Kick off your summer to remember with a Pacific Discovery Summer Abroad Program!

Our range of summer programs provide a meaningful experience packaged in an exciting overland journey of travel, adrenaline and service learning. Summer programs are in a tiered system, defined by age and experience. After successful completion of a Mid Teen Summer program, students can further increase their problem-solving and leadership skills by participating in one of our Gap Summer, Mini or Semester Programs.

We’ve designed Mid Teen Summer Programs for 14-17 year olds to provide a fully supported program experience while introducing students to fun and ethical travel for 2-3 weeks. Head to the Mid Teen page for more specific information!

Gap Summer Programs for 17-19 year olds are designed for students to take a break from school and dive into a 3-week to a month-long, fully supported and action-packed trip. The itineraries delve into a range of focus areas in order for students to explore personal interests. These key focus areas relate to the human or natural world and range from wildlife conservation to technology innovation. By taking an intentional month off, Gap Summer Programs are helpful in gaining clarity and purpose for the next chapter in life. The Gap Summer Program is the ideal credential to include on a resume, and the experience students gain is directly relevant to their future education, career and life. At the completion of this program, students receive a Certificate of Completed Service Hours specific to the program.

 

Check out the options for both Mid Teen and Gap below!

 

Accredited Gap Year Association Programs   Pacific Discovery Top Rated Organisation   Voted Best Gap Year Program

 

 

Emily Bosworth
Emily hangs out with penguins in the Galapagos Islands

“My Pacific Discovery trip was absolutely a life-changing experience. I not only had an excellent time and make 13 new best friends, but also gained perspective that changed the way I look at the world. Meeting people from communities in Peru and Ecuador and learning about their way of life has inspired me to think differently about my own life and about those I meet. Coming home from this trip, I am more thoughtful, inquisitive, independent, and mature and will be much better prepared to handle what the future brings.” Emily Bosworth, 2016
The Galapagos Islands Summer Program

College - Australia | 4 week

Wilderness Immersion & Climate Conservation

✓ Are enthusiastic about conservation and strengthening ecosystems
✓ See yourself surfing on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches
✓ Want to visit all of the iconic locations of Australia’s East Coast
✓ Would love to get up close and personal with koalas and kangaroos
✓ Love adventures like canyoning, hiking and snorkeling
✓ Want to receive a Certificate of Completed Service Hours to add to your resume

Summer Dates 27 Jun - 26 Jul, 2024

Program Tuition $7,950 USD
Availability Open

College - Costa Rica | 4 week

Immerse Yourself in Costa Rican Biodiversity with Multi-Day Adventures and Wildlife Conservation

✓ Want to go on multi-day adventures like rafting, kayaking and jungle hiking
✓ Love to be amongst spectacular nature and wilderness areas
✓ Want to laugh with friends while at surf camp on the Pacific Coast
✓ Like to get hands-on experience in the world of animal welfare and conservation
✓ Want to receive a Certificate of Completed Service Hours to add to your resume

Summer Dates 20 Jun - 19 Jul, 2024

Program Tuition $7,950 USD
Availability Open

College - Hawaii | 4 weeks

A Journey of Surf, Summit and Service in Nature's Playground.

✓ Want to see a lava landscape formed in recent volcanic activity
✓ Are enthusiastic about conservation and agriculture
✓ Want to learn to surf on some of the most iconic beaches in the world
✓ Love activities like hiking, snorkeling, and yoga
✓ Are interested in immersing in spectacular nature and Hawaiian culture
✓ Want to receive a Certificate of Completed Service Hours to add to your resume

Summer Dates 25 Jun - 24 Jul, 2024

Program Tuition $8,950 USD
Availability Open

College - Thailand | 4 week

✓ Are interested in wildlife conservation supporting elephants in a sanctuary
✓ Want to snorkel and relax on some of the world's best beaches
✓ Love getting amongst nature by kayaking, rock climbing, hiking and tubing
✓ Would love to explore, whether it be temples, jungles, vibrant markets or coastal cliffs
✓ Want to get hands on with an international community development project
✓ Want to receive a Certificate of Completed Service Hours to add to your resume

Summer Dates 27 Jun - 26 Jul, 2024

Program Tuition $7,950 USD
Availability Open

High School - Costa Rica | 2 week

Surf The Breaks In Uvita On An Exploration Of Costa Rica’s Sustainability Movements

✓ Want hands-on wildlife experience
✓ Want to surf on the Pacific Coast and laugh with new friends
✓ See yourself hiking in a beautiful Cloud Forest
✓ Are interested in environmental sustainability and conservation
✓ Want to receive a Certificate of Completed Service Hours to add to your resume

Summer Dates 22 Jul - 5 Aug, 2024

Program Tuition $4,950 USD
Availability Open

High School - Caribbean | 2 week

✓ Experience a new culture but stay close to home
✓ Make a positive difference to marginalised communities
✓ Snorkel in crystal-clear waters, spotting vibrant marine life and coral reefs
✓ Explore the mountains, hike, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of the Cordillera Central
✓ Improve your Spanish language skills

Summer Dates 22 Jul - 5 Aug, 2024

Program Tuition $4,950 USD
Availability Open

High School - Hawaii | 2 week

Learn About Sustainable Living While Exploring the Jungle and Oceans of Hawaii

✓ Snorkel the reefs of Kona and have a close encounter with manta rays
✓ Immerse in Hawaiian culture learning Hula, making leis, and the heritage and history of Hawaii
✓ Surf lessons in the birth place of surfing
✓ Rewarding conservation projects in the forest of Hawaii’s Big Island, working on protecting and encouraging native flora and fauna whilst learning about the history and heritage of the earth to Hawaiian culture

Summer Dates 17 Jul - 31 Jul, 2024

Program Tuition $5,950 USD
Availability Open

High School - Thailand | 3 week

Embark on an Unforgettable Journey from Northern Hills to Southern Shores!

✓ Want to get hands-on experience in elephant and wildlife conservation
✓ Are interested in experiencing new foods and cultures
✓ Love to do outdoor adventures like hiking, tubing, and snorkeling
✓ Want to take climbing lessons on the limestone cliffs of Railay
✓ Want to receive a Certificate of Completed Service Hours to add to your resume

Summer Dates 11 Jul - 31 Jul, 2024

Program Tuition $6,550 USD
Availability Open

High School - Peru | 3 week

Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu on an Expedition Through Andean and Amazonian Culture

✓ Rewarding conservation and community development service learning week in the Sacred Valley with Llama Pack Project
✓ Community stay with an indigenous Kichwa community on Capachica Peninsula, Lake Titicaca
✓ 6-day Amazon jungle expedition through Manu National Park and Biosphere Reserve
✓ Biking and trekking to spectacular Machu Picchu via the Inka Jungle Trail
✓ Canopy ziplining and hot springs in Santa Teresa

Summer Dates 11 Jul - 31 Jul, 2024

Program Tuition $6,850 USD
Availability Open