Chilean Adventures

  Chile

• All Other Areas in Chile: 
Curico

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Located among the Andes Mountains, and in the heart of Chile's fruit and wine country, Chilean Adventures provides World Class Adventure Travel. Our base camp is placed conveniently near the confluence of the Rio Teno and the Rio Claro. We offer trips in adolescent education, university education, whitewater kayaking, rafting, trekking, mountaineering, mountain biking, and horse packing.

Highlights: Andes Mountains, Chilean rivers, friendly locals, 3 local volcanoes, canyons galore, 3 hours from Surfing town of Pichilemu, fine Chilean wine.

Qualifications: Volunteers must love the outdoors and be willing to work and live in adventure travel scenarios. Volunteers should be open minded, independent, a basic knowledge/interest in Spanish, and basic knowledge/interest in adventure sports and outdoor leadership. Limited opportunities!

Cost in US$: Semester: 8,500/ Month: 2,500

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Salary on an as needed basis. Benefits include adventure and cultural travel and outdoor activities in the Andes mountains, Spanish, specialized gear, basecamp.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers must love the outdoors and be willing to work and live in adventure travel scenarios. Volunteers should be open minded, independent, a basic knowledge/interest in Spanish, and basic knowledge/interest in adventure sports and outdoor leadership.

Age Range: all ages - different programs for different ages

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Chile Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2 - 25

Scholarships are Available. Scholarships are applied for upon acceptance of the program. Official financial documents must be provided.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Chilean Adventures's Mission Statement: Chilean Adventures joins local high schools to combine the best in Chilean education and outdoor leadership. Students get a traditional semester-abroad experience with the outdoor leadership that only the Andes and Chilean Adventures can offer. We select home stays with educated families who have children attending the same school as our international students. Chilean Adventures is a multicultural company, combining adventure and educational programs with cultural immersion.

Year Founded: 2002