Our expert team has meticulously crafted a journey through Costa Rica that will exceed even your wildest expectations Get ready to explore the diverse ecosystems, encounter exotic flora and fauna, and actively participate in conservation projects that contribute to the sustainability of this remarkable country. Our commitment to responsible travel ensures that your journey leaves a positive impact on both the environment and local communities. At Oyster Worldwide, we believe that the best adventures are the ones that stir your soul. That’s why we’ve handpicked a selection of activities that pr ..read more

Discover the essence of “Pura Vida” as you adventure on an unforgettable journey through Costa Rica with our exclusive self-drive tour! Get ready to buckle up and ignite your passion for exploration because you’re about to embark on an extraordinary journey through Costa Rica! We’ve meticulously crafted this itinerary to exceed all your expectations of this captivating destination. But here’s the kicker – we’ve carefully curated it to unveil the hidden treasures, taking you beyond the ordinary while ensuring you stay in beautiful, lush locations. Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Chachagua Rainf ..read more

Hop across to the Nicoya Peninsula turtle project via cloud forests, mountainscapes and tropical beaches Our turtle project is 6 hours from the popular arrival airport of San Jose. While we can certainly arrange a direct transfer package for you, why not take a more leisurely approach and soak in the beauty of Costa Rica along the way? Our carefully designed tour will traverse you across the western side of the country, introducing you to some of the top tourist must-sees along the route. From lush rainforests to picturesque beaches and charming towns, each stop promises to be a memorable expe ..read more

We are as excited as you are about dusting off the backpack and getting back out into the big, wide world! If you are chomping at the bit and want to know where is open and ready to receive you, just check out our Covid-19 update page for details of where you could be soon. The post Covid-19: Last-minute travel updates appeared first on Oyster ..read more

Spain is a popular choice for holidays with a difference and gap years. Here Oyster participants tell us about their Spanish volunteering experience on the marine conservation project:   “ It was a meaningful experience! I enjoyed connecting with the other volunteers from around the world and learning how to scuba dive in order to help towards the local marine conservation efforts” Eugenia, 4 weeks, Sept 2022     “’ My favourite moment was seeing all the aquatic life and meeting all the people who run the placement and all the new friends I made from the hostel. My scuba instru ..read more

Find out what Oyster workers have said in these reviews of our paid horse work programme in rural Australia:  Laura: Date of experience: April 2023 ‘I always wanted to spend some time in Australia and it was my biggest dream to combine it with horse work. The programme helped me to make my dream come true! There was a lot to learn during the training week and the trainers really took their time to explain and show everything to us. We were taught in a small group and all of our questions were answered – and believe me, we had lots of them. ? After the training week it was time for the re ..read more

Find out what Oyster participants have said about tours in Southeast Asia, India, China, Japan and more:   “The last few weeks I have been travelling around South East Asia with Oyster Worldwide, completing my Gold The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. This has been a truly once in a lifetime experience, meeting many new people from all around the world and learning about the Asian culture and lifestyle. From volunteering at an ethical elephant sanctuary in Chaing Mai, Thailand to partying on a yacht in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, I enjoyed every second of it. Oyster Worldwide have been super professi ..read more

Introducing TravelAid – and your 10% discount! Oyster Worldwide have partnered with TravelAid to provide you with discounted access to their safety and security support line, specifically for travellers. TravelAid is operated by our trusted and invaluable crisis management team Pharos who support Oyster across the board. TravelAid’s experienced team is available via phone 24/7 to help you if you get into any safety or security difficulty while away. This will be of most use to you while travelling, before or after your trip with us. Simply visit www.travel-aid.co ..read more

Find out what Oyster volunteers have said! Evie update! February 23rd 2022 ‘” would really like to pass on my praise for this project, I had an absolutely amazing time with the horses and was made to feel really welcome by every single person involved. I’d also like to pass along my thanks to you guys at Oyster for being so helpful especially when I had Covid!”  “I used Oyster to book in my gap year to go to Portugal and the team there are absolutely amazing. Unfortunately due to covid I had to shift my trips around and the team was great at sorting that out within a few days and a s ..read more

Portugal volunteering is a popular choice for holidays with a difference and gap years. Here Oyster participants tell us about their Portugal volunteering experience on the marine conservation project:   “Diving everyday was amazing and the diving instructors are fantastic. So much fun and always make everyone feel so safe and welcome..” Joel, 4 weeks, Sept 2022 The post Oyster Reviews: Diving in Portugal appeared first on Oyster ..read more