Adventure & Trips: Adventure travel with RGV

Go on tour!

Adventure, fun and lots of variety await you on our Adventure & Trips! In small groups we explore national parks, hidden dream beaches, mysterious caves, remote villages and cultural highlights. Our guides will show you their homeland from its most beautiful and authentic side: they will take you to their favorite places and take you to local festivals and events. Let yourself be infected by their joie de vivre! Explore the world & have fun!

  1. Who can participate in the RGV Adventure & Trips?
  2. What makes the RGV Adventure & Trips so special?
  3. What kind of tours can you book with RGV?
  4. When should you travel best?
  5. FAQs: Frequently asked questions

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1. Who can participate in the RGV Adventure & Trips?

Travelers aged 16 and over can often take part in our tours. Tours 18 and older are marked accordingly.

Book an RGV tour in combination with a voluntary work / an internship abroad or as an independent trip. So you can also take part in our Adventure & Trips without having to take part in a volunteer program.

If you just want to travel, simply follow the advertised travel dates. We will be happy to advise you in advance and support you with all travel preparations.

2. What makes RGV Adventure & Trips so special?

  • Our many years of know-how
    Unlike many organizations, RGV's tours aren't designed to just take you to the tourist hotspots. Our Adventure & Trips are the positive by-product of our many years of voluntary work in our target countries: When developing our tours, we draw on our experience and networks in the target countries and thus get access to destinations that the "standard traveler" is denied.
  • Typical accommodations & local food
    The accommodation in simple, local accommodation is inexpensive for you and at the same time contributes to the promotion of regions that are only visited by a few tourists.
  • Travel and learn something for life
    Whenever possible, we want to teach you valuable skills on our tours. For example: How do I find my way in the great outdoors, how does organic farming work, what does the habitat of wild animals in Africa look like and much more.
  • Mindful travel
    RGV Adventure & Trips are as ecologically and socially compatible as possible. For example, we offer you the option of CO2 compensation. We also avoid staying in tourist centers and staying in hotels as much as possible. Instead, we rely on alternative accommodation and travel destinations.
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3. What tours can you book with RGV?

round trips

On a road trip or a round trip you will experience numerous facets of your travel destination: A colorful program awaits you with dream beaches, city sightseeing, adventurous hikes, cultural highlights and wildlife experiences in national parks. So if you want to get to know the country more intensively, a round trip is just right for you. On our tours you will find most of the highlights in the hidden corners of our RGV destination countries.

Safari

You are very fond of animals? Then go on safari with RGV! Our trained guides will not only show you elephants, giraffes, zebras and lions on the tours. They also tell you where to hide the shyest and most camouflaged wildlife. Round off your safari adventure around the campfire under a fantastic starry sky and listen to the roaring of the lion in the distance!

Hiking

RGV trekking tours are ideal for all outdoor fans: explore your host country off the beaten tourist track on foot. You hike through beautiful landscapes, get to know the locals and discover many things that would remain hidden from you on a journey by car.

adventure travel

These trips have a focus or specific cultural characteristics that you will learn more about on the tour. Or we address certain emotions with our tours: A survival and adventure tour, for example, is guaranteed to evoke feelings of freedom in you, lead to a sense of achievement and spur your ambition.

Note: Our trips often consist of several travel modules. For example, we offer round trips or trekking trips with safaris lasting several hours.

4. When should you travel best?

4.1 For everyone who only books Adventure & Trips (and no volunteer work or internship):

You don't have to do any volunteer work to book our Adventure & Trips. But a tour is of course a nice addition to volunteering.

Note the specified travel dates of the respective tour and simply choose the period that suits you.

4.2 For everyone who also books volunteer work or an internship abroad:

What is better - to travel before or after the project?

First of all, both variants have their advantages. It depends a bit on what you expect from the journey.

  • Travel in preparation for your project

If you go on a tour before volunteering, you have the opportunity to get to know your host country better before your assignment. You will not only see particularly beautiful places and sights - you will also come into contact with the local population and learn a lot about the local way of life, customs and everyday life.

Traveling with RGV before the volunteer work is good preparation for volunteer work: You will already feel more at home and safer in your host country when you start your volunteer work.

  • Travel as a relaxing end to your stay

Conversely, you can of course also use your experience from volunteering to enjoy the tour in a new way. After your assignment as a volunteer, you have already learned a lot about your host country and are familiar with certain manners and customs. Now that you feel confident, you may have more confidence than at the beginning of your stay. This allows you to experience the journey more intensely.

Perhaps you will even speak a little of the local language after the end of the project? Then you will definitely have a lot of fun talking to the locals and your host family.

If you travel after your project, you can end your stay in the host country relaxed: After the work is done, the trip is a reward for your involvement in a voluntary project!

FAQs: Frequently asked questions about foreign programs with RGV

Preparation

How far in advance do I have to register?

Ideally your registration takes place at least 3-6 months before the desired departure date, But also short-term registrations are up 1-2 months before the planned departure is possible.

But it could be that your dream project is already booked. In this case we will try together to find a suitable alternative for you.

Can I travel with a friend or in a group?

Yes! On request we enable a double room if you for two with a friend or a friend, or an apartment or other suitable accommodation for groups.

We are very happy to enable our participants to go on a project and share accommodation with friends. Shared accommodation is usually possible both in the volunteer house and with the host family, although the room in the volunteer house may also be shared with other participants. In some locations there is also the option of sharing an apartment.

When registering, please always mention the person(s) traveling with you!

Which previous knowledge do I need?

For most projects are Soft skills such as reliability, initiative and a sense of responsibility as well as the motivation to support a project are sufficient. Good linguistic proficiency (English or Spanish or French) are a great advantage. For some projects, however, specific knowledge necessary - you can read about this in the respective project description.

What insurance do I need?

In order to be able to take part in one of our projects, you need the following insurance:

  • Health Insurance
  • Private liability insurance

Make sure that the insurance is valid in your destination country!

When do I have to submit the documents?

Documents are only required after a binding registration. You should send us a letter of motivation and your CV by email immediately after registering. We need all the remaining documents no later than 4 weeks before departure.

Here you have one Overview of all required documents.

How do I change money into local currency?

It is best to take a credit card with you and withdraw money from the machine on site. Here you will find information about a free Visa card.

Will the project be recognized by my university?

As a rule: Yes! It is important that you let us know in advance Requirements of your university/college to a project (e.g. nursing internship). Internship specifications and focal points can be adhered to as long as we are informed about this and can therefore search for the appropriate placement.

Do I need a visa?

Yes, for some countries there will be one Visa needed! For many RGV destination countries, a visa must be applied for in advance. We will give you thorough instructions and obtain the necessary letters of invitation from your destination country.

Will I receive a confirmation of participation?

Yes, after your successful participation in an RGV project you will be issued with a confirmation of participation.

How can I get involved in my project after I return? 

There are many ways to get involved as an RGV returnee upon your return. On the one hand, educational work in your area is a good start to make people aware of the project and the need. For example, organize an event at your university or in your community.

You can also send donations in kind and money to your project, which are always gratefully accepted. Find out in our magazine article about other ways you can continue to support your project from home.

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Costs & Financing

What additional expenses can I expect on site?

We have already covered most of the costs with your participation fees. Nevertheless, you should have additional costs of average 75 to 130 euros per week plan on. The largest additional costs usually arise from your personal expenses and your leisure activities. The amount varies depending on the country and activities.

During the preparation of the trip, costs for the entry visa may arise. Not every visa has a fee associated with it. 

What are the participation costs?

The program costs vary depending on the country, project and duration of participation. At the end of each of our project descriptions you will find the program costs and the included services.

What does the organization use my money for?

Meaningful volunteer work abroad is associated with numerous cost factors. What are they and why is that so? => Detailed information can be found in our Article on the subject.

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How can I sign up?

Did you find your dream project? Perfect! Then you can now register with binding effect. Simply click on the "Register now" button in the respective project description and fill out the form. You can find more detailed information on the registration process in our Volunteer Guide.

How does the flight booking work?

As soon as we have confirmed your registration by email, nothing stands in the way of booking a flight. We have clearly described the best way to book your flight here:

To the flight booking guide

Can I combine projects?

Yes! You can combine projects at one location, at different locations, but also in different countries. It is also possible to combine a project with a trip. You can specify your desired combination directly when registering.

Combination options at a glance:

  1. Combine programs in one country
  2. Combine programs across countries
  3. Combine a program with a language course
  4. Combine a program with ours Adventure & Trips

There are a few things Project combinations to note: The minimum length of stay per project must be observed and you may incur additional costs for country combinations, for example for an intermediate flight.

Can I extend on site if I like it?

Yes, this is possible from our side! The following points must be checked:

  • Availability on site: The project must not be fully booked at the time.
  • Validity of the visa: Your visa may need to be valid long enough.
  • Rebooking the return flight: If you have already booked a return flight, you should be able to rebook it.

Health

Which vaccinations are recommended?

The required vaccinations vary greatly from country to country. For example, more vaccinations are required in the tropics than in the extratropical latitudes. In the health care we recommend using several information channels as a matter of principle:

• Consultation with the doctor
• Information from the Foreign Office

You can get general information about recommended health care and vaccinations online Center for Travel Medicine as well as on the side of Foreign Office.

On site

Are there other volunteers on site?

Yes! At our larger locations and in most animal welfare projects, you can be sure that you will meet other volunteers on site. Only in exceptional cases can it happen that there are no other volunteers on site.

Most of our volunteers come from German-speaking countries and other European countries.

=> Feel free to ask us by phone, how your project and your participation period look like.

Are there contact persons on site?

At all of our locations we have contact persons and RGV teams on site who will be happy to be there for you during your stay.

What are the working hours in the project?

Working hours can vary greatly between individual projects. Most of the time, however, you will be working on the project between 5 and 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. In the social field, the weekends are usually free.

Is there internet on site?

Often there is WiFi in our accommodations. If this is not available, the mobile network is usually sufficiently developed to go online. You can get a SIM card cheaply on site. Your team leaders can give you tips on this.

Can I travel on the weekends?

Almost all of our participants are in theirs free time very active and use the weekends or the days off to Journeys!

At most locations there are always several participants on site, so you can go on tour together. Our teams have plenty Tips for you and will be happy to advise you on organizational issues, such as public transport.

Can I travel after my project?

Yes, of course you can continue to explore the country after your assignment. However, you must observe the expiry date of your visa. You can also find them all here travel deals from RGV, which you can optionally book.