Top Central & South America Volunteer Tours - page 4

This tour of Arenal Volcano, the hanging bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and the hot springs, all in about 5-7 hours. Your guide will take you to Mirador El Silencio to see the volcano, the hanging suspension bridges, and finally la Fortuna Waterfall for a walk and a swim. You’ll get to see the beautiful Costa Rican countryside and a Costa Rican lunch.

Discover a little corner of Africa in Colombia. This private tour takes your to explore Palenque de San Basilio in Colombia, a small village where the residents have preserved the spirituality, traditional medicine, music, and history of their African ancestors. You'll meet locals, take a walking tour, and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch.

Learn all about the Macaws on Punta Islita on this half day tour from Playa Samara. You’ll visit the Macaw Recover Network which is a conservation area. Visit the Macaw Refuge and Breeding Center and hear about the wonderful research, including how the once extinct Scarlet Macaw is now back in Guanacaste, and about the numbers of Macaws being bred and released into the wild.

Two perspectives of the Panama Canal in a single day: visit the modern locks of Agua Clara and the historic locks of Gatún, combining the most recent engineering work with the original of more than 100 years ago. Less crowded visitor centers – experience the experience more relaxed and with more time to observe, without the usual crowds from other parts of the Channel. A touch of colonial history: complement the modern part with a visit to Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by rainforest and spectacular views of the Chagres River and the Caribbean.

Discover the fascinating story beyond Narcos on this 4-hour historical tour of the city. Delve into the fascinating story and multiple standpoints of locals how Medellin has endured through its dark times, the factors that supported its rebirth, and how the cocaine boom has conditioned politics, armed conflict, social norms and even fashion.

Eco Route ecological experience in the Totumo volcano and Mangroves Excursion to a volcano with medicinal properties, located approximately 50 minutes from Cartagena, in whose crater you can enjoy a healthy mud bath and then you can bathe in Laguna del Totumo, ending with lunch in Manzanillo del Mar. It is approximately 45 minutes from Cartagena. It includes: - Transportation by air-conditioned bus. - Entrance to the Volcano (Mud Therapy Bath) - Typical lunch (rice with coconut, fish, salad, patacón and juice) - Tour to the Mangroves of La Boquilla, a fishing village. Does not include: Does not include meals or drinks not specified in the plan, mud removal, handling of cameras and massage in the volcano.

If you are not into intense hikes, but still want to get the most out of Palomino, we highly recommend this experience. In this tour we will pick you up by motorbike from your hotel or inn. You will go around the area of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta where an indigenous community settles. Here you will be able to meet the community, learn about their handicrafts, customs and beliefs. Besides you will be able to swim and relax in the rivers near the area. A day to disconnect and reconnect with different ways of living. - A trip by motorbike - A short lesson on how indigenous near the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta live. - The experience of learning about customs and beliefs of indigenous people - The chance to have unique handicraft made by Tunkeka people

Our tour guides will take you through the azure landscape called the mountain of 7 colors, we are a certified company that complies with all the protocols for this wonderful experience.

Discover a vibrant and colorful Bogota! Our tour will take you to explore the south of the city, where life and urban art come together in a unique destination. We’ll start our TransMicable journey, a unique experience that will leave you breathless. Then, we will walk the streets of the neighborhood El Paraíso, where graffiti and urban art transform the environment. But the most exciting thing is what comes next... An exclusive graffiti workshop! Here you can: - Know social projects of sustainable economy that are changing the community - Interact with art through a basic stencil workshop and bring home your own creation - Taste a delicious traditional snack and share experiences with other travelers Finally, we will visit Ilimani Park, with the most breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the essence of Bogotá!

This isn't just mud; it's a natural spa! The dense, gravity-defying volcanic "diapir" mud, rich in 50+ minerals, offers unparalleled skin exfoliation and muscle relaxation—a true wellness break. Unlike other tours, we offer exclusive, private transportation in air-conditioned vehicles for your group’s comfort, ensuring a smooth and punctual trip. Entrance fees to the volcano are included, and to complete your experience, savor a local culinary tasting of handmade empanadas, prepared fresh by the community. Choose us for personalized service, authentic connections with locals, and a small-group approach that guarantees quality and attention to detail. Relax, laugh, and discover the healing power of Cartagena’s volcanic magic—done the right way. Finally, enjoy the services of the volcano's locals, who will make your experience even more enjoyable. Staff will help you take photos, bathe, and receive relaxing 30-minute massages that will transport you to another world (tips for services)

On this cultural immersion tour, you will delve deep into the world of real Andean mountain communities to learn about their customs, traditions, and beliefs — a unique experience from the heart of Peru. Our cultural immersion tours allow you to explore native Andean villages rich in tradition, history, and daily life. You'll have the opportunity to connect with local families, observe their inspiring and tireless work to preserve their culture, beliefs, and spiritual practices. Visit these communities and learn how they combat environmental pollution, advocate for better health and education, and work towards sustainable development — all while actively supporting their efforts.

This tour encompasses the traditional Graffiti tour in Comuna 13 and a new more genuine and much less touristy (but extremely safe) graffiti tour in a real barrio in Medellin. This Full-Day Graffiti Tour is the Best Urban Experience you can have in Medellin. In this experience we put together two beautiful experiences and places. First, the must-do activity in Medellin, the graffiti tour in Comuna 13. Second, a much less touristy area of Medellin full of beautiful and meaningful murals in Comuna 3. Visiting both locations will give you a deep understanding of the transformation of Medellin through the art and its people. Also an insight of the consequences of the conflict in Colombia that derived in the origin of these neighborhoods. Also includes a typical lunch and taking this tour we also donate part of the money for the community. This is a very moving, educational, fun and artistic tour, book now we promise you won’t regret it. A very much unmissable experience.

Itamandi EcoLodge offers sustainable travel and ecotourism vacations to one of the most interesting and diverse places in the world: the Amazon Rainforest. It is only a 4-hour drive by car and a short canoe ride away from Quito, situated along the banks of the Arajuno River and 20min. away from Tena. Our eco-friendly destination is the perfect setting for an amazing jungle trip combined with luxury accommodation. Several activities and excursions are available during your stay. Activities include cultural visits to the Kichwa community, where you can enjoy folkloric dances by the local children, educational treks through primary forests, night walks, a visit to the parrot clay lick, bird watching, floating down the Arajuno River on tubes, artisan production of chocolate and more. Across the river, you can find the famous scientific research station, Jatun Sacha. Alternatively, just chill out in the lodge open-air leisure area with pool, full-service bar, and relaxation zone.

This unique purposeful tourism program in La Guajira will allow you to explore one of the most fascinating and remote destinations in Colombia. Travelers who join our routes not only enjoy spectacular scenery, but also have the opportunity to contribute directly to the welfare of animals in vulnerable communities and to work with the ancient Wayuu culture. You will participate in a veterinary first aid workshop, attend field care days and promote respect and empathy for all forms of life with communities. In addition, by booking this experience, you will be supporting a nonprofit foundation. All proceeds go directly to save and improve the lives of thousands of animals. You can make the 1-day experience in Riohacha (every day) or 2-, 3- or 4-day trips departing on FRIDAYS. Twice a year we have the most demanding 7 day mission: 06 to 12 JUL and 09 to 15 NOV 2026

Experience the Amazon rainforest on this four-day tour from Cusco. With an expert naturalist guide, you’ll visit Manu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Take boat rides through the jungle, see wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and toucans, and stay in an eco-lodge deep in the rainforest. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

We do not offer the cheapest city tour in Bogota; we offer a private, safe and expertly supported experience. Discover the authentic and colorful side of the city with the peace of mind of being in good hands. A professional guide will accompany you from your hotel and throughout the tour: visit the vibrant Paloquemao Market Square with exotic fruit tasting and traditional bakery, explore urban art with a graffiti tour that reveals the social context of Bogota, and, if you choose the 6-hour option, enjoy a game of yew, the national sport, and a typical Colombian lunch. Includes private door-to-door transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees and professional coordination. If you compare prices, ask yourself – who will be behind your experience when looking for punctuality, security and clear answers? With us, you don’t just buy a tour; you buy confidence, support and a well-coordinated experience from your hotel.

Cruise the wildlife-flanked rivers of Palo Verde National Park on a full-day, private tour that combines nature and culture. A 2-hour river tour is designed to maximize sightings of animals such as crocodiles, monkeys, and tropical birds. Then, you’ll head to a village for a Costa Rican lunch and hands-on pottery experience—going beyond typical tourist hotspots to immerse in local traditions.

Combine two activities on one trip—a visit to a local rose farm and a horseback riding adventure. This helps you to make the most of your trip and see more in less time, with private transportation included as well as admission. To help ensure you keep energy levels high, a delicious lunch is included along the way too.

Our tourist guide will pick you up at your hotel or a matched location and transport you in one of our vehicles to the Dona Marta community where you will be welcomed by our local guide. As you travel all the paths of this famous community you will have the opportunity to know all the historical, cultural, administrative and daily curiosities of its residents. In addition to many photos, you will have the opportunity to get to know where the footage of the video clip “they don’t care about us” by the King of Pop Michael Jackson was made. It will be a unique opportunity to talk to locals, kill curiosities and visit some of the social projects of this community. This mediated visit has an interpreter guide in the following languages: English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. For more comfort during the experience we suggest wearing comfortable clothes but closed shoes. Activity not recommended for people under 10 years old and people with mobility restrictions.

Step into a world of drifting clouds, ancient trees, and emerald-green forests on this walk through the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Located at a higher elevation than much of Monteverde, this reserve offers one of Costa Rica's most authentic experiences, where mist, mosses, orchids, and towering trees create a landscape unlike anywhere else. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, you'll explore quiet forest trails while learning how this rare ecosystem supports an extraordinary diversity of plants, epiphytes, fungi, and insects. While wildlife sightings are never guaranteed and are generally less frequent than in some lower-elevation forests, the true magic lies in the cloud forest itself and the unique adaptations that allow life to thrive in these cool, moisture-rich conditions. Your visit supports a unique community-led conservation project managed by the local Santa Elena High School, helping protect the forest while benefiting education and sustainable tourism initiatives.

An innovative initiative by Socorro Andino Peruano transforms mountain rescue operations in Ancash through specialized helicopter training. This groundbreaking program, in collaboration with international experts, equips local guides and rescuers with advanced aerial rescue techniques, drastically reducing evacuation times from 48 hours to under 6. Participants will engage in rigorous training that emphasizes safety protocols and operational coordination, positioning Peru as a premier adventure destination with the highest safety standards. This project not only aims to protect tourists but also enhances the safety of local communities, making a significant impact on mountain rescue capabilities in the region.

Embark on a 2-day journey aboard El Tambaqui, a boutique Amazon riverboat offering comfort and exclusivity. Navigate pristine Bolivian rivers, spot pink dolphins, monkeys, and exotic birds, and walk jungle trails with expert guides. Enjoy signature Amazonian cuisine prepared by our chef, blending local flavors with fine dining. Connect with native communities, learn their traditions, and relax in nature. An unforgettable Amazon adventure with safety, culture, and gastronomy.

Discover the essence of life in the countryside with a fun and comprehensive tour in a charming Boquete estate. This tour offers the opportunity to pet adorable farm animals, explore vibrant crops and enjoy high quality coffee tasting. In addition, the experience culminates with a walk through stunning natural landscapes, where agriculture and wildlife meet in perfect harmony.

Discover the Amazon Witness the vibrant transformation of the Amazon at dawn on this half-day birdwatching tour in Misahuallí. As the morning light filters through the lush vegetation, immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes and the region’s rich biodiversity. With an expert guide, you can identify fascinating bird species — from electric blue-fishing martins to colorful thongs and parrots — all while enjoying the serene beauty of the Amazon rainforest. This personalized experience guarantees you to observe wildlife in total tranquility and appreciate the natural environment before returning to your afternoon plans. Immersive experience of 5 hours of bird watching in the Amazon rainforest. Expert guide to help you identify local bird species and their habitats. Spectacular panoramic views where Amazonian rivers meet lush primary vegetation.