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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My experience on this trip changed my life. I’ve become much more confident, happy opening up to people, and have gotten better at dealing with change & struggles in my life. This trip ended up being much more fun than I could have thought, due to the incredible activities and...
Jason Link
South America Gap Semester Program 2022
I absolutely adored my time on the Australia / Bali semester with Pacific Discovery. It was a perfect mix of adventure, cultural immersion, service and personal development mixed in with a bit of city time. I have never grown so much as an individual as I did on this trip. I am more confident in...
Sophia Goddard
Australia and Bali Gap Semester Program 2023
I feel like I grew as a person throughout the whole journey. I made amazing friends that allowed me to be my full authentic self. I felt pure happiness throughout the program because I could see myself growing as a person.” I feel more cultured, and confident in my Spanish abilities as...
Payton Elsaden
The Galapagos Islands High School Summer Program 2022
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