Pacific Discovery supports self-discovery, personal growth and global awareness through immersive adventure travel in amazing places around the world. Students challenge themselves in a supportive small group environment, developing empathy for other cultures, furthering understanding of international issues, heightening appreciation for the earth’s wild places, deepening global perspectives and discovering their own passion and purpose.
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Challenge yourself on this gap year program journeying through the incredible cultural and natural diversity of Peru, Ecuador, & the Galapagos...
Join us on an epic journey through Hawaii, Fiji and New Zealand, recreating the path our Polynesian ancestors traveled in the South Pacific!
Protect the ocean, explore the Great Barrier Reef and delve into the Aboriginal culture on this road trip along Australia's East Coast!
Learn to scuba dive, explore Buddhist temples and volunteer at an elephant sanctuary on this cultural Mini Semester through Thailand!
Experience an inspiring travel semester abroad on this gap year program through the Buddhist countries of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Explore the wonders of life Down Under, before you hike and climb your way through New Zealand on this epic gap year program!
Snorkel, surf and savor Indonesian cuisine while making a difference on the environment and animal welfare during this gap year program.
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If you could sum up your experience in 3 sentences, what would you write? I am more prepared to take on challenges in my life. I will always remember my time in Thailand and how much I have grown because of it. I am grateful for Pacific Discovery’s program for giving me the opportunity to...
Dylan Ratner
Thailand College Summer Program 2023
My Pacific Discovery trip was absolutely a life-changing experience. I not only had an excellent time and made 13 new best friends, but also gained perspective that changed the way I look at the world. Meeting people from local communities and learning about their way of life has inspired me to...
Emily Bosworth
Polynesian Journey Gap Semester
I became more invested in nature and being outdoors. This trip has inspired me to become more aware of how I affect the planet and how I can help change my own life. This trip also helped me overcome my fears and had me try new things I ended up loving.
Jamie Herfort
New Zealand and Australia Gap Semester Program 2023
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