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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Surf world-class waves, traverse volcanoes, and lend a hand in environmental conservation while traveling on the Big Island & Oahu.
Surf, snorkel, canyon, hike, canoe, and completely immerse in the wild beauty of Australia with a lens on creative climate solutions!
Come on this Thai adventure combining animal conservation and cultural immersion with adventures in crystal clear beaches and National Parks!
Join us on a journey of discovery through lands steeped in rich history & culture.
On this extraordinary gap year program, you will immerse yourself in rich cultural heritage and dramatically diverse environments.
Journey through the cultural and environmental diversity, ancient Mayan ruins, and seascapes of Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica!
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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
An amazing journey that fully immerses you into the culture and off the grid for an epic experience of adventure, friends, and learning both about the world and yourself. You get afforded the time to just live and be a human. Freedom to explore the world and yourself in a supportive, loving...
Maddie Jo Robbins
Costa Rica Mini Semester 2023
I had an incredible life changing time on this trip, so much so that I now know for a 100% fact that I HAVE to come back to Australia because of how much I fell in love with this country and this trip! I think that this trip is a phenomenal way, particularly for younger travellers, to be able to...
Melissa Burke-Manwaring
Australia College Summer Program 2023
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