiting. Restrictions, proof of funds and age cut-offs are constantly changing and you may need to produce medical/employment records and attend an embassy interview. Come in store or call us for help and we’ll make the ride a whole lot smoother. COUNTRY
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18 years - 30 years & 11 months old
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At least 4 weeks to process, and a maximum of 8 weeks if further information is required
Live for up to 23 months. Work for up to 12
At least 4 weeks to process, and a maximum of 8 weeks if further information is required
Fr £138
Fr £100 Note: Limited number of visas released each year, ask us for details
Fr £145 plus programme fee, mandatory insurance and US government fees
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18 years - 30 years & 11 months old
CANADA
18 years - 30 years & 11 months old.
12 months
Allow 8-12 weeks for processing. However, it can take longer if medical is needed
USA
No age requirements, but often eligibility requirements apply. See page 75 for details
3-4 months
Apply as early as you can, places are limited
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helen
In Whistler I found work as a photographer working on the mountain. Not only did I get my ski pass for free, I also got to ski to and from work every day. Once my skiing was perfected I moved onto all the other new experiences there were to try; bungee jumping, snow boarding, curling….and I became a MASSIVE ice hockey fan! My working holiday in Canada was the most amazing year of my life and I’m itching to go on another! Check out page 73 for our Work in Canada Support Programme.
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Teaching in Thailand is like living the dream. The sun shines everyday, your job is to teach wonderful children your language and you have a fantastic country to explore. The children have given me some amazing memories and I feel very lucky to have travelled to beautiful places around Thailand.
reena
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It was pretty much normal restaurant work but with the added bonus that I got to spend the rest of my free time (and days off) doing all the guest activites - relaxing on the beach, snorkelling, sea fishing, sunbathing and drinking. I had a great time and look back on it fondly.
WORK IN AUSTRALIA The Australian lifestyle is often envied the world over, with its year-round sunshine, tropical climate, beach culture and vast and varied landscapes to explore. Here is your chance to get a little taste of life Down Under. Now’s the perfect time to get working, help fund your travels as well as boosting your CV. WORKING ABROAD
There are some absolute essentials even the most die-hard, freestyling, independent traveller shouldn’t leave home without. We’ve stripped it down so you can ‘build your own’ working holiday adventure to fit your own style of travel. Or, if you prefer to just get on with planning the fun stuff, choose one of our fully inclusive starter packages.
Worki ng Holiday visas FR £299 Our visa service is quick, competitive and efficient. You tell us what we need to know and we’ll sort it out. Simple! Get planning your escape strategy now.
Stress-free starter packs FR £154 Our starter packages are perfect for anyone The essentials Just want to sort out the basics? We’ve stripped it down so you can get your hands on the essentials needed by anyone looking for work in Oz. TAX PACK FR £25 If you’re travelling to Australia and intend to work, an Australian Tax File Number is essential or you could end up paying half your wages in tax. Emergency tax in Australia is 48%, ouch! By arranging a tax file number before you head to Oz, it saves hassle and stress on arrival and you’ll avoid losing a chunk of your pay to the taxman. You’ll also get help applying for your tax and superannuation refund at the end of your trip or tax year. The average refund is £1,500! AUSTRALIAN BANK ACCOUNT FR £25 Avoid banking bureaucracy by setting up your bank account before you arrive. Organised in just 4-5 days, you can even start paying money into it before you leave so you have money ready and waiting for your arrival. No need to delay working, your bank account will be ready to receive wages immediately. GLOBAL SIM CARD FR £19.95 INCLUDING £10 CALL-TIME Our Prepaid Global SIM card can be used all over the world, offering up free incoming calls in 70 countries, and great call and data rates. One number wherever you travel makes it easy to keep in touch with friends and family, as well as potential employers.
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wanting a head start getting settled in Oz. Going abroad and trying to find work in a foreign environment can be a daunting task, so our starter packages offer support every step of the way. With everything you could possibly need to help you find your feet once in Oz, they offer excellent value for money. Choose from our Work and Travel Starter Packs or BUNAC support programme on pages 69 and 70. Get help finding work online and through local offices and help setting up your tax file number and local bank account. Let the experts do the hard work so you can concentrate on finding your dream job! Packages include accommodation too so you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people in the same situation as you straight away. Plus with organised local activities you can take a break from job searching and get to know your new home, and new friends, even better. Anxious about travelling alone? Our BUNAC support programme includes international flights with a group of other first-time workers so you’ll have a group of ready-made friends before you’ve even stepped on Aussie soil! Check out page 70 for more details.
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An effortless start to your working holiday Get your working holiday in Australia off to an effortless start with one of our starter packs. These nifty little packages do all the hard stuff for you, so you can concentrate on settling in to your new life abroad as soon as you land.
of Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, Darwin and Perth. 3 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 7 NIGHTS THE FULL MONTY
i• Accommodation nclusions including daily breakfast • Airport transfer to the hostel • Free Wi-Fi for length of stay • Local activities • 12 months’ membership to Job Search Australia which includes: »» Orientation from your local guide covering everything you need to know when living, working and travelling in Australia »» One-to-one CV and jobs consultation to review your CV and discuss job opportunities »» Bank account set-up »» Australian SIM Card
»» Medicare set-up (applicable countries only) »» Tax file number set-up assistance »» Help with your tax and superannuation refund »» 2nd Year Visa and migration help »» Discounted training courses (eg RSA required for bar jobs in certain states) »» 140-page Australian Harvest Guidebook »» Exclusive rate on WWOOFing membership »» 12 months’ access to the Job Search Australia online jobs board »» 12 months’ access to Job Search Australia offices nationwide
the full monty fr £467 Check out our seven-night Full Monty starter packs. You’ll get all our standard seven-night package inclusions and a LOT more! Our Full Monty city packages include loads of extra activities, a great opportunity to meet more people, make new friends, and have fun away from the job hunt! You could be learning to surf near Sydney, heading out into the Blue Mountains or cuddling koalas at Taronga Zoo...just a few of the inclusions you get in our Sydney Full Monty package. You can also ‘go the Full Monty’ in Melbourne and Brisbane. Ask your STA Travel Expert for details.
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Work & Travel Healthcare Package FR £523
Use your healthcare skills in Australia, where great working conditions and excellent salaries come hand in hand with working in the sun! Our specialist agency will do all the tricky stuff for you, guiding you through registration paperwork, medicals, police checks and visa requirements as well as setting you up with interviews before you leave the UK so you’ll have the best chance of working as soon as you land. There is a shortage of skilled healthcare workers in Oz and we work with some of the biggest employers in this field, to give you the best chance of finding the right job for you. Available roles include doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists and social care. You also get our seven-night starter package included in Sydney, so your accommodation will be sorted whilst you find your feet, as well as fun local activities to help you explore before starting work. Placements are available throughout Australia but the package and included accommodation must start in Sydney.
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work & travel starter pack FR £154 Available in the major Australian cities
BUNAC WORK AUSTRALIA
£1,355
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Your ultimate working support package Down Under including group flight
WORKING ABROAD
This is the ULTIMATE working holiday package offering you unparalleled support both before you travel, on the ground in Australia and of course BUNAC’s exclusive group flight to start your epic adventure. An ideal package for a first time traveller to Oz, anyone nervous about life Down Under or someone who wants the chance to make friends before they even land. It’s THE definitive gap year survival package, providing you with assistance for the duration of your trip so you can have an amazing experience with new friends.
WHAT MAKES THIS THE ULTIMATE SUPPORT PACKAGE? • UK pre-departure support
HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS An Australian Working Holiday Visa allows you to work for up to 12 months and gives you the flexibility to apply for any job, anywhere in Australia plus you can change jobs whenever you like. Our partner in Australia has four walk-in resource offices across Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane) and their staff only deal with working holiday customers so it really is expert advice from people in the know!
programme info VISA APPLICATION & PRE-DEPARTURE PLANNING Use BUNAC’s expert staff to help with all aspects of your pre-departure planning. GROUP FLIGHT “My group flight to Oz was AMAZING! From the Facebook group discussing those all important questions- what to pack, the meet and greet from BUNAC at the airport and our brilliant 2 nights in Hong Kong cramming in all the sights - by the time I arrived in Australia I already had friends for life!...” Charlotte, BUNAC participant. JOB DATABASE & JOB HUNTING ASSISTANCE Log-on to our exclusive job database filled with jobs specifically for working holiday makers like you! Jobs are updated three times per week and are never advertised for longer than three weeks so there are no timewasters. Book a one-to-one session with a member of staff and receive expert CV and job hunting advice. ARRIVAL ORIENTATION When you arrive into Australia you’ll join a welcome arrival orientation. Here you can get up-to-date info and advice on transport, accommodation, work, tax and banking. Get support from staff in person or via email and phone throughout the year wherever you are in Australia. We have support centres in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
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• One way group flight to Sydney with Cathay Pacific including a stopover in Hong Kong (monthly departures) • Exclusive group flight Facebook group • Meet & greet at Heathrow airport • Two nights 3* accommodation in Hong Kong • Guided tour around Hong Kong sites • Group meal in Hong Kong • Hong Kong transfers • Sydney arrival transfers • Two nights’ accommodation at the YHA hostel in Sydney • Welcome presentation • Tax File Number • Bank account opened prior to arrival • Detailed jobs presentation • 12-month access to a job zone • 12 months’ job assistance • Access to four dedicated working holiday resource centres • Mail holding & forwarding • Luggage storage • 12 months’ YHA membership • Organised social events • 24-hour emergency hotline • Lonely Planet guidebook
BUNAC PROGRAMME FEE FR £1,355 OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER Your Working Holiday Visa and insurance – we have the rest covered. WOULD YOU RATHER FLY SOLO? Ask us for details without the group flight.
ELIGIBILITY Are you: • Aged 18-30 • A British or Irish passport holder, or any other nationality eligible for a Working Holiday Visa.
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Worki ng visaS FR £138 Our visa service is quick, competitive and efficient. We’ll run through all the requirements with you and get your application in quick-smart! Once approved, you have 12 months in which to arrive in New Zealand, and you can then stay for up to 23 months. Available to people aged 18-30 years old.
New Zealand bank account FR £25 Avoid banking bureaucracy by setting up your bank account before you arrive. Organised in just 4-5 days, you can even start paying money into it before you leave.
NEW ZEALAND WORK & TRAVEL STARTER PACKAGE Landing in New Zealand on a working holiday needn’t be daunting. Our Work and Travel Starter Pack is designed to provide you with a hassle-free arrival, accommodation and job placement service. Yay! This way, as soon as you arrive into the country, the good times can roll without having to worry about boring logistics.
I• Accommodation nclusionS for 3, 4 or 7 nights including daily breakfast • Airport transfer • Free Wi-Fi for length of stay • 12 months’ membership to Job Search NZ which includes: »» Arrival orientation »» One-to-One CV and job consultation to review your CV and discuss possible job opportunities »» Help with bank account set-up »» SIM card
»» Tax file number set-up assistance »» 12 months’ access to Job Search NZ online jobs board and offices nationwide »» 1 month of free luggage storage »» Exclusive rates on WWOOFing membership
The Full Monty fr £449 Get set up with our Full Monty starter package. You’ll get all our standard seven night inclusions, trips and a whole load more! You can distract yourself from job hunting on an Auckland Harbour cruise, by checking out a Maori Cultural performance, by staring out at the cityscape from Auckland’s Sky Tower or on a cultural tour around Auckland’s pub life. Otherwise known as a pub crawl. Just don’t be late for that job interview the next day!
CALL 0333 321 7850 TO BOOK
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work & travel starter pack FR £179 Choose from a 3, 4 or 7 night Work and Travel Starter pack in Auckland 3 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS 7 NIGHTS THE FULL MONTY
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Work & Travel Healthcare Package FR £559
Use your healthcare qualification in New Zealand. A shortage of skilled workers means you could soon be working in the medical profession in one of NZ’s cosmopolitan cities, near the mountains of Queenstown or in the land of the fiords near Milford Sound. You’ll be given a dedicated specialist to guide you through the registration paperwork and set you up with interviews before you land. Available roles include doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists and social care. You also get our 7-night starter package in Auckland included, so your accommodation will be sorted whilst you find your feet, as well as fun local activities to help you explore before starting work.
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From the giant sand dunes of Ninety Mile Beach, to the bubbling mud pools of Rotorua, the vineyards of Marlborough and the ice-capped peaks and glaciers of the Southern Alps, New Zealand is a country that will never cease to amaze you. You can nab all sorts of jobs, from ski instructor to kiwi harvester, from sales person to grape-picker.
BUNAC WORK NEW ZEALAND Your ultimate working support package Down Under including group flight
£1,415
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This is the ULTIMATE working holiday package offering unparalleled support both before you travel and on the ground in New Zealand and includes BUNAC`s exclusive group flight to start your epic adventure. This is an ideal package for a first time traveller to NZ, anyone nervous about what you need to do to get your working holiday started or someone who wants the chance to make friends before they even land! This is THE definitive gap year survival package, providing you with assistance both before and during your trip.
WHAT MAKES THIS THE ULTIMATE SUPPORT PACKAGE?
HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa allows anyone aged 18-30 to work for 12 months but stay for up to 23 months. You can apply to any job, anywhere in New Zealand. You will have access to BUNAC’s sister operation in New Zealand who will assist you on the ground. The Auckland walk-in centre offers full support for the duration of your trip so can have an amazing experience without having to go it alone.
programme info VISA APPLICATION & PRE-DEPARTURE PLANNING Use BUNAC’s expert staff to help with all aspects of your pre-departure planning. GROUP FLIGHT “I was a little nervous to travel alone so the group flight was perfect for me. We all started talking on the Facebook group before we left and the stopover in Hong Kong was so good – the sights were awesome! By the time I got to New Zealand I’d met some great friends and felt ready to have the best year ever.” Lucy, BUNAC participant. JOB DATABASE & JOB HUNTING ASSISTANCE The team will give you great advice to improve your CV and let you know about jobs around the country. Use the exclusive Work New Zealand online members lounge to flick through tons of jobs and accommodation listings. There is also a classified section for you to find everything from guitars to cars or even roommates! ARRIVAL ORIENTATION Take a seat with other new arrivals and get the A - Z on all things Kiwi at the Auckland office. The comprehensive arrival orientation will cover everything from jobs, accommodation, work, tax and banking. Get support from staff in person or via email and phone throughout the year, wherever you are in New Zealand.
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• UK pre-departure support • One way group flight to Auckland with Cathay Pacific including stopover in Hong Kong (monthly departures) • Exclusive group flight Facebook group • Meet & greet at Heathrow airport • Two nights 3* accommodation in Hong Kong • Guided tour around Hong Kong sites • Group meal in Hong Kong • Hong Kong transfers • Arrival transfers in Auckland • Two nights accommodation at the YHA hostel in Auckland • Detailed arrival presentation • Access to the jobs database • Bank account & tax file number registration • Unlimited internet access • Help with tax file registration & banking • Mail holding, forwarding & free luggage storage • Organised social events • 24-hour emergency hotline • Lonely Planet guidebook
BUNAC PROGRAMME FEE FR £1,415 OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER Your Working Holiday Visa and insurance – we have the rest covered. WOULD YOU RATHER FLY SOLO? Ask us for details without the group flight.
ELIGIBILITY Are you: • Aged 18-30 • A British or Irish passport holder, or any other nationality eligible for a Working Holiday Visa.
WORK IN CANADA
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£359
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How the programme works The BUNAC UK team are here to guide you through the tricky and complex visa application process, help with organising your job and ensure that you hit the ground running when you arrive in Canada. The Canadian High Commission release a limited number of IEC visas every year and with over 25 years’ experience in processing Canadian visas, the expert team at BUNAC can help get you through the challenging application process correctly first time, minimising your chances of rejection. Choose from the self placement programme and utilise BUNAC’s in-country resource centres in Vancouver and Toronto, or secure a guaranteed job before you go with a UK interview with a Canadian employer on the full placement programme. Add on a group flight via Iceland to really start your year with a bang.
programme info SELF PLACEMENT Kick start your working holiday with all the help you need from our in-country resource centres in Vancouver and Toronto. Browse through our online Job Database to get the best pick of jobs and get the low down on the best areas to live, work and play from our expert staff. With unlimited access for 12 months and weekly social events, you can make the most of your working holiday without going it alone. WHAT’S INCLUDED • IEC visa application assistance • Pre-departure advice and resources • The opportunity to join a group flight via Iceland • 2 nights arrival accommodation at a hostel in Toronto or Vancouver • Access to walk-in resource centres in Vancouver and Toronto • Arrival orientation in Vancouver or Toronto • Assistance with opening a bank account and tax file number registration • Access to the Jobs Database for 12 months • Organised social events • An online Work Canada handbook to prepare you for your trip • Lonely Planet guidebook • 24/7 emergency contact throughout your trip
FULL PLACEMENT Grab a guaranteed job in Canada’s ski resorts before you arrive. With options to work in either British Columbia or Ontario, we’ve partnered with some of the top ski resorts in Canada to offer pre-arranged placements in hospitality and tourism. Typical roles include front desk assistant, ski concierge, ski lift attendants and housekeeping. For most jobs, you’ll need to be available from the beginning of December until May. WHAT’S INCLUDED • IEC visa application assistance • Pre-departure advice and resources • Access to group flights via Iceland • 2 nights arrival accommodation at a hostel in Toronto or Vancouver • The opportunity to attend UK based interviews with Canadian employers • A guaranteed job placement in either British Columbia or Ontario • An online Work Canada handbook to prepare you for your trip • Assistance with opening a bank account and tax file number registration • Lonely Planet guidebook • 24/7 emergency contact throughout your trip
CALL 0333 321 7850 TO BOOK
self placement programme FR £359 Find your own job with our support FULL PLACEMENT programme 2015 Ski season Grab a guaranteed job in Canada’s ski resorts before you arrive. Ask us for prices. WHEN TO BOOK • From September. Visas are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended. ELIGIBILITY At the time of visa application you must be: • A British or Irish passport holder aged 18-30 or • An Irish passport holder aged 18-35
A deposit of just £100 deposit will get the ball rolling on your BUNAC working adventure! OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER Third party fees including your visa, police check, flights, insurance and personal support funds.
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This is the ideal programme for anyone embarking on a working holiday in Canada. After securing your IEC visa you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to do almost any job anywhere in Canada and work for up to 12 months. Work at a summer resort that offers mountain biking, canoeing and hiking, or a winter resort where you can carve it up on the slopes, or go for an office job and experience the city life of Vancouver or Toronto. You have the chance to earn some cash, do some travelling and gain some great life skills. Experience independent work and travel with all the help you need from BUNAC.
WORK IN THE USA
Spend your summer earning $$$ in the States Live the American dream! Spend your summer living and working in the good ‘ole US of A! Discover the real America away from the tourist crowds on one of our amazing summer programmes.
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WORK AMERICA allows full-time university students to work for up to four months, anywhere in the USA. Work on a ranch in Texas, in a café in ‘San Fran’ or in a souvenir store in California. SUMMER CAMP EXCHANGE USA lets you experience a true American tradition spending up to ten weeks working in an idyllic camp setting. Spend your summer outdoors teaching an activity you love to American children.
a day in the life of a swim coach on summer camp exchange 7.30am I wake to the sound of cheesy music over the tannoy, and rush to get my cabin of five 6-9 year old boys ready for flag raising and breakfast.
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10am Morning activities. I take the boys out for race training in the lake, they’re so competitive. 1pm Lunch – taco time! 2pm Afternoon activities. I supervise the girls fishing…their squeals can be heard right across camp! 6pm Dinner is a cook out, rustic style….burgers and hot dogs all round! 7.30pm It’s International Evening, so I’ve painted the Union Jack on my face ready for inter-country competitions! 9.30pm The boys in my cabin are exhausted from the day so fall asleep pretty quickly. I head over to the daily staff meeting to go over the day’s events. 10pm I’m exhausted but hang out in the staff lodge with other BUNACers planning our road trip after camp – LA is definitely on everyone’s list. Camp life is hectic, but I love it!
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jen’s summer on the work america programme Jen was in her last year of Uni and knew that the J-1 visa is only available to students, so booked her once in a lifetime trip before it was too late! “Using BUNAC’s online Job Zone I applied and followed up on over 20 jobs. Nine employers got back to me and after a couple of Skype interviews I was offered a waitress position at an exclusive Yacht Club in Oyster Bay in New York state! All the effort was totally worth it. On most days off a group of us would travel into NYC and explore. After working I booked an organised tour and experienced Niagara Falls by boat (wow). It was the most amazing four months, I just wish I could do it again.”
Check out our work america programme on page 75.
WORK AMERICA
£495
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HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS Work America runs over the university summer holidays and you have the flexibility to work and travel in any seasonal job in America. As well as sorting your job, BUNAC also help you to obtain your four-month work permit, commonly referred to as the J-1 visa. This programme is exclusively available to university students so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! It is very difficult to arrange to work in the States once you have graduated. Arrange your own job on the self placement programme or grab a guaranteed job arranged before you depart on the full placement programme.
• Full programme administration and help in obtaining the J-1 visa (your flexible 4-month working visa) • A guaranteed job before you depart on the full placement programme • Access to the Work America Job Zone, which includes job listings as well as job hunting and CV advice on the self placement programme FR SELF PLACEMENT £495 Find your own job with our support.
FULL PLACEMENT Grab yourself a guaranteed job in tourism or hospitality before you arrive. Ask us for prices. ELIGIBILITY UK university students, any nationality.
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InclusionS • Pre-departure online orientation • SIM card • BUNAC support services (including 24/7 emergency contact) • Assistance in obtaining a Social Security number while in the US • Programme handbook covering everything you need to know about living and working in the USA
WHEN TO BOOK AND GO BOOK: Sep-Mar. Ask us about early bird booking for a discount (and the best pick of the jobs!) GO: June 2015 OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER Third party fees including your US visa, flights and personal support funds.
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START YOUR TRIP TODAY WITH JUST £100 DEPOSIT
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HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS Be part of a great American tradition! Since 1970, BUNAC have been sending talented Brits to pass on their skills to American children at summer camp. Spend 8-10 weeks working and living at a camp with children aged 6-16 in an activity instructing role and then travel around the USA for up to 30 days afterwards with your new friends and pocket money you’ve earned at camp. The upfront costs are minimal, you’ll be lent the cost of your return flight and the camp pays this back on your behalf once you complete your contract. Camps hire activity specialists with experience in coaching and motivating children. If you have experience in teaching sports or activities, you’ll be perfect for Summer Camp Exchange USA! Spending the summer at camp is a fun and rewarding way to spend the summer outdoors, teaching an activity you love. Often described as ‘the hardest job you’ll ever love’ - do you have what it takes?
InclusionS • Placement at a camp in the USA • Return transatlantic flight from London and transfer to camp • Food and accommodation while at camp • Pocket money – perfect for travelling after camp • Assistance with securing your J-1 visa • US embassy meet and greet service
PROGRAMME FEE ELIGIBILITY
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• Anyone aged 19+ • Experience in activity sports such as archery, rock climbing, horse-riding, swimming, tennis, water-sports, gymnastics and more • Experience of coaching or motivating children
• SEVIS – USA government fee • Medical insurance • Pre-departure orientation day in the UK to help you get ready for camp life • Your first night’s accommodation • Welcome orientation on arrival • Access to camp facilities during time off
WHEN TO BOOK AND GO BOOK: Aug-Feb. Early application essential as applications are competitive GO: May-Jun 2015 OTHER COSTS TO CONSIDER US visa, police check, medical check (if applicable) and personal support funds.
CALL 0333 321 7850 TO BOOK
START YOUR TRIP TODAY WITH JUST £50 DEPOSIT
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Teach English as a foreign language Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is qualification that will enable you to teach English abroad. If you’re an adventurous spirit with a passion for living and working within a brand new culture, then TEFL could be right for you.
The 120-Hour Online TEFL Course Fr £99 TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD
The majority of employers worldwide will only ask for 120 hours TEFL training, so we like to keep it simple and only offer the essential 120 hours of online training you need!
TEACH ENGLISH FR ABROAD £99
• Study anywhere in the world • Access your course from any device, including mobile phones • Receive intensive training, equipping you with essential skills • Expert tutor support with a 99% pass rate • Gain an internationally accredited qualification for life • Fit the course around you LONTEA
Fantastic salaries across the globe The world is full of incredible TEFL opportunities with the chance to earn great salaries. Once you complete the course the doors will open to 1000s of teaching positions in some of the world’s greatest travel hotspots. WHAT YOU COULD EARN PER MONTH
TEFL TRIPS FR £495
North Asia: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and more
up to £2,000
South East Asia: Thailand, Vietnam and more
up to £1,000
Central and Eastern Europe: Many destinations
up to £1,000
Western Europe: France, Germany, Spain and more
up to £1,800
Middle East: Saudi Arabia and more
up to £2,600
What you don’t need • A second language • Previous teaching experience • A university degree
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TEFL Trips offer a fantastic new way to teach and travel. Combine seeing the highlights of a country with time teaching, the perfect way to gain experience and have a holiday at the same time! All trips include a 120 hour online TEFL course to prepare you for your time in the classroom, as well as a touring itinerary. Head to Thailand where you’ll combine the experience of teaching abroad with incredible excursions packed into your trip. Discover the bustling streets of Bangkok, work with Thai elephants and party on the stunning island of Koh Phangan. Or teach in the island paradise of Koh Samui. Ranging between two to four weeks, these programmes are a great opportunity for people who want a taste of teaching abroad whilst making the most of their time in-country. THAILAND TEFL ADVENTURE, 3-4 weeks Free 120 hour online TEFL course • Stay on Khao San Road Bangkok • 8 days teaching experience • 3.5 day elephant conservaton experience
FR £745
THAILAND TEACH & BEACH, 15 days Free 120 hour online TEFL course • Koh Samui Island tour • 10-day teaching experience • Longtail boat trip
FR £495
THAILAND TEACH & TREK,16 days • Free 120-hour online TEFL course • Stay on Khao San Road Bangkok • Trek through the Thai jungle • 6 days teaching experience
FR £595
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WORLDWIDE TEFL INTERNSHIPS FR £795 TEFL internships range from two to six months and are unique experiences designed to give you a flavour of teaching abroad in some of the world’s most amazing travel hotspots. You’ll be fully TEFL trained before you venture to your host country where you’ll be supported as you teach English to local students. With in-country orientations and fantastic opportunities for exploring, these programmes are the perfect teach and travel experience.
Be a TEFL intern in: China Thailand Cambodia
South Africa
Colombia
TEFL Internships include: • 120 Hour accredited online TEFL qualification • • • • • • • •
Full training and orientation in-country Airport pickup and transfers Accommodation and meals Practical teaching experience in a local school Full support from an in-country team Monthly allowance (depending on programme) Professional reference to add to your CV Incredible trips and social events
CNTEFL, THTEFL, CATEFL, SATEFL, COTEFL
Programmes Fr £795 per person Get a £50 discount if you’re already TEFL qualified
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Immerse yourself in an extraordinary new culture
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Meet like-minded friends for life
Acquire a set of transferable skills you won’t gain anywhere else
Gain a fully accredited TEFL qualification See a country like no tourist would
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why learn a language? If you’re visibly recoiling at the thought of going back to school, don’t panic. This is fun school. You get to wear your own clothes and everything. So why travel to some thoroughly exciting new city to learn a language? Well, we were going to throw phrases at you like ‘life-enhancing’, ‘rewarding’, ‘CV-boosting’ … and this is all true. But above all, it’s just genuinely an all-round good idea. You get to live somewhere epic, get that smug feeling of selfimprovement and have genuine exchanges with locals without feeling like an idiot – just imagine! LEARN A LANGUAGE
With centrally-located schools and lessons taking up about 20 hours per week, that gives you a whole, what, 148 extra hours a week to re-live your student days in an awesome new city? There may be a bit of homework (it’s school after all) but it’s really more practice, and that’s what parks and pubs are for surely? Also, as the majority of our language students are aged between 18 and 27 and travelling independently, it’s a great way to meet people. Learned and popular, get you.
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CASE STUDY “South America has always fascinated me – it is such a diverse continent full of culture - but the thought of travelling there without speaking the language daunted me. Instead of letting that put me off however, I decided to get out there and learn Spanish. I chose to learn in Cuzco as I have always wanted to do the Inca Trail and I couldn’t have picked a better location! I stayed in a homestay to allow me to practice outside of classes and my grasp of the language was soon underway. Travelling afterwards was so rewarding when I was able to talk with locals.” Jemma Allen Language Student, Learn Spanish in Cuzco
TOP 5 TIPS Our Partnership/Support network STA Travel has chosen globo-study as our preferred partner in providing first-rate language holidays in over 260 schools spanning five continents. Schools and programmes are monitored by globo-study for quality, service, teaching excellence and accommodation. Each student leaves with a certification confirming course participation.
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Getting to basic grips with a language will take at least 2 weeks of intensive study and practice; you will not be fluent in a matter of weeks
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Ensure you grab every social opportunity to practice conversing and reading – restaurants, museums, theatres…
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Live with a local family where possible and your understanding of the language will blossom, as it is the best way to fully immerse yourself.
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Learn a little each day, rather than a long spell once a week; this way you will retain a lot more information
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Extend your stay and add on a local course such as tango lessons and again the social interaction will improve your speech plus you’ll have fun
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We offer a fantastic variety of accomodation options to make this an easy choice depending on how you want to experience the time on your course. Self-catered apartments or boarding houses are perfect for all those independent types. Shared and student apartments are great if you would like a bit of company (and a practice buddy or two!). If you want to really immerse yourself in the local culture, opt for host family lodgings. Here you can practice your new language in a natural and authentic way outside of the classroom.
WHICH COURSE? What language and course level you opt for is totally based on what interests you, your current level of knowledge and the amount of time you have up your sleeve. If you’re keen to significantly improve your language skills within a short period of time, an intensive or combination course (including private lessons) might be the one for you. If your main aim is to refresh your memory and brush-up on your chosen language, then we recommend a standard course. Making sure you choose the right location and course for you will mean you are sure to have an amazing time.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS If you have ever pictured yourself catching a wave, cooking up a storm, learning to dance or getting creative with paints then one of the additional programmes is for you. While you spend your mornings learning Spanish, your afternoons can be filled with an altogether different activity allowing you to return home and impress all your mates with your new-found array of abilities. Check out the schools in Buenos Aires, Montanita, Barcelona, Seville and Malaga.
BEFORE YOU GO Get savvy and research language, visa requirements and travel and health insurance. Don’t assume tourist visa rules apply to you as a student! It’s also a good idea to equip yourself with foreign language books, audio books, DVDs and a dictionary before you depart. Finally, research your destination a little and you may be able to squeeze in some exciting local events. Just imagine being in Valencia for Las Fallas, Paris for Bastille Day or Beijing for the Chinese New Year celebrations!
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We’re going to be honest with you, ‘si si’, ‘cerveza’ (that’s a beer by the way) and a lot of enthusiastic nodding is only going to get you so far – most likely into a lot of bars. While we’re okay with that, there are also some fairly fundamental things involved in travelling through Latin America that you’ll need to communicate. Small things really, you know like booking buses, trains, hostels and generally just being able to actually talk to people?! There’s no better way to learn than to live it - and this is one awesome and sexyas-houses continent to do it in.
LEARN SPANISH IN BUENOS AIRES
£300
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A = Homestay, single room, half board B = Shared apartment, single room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £330 £300 2 weeks Fr £605 £555 3 weeks Fr £885 £810 4 weeks Fr £1,165 £1,070 Additional weeks Fr £270 £245 Intensive course 1 week Fr £375 £350 2 weeks Fr £695 £645 3 weeks Fr £1,025 £950 4 weeks Fr £1,345 £1,255 Additional weeks Fr £315 £290 Combination course 1 week Fr £510 £485 2 weeks Fr £975 £910 3 weeks Fr £1,430 £1,335 4 weeks Fr £1,890 £1,770 Additional weeks Fr £450 £425 Spanish and Tango 1 week Fr £340 £310 2 weeks Fr £640 £580 3 weeks Fr £940 £850 4 weeks Fr £1,240 £1,120 Additional weeks Fr £290 £260
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Beautiful Buenos Aires boasts an eclectic mix of food, shopping and nightlife, making it an ideal setting for your Spanish language course. The school has a fantastic, central location, with 24 bright, spacious classrooms, a roof terrace, a computer room with free Wi-Fi, a library and student lounge. The course runs for 1 -48 weeks, starting on Mondays (arrive Sunday) with small class sizes of 6-10 students.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 50 minutes each Intensive course 30 lessons per week, 50 minutes each Combination course Same as standard course plus 10 private lessons per week, 50 minutes each Spanish and Tango Same as standard course plus one private Tango lesson (50 minutes) and one group Tango lesson (90 minutes). The course is held in a specialised Tango school in the centre of Buenos Aires.
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Homestay (Package A) Single room with half board. The travel time to the school is approximately 60 minutes by public transport. Minimum age 16 years-old. Shared Apartment (Package B) Single room, self-catering. The apartments are shared with between two and seven locals who share a bathroom and kitchen. The travel time to the school is approximately 30-40 minutes by public transport. Minimum age 18 years-old.
LEARN SPANISH IN QUITO
£175
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For an absolutely unforgettable location to learn Spanish, how does a city surrounded by snow-peaked mountains but with year-round warm weather sound? Quito has a stunning location and also boasts a cultural old town and a cosmopolitan new town – everything you could need. The language school is located in the popular new town district of El Batán. The school has nine classrooms, a cafe, an internet lounge with free Wi-Fi and a communal terrace with table tennis. There’s also a bus stop right outside so you can get to the historic centre of Quito in a flash.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 50 minutes each Combination course Same as standard course plus 5 private lessons per week, 50 minutes each
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Homestay (Package A) Single room with half board. The travel time to the school is approximately a 20-30 minute walk or can be reached by public transport. Student Residence (Package B) Single room, self catering. The travel time to the school is approximately five minutes’ walking.
PRICES
A = homestay, single room, half board B = school residence, single room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £175 £205 2 weeks Fr £335 £395 3 weeks Fr £490 £585 4 weeks Fr £650 £780 Additional weeks Fr £160 £195 Combination course 1 week Fr £210 £240 2 weeks Fr £400 £460 3 weeks Fr £590 £685 4 weeks Fr £780 £910 Additional weeks Fr £195 £225
LEARN SPANISH IN MONTANITA
£225
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Start date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration:1-48 weeks Location: Montañita, Ecuador Accommodation: Homestay or student residence Meals: Half board or self-catering Min Age: 18 years-old Class Size: 3-6 students
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A = homestay, single room, half board B = school residence, single room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £230 £225 2 weeks Fr £430 £425 3 weeks Fr £635 £635 4 weeks Fr £845 £840 Additional weeks Fr £210 £200 Spanish and Surfing 1 week Fr £295 £290 2 weeks Fr £550 £545 3 weeks Fr £820 £810 4 weeks Fr £1,085 £1,075 Additional weeks Fr £270 £265
Montañita is the surfers’ paradise of Ecuador. With a laid back atmosphere and beach lifestyle, your language course is sure to be relaxed and carefree. Watch international surf festivals, view breathtaking sunsets, explore the surrounding mountains or relax in a chilled beach café. The language school in Montañita is just a few minutes from the beach and has incredible views of the ocean. The school has ten classrooms, but true to the Montañitan vibe, teaching also takes place in the open air. There is also a communal kitchen and a surf shop on the ground floor.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 50 minutes each Spanish and Surfing Same as standard course plus 5 surf lessons per week. Each surf session lasts 1.5 hours, board rental and wetsuit is included.
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ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room with half board. The travel time to the school is approximately 5-10 minutes walking. Student Residence (Package B) Single room in rustic bamboo cabaña with en-suite bathroom. Communal facilities include swimming pool, Jacuzzi, kitchen and sitting area with TV / DVD player.
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Start date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Quito, Ecuador Accommodation: Homestay or student residence Meals: Half board or self catering Min Age: 18 years old Class Size: 3-6 students
LEARN SPANISH IN CUZCO
£230
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Cuzco, Peru Accommodation: Homestay or residence Meals: Half board (breakfast and lunch) Minimum Age: 18 years-old Class Size: 3-6 students
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Cuzco is not only Peru’s oldest city but it’s also the gateway to Machu Picchu and the historical heart of the Inca Empire. A mountain setting, cobbled streets, colonial mansions and ancient Inca architecture make this stunning Peruvian city a must-see. The language school is housed in a beautiful colonial building in the heart of Cuzco just a stone’s throw from the main square. The dedicated and experienced teachers here will not only have you clued up on Spanish but also the local culture and history. There is no shortage of activities to enjoy in your free time, both in and around Cuzco.
COURSES
Standard Course 20 lessons per week, 55 minutes each Combination course Same as standard course plus 5 private lessons per week, 55 minutes each Private course 20 private lessons per week, 55 minutes each
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room with half board (breakfast and lunch). The travel time to the school is approximately 20-30 minutes walk. Residence (Package B) Twin-shared room with half board (breakfast and lunch). The travel time to the school is approximately a minutes’ walk.
PRICES
Standard course 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks Combination course 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks Private Course 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks
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A&B Fr £230 Fr £430 Fr £625 Fr £825 Fr £200 Fr £265 Fr £500 Fr £735 Fr £975 Fr £235 Fr £285 Fr £530 Fr £785 Fr £1,035 Fr £255
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Lima, Peru Accommodation: Shared apartment Meals: Self catering Minimum Age: 18 years-old Class Size: 5 - 8 students
PRICES
Peru’s largest city has a distinctly European feel making it a great place to find your feet in South America. With plenty of sights, a charming old town and beautiful Holiday course colonial architecture, you can spend days or weeks discovering all it has to offer. 1 week Fr £315 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks Standard Course 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks
Fr £530 Fr £745 Fr £945 Fr £215 Fr £330 Fr £560 Fr £785 Fr £995 Fr £220
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The language school is located in the popular district of Miraflores, a great place to sample some traditional Peruvian cuisine, best enjoyed with a Pisco Sour, Peru’s most famous cocktail. This is a safe and lively area near the beaches of Lima making it perfect for a post-class sunbathe! The school has nine classrooms, a lounge and free Wi-Fi. The courtyard also offers a relaxing place to take a break.
COURSES
Holiday course 16 lessons per week (Mon-Thu), 50 minutes each Standard course 20 lessons per week, 50 minutes each
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ACCOMMODATION
Shared Apartment Single room, self-catering. The apartments are also home to locals. Between two and seven people are accommodated in an apartment and share the bathroom and kitchen. The travel time to the school is approximately 30-45 minutes by public transport.
LEARN SPANISH IN ANTIGUA
£135
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-24 weeks Location: Antigua, Guatemala Accommodation: Homestay Meals: Full board (no meals on Sundays) Minimum Age: 18 years-old Class Size: Private tuition (1 student)
At this established language school you will enjoy one-to-one classes specifically tailored to your individual language needs and run by one of the school’s 20 experienced Spanish teachers. From this small school you can reach shops, bars, restaurants, the market and Antigua’s main square easily by foot.
COURSES
ACCOMMODATION
Standard course 20 private lessons per week, 50 minutes each Intensive course 30 private lessons per week, 50 minutes each
Homestay Single room with full board (no meals on Sundays). The travel time to the school is approximately 15 minutes’ walking or on public transport.
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Narrow cobblestone streets, Baroque architecture and striking backdrops, Antigua didn’t become a UNESCO World Heritage Site for nothing. In fact, now it is one of the most popular language holiday destinations in Central America.
PRICES
Standard course 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks Intensive course 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks
Fr £135 Fr £270 Fr £405 Fr £540 Fr £135 Fr £165 Fr £325 Fr £485 Fr £650 Fr £165
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LEARN SPANISH IN TAMARINDO
£305
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Accommodation: Homestay Meals: Half board Minimum Age: 18 years-old Class Size: 3-6 students Notes: Course certificate is provided
Calling all beach bums! If you want to combine learning Spanish with relaxing on sandy beaches and surfing the waves of the Pacific Ocean then Tamarindo is the place for you. This language school will appeal to nature lovers, sports enthusiasts or just those looking to take it easy.
PRICES Standard course 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks Spanish and Surfing 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Extras per week Student houses (shared)
Fr £305 Fr £580 Fr £845 Fr £1,075 Fr £260 Fr £410 Fr £760 Fr £1,170 Fr £1,535 Fr £30
The school is within walking distance of the beach, has ten spacious and bright indoor classrooms and four outdoor classrooms. After a day of learning your new lingo, grab a surf board and catch some waves.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 55 minutes each Spanish and Surfing course Same as the standard course plus 3 surf lessons per week during the first 2 weeks; one surf excursion per week in weeks 3 and 4; surf board rental and transport to surfing locations.
CALL 0333 321 7850 TO BOOK
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay Single room with half board. The families live in the towns of Santa Rosa or Villreal, approximately 5-6 km away from the school. Daily transport to the school by shuttle bus (only one-way).
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LEARN SPANISH IN HAVANA
£380
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration:1-24 weeks Location: Havana, Cuba Accommodation: Homestay Meals: Half board Minimum Age:18 years-old Class Size: 2-4 students
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Learn Spanish in Havana and be prepared to be bewitched by the Cuban capital. Despite visible decline, the city’s grandeur remains, with majestic, pastel-coloured mansions, colonial streets and plazas. The language school is situated in the district of La Vibora, 15 minutes from the old town, meaning you get a language holiday with deep insight into everyday life, contact with locals and total immersion in the country’s rich culture. And because the Spanish lessons are taught in small classes, you’re able to take advantage and make excellent progress.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 45 minutes each Intensive course 25 lessons per week, 45 minutes each Spanish & dancing course Four or eight dance lessons per week, 45 minutes each. This can be added on to the Standard or Intensive course. Simply add on the cost of four or eight lessons.
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay Single room with half board. Within walking distance to the school. All meals will be taken at school.
PRICES
Standard course 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks Intensive course 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks Spanish & dancing course 4 lessons per week 8 lessons per week
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Fr £380 Fr £725 Fr £1,075 Fr £1,425 Fr £350 Fr £415 Fr £800 Fr £1,185 Fr £1,565 Fr £385 Fr £45 Fr £85
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico Accommodation: Homestay or shared apartment Meals: Bed & breakfast or self-catering Minimum Age: 18 years-old Class Size: 3-8 students
PRICES
A = homestay, single room with breakfast B = shared apartment, shared room, self-catering Holiday course A B 1 week Fr £340 £315 2 weeks Fr £575 £520 3 weeks Fr £830 £735 4 weeks Fr £1,070 £950 Additional weeks Fr £245 £215 Standard course 1 week Fr £360 £340 2 weeks Fr £630 £575 3 weeks Fr £915 £820 4 weeks Fr £1,190 £1,065 Additional weeks Fr £270 £240
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Grab your sombrero, slap on some sun lotion and hit the beach. Sun worshippers will love this language school located on the gorgeous Riviera Maya in the heart of the Mexican Caribbean. This lush, tropical landscape is famous for its white sandy beaches and glistening turquoise sea - you could almost forget you had come to study! You’ll be learning Spanish in a typical Mexican hacienda just a few minutes walk from the beach. The school has ten modern classrooms with air con, overlooking exotic gardens. Whilst studying here, you’ll be able to take excursions to archaeological sites of Yucatán or explore the popular cities of Cancun, Cozumel and Xcaret.
COURSES
Holiday course 16 lessons per week, 60 minutes each Standard course 20 lessons per week, 60 minutes each
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ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room including breakfast. The travel time to the school is approximately a10-15 minute walk. Shared Apartment (Package B) Twin-shared room, self-catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 5-10 minutes’ walking or by public transport.
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Ahhh, Europe. What has this beautiful melting-pot continent of ancient history and culture done to deserve the hordes of overenunciating and wildly gesticulating tourists trying to communicate! Okay, we get it, there’s a whole heap of languages going on. From the beaches of Barcelona to the warehouse clubs of Berlin, you get to learn a new language and live as a temporary local in some of the most alive cities on the planet. Who’s clever now? (err, that’s you by the way).
LEARN SPANISH IN MADRID
£390
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Start date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Madrid, Spain Accommodation: Homestay or shared apartment Meals: Half board or self-catering Min Age: 17 years-old Class Size: 6-9 students
PRICES
A = homestay, single room, half board B = shared apartment, single room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £430 £390 2 weeks Fr £775 £695 3 weeks Fr £1,115 £995 4 weeks Fr £1,420 £1,260 Additional weeks Fr £315 £275 Combination course 1 week Fr £585 £545 2 weeks Fr £1,085 £1,005 3 weeks Fr £1,590 £1,470 4 weeks Fr £2,095 £1,935 Additional weeks Fr £508 £465
Madrid is packed with fantastic art galleries, amazing restaurants and funky tapas bars. However, it is probably most famous for its relentless nightlife; the streets truly come alive after sundown with live music being a major focus. So, if you enjoy learning by day and partying by night, Madrid is your place! The school is located in the Salamanca district and is easily accessible by local transport. The modern building has 25 classrooms, a living room, media centre and library. Dedicated teachers and small classes create the perfect learning environment.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 45 minutes each Combination course Same as standard course plus 5 private lessons per week, 45 minutes each
CALL 0333 321 7850 TO BOOK
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay Single room, half board. The travel time to the school is approximately 20-50 minutes by public transport. Shared Apartment Single room, self-catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 20-35 minutes by public transport.
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LEARN SPANISH IN BARCELONA
£390
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Barcelona, Spain Accommodation: Homestay or shared apartment Meals: Bed and breakfast or self-catering Minimum Age: 16 years-old Class Size: 6-10 students
As far as cities go, you would be hard pushed to find one with more on offer than Barcelona. Winding medieval streets in the Gothic quarter, swanky restaurants along the marina, a beach on which to sunbathe and delicious food on every corner and that’s even before the buzzing nightlife has been mentioned! This trendy language school, with its fancy decorations, is located next to the spectacular Sagrada Familia. The school organises social evenings, movie nights and sightseeing, so there’s plenty of opportunity to practice your new skills.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 55 minutes each Spanish and salsa course Same as standard course plus 5 dance lessons per week, 60 minutes each
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room with breakfast, half board is available at an extra charge. The travel time to the school is approximately 20-25 minutes by public transport. Shared Apartment (Package B) Single room, self-catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 20-25 minutes by public transport. Please note a deposit of EUR €100 is payable on arrival.
PRICES
A = homestay, single room with breakfast B = shared apartment, single room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £395 £390 2 weeks Fr £685 £675 3 weeks Fr £980 £975 4 weeks Fr £1,250 £1,165 Additional weeks Fr £295 £275 Spanish and salsa course 1 week Fr £460 £455 2 weeks Fr £800 £790 3 weeks Fr £1,150 £1,135 4 weeks Fr £1,495 £1,425 Additional weeks Fr £360 £340
LEARN SPANISH IN VALENCIA
£280
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Valencia, Spain Accommodation: Homestay/shared apartment Meals: Bed and breakfast or self-catering Minimum Age: 16 years old Class Size: 6-10 students
PRICES
A = homestay, single room, breakfast B = shared apartment, single room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £320 £280 2 weeks Fr £580 £505 3 weeks Fr £845 £735 4 weeks Fr £1,110 £970 Additional weeks Fr £265 £235 Intensive course 1 week Fr £340 £300 2 weeks Fr £610 £540 3 weeks Fr £895 £790 4 weeks Fr £1,175 £1,035 Additional weeks Fr £285 £250 Seasonal supplement per week 28Jun-30Aug Fr £25
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With its buzzing night life, endless beaches and historical centre, Valencia has a lively atmosphere all year round. The city will excite architecture fans with its futuristic buildings, sports fans with the Grand Prix and sun lovers with its sandy beaches. The language school is located on a traditional street in the heart of Valencia next to the old university and close to the cathedral and town hall. Classes are taught in small groups in modern rooms with air con and free Internet. There is also a beautiful and cosy outside area.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 55 minutes each Intensive course 25 lessons per week, 55 minutes each
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ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room with breakfast. The travel time to the school is approximately 15-20 minutes’ walking or on public transport. Shared Apartment (Package B) Single room, self catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 15-20 minutes walk or on public transport. Please note a deposit of EUR €100 is payable on arrival.
LEARN SPANISH IN SEVILLE
£320
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Seville has been coined the most beautiful city in Spain and if that wasn’t enough, it also boasts over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. This Andalucian city is renowned for flamenco so you may leave with more than just Spanish under your belt. The school was founded in 1983 and is now considered one of the leading language schools in Spain. It’s located in the heart of the lively old town and has 30 classrooms and free Wi-Fi. After class, you can meet your fellow students in the café on the patio, or at the sunny terrace.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 50 minutes each Intensive course 30 lessons per week, 50 minutes each (Both courses include 4 special lessons per week such as Spanish literature, art, history, Andalucian cooking and Spanish history).
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room with half board (breakfast and lunch). The travel time to the school is approximately a15-20 minute walk or on public transport. Shared Apartment (Package B) Single room, self-catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 15-20 minutes’ walking or by public transport. Please note a deposit of EUR €150 is payable on arrival.
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Seville, Spain Accommodation: Homestay or shared apartment Meals: Half board or self-catering Minimum Age: 17 years-old Class Size: 6-10 students
PRICES
A = homestay, shared room, half board B = shared apartment, shared room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £385 £320 2 weeks Fr £655 £545 3 weeks Fr £930 £770 4 weeks Fr £1,200 £985 Additional weeks Fr £285 £230 Intensive course 1 week Fr £465 £405 2 weeks Fr £805 £705 3 weeks Fr £1,160 £1,005 4 weeks Fr £1,485 £1,280 Additional weeks Fr £355 £305
LEARN SPANISH IN MALAGA BEACH
£265
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Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Málaga, Spain Accommodation: Homestay/shared apartment Meals: Half board or self-catering Minimum Age: 16 (18 for shared apartment) Class Size: 8-12 students
PRICES
A = homestay, single room, half board B = shared apartment, single room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £355 £265 2 weeks Fr £640 £470 3 weeks Fr £930 £675 4 weeks Fr £1,225 £880 Additional weeks Fr £295 £210 Holiday course 2 weeks Fr £835 £640 3 weeks Fr £1,225 £945 4 weeks Fr £1,625 £1,245 Additional weeks Fr £405 £305 Seasonal supplement 08Jun-13Sep per week Fr £55 £55
Set against the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, Málaga is both historic and modern. There are plenty of tapas bars and trendy boutiques to be found when strolling through the narrow streets and leafy boulevards. The language school in Málaga is located in a beautiful Andalucian villa with a garden. It is also just a few steps from the beach. The school belongs to a renowned language travel organisation which has been offering Spanish courses for the past 30 years.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 50 minutes each Holiday course 20 lessons per week, 50 minutes each Includes a city tour, 4 activities per week (for example beach bbq, horse-riding or dance lessons), 2 excursions (Seville, Cordoba or simliar) every two weeks
CALL 0333 321 7850 TO BOOK
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Twin-shared room with half board. The travel time to the school is approximately 15-20 minutes walking or with public transport. Shared Apartment (Package B) Twin-shared room, self-catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 15-20 minutes walking or with public transport.
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LEARN FRENCH IN PARIS
£490
FR
PRICES
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Paris is packed with iconic monuments, amazing art, history and great food. And where better to learn French? The language school is recognised by two French universities and has an excellent reputation, attracting students from all over the world. Centrally located, it’s just a short walk from Centre Pompidou and the shops of Les Halles. The school has 20 classrooms, a cafeteria and a multimedia room. The course duration is 1-48 weeks, starting on Mondays (arrive Sunday) with class sizes of 6-14 students. Minimum age of 18 years-old.
COURSES
Holiday course 15 lessons per week, 55 minutes each Standard course 20 lessons per week, 55 minutes each Intensive course 23 lessons per week, 55 minutes each. Includes 3 workshop lessons of your choice, such as business French, grammar, listening.
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room with breakfast. The travel time to the school is approximately 20-30 minutes by public transport. Student Residence (Package B) Single room, private bathroom with breakfast. The travel time to the school is approximately 35 minutes by public transport.
A = homestay, single room, breakfast B = student residence, single room, breakfast Holiday course A B 1 week Fr £490 £540 2 weeks Fr £895 £1,030 3 weeks Fr £1,305 £1,540 4 weeks Fr £1,725 £2,055 Additional weeks Fr £410 £505 Standard course 1 week Fr £575 £635 2 weeks Fr £1,080 £1,205 3 weeks Fr £1,585 £1,780 4 weeks Fr £2,090 £2,370 Additional weeks Fr £490 £575 Intensive course 1 week Fr £600 £650 2 weeks Fr £1,120 £1,235 3 weeks Fr £1,630 £1,820 4 weeks Fr £2,160 £2,425 Additional weeks Fr £505 £590 Extras per week Half board Fr £50
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LEARN FRENCH IN MONTPELLIER
£395
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Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-26 weeks Location: Montpellier, France Accommodation: Homestay/student residence Meals: Half board or self-catering Minimum Age: 16 years-old Class Size: 6-10 students
PRICES
A = homestay, single room, half board B = student residence, single room, self-catering Standard course A&B 1 week Fr £395 2 weeks Fr £725 3 weeks Fr £1,050 4 weeks Fr £1,380 Additional weeks Fr £315 Intensive course 1 week Fr £485 2 weeks Fr £895 3 weeks Fr £1,315 4 weeks Fr £1,730 Additional weeks Fr £395
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You may be surrounded by magnificent historical buildings and old world architecture but you can’t escape the bohemian buzz of Montpellier. Located near the beach, full of independent cafés, bars and music venues, Montpellier is undoubtedly a student mecca and the perfect place for a language school student. The language school is located in two 18th Century buildings and has fully equipped classrooms, a library and a computer room. Lessons include going to restaurants and excursions out of town so you learn not just French, but also about the country’s culture.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 45 minutes each Intensive course 30 lessons per week, 45 minutes each
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ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room on half board. The travel time to the school is approximately 20-30 minutes walking or with public transport. Student Residence (Package B) Shared room, self catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 5-15 minutes’ walking.
LEARN FRENCH IN NICE
£395
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Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-24 weeks Location: Nice, France Accommodation: Homestay/shared apartment Meals: Half board or self-catering Minimum Age: 16 years-old Class Size: 6-10 students
The internationally-renowned language school is just 600 metres from the beach and very close to Nice University, the city park and various wine bars and shops. Located in a stunning villa, the school offers nine classrooms, a student lounge and a large garden to relax in after a hard day’s study.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 45 minutes each Intensive course 30 lessons per week, 45 minutes each
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Twin share room, half board. The travel time to the school is approximately a 20-minute walk or on public transport. Shared Apartment (Package B) Twin-share room, self-catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 20-35 minutes by public transport.
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Nice, also known as the ‘Pearl of the Riviera’, has a stunning setting in a wide bay capped by the Mediterranean Sea. With plenty of sunshine, swanky cocktail bars and palm tree-lined promenades, it’s a fantastic place to get to grips with the French language as well as soaking up the glamorous French lifestyle.
PRICES
A = homestay, shared room, half board B = shared apartment, shared room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £430 £395 2 weeks Fr £820 £710 3 weeks Fr £1,175 £1,005 4 weeks Fr £1,550 £1,325 Additional weeks Fr £380 £320 Intensive course 1 week Fr £515 £470 2 weeks Fr £965 £860 3 weeks Fr £1,405 £1,240 4 weeks Fr £1,855 £1,635 Additional weeks Fr £455 £400 Extras per week Single room Fr £35 £35
LEARN ITALIAN IN ROME
£405
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Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Rome, Italy Accommodation: Homestay or shared apartment Meals: Bed & breakfast or self-catering Minimum Age: 16 years-old Class Size: 7-12 students
PRICES
A = homestay, single room with breakfast B = shared apartment, single room, self-catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £405 £405 2 weeks Fr £600 £600 3 weeks Fr £880 £880 4 weeks Fr £1,160 £1,160 Additional weeks Fr £265 £265 Intensive course 1 week Fr £510 £510 2 weeks Fr £775 £775 3 weeks Fr £1,140 £1,140 4 weeks Fr £1,505 £1,505 Additional weeks Fr £340 £340 Extras per week Half board Fr £90 £90
If you can picture yourself sipping an espresso in a streetside café speaking Italian with new friends, then Rome might be the place for you. With over 3,000 years of culture and a huge variety of delicious food and drink, this city has it all. Situated in the old town and just a few steps from Piazza Navona, the school is located in a typical patrician’s house giving students an authentic Italian experience. The school has 12 spacious and bright classrooms, a lounge area and a computer room with free Wi-Fi.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 45 minutes each Intensive course 30 lessons per week, 45 minutes each
CALL 0333 321 7850 TO BOOK
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room with breakfast. The travel time to the school is approximately 20-40 minutes by public transport. Half board is available at a supplement, please ask for details. Shared Apartment (Package B) Single room, self-catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 20-40 minutes by public transport. Please note a deposit of EUR €100 is payable on arrival.
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LEARN ITALIAN IN FLORENCE
£375
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Start Date: Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Florence, Italy Accommodation: Homestay or shared apartment Meals: Half board or self-catering Min Age: 16 years-old Class Size: 6-8 students
Impressive architecture, piazzas aplenty and more art than you can shake a stick at; Florence is a top choice destination for learning Italian. When you’re finished sipping cappuccinos, head out to the Tuscan countryside for rolling hills and some wine tasting in one of the many vineyards. This relaxed and friendly language school is located in Florence’s city centre, by the Basilica of Santa Croce. The typical old town building has ten classrooms and is close to a variety of small bars and restaurants.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 60 minutes each Intensive course 30 lessons per week, 60 minutes each
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Single room on half board. The travel time to the school is approximately 15-20 minutes walking or with public transport. Shared Apartment (Package B) Single room, self catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 15-20 minutes walking or with public transport. Please note a deposit of EUR €100 is payable on arrival.
PRICES
A = homestay, single room, half board B = shared apartment, single room, self-catering Standard course A B 2 weeks Fr £805 £595 3 weeks Fr £1,125 £815 4 weeks Fr £1,390 £1,000 Additional weeks Fr £345 £250 Intensive course 1 week Fr £465 £375 2 weeks Fr £870 £675 3 weeks Fr £1,270 £960 4 weeks Fr £1,595 £1,205 Additional weeks Fr £380 £285
LEARN GERMAN IN BERLIN
£330
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PRICES
A = homestay, shared room, breakfast B = shared apartment, shared room, self-catering Standard course A&B 1 week Fr £330 2 weeks Fr £645 3 weeks Fr £940 4 weeks Fr £1,240 Additional weeks Fr £295 Intensive course 1 week Fr £375 2 weeks Fr £705 3 weeks Fr £1,015 4 weeks Fr £1,335 Additional weeks Fr £320 Combination course 1 week Fr £525 2 weeks Fr £1,025 3 weeks Fr £1,525 4 weeks Fr £2,020 Additional weeks Fr £500 Extras per week Seasonal supplement per week 29Jun-30Aug (homestay) Fr £55 Single room (homestay) Fr £45 Single room (apartment) Fr £45
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Berlin is a fascinating city with history on every corner and a nightlife that oozes cool. The language school is located on a quiet side street in the historic city centre, in Berlin-Mitte, the former Eastern part of Berlin. The most popular meeting point at the school has to be the cafeteria where there is a computer centre which you can use free of charge. When lessons finish, there’s plenty to do in the surrounding area with its large variety of museums, cinemas, bars and cafés on the school’s doorstep. The course duration is 1-48 weeks starting on selected Mondays (arrive on Sunday) with class sizes of 8-12 students. Minimum age is 16 years-old.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 45 minutes each Intensive course 25 lessons per week, 45 minutes each Combination course Same as standard course plus 5 private lessons per week, 45 minutes each.
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ACCOMMODATION
Homestay (Package A) Twin-shared room with breakfast. The travel time to the school is approximately 30-40 minutes walking or with public transport. Shared Apartment (Package B) Shared room, self-catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 30 minutes’ walking. Please note a deposit of EUR €300 is payable on arrival.
LEARN A LANGUAGE IN ORIENTAL ASIA LEARN A LANGUAGE
You, our intrepid friend, are no crowdfollower. You have a desire to do something different, love ancient cultures, have a thing for the weird and wonderful (konnichiwa Japan!) and hate being profiled by travel companies (sorry). Already well on your way to becoming a travel legend, these two pages are just for you. While others are passing by Mount Fuji or the Great Wall, you’ll be immersed in some of the most fascinating cities and mystifying cultures in the world. Not to mention how impressive you’ll be down your startled local take-away back home.
LEARN JAPANESE IN TOKYO
£905
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Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 2-48 weeks Location: Tokyo, Japan Accommodation: Residence Meals: Self-catering Min Age: 18 years-old Class Size: 4-7 students
PRICES
Standard course 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks Intensive course 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks Additional weeks Extras per week Seasonal supplement per week 06Jul-30Aug (homestay)
Fr £905 Fr £1,195 Fr £1,490 Fr £300 Fr £995 Fr £1,345 Fr £1,695 Fr £350
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What better place to learn Japanese than the vibrant and exciting city of Tokyo? With its flashing neon lights, dramatic skyscrapers and countless colourful sushi bars, you will be sure to have an eventful time on your course. For some chill out time, there are numerous Shinto shrines and peaceful temples to visit. The Japanese language school is just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the world’s busiest train station. Despite being in the centre of the busiest part of Tokyo, the school’s location is peaceful and relaxing.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 50 minutes each Intensive course Standard course plus 5 lessons of conversation per week, 50 minutes each.
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ACCOMMODATION
Residence Single room with shared facilities, self-catering. The travel time to the school is approximately 30 minutes by public transport. Homestay with a Japanese family is available upon request, from where the travel time to school may be approximately 60 minutes by public transport.
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LEARN MANDARIN IN SHANGHAI OR BEIJING
£1,070
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Start Date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 2-52 weeks Location: Shanghai or Beijing, China Accommodation: Homestay Meals: Half board Min Age: 18 years-old Class Size: 6-12 students
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Learn Mandarin in one of the two most fascinating cities in China. Beijing has ultra-modern skyscrapers, the Olympic Village and a lively cultural scene. Added to this, you’ll find some of the finest remnants of the country’s imperial past including the famous Forbidden City and of course the Great Wall nearby. Shanghai, known as ‘Paris of the Orient’, is China’s trendiest city and a world leader in the latest technology and offers everything for your language trip. Enjoy a quiet afternoon in the Yuyuan Gardens and spend a fun night in the bustling Nanjing area.
COURSES
Standard course 20 lessons per week, 50 minutes each Combination course 20 lessons per week plus 10 private, 50 minutes each
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay Single room on half board basis. The travel time to the school is approximately 30-45 minutes by public transport.
PRICES
Standard course 2 week Fr £1,070 3 weeks Fr £1,485 4 weeks Fr £1,915 6 weeks Fr £2,635 Additional weeks Fr £410 Extras per week High season (30 May-30 Aug) supplement per week* Fr £55 Combination course 2 week Fr £1,305 3 weeks Fr £1,845 4 weeks Fr £2,390 6 weeks Fr £3,345 Additional weeks Fr £525 Extras per week High season (30 May-30 Aug) supplement per week* Fr £60
LEARN KOREAN IN SEOUL
£325
FR
Inclusions
Start date: Selected Mondays (arrive Sunday) Duration: 1-48 weeks Location: Seoul, Korea Accommodation: Residence Meals: Self-catering Min Age: 18 years-old Class Size: 6-12 students
PRICES
A = host family single room, breakfast B = Small studio, single room, self catering Standard course A B 1 week Fr £325 2 weeks Fr £580 £460 3 weeks Fr £840 £645 4 weeks Fr £1,100 £850 Additional weeks Fr £265 £205 Intensive course 1 week Fr £385 2 weeks Fr £690 £580 3 weeks Fr £1,000 £835 4 weeks Fr £1,335 £1,090 Additional weeks Fr £315 £255 Extras per week Supplement full board Fr £60 Transfer (one-off payment) Fr £80
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You couldn’t pick a more intriguing destination for a language trip than Seoul, where east meets west and modern mixes with exotic. One of the largest and most exciting cities in Asia, Seoul offers everything from the serenity of the Buddhist Temple Bongeusa to the vibrant shopping and nightlife of Gangnam. The language school is based in the Gangnam neighbourhood in a modern, commercial building. Korean is taught by professional teachers in ten bright classrooms. Nearby are plenty of shops, restaurants and movie theatres.
COURSES
ACCOMMODATION
Standard course 15 lessons per week, 60 minutes each Intensive course 25 lessons per week, 60 minutes each
Residence Single room with shared facilities, self-catering. The travel time to school is approximately 15 minutes’ walking. Homestay with a Korean family is available upon request. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes by public transport.
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LEARN A NEW SKILL LEARN A NEW SKILL
Learn? Whaaat? Yes, we get it, it’s a holiday. Before you fall out of that imaginary hammock in shock, let’s clarify ‘learn’. Out there, learning is probably a bit different to what you’re used to. We’re talking about training to be a game ranger in Africa or to free dive in Fiji. Better now? So, have an amazing experience and leave with a new passion. You may even get a certificate. Pretty sweet.
LEARN TO SURF
£154
FR
Highlights
• Sleep & party at a surf camp • Hit the waves with pro lessons • Oz or South Africa - you decide
Inclusions
Conquer waves and learn all the surf lingo in the awesome and oh-so-gorgeous locations of either Jeffreys Bay in South Africa or Spot X in Australia! Seven days in the surf capital of South Africa will see beginners or relative novices paddling the white water before eventually standing up. Each morning will be spent picking up tricks in lessons from pro instructors with the rest of the day free to practice, explore, take game drives or party hard. Just over 7,000 miles away, you’ll find Spot X in sunny Arrawarr, one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches. Two days here will see you learning the ropes with two-hour surf lessons each day, then chilling with your fellow surf buddies around the campfire. Bring it on!
CALL 0333 321 7850 TO BOOK
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa Fr £174 GDXVSC/GDXS42 • Starts Sundays • Seven nights’ dorm or private room accommodation at the Island Vibe Hostel • Breakfast & dinner daily (veggie or meat options available) • Daily surf lessons with qualified instructors • All equipment, boards, wetsuits • Free daily shuttles into town • Town orientation and a visit to surfboard shapers Spot X (near Byron Bay), Australia Fr £154 SYDMOO/SYDMOJ • Starts daily • Two nights’ dorm-style accommodation (three and four night options also available) • All meals included at Spot X surf camp • Two-hour surf lesson each day • All equipment during lessons
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LEARN TO DIVE
LEARN TO £257 FREE DIVE
LEARN A NEW SKILL
If learning to dive is on your bucket list then look no further. The most complicated step now is choosing where and with whom to do it. ‘Learn to’ or ‘Open Water’ courses are available in the island paradises of Koh Tao or Fiji. Alternatively, head ‘down under’ and immerse yourself in tropical Cairns’ vibes with a PADI course on the legendary Great Barrier Reef.
Inclusions Cairns, Australia Fr £491 CNS5DA/CNSLDC
• 4 nights’ dorm accommodation (STA exclusive), 5-day PADI Open Water Dive course (includes 3day/2night liveaboard trip) & 9 dives, including a night dive
£135
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Looking to learn a unique skill off the beaten tourist trail? Then consider free-diving; the art of diving on a single breath with no tanks. Mantaray Island Resort in Fiji is an accredited operator, offering the opportunity to dive with giant manta rays (seasonal, May - October) having mastered this skill. On completion of the course, you’ll be able to reach a depth of 20 metres on one breath.
Inclusions Koh Tao, Thailand Fr £257 3n/ £364 6n FJJKTL/UDMLTD
• Accommodation, PADI Open Water Dive course & additional dives (7 days only)
Fiji Fr £397 NANSSO/NANSSI
• 3 days’ free diving training (12 hours) including theory & practical practice. Covers breath hold techniques & how to minimise muscle use to preserve oxygen in the bloodstream • Note: Participants must be able to swim 200m, minimum age is 16 years-old
• Departs from Mantaray Island Resort only • SSI level 1 qualification on successful completion (free dive to minimum depth of 10m, maximum of 20m)
• 4 nights’ accommodation, SSI dive course & 6 dives. Theory is done online EDASCI
LEARN TO BE A GAME RANGER
£2,260
FR
Highlights
• Easy access to ‘Big 5’ sightings • 4x4, rifle and snake handling • Live on a safari game reserve
Inclusions
• 59 nights’ accommodation at Shamwari’s Ranger Training Facility • 3 meals daily • Theoretical and practical field guide course training & assessment • Game drives, walks and a hospitality & wine tasting module • At the end of the 60 days (upon passing the course), students will receive a recognised FGASA Level 1 qualification *Transfer from Port Elizabeth available at an additional cost
Have you ever fancied yourself as a game ranger? Well how about learning all the skills necessary to professionally conduct a game drive at one of South Africa’s largest private game reserves situated in the stunning, malaria-free Eastern Cape. Shamwari Game Reserve has won several hospitality and conservation awards annually including ‘World’s Leading Conservation Company’, since 1997. Where better to get to grips with nature and learn about animal identification and behaviour, ecology and tracks and signs of the wild? Along with an intense course-based experience, participants will visit Shamwari’s wildlife department, Animal Rehab and Rhino Awareness Centres and the Born Free Foundation Big Cat Sanctuary, so every base is covered, allowing you to get exposure to the best in hospitality conservation practice and the most out of your experience. PLZG60
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LEARN TO SAIL
£1,481
FR
Imagine being part of a yacht crew sailing around Australia’s stunning Whitsunday Islands in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Become attuned to ‘hoisting sails’ and revel in the azure seas and salt spray. In as little as three weeks the skills you will have learnt could see you certified and in line to gain onward employment in the Whitsundays, or in the marine industry - and get paid for it! Whether you choose to stay on or take your skills elsewhere, you’ll soon realise this is no office job!
Inclusions • Weeks 2-3: 12 nights on sailing tours with meals, 2 crew uniforms & 6 nights’ dorm accommodation in Airlie Beach
WDSSLE
LEARN TO BE A SURF INSTRUCTOR
(plus local payment)
£4,619
FR
Spot X Surf camp is the best place to do a surf instructor course. Three months based north of Coffs Harbour and south of Byron Bay, eating and breathing surf culture will result in an internationally recognised Level 1 Surf Instructor Qualification. Outside of riding waves you can enjoy long days kayaking, rafting, relaxing and hanging out with some of Oz’s best surf coaches. Soon enough you’ll be a pro yourself with ocean safety, advanced resuscitation and coaching experience all part of the course.
Inclusions • 3 months’ accommodation at Spot X with all meals included , 7 days a week • Mojosurf 5-day Sydney to Byron tour • Surf theory, practical lessons & fitness training • All qualifications (Level 1 Surf Instructor, Senior First Aid, Ocean Safety Surf Coach Award, Advanced Resuscitation & Work with Children check)
• Up to 40 hours’ work experience • Qualified Level 2 surf instructors available to assist & support • Departures from Sydney, Brisbane & Byron Bay * A local payment of AUD $1,000 applies for Statutory Certification & Accreditation to become a Level 1 Surf Instructor
SYDTCI/BNETCI/QYNTCI
LEARN TO BE A SKI OR SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR
£3,988
FR
Enjoy the winter season you’ve always dreamed of with one of these all-singing-alldancing inclusive packages. Hit the slopes and gear up for a challenging career in snow sports or an adrenalin-fuelled gap year or simply a seriously snowy holiday. From three weeks of pure powder fun to a full season course (including a job offer), you’ll get serious skiing/boarding skills under your belt, with first class support and on-hand programme managers plus bucketloads of experience on your CV.
Inclusions 4-11 week courses, Lake Louise, Canada and Big White, Lake Tahoe, USA Fr £3,988
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Become a qualified instructor 4-11 weeks professional coaching Avalanche safety, backcountry skiing & first aid Internationally recognised qualifications (level 1 & 2 available) • Accommodation included
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Internship Courses, Canada Fr £4,297
• Guaranteed job offer before you leave home • Full season internship, 3-4 weeks on-snow coaching on arrival • Internationally recognised qualifications • Get paid to ski or board by Christmas • Accommodation included before starting work
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LEARN A NEW SKILL
• Week 1: Live-aboard accommodation on sail training vessel around the Whitsundays, commercial crew certificate course, meals, tuition, snorkelling instruction, equipment, park fees, log book & course certificate
IMPORTANT BOOKING CONFIRMATION TERMS & CONDITIONS Our Agreement With You In these terms and conditions, references to “STA Travel”, “we”, “us” or “our” mean STA Travel Limited (our registered office is at Priory House, 6 Wrights Lane, London, W8 6TA and our company number is 01263330). References to “you”, “your” and “your party” are references to you and all of the persons named in your booking.
services are supplied by other suppliers of travel services, we act as a Booking Agent and we accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions made by other suppliers of travel services in relation to the relevant services.
Our Agreement With You
The relevant supplier’s terms and conditions will apply to the supply of the services by the supplier to you. These will be provided to you by the relevant supplier or, if they are not, they are available on request from us or the relevant supplier. Please read the supplier’s terms and conditions carefully as they are incorporated into the contract between you and the supplier for the supply of the relevant services.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Our agreement with you sets out what you are legally entitled to expect from us and other suppliers of travel services (for whom we act as a booking agent) when you purchase travel services through us. Because we sell a variety of travel products, you should make sure you understand the terms and conditions which apply to your particular arrangements in addition to these general terms and conditions (which apply to all bookings made through us).
Your Travel Booking When you make a booking, you guarantee that as the lead name, you have the authority to accept and do accept, on behalf of your party, these terms and conditions and those of any other suppliers of travel services applicable to your booking. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of the details on your travel documents are correct and to bring to our attention any errors or discrepancies immediately.
Who your contract is with and the legal protections that apply to your booking will depend on the type of arrangements you book. A contract will exist (either between you and us or you and the other suppliers of travel services, as described below) as soon as we issue our confirmation invoice. The types of arrangements we offer are as follows:
Packages Unless otherwise stated on your booking confirmation, your contract will be with us if we sell you a Package. These terms and conditions are incorporated into the contract between you and us in relation to the sale of the Package.
Your holiday will be a Package if: (1) it is a pre-arranged combination of at least two of the following components: a) transport; b) accommodation; and c) other tourist services not ancillary to transport or accommodation which account for a significant part of the arrangements; and
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Although your contract for the services within the Flight-Plus will not be with us (it will be with the relevant third party supplier(s)), if we have arranged a Flight-Plus for you, it is protected by the ATOL Regulations. For full details of what this means, please ensure you familiarize yourself with “Your Financial Protection” section of Terms & Conditions.
Flight-Only, accommodation only and other individual services We also offer travel services (including flights, accommodation, excursions, etc.) for purchase as individual items (and each of these items are priced separately). If you purchase a flight, accommodation or other services from us as individual items (i.e. not as a Package or a Flight-Plus arrangement), the contract for the relevant service will be between you and the supplier(s) of those services. The name(s) of any supplier(s) who will be supplying the services will be stated in your itinerary.
In the case of Flight-Only services, we act as an Airline Ticket Agent on behalf of the relevant airline. In the case of accommodation only and other individual services, we act as a Booking Agent. In either case, we accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions made by an airline or other supplier of travel services in relation to the relevant services.
The airline and other suppliers’ terms and conditions will apply to the supply of the services by the airline and/or any other suppliers to you. These will be provided to you by the airline or other suppliers or, if they are not, they are available on request from us or the relevant airline or other suppliers of travel services. Please read the airline and any other suppliers’ terms and conditions carefully as they are incorporated into the contract between you and the airline and/or the other supplier of travel services for the supply of the relevant services.
If we sell you a Package, the Package has protection under The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tour Regulations 1992 (Regulations) and The Civil Aviation (Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing) Regulations 2012 (ATOL Regulations). Please see the “Your Financial Protection” section below for what this means.
If you select and purchase a combination of services which are sold by us separately (i.e. not pre-arranged) and which are individually priced, this will not be considered to be a Package. In some circumstances, this may be considered to be a Flight-Plus – please see below for details.
Flight-Plus Your arrangement will be a Flight-Plus if you request and we arrange the following for you: a) a flight (provided that the outbound flight departs from the UK or the flight is into the UK and you have commenced your journey in the UK and departed the UK using another means of transport); and b) accommodation outside the UK or self-drive car hire outside the UK (or both) in connection with the flight, provided that: (1) the accommodation or self-drive car hire is requested to be booked on the same day, the previous day or the day following the day that you requested to book the flight; and (2) the arrangement covers a period of more than 24 hours or includes overnight accommodation. Other services supplied in connection with the flight which were requested to be booked on the same day, the previous day or the day following the day that you requested to book the flight and which account for a significant proportion of the arrangement (but which are not ancillary to the flight or accommodation) will also be included in the Flight-Plus. Your arrangement will not be Flight-Plus if your flight begins and ends in the UK or if you are purchasing the flight and other services in the course of your business or trade (i.e. not as a consumer). Your arrangement will stop being a Flight-Plus (and the protections set out in the “Your Financial Protection” section below will not apply to your arrangement) if you cancel any part of your Flight-Plus and, as a result of that cancellation, the requirements set out above are no longer met.
If we arrange a Flight-Plus for you, the contract for each of the services within the Flight-Plus will be between you and the supplier(s) of those services. The name(s) of any supplier(s) who will be supplying the services will be stated on your booking confirmation. Where the
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If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme.
For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.
Deposits and Payment Deposits are non-refundable. Payment of a deposit enables us to hold a reservation for you but does not guarantee the price. The price can only be guaranteed once we receive full payment and tickets and/or other travel documents have been issued. We will advise you of the date that full payment is required. All prices shown are ‘from prices’ and we reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed.
If payment for your booking is made by credit card, an administration fee is payable, as advertised. No charge is made for payments made by debit card. We reserve the right to refuse personal cheques as a method of payment.
After full payment, if we are your Booking Agent or Airline Ticket Agent, the conditions of the contract with your airline or other supplier of travel services may permit them to increase the cost of your arrangements. We will pass on the details of any such increase to you and we will collect the additional amounts from you on behalf of the airline or other supplier of travel services (as their agent).
Unless otherwise stated in your booking confirmation, Flight-Only, accommodation only and other individual services are not covered by the Regulations or the ATOL Regulations and the protection described in the “Your Financial Protection” section below does not apply to these services.
If we have arranged a Package for you, changes in transportation costs including the cost of fuel, taxes, fees and exchange rates mean that the price of your Package may change after you have paid in full. You will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% or less of the price of your Package. You will be charged for any amount over and above that. No price increases will be charged to you in the period of 30 days or less prior to your departure date.
Your Financial Protection
Documentation
All the Package and Flight-Plus holidays we sell come with protection for your money. If you buy a single travel service (such as Flight-Only, accommodation only or other individual services) then this might not apply.
Our general practice is to send documents to our customers electronically whenever possible. We reserve the right to charge an administration fee should you make a request for such documents to be sent as hard copy.
Our Package and Flight-Plus holidays are ATOL-protected (our ATOL number is 3206). If we are not the organiser of your Package, the Package is still protected by the Package organiser and we will provide you with their confirmation.
Your travel documents are valuable and should be safeguarded as if they were cash. It is not always possible to replace travel documents in the case of loss, theft, damage etc.
(2) the services are sold or offered for sale at an inclusive price; and (3) the services cover a period of more than 24 hours or include overnight accommodation.
However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable).
Cancellations and Changes When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. On all Flight-Plus holiday arrangements, your money is ATOL protected meaning that you will be able to continue with your holiday or receive a refund of the amount paid to us in the unlikely event of our insolvency or the insolvency of your suppliers. Please note however that we have no liability beyond that for insolvency as set out in the ATOL scheme, because we act as agent of the suppliers.
The price of our Packages and Flight-Plus holidays includes the amount of £2.50 per person as part of the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC). This amount is paid to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as part of the ATOL scheme. This charge is included in our advertised prices for Packages and Flight-Plus arrangements.
In respect of our Flight-Plus and Package holidays, we are obliged to tell you: •
We or the suppliers of the services you have bought will provide you with the services you have bought (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances, the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder.
If we are your Booking Agent or Airline Ticket Agent, your contract with your airline or other supplier of travel services may permit them to cancel or amend bookings. We will ensure that you are promptly notified of any significant changes to your booking, but we accept no liability for any changes or costs incurred which may result.
If you have booked a Package and we make a significant change to your booking, we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. You will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard from us (we will refund any price difference if the alternative has a lower value), or cancelling your booked arrangements and receiving a full refund. We will pay compensation in respect of any significant changes that we make to your booking, using the scale below. These may include (but are not limited to) the following changes: a change in accommodation to that of a lower official category, a change of UK departure airport (except between London airports), a change of supplier, a change in the time of your departure or return flight by more than 12 hours.
This standard payment will not affect your legal or other rights. We will only make one payment for each full fare paying adult in the booking. Any children not paying the full adult fare will receive 50% of the listed amount. If the value of your booking is less than the compensation outlined, we will pay compensation only to the value of the booking.
Period before departure when a significant change is notified
Compensation payable per person
More than 56 days
£0
55-29 days
£10
28-15 days
£20
14-7 days
£30
7-0 days
£40
Important note - changes beyond our control
If you have booked a flight and we are alerted to a significant schedule change by your airline before you leave the UK, we will contact you by email to advise you of this. Please ensure that you have given us your contact email address and that you regularly check for messages before you leave. We have no control over airline schedule changes and we accept no liability for costs which may arise as a result of such changes. After you have left the UK, it is your responsibility to check with the airline that any onward flights you have confirmed are operating as booked. We strongly recommend that you contact your airline at least 72 hours before the scheduled departure of each flight to do this. Please note that for some airlines it is mandatory to confirm with them your intention to fly.
You can ask for copies of the suppliers’ terms and conditions, or the international conventions, from the relevant supplier or from us by contacting Customer Relations, STA Travel, St Georges House, 56 Peter Street, Manchester M2 3NQ. Or email your request to us at http://www. statravel.co.uk/customer-services.htm.
In all circumstances, we will not be liable where any failure in the performance of the contract is due to: you (including, without limitation, unacceptable behaviour by you); or a third party unconnected with the provision of the travel arrangements and where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or due to unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; or an event which we or the other suppliers of travel services, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.
If we have arranged a Package and the contract we have with you is improperly performed by us or the other suppliers of travel services, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your travel arrangements.
Our liability to you in relation to any Package arranged by us, except in cases involving death or injury caused by our negligence or fraud, shall be limited to a maximum of three times the cost of your Package.
Our liability will also be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to: (1) the contractual terms of other suppliers that provide the transportation and other services for your Package (the terms and conditions of those suppliers are incorporated into our contract with you); and (2) any relevant international convention, for example the Montreal Convention in respect of travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in respect of travel by rail and the Paris Convention in respect of the provision of accommodation, which limit the amount of compensation that you can claim for death, injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of compensation contained in these or any conventions.
In relation to Flight-Plus and Flight-Only, accommodation only and other individual services, we have taken all reasonable care to make sure that all the services that make up the arrangements are provided by efficient and reputable suppliers. These suppliers should follow the local and national laws and regulations of the country where the services are provided (however, please be aware that overseas safety standards may be lower than in the UK).
Except as otherwise stated in these terms and conditions, any relevant international convention and in cases involving death or injury caused by our negligence or fraud, we have no liability to you for the actual performance of the services by the other suppliers of travel services unless it is proved that we have breached our duty to select the suppliers with reasonable care and skill and damage to you has been caused as a result of that breach.
If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier of travel services (e.g. your hotel or airline) immediately. Should they be unable to resolve the matter, please contact us in the UK, either through the office where you made your arrangements, or through http:// www.statravel.co.uk/customer-services.htm. If you fail to contact us, we will not be able to investigate your complaint and rectify any error whilst you are away and this may affect your rights under this contract. We are a member of ABTA (membership number V1958) and operate according to ABTA’s Code of Conduct. ABTA can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes involving us or another ABTA member. Further information can be found at www.abta.com.
Your Agreement With Us
Passport, Visa and Immigration Requirements
By finalising your arrangements with us, you are accepting that these terms and conditions and the terms and conditions of any contract made with any other suppliers of travel services within your arrangements apply to your booking and your travel arrangements. You also consent to our processing personal information about you and other members of your party for the purposes of performing our obligations in relation to your booking (which includes, but is not limited to, giving your personal information to airlines, other suppliers of travel services and public authorities (such as customs or immigration) where this is required for the fulfillment of your arrangements).
It is your responsibility to fulfill the passport, visa and other immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. You should confirm these with the relevant High Commissions, embassies and/or consulates. We do not accept any responsibility if you are unable to travel due to not complying with any such requirements.
If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers of travel services, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. In making your booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. The protection of your personal information is important to us, please see our privacy policy (available at www.statravel. co.uk/general-policy.htm) for further details of how we use your information.
Our Responsibility For Your Arrangements Nothing in this section or elsewhere in these terms and conditions is intended to or shall operate to exclude our liability for performance of our obligations under the Regulations and/or the ATOL Regulations.
If You Have A Complaint
Your contract with us is subject to the laws and jurisdiction of England and Wales. You may, however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland instead.
If You Change Your Booking Where a change to your travel arrangements is permitted and possible, STA Travel service fees apply in addition to any additional supplier charges. Please see the ‘FAQ’ pages on www.statravel.co.uk for details of how to request changes. Please note that all reservation changes are subject to availability and the terms and conditions of the services purchased. Changes to name details are not allowed by many airlines and other suppliers of travel services. Whilst we do our best to make such a change if necessary, please bear in mind that most airlines and other suppliers of travel services treat a name change as a cancellation, to which standard conditions and cancellation charges apply.
Flights must be taken in the sequence they appear on your ticket or eticket confirmation. If you plan not to take a flight as booked, please contact the airline as far in advance as possible to discuss your options. If you do not check in on time for a confirmed reservation, the airline may register you as ‘no-show’, which could result in extra charges and/or your whole flight itinerary being cancelled and/or render your ticket void.
If You Cancel Your Booking If you cancel your arrangements, you may be entitled to a partial refund. In addition to any cancellation fees set out in any supplier of travel services’ terms and conditions (which may be 100% of the cost of the travel arrangements), we will also charge the cancellation fees outlined on your receipt. We need to receive written notification of cancellation and your original ticket/voucher from you before any refund can be considered. If you decide to cancel arrangements before the balance due date, any deposits paid are non-refundable. Refunds will only be paid to you once we have received the funds back from the relevant supplier of travel services. Generally flight tickets cannot be refunded if they are partially used. If the reason for your cancellation is covered under the terms of your travel insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim your cancellation charges through your insurer.
If the person paying for the booking (the paying customer) is different from the travelling customer, and the paying customer wishes to cancel or withdraw the funding of any booked tickets, STA will notify the travelling customer of the paying customer’s funding withdrawal and give the travelling customer the option of continuing with the booking, subject to payment of the full cost of the travelling customer’s booked ticket by the travelling customer. If, following this notification, the travelling customer does not pay the full cost of his or her booked ticket, the booked ticket will be cancelled and the amount paid by the paying customer in relation to the booked ticket will be refunded to the paying customer (subject to the relevant supplier of travel services’ terms and conditions and the provisions of previous paragraph of these terms and conditions). Any airline costs/ charges associated with the cancellation will be deducted from the refund due to the paying customer. STA Travel will not charge a cancellation fee in these circumstances.
Insurance Travel insurance is an important part of your arrangements. You should take out adequate insurance for the duration of your journey. Travel insurance is a mandatory element of some travel arrangements. We can arrange travel insurance for you and provide you with a quote and answer any queries you may have regarding the insurance we can offer.
Travel Advice and Vaccinations British Citizens should refer to the travel advice posted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office at www.fco.gov.uk for all the countries you intend to visit. You should take advice about the health precautions you need to take prior to departure.
Vaccinations may be required for some or all of the places you are intending to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged necessary vaccinations for your itinerary. Information on health and any vaccinations required to travel is available from your GP and on the Public Health England website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england. Alternatively, the STA Travel Clinic offers a full range of travel vaccinations, anti-malarials and expert advice as well as other services for your travel health needs. Locations, open hours and cconsultation appointments can be viewed/ booked online at: http://www.statravelclinic.co.uk/.
It is your responsibility to behave in a reasonable and responsible manner over the course of your travels, including abiding by any local laws and bi-laws. We reserve the right to immediately cancel any travel arrangements in the event of unruly behaviour towards airline/ hotel / supplier representatives or other guests and you will be liable in full for cancellation charges and the costs of purchasing replacement accommodation and air tickets.
EU Notice Requirements Under EU law (Regulation (EC) 2111/2005), we are required to bring to your attention the existence of a ‘Community List’, which contains details of air carriers that are subject to an operating ban within the EU. The Community List is available for inspection at http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/ air/safety/air-ban/index_en.htm. We are also obliged to notify you of the airline(s) to be used in your booking. For details please see your booking confirmation or itinerary. You will be notified if any carrier changes as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate. Please note that a change of carrier is not considered to be a significant change to your arrangements.
Under EU law (Regulation (EC) 261/2004) you have rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will also be available from your airline. The airlines are responsible for compensating you in these circumstances. Please note that, if affected flights comprise part of a Package arranged on your behalf, any reimbursement from the airline under these regulations will not automatically entitle you to cancel and/or obtain a refund of your Package cost from us. Further information about your rights is available from the CAA www.caa.co.uk.
Pricing and Photography The accommodation prices featured in this brochure are based on per person, twin share. The ‘from’ pricing shown has been calculated using low season stays and is based on lead-in room types. We’re sourcing great deals all year long so we recommend using the prices in this brochures only as a guide and to ask your STA Travel Expert for the best available deal for your travel period. The accommodation photos featured are representative of the the room types available at each property however this may not be the actual room type that you receive. If you have a preference for a particular room your Travel Expert will be happy to help. Just ask!
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Compensation will not apply if a significant change is made for reasons beyond our control. These reasons include (but are not limited to): war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks, changes due to rescheduling or cancellation of flights by an airline or alteration of the airline or aircraft type; closed or congested airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, and any other similar event.
Please note that any other suppliers of travel services who provide services as part of your arrangement may also limit their liability to you. We cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of the contract between you and us. As such, you are advised to read the terms and conditions of any other suppliers of travel services who are supplying services to you.
Leaving on your travels without getting yourself adequately insured is bonkers. So we won’t say this again: Make sure you get travel insurance! 48% of people don’t realise that without travel insurance they’d be liable to pay for their own medical bills abroad*
TERMS & CONDITIONS
TRAVEL INSURANCE
There is no one-size-fits-all with travel insurance and each trip is unique, this is why we provide lots of different types of policies and loads of optional add-ons, so you can tailor a policy to you and your trip. Think about what type of trip you’ll be having and decide on which type of policy you might need. Our friendly Travel Experts will be able to tell you about each and every level of cover, or check the policy summaries on our website: statravel.co.uk/insurance
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Some of the benefits of booking your
ANNUAL POLICIES ADD ONS Likely to travel more than once this year? Tailor your policy and bolt on some extra
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Check out the benefits of our Annual Multi-Trip policy
24-hour multi-lingual assistance line For medical emergencies, hospital treatment and/or repatriation STA Travel Help Branches Ready to assist you in more than 40 countries worldwide Three geographical areas of cover Pay the relevant premium for the area you are travelling to Various levels of cover Choose the level that suits your trip Change of plan? Policy extensions available up to maximum of 24 months Long-term cover available Cover available from four days up to two years Studying in the US? We cover participating in American study programmes Specialist student cover Including repayment of student loans and cancellation due to exam re-sits Cover for over 100 adventure and adrenaline activities at no extra cost (selected policies only) Seven days’ FREE winter sports cover in each single trip policy As long as winter sports is not the main purpose of your trip Working abroad Temporary work and volunteering abroad is covered
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Provides our premier level of cover No limit to the number of trips you can take each year Maximum trip length to Europe is 42 days, worldwide is 60 days 21 days’ FREE winter sport cover included
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SPECI ALIST COVER No matter what type of trip you are on, the chances are we have the right cover for you, check out these specialist policies Dedicated winter sports cover For loss, theft or damage to ski equipment, compensation for piste closure and refund of ski-pack due to accident or illness Dedicated sports trip cover When sport or adventure activity is the main purpose of your trip Flight-only cover Including cancellation and luggage cover for your flight only Study abroad cover Cover for a 12-month period allowing you up to three trips back to the UK in one year Pre-existing medical conditions All medical conditions considered on selected policies.
DI• SCOUNTS Group discount of up to 25% • •
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Accompanied children aged 3-17 inclusive get 50% OFF Accompanied infants aged 2 or under are free of charge
cover... Medical excess waiver Waive your responsibility for the first £100 of any medical claim. Additional electronic/electrical item cover Insure additional electronic equipment up to the value of £500 per item Excess reduction Reduce your excess from £100 to £50 Higher cancellation cover Increase the sum insured on cancellation and curtailment from £2,000 to £5,000, £7,500 or £10,000 Medical elective cover For portable medical equipment, needle stick and locally available retroviral drugs
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covered on selected policies and cover may be agreed on payment of an additionalpremium Cover is available to anyone up to and including the age of 65 years Insurance is available to UK residents or those who have been in the UK for a minimum of three months before purchase of the policy Excesses apply to some areas of STA Travel’s insurance policies
STA Travel Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Mondial Assistance (UK) Ltd, trading as Allianz Global Assistance, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Information on this page is correct at the time of going to print and only gives an outline of the insurance cover provided. Please read the policy wording in full. This is available on statravel.co.uk/insurance. Terms and conditions will apply. *Source: FCO Know before you go campaign, Travel Insurance statistics http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/travelinsurance-statistics
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