Oyster Worldwide
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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.
🔥 Why Choose Oyster Worldwide?
✅ 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
Join Oyster Worldwide – Your Passport to Extraordinary Adventures! Don't just dream of the world 🌏 make it your playground with Oyster Worldwide. Start your journey today, and let us redefine the way you travel ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️
Reviews 528
Ian Lindamood
Mar 11,2023it is nice and helpful
Eden Wheeler
Feb 08,2023I found a lot of facts about Brazil in 5 minutes! It helped me know more about this country.
Hazel Dykes
Jan 13,2023Georgie has been extremely helpful with the arrangements for my trip to Thailand. Prompt and detailed responses to all of my questions. This is my second volunteering trip with Oyster and I would highly recommend them.
Beth
Dec 06,2022Unfortunately we were unable to participate in the project that we had booked due to it being suspended (not Oyster’s fault), but Georgie was fantastic. She communicated regularly and provided alternative possibilities for us. The MyOyster portal is easy to use and the layout is really helpful. There are lots of useful pages, such as a packing checklist, vaccination recommendations, helpful tips about the country, and lots more. I would definitely book again with Oyster in future.
Katharina Möhrle
Nov 29,2022Very helpful, courteous, quick and friendly at all times!
Lucy
Nov 28,2022I had a great experience in Romania! This was my first time travelling abroad alone, and I found that the ‘My Oyster’ portal helped to prepare me very well. Razvan was very welcoming and helpful, and I felt well looked after. Our driver (Ovidiu) was great company when travelling to and from the bear sanctuary each day. It was lovely to see all the bears and other animals at the sanctuary. Brasov was a beautiful place to explore. Overall, I’d like to say a big thank you to Oyster Worldwide and the Bear Sanctuary for an amazing and well organised trip
DIANE Montgomery
Nov 21,2022ROMANIA, An amazing experience from beginning to end. Every part of this trip had been well planned by Oyster, I only have positive things to say. Such a warm welcome on arrival by Oyster's representative, placed in well cared for accommodation with all modern amenities situated a few mins walk from the stunning historic centre of Brasov. The weekend began with a complimentry trip to Bran Castle, spectacular as one would expect. Now for the exciting bit, working as a Volunteer at the Bear Sanctury was truely a life experience, we were given a walking tour to start off the week (hilly so need to be reasonably fit). Seeing the rescued bears in their 'sanctury' was heartwarming and simply awesome, they are so well fed and cared for within a safe environment. Bears are not the only rescue animals here, there are deer, wolves and dogs too to name a few. Workwise, I was given tasks to help with food prep, also with winter fast approaching I helped out with painting fences which I loved as could observe the animals at close proximity. I would recommend this trip to anyone that loves animals and the Great Outdoors. Brasov is a beautiful city too for sightseeing on a Sunday (day off). Go do it, you won't regret it.
Zoe
Nov 06,2022Would highly recommend, everything is so well organised and they really look after you. I’m doing a programme in Australia and having an amazing time. They helped with the visa applications, finding jobs and getting myself set up here for a while.
Emma
Nov 06,2022Went with oyster for the working holiday j with horses in australia. Had an amazing time and was looked after so well, truly a five star experience
NP
Oct 03,2022We had such a great experience working with Oyster! Georgie is fantastic and everything from her initial connect to final communication through our planning and volunteer experience was perfect. She took the time to help us identify what project we may want to do (we did a family project with our children), shared pros and cons of all options, and helped us navigate through the uncertainty of travel post covid. We are so thankful to have had the chance to work with Georgie and I can't wait to do another project with Oyster soon.
Callum Jenkins
Sep 27,2022I had an amazing experience volunteering at Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Romania! It was a dream come true to see the bears being given a second chance by a charity that clearly cares about their welfare! My project manager (Razvan) was very helpful and attentive, all round a great guy!
Tovah Williams
Sep 22,2022I am heading out to South Africa for the volunteer sports coaching program! I have found the website very useful. The login portal shows all of the necessary documents, gives reminders for timely submissions, and had loads of very useful information about what to pack and what not to pack. I found the videos of what a day in the life on the program looks like to provide great firsthand information about the program. Overall it has been lovely working with the program and I can’t wait to do more!
Peter
Sep 16,2022Currently enroute to South Africa to spend a couple of weeks at the elephant reserve there. So far the team at OysterWorld have been 1st class with the level of service, communication and information provided to me. As such I know I'll be in good hands upon arrival too. Can't wait for the awesome adventure to start. So don't hesitate, contact them now and just do it!
Paul Colling
Aug 31,2022We have yet to embark on our family volunteer adventure to Brasov, Romania, but so far the customer service we have received from Oyster Worldwide has been excellent. We have been in contact with the office on and off over the last 3 years, and everyone we have spoken to there has been helpful, providing advice and answers to our queries. There is nothing they haven't thought of, we know we will be in safe hands and looking forward to our experience in Romania.
Sara
Aug 06,2022I have just returned from my 3rd adventure with Oyster and once again it was amazing. You could be forgiven for thinking that age may be a barrier to doing some of the volunteering but it really isn't. The project hosts are really happy to have you there and extremely keen to support you to have the best experience within your means (but possibly outside your comfort zone!) I started these trips in my 50s and have just hit the next decade; some of the work can be intense but is in no way impossible so go with an open heart, have a go and you'll have an incredible experience!
customer
Jun 13,2022We had a great time in Romania (Brasov was gorgeous) and are now planning a trip to Borneo. The staff at Oyster and the in-country support was fantastic and helped us to do our bit for for the bears.
Leonardo
Jun 08,2022Interested in it
Gina Kassem
May 19,2022My 11-yr old son and I volunteered at the Bear Sanctuary in Romania for his spring break, and it was honestly the best vacation we ever had! It was action packed (love those structured days), with all of our time outside in nature, amongst the bears (and dogs), and helping the sanctuary too. We both were excited, but both of us had our expectations blown away! Brasov is a perfect little place. It is idyllically placed in the Carpathian mountains, and it is filled with gorgeous old European architecture and squares. The food was outstanding, and the people were incredibly friendly. We spent 8am-4pm everyday working in the sanctuary, came back to Brasov, had some downtime (he played Minecraft and I napped for an hour or so), and then we went back out in Brasov for some exploring-- on the mountain, doing some geocaching, checking out the museums, and then had lovely, long dinners playing cards and enjoying ourselves. It was the perfect combination! We walked 7-9 miles daily between the sanctuary and our Brasov exploring, and felt amazing just being outside in nature. For the sanctuary, I would say that one week was the perfect length for my son. He loves to be active and hands on, which he got to be, but then as the days go on, it can be repetitive (aka- "boring"). As a single parent, this place and whole adventure stole my heart. It provided the perfect environment and perfect location for our little vacation. And everything you have read about Razvan, the local guide, is true. He was the MOST amazing part of the trip! He helped keep us happily busy (even if that meant finding the best ice cream in town and running in the mountain with the dog -- for my son -- or with me, for a morning run). He was super attentive to our needs, and made us feel right at home from the moment we landed in Bucharest! It has been about a month since our return, and the afterglow has not lessened. We still talk about our trip, recently printed out pictures (our bear adoption certificate is already on the wall), and just this week, my son had to fill out a paper at school about something he is proud of, and he wrote "that he helped bears live safely." Amazing! Thank you Razvan and Oyster for giving us this incredible memory!
Anya
May 14,2022My recent experience with Oyster was amazing. Spending 5 months in Canada, securing a job and accommodation should have been a difficult task, but Oyster helped take the stress out of everything! Having monthly meet ups with all the Oyster participants during our trip was such a nice touch, as it helped those who don’t see each other that much to stay well connected!
Jayne Pritchard
Mar 13,2023Easy to book, great communication from start to finish. Great support, wonderful accommodation. It was sad listening to tales of the rescue bears but it's a blessing they have been saved and have a beautiful place to live now. A wonderful experience all round.