Step into the wild and experience nature like never before. This is more than just eco-travel—it’s a journey of adventure, discovery, and purpose. As a citizen scientist, you'll explore remote landscapes—ancient rainforests, vast untamed savannas, and breathtaking oceans—while actively contributing to vital conservation efforts.
Working alongside leading researchers, you'll track elusive wildlife, study fragile ecosystems, and collect critical data to help combat climate change, support animal conservation, study fragile ecosystems and gather data to help protect biodiversity.Your hands-on efforts will directly impact endangered species and their habitats, making your volunteer travel experience both meaningful and transformative.
This is sustainable travel with impact—every moment in the field brings us closer to understanding and safeguarding the delicate balance of life on Earth. Immerse yourself in an educational eco-adventure where you can truly make a difference. Join an expedition today and volunteer as a scientist, marine biologist, or archaeologist.
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Forget big crowds. Our groups are small enough for an intimate, independent travel experience yet large enough to foster a lively and social atmosphere. Our small cohorts ensure an immersive & relaxed experience with like minded companions.
Make a positive impact
Travel with purpose, knowing your journey helps protect ecosystems, preserve wildlife, and support local communities. With Earthwatch, you’re not just exploring—you’re making a lasting impact on the planet for future generations.
Travel with confidence
We have 50 years of experience in the delivery of immersive research expeditions. This means we’re expedition experts. Not only do we look after the planet, but we also take great pride in ensuring our participants have the experience of a lifetime.
Travel solo, together
Want to see the world but don’t have a travel companion? Our group trips offer a safe and hassle-free way to travel solo while connecting with like-minded adventurers. With expert scientists leading the way, you’ll experience incredible destinations, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories.
Seamlessly planned Itinerary
Forget the stress of planning—we've curated every detail for you.
✓ All meals included ✓ Hassle free accommodation ✓ Easy booking
24/7 support
At Earthwatch, we’re committed to caring for the safety and welfare of each and every one of our volunteers. We are on hand to provide support and emergency assistance no matter the time of day or situation.
Help scientists untangle the complex relationships between caterpillars, the plants they eat, the parasitoids that eat them, and the changes in climate that will reshape the rainforest.
Central America & Caribbean:
La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica or Yanayacu Biological Station, Ecuador, South America
The leatherback sea turtle population in the Pacific, once the stronghold of the species, has decreased by over 90% since 1980. Help scientists investigate this decline and look for ways to save this, and other, sea turtle species.
Central America & Caribbean:
Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
In the heart of a Belizean fishing community experience the beauty of the Caribbean Sea as you help save sharks from extinction. You will collaborate with researchers and local fishers to catch and tag sharks, track them with acoustic transmitters, and implement innovative conservation methods.
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