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Journey on a transformative travel experience with Oyster Worldwide, where responsible travel meets unparalleled adventure. Since our establishment in 2000, we have been the trailblazers in crafting meaningful and unforgettable journeys, offering over 70 handpicked programs across 25 stunning destinations worldwide.
🐾 Animal Welfare and Conservation Volunteering: Join us in making a positive impact on the world's wildlife. Our animal welfare and conservation projects provide you with the unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our planet's incredible creatures, creating lasting memories and leaving a positive mark on the environment.
💼 Paid Work Abroad: Take your career global with our paid work abroad programs. Immerse yourself in new cultures while gaining invaluable international work experience. Stand out in the competitive job market by acquiring skills that transcend borders.
🏞️ Adventure Tours, and More – Customize Your Adventure: Explore the world on your terms with our diverse range of options. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, culture seeker, or family adventurer, our trekking, tours, and family adventure programs cater to your unique preferences, promising awe-inspiring experiences and memories that last a lifetime.
🌟 Unparalleled Experiences for Mature Travelers: Age is no barrier to adventure at Oyster Worldwide. Our specially curated mature travel trips offer enriching experiences, cultural immersion, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for exploration.
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✅ Two decades of expertise in responsible travel ✅ Over 70 handpicked programs to choose from ✅ A commitment to ethical and sustainable travel ✅ Unmatched customer satisfaction ✅ Memorable experiences that transcend boundaries
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Reviews 528
customer
Oct 04,2018They provided a lot of help with getting set up when you arrive and with helping you find a job. The assistance pre-flight was also extremely useful. The activities planned in the first week were a lot of fun and the discounts you get also come in handy. The tour guide could have been more energetic though
IzzyM1234
Oct 02,2018Oyster were amazing. They made my 3 months away totally stress free and I had peace of mind during the whole planning process! So well organised and I wasn’t at all let down by the support I received. Jon was great and his communication was fantastic whenever I had any queries. I can’t recommend them highly enough!
Emma
Oct 01,2018Absolutely incredible experience with Oyster. Very good communication and lovely people to work with, would recommend to anyone looking to take part in an exciting volunteering experience!
Lauren F
Sep 29,2018Honeslty the trip is AMAZING. The wonderful sites, the kind people, the night life, food and drink. Also I cannot get over how cheap Tokyo was. I cannot wait to come back already. The Hostels have exceeded everyone expectations. They're so nice some of them seem more like hotels. Also I cannot praise our tour guide enough she was fantastic. I will definitely book another trip with Oyster worldwide
customer
Sep 26,2018I had the most amazing experience of my life time!! They were so helpful and it’s so well done you don’t ever feel like your alone! I went completely alone the first time I’d done anything like that and they were all so helpful getting my through it all. The getting back was tricky but that was no ones fault. They were all very helpful with the issues in Costa Rica at the time! Definitely recommend
customer
Sep 24,2018With excellent communication, Oyster was very good in making me ready to go. There were all sorts of documents and items that I needed to take with me and before my departure, Oyster had ensured I had all of this. I felt comfortable and ready to go. I was put at ease as any questions I had were answered. Whilst the trip through oyster was quite expensive, the help provided before, during and after my trip over all areas/ topics was very much worth it. A couple of information points could do with updating though. Thank you!
Lauren Bustard
Sep 23,2018I just returned from an awesome experience volunteering with an elephant conservation project in Sri Lanka through Oyster. I found the orientation and support from Oyster to be excellent. It was great speaking with Anne when I was still deciding whether or not to go, because she had actually been to the project and could answer my specific questions. Seamless experience from orientation through arrival to the project.
julie
Sep 22,2018My review is 3/4 star because there were ups and downs. In general I had a great time on the Costa Rica Turtle Conservation Project. Playa San Miguel is the most beautiful unspoilt beach, it's very magical. I enjoyed the night patrols, walking by moonlight, seeing the constellations, milky way, shooting stars & some of the lightening storms were spectacular. The other volunteers, researchers & locals were all lovely & really good fun and their commitment to the project was truly inspiring. The home cooked food was incredible, we ate extremely well. Part of the location's beauty is that it is so remote so you need to be resourceful about keeping busy during the day as most of the work & excitement is on the night patrols. It's great, if you want to get away from it all and you do literally. You'll be out walking up and down the beach in the majority of weather conditions on night patrol. Due to being out in a particularly bad lightening storm with little visibility, I badly sprained my ankle. This did affected my time there and after almost 3 months it still hasn't healed fully. During my 10 days, I saw 1 turtle, on my last night patrol. It was also difficult it to partake in activities or trips beyond the project. There was nothing organised during the time I was there even though I did attempt both before and during my time there to be proactive as suggested but communication and transport were so limited. I left earlier than the 2 weeks so that I could do my own. Transport is difficult unless you have hired a jeep & local taxi's are very expensive. It was great to support a local conservation project and meet the local people employed by its work. The leaders and researchers were passionate about reducing environmental impacts such as plastic waste and light pollution. In general I loved the experience and have some wonderful memories and I would consider doing more conservation work. I'd recommend you go with an open mind!
Lauren Crick
Sep 17,2018From start to finish nothing was too much of a problem, there was no such thing as a silly question. I haven't travelled in years and it was the first time I had done it by myself. Oyster's UK office were superb at answering any question, inquiry or problem I had. They were exceedingly helpful and very easy to get in contact with. When I was out there I was looked after incredibly well and had the time of my life! Just wish it had lasted longer!
Jess Gibbard
Sep 12,2018Working at the wildlife centre was an amazing experience, I made so many friends and learnt so much about animals and how to safeguard them! I would definitely recommend.
Laura Santry
Sep 08,2018I had the best week ever in Romania volunteering at the bear sanctuary and can't wait to return. The trip exceeded all my expectations. I loved my time at the bear sanctuary and really appreciated the balance between the work and having lots of time to watch the bears. You will work both in the morning and the afternoon but have plenty of time in between to enjoy the sanctuary and spend time observing the bears. The food prep is smelly, dirty (and fun if you go with the right attitude!) but not strenuous at all. The sanctuary is based on a steep hillside so be prepared to walk a lot and have your leg muscles well and truly worked out! If you take it at your own pace it really isn't too bad, and you've got the bears to keep you company the whole way up! The sanctuary is a purely wonderful place and does such great work, it was a pleasure and a privilege to be a very small part of their community for a week. Braşov is gorgeous and a really lovely place to relax after a hard day's work. There are so many nice places to eat, drink and look round. As for the accommodation, that definitely exceeded my expectations too! It's a beautiful apartment and great central location. Everything is very clean and there are all the mod cons you'll require to prepare meals etc. I have to say a huge Thankyou to Anne as I went into the experience with no worries or nervousness as I knew everything was well and truly taken care of. Razvan was a huge help throughout the week in keeping us all informed and prepared about the itinerary, and he ensures everything is taken care of to ensure a seamless experience. At no point before or during the trip did I feel uncertain or worried about anything, as I knew Anne and Razvan are both making sure everything is running smooth! I'm absolutely going to return to this project and can't wait to do so. If you're considering going, I would encourage you to just book and I promise you'll have no regrets! Every aspect of my trip exceeded expectations, thankyou so much Oyster!
Sandra
Sep 02,2018The booking with Oyster was very easy. Working at the sanctuary was beautiful. The apartment in Brasov is central in the old town and pleasant. For all German speaking is a short summary of our trip following. Wir verbrachten zwei Wochen unserer Sommerferien bei den Bären in Zarnesti. Alles in allem war es eine wunderschöne Zeit, der man schon etwas nachtrauert. Wir waren in einer kleinen Wohnung mit zwei anderen Voluntären untergebracht. Die Wohnung liegt sehr nah an der Altstadt mit vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Jeden Morgen wurden wir von unserem Fahrer abgeholt und 45 Minuten lang zum Sanctuary gefahren. Der Tag im Sanctuary lief meistens so ab, dass wir anfangs die "Eiscreme" für dir Bären zubereitet haben und anschließen fast zwei Stunden Zeit hatten, um den Bären zuzuschauen. Das war auf jeden Fall ein Highlight! Das Gelände ist so riesig und wir als Voluntäre durften die Bären überall beobachten. Auch die Hunde im Sanctuary sind super lieb und man schließt sie schnell ins Herz. Nach der Pause haben wir die neue Lieferung sortiert, denn alle Lebensmittel (sowohl Obst, Gemüse, als auch Fleisch) müssen in die Kategorien "good" und "bad" einsortiert werden, weil die Bären nicht alles essen dürfen. Danach war der Tag im Sanctuary auch schon vorbei. Dazu muss man sagen, dass das mit der Routine so eine Sache war. Mal kam keine Lieferung oder diese kam viel zu spät, mal war kein Brot oder keine Milchprodukte mehr da. Dann blieb uns natürlich mehr Zeit, die wir bei den Bären verbringen konnten. Oyster hat alles super organisiert, wir mussten nie warten und auch Raszvan, der Organisator, hat uns super eingewiesen und war als Ansprechpartner immer für einen da. Ich kann das Projekt nur jedem empfehlen, der sich für Tiere interessiert.
Rhiannon
Sep 01,2018I only have one word to descried the trip: phenomenal! The whole experience was flawless in every way, from the people at the reserve, to the tasks we undertook, to the company I had whilst their and the friendships I've made. Although it is nice to be back home and with my family,I can't tell you how much I am missing South Africa and all the people there- it's especially strange to not be woken up to the sounds of lions roaring ridiculously early every morning! I can honestly tell you that the whole experience has been amazing and I know I will treasure the memories I have made for the rest of my life! The rangers at the reserve were incredibly helpful and made us feel like part of the family immediately, the accommodation was amazing (and Roger the cat made evenings very fun),every activity that was put on for us there was unforgettable and I know the friends I have made whilst there will stay with me for life, to the point that we are already planning our return to the reserve in two years time to see how the grass banks we planted are doing! I'm running out of words to try and express how wonderful it was!
Charlotte
Sep 01,2018Oyster were very helpful in organising our trip to Costa Rica doing volunteer work with turtles. The instructions they gave were clear and concise and the information provided was very detailed. I think my only tiny reservation was that this experience is clearly aimed at gap year students rather than families and the programme is targeted at them. If there hadn't been another family there at the same time, we would have felt rather outnumbered by very young teenagers. Some of the participants were only 17 at the site. Also, this trip can be organised directly with the volunteer organisation if you are comfortable to do that and then it works out a little cheaper.
Alexandra Hamouda
Sep 01,2018In Romania I had the chance to help the nurse with her daily duties in the morning, which included: going to patients homes changing wound dressing that are known as bed sores, which result from the friction between the bed surface and the skin, due to a lack of movement; and I would also be checking their blood pressure manually, and their heart rate with the help of an electronic device. In the afternoon, I would then shadow the physiotherapist, and go with him into the patient’s homes and watch him do different types of treatments, like massages to keep the blood flowing in immobilized patients, and electrotherapy which helps the muscles relax. Some of the challenges that I faced were communication with the patients, as I did not speak Romanian other than counting to ten, asking how they are, and greeting them. Lastly I would like to add that, aside from the medical assistance that I provided, I feel that I made the patients a little happier by talking to them in any way I could, as they would not be able to leave their houses and interact with many people, and therefore I feel that I have brought the outside to them.
Mirjam P.
Sep 01,2018Very nice course, nice place, nice teacher
Lucy
Aug 31,2018Excellent communication- provided me with everything I could ever need and I felt v ready for the trip. Had a fantastic trip volunteering- I highly recommend oyster!
Alan B
Aug 29,2018Oyster helped me organise a Duke of Edinburgh Award volunteering service in Thailand and I found the entire process very easy and logical, which helped me have a great experience on location. Would use the service they provide again.
Joe Owen
Aug 28,2018Had a great time in South Africa volunteering, everything went smoothly during the 4 weeks and would definitely recommend to anyone
Mandy Hathway
Oct 05,2018This is the second volunteer trip I have booked through Oyster Worldwide. From the beginning of planning to booking to the time I was away as well as on my return Oyster has been in touch and very supportive/helpful. Everything is well organized and taken care of-worry free volunteer travel. My actual volunteer experience at the Rhino Sanctuary was awesome! Time to save up for my next volunteer vacation which I will likely consider booking through Oyster Worldwide again!