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I might just be GoEco’s biggest fan. I travelled a lot the past few years (>20 countries) and my favorite trips ever have all been volunteering projects I have done. My latest ones were the Bali and L... See more
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The initial onboarding meetings, along with the digital checklist reminders, were really helpful leading up to the trip to ensure we had everything we needed. Steni Val was truly a magical little... See more
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I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical at first because it almost sounded too good to be true, but they completely blew my expectations out of the water! My 9-year-old son and I had an incredible tim... See more
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GoEco is an eco-tourism company with over 170 wildlife conservation, education and medical volunteering programs worldwide. GoEco also offers TEFL certification courses and international internship opportunities abroad. Since launching in 2006, GoEco has sent thousands of individuals to participate in projects around the globe.
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Great experience
I had a truly fantastic time. The staff were friendly and great volunteer programmes. I love to go back sometime in the future
April 11, 2025
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Reply from GoEco
Hey Kyle 😊 Thanks so much for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you had a fantastic time and enjoyed the team and the volunteer programmes 🙌 We'd love to welcome you back anytime, there’s always more to experience! 🌍
- GoEco Team✨
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Cassandra was amazing
Cassandra was amazing! She is VERY knowledgeable about the programs and answered all my questions. She is kind, friendly, and very professional. Her customer service if five stars and the programs are great!
April 14, 2025
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for sharing this! 🙌 We’re thrilled to hear that Cassandra was able to make such a positive impression. She truly puts her heart into guiding volunteers through our programs, and it sounds like her knowledge and kindness really shined through for you. 😊 We’ll make sure to pass along your wonderful feedback, she’s going to be so happy to hear it!
- GoEco Team 🌍
Excellent service
Excellent service, very friendly and helpful staff, answered every question, and we asked a lot of questions. 😊Would highly recommend.
April 10, 2025
Reply from GoEco
Thank you so much for the lovely review Petra! We're so glad to hear you and your daughter felt supported and that all your questions were answered, no matter how many there were 😊 Our team always aims to be friendly and helpful, so it’s great to know that came through. We truly appreciate the recommendation! 🌟
- GoEco Team 🌿
So glad I chose GoEco
GoEco will be with you every step of the way and answer all possible questions you have. They truly made me feel safe and made my experience so much better. I’m so glad I chose them!
January 20, 2025
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Reply from GoEco
Hey Vanessa. Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊We're really glad to hear you felt supported and safe throughout your experience, that’s exactly what we aim for. It means a lot that you chose us, and we're so happy we could help make your journey even better! ✨
- GoEco Team 🌍
Very involved
Great communication and helpfulness throughout the program. Made frequent check ins about the volunteering experience up to the very end. Would highly recommend! Loved it!
December 8, 2024
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Reply from GoEco
Thanks so much for the lovely review Alice 💛 We're really happy to hear you felt supported throughout your experience. Staying connected and making sure you're having the best time possible is super important to us. So glad you loved it, and we truly appreciate the recommendation! 🌟
- GoEco Team🌟
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Thorough, supportive and reliable company
I recently went on the Marine and Turtle Conservation programme in the Maldives and had the time of my life! GoEco looked after me really, really well through the whole process, from the initial booking onwards, with great pre-, peri- and post-trip support. The personal portal on the GoEco website was really helpful for my planning too and I appreciated how thorough their system and processes were.
February 5, 2025
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Reply from GoEco
Hey Eleanor. Thank you so much for the amazing review! 🐢 We're so glad to hear you had the time of your life in the Maldives! It means a lot to know you felt well-supported every step of the way. And we're happy the personal portal helped make your planning smoother! Hope you’re taking lots of great memories home with you! 💙
- GoEco Team🌊
This experience was wonderful
This experience was wonderful from my point of view. I think that such experiences help us in terms of awareness. They develop awareness and introduce you to people from around the world, friends from everywhere. And because of the animals, when you are with them you can understand their looks and become attached to these animals because you tried to help them and provide everything for them. It was a fantastic experience for me. I will repeat it and I will never forget such an experience in my life.
February 16, 2025
Reply from GoEco
Hey Mohamed
That’s such a beautiful reflection on your experience at the Elephant forest refuge in Thailand! It’s amazing how working with the animals and connecting with people from around the world can leave such a lasting impact. We’re so glad you felt that deep connection and awareness, those moments truly stay with you forever. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
- GoEco Team 🌍
I have used GoEco twice now for…
I have used GoEco twice now for projects abroad and both times they have exceeded my expectations. They are very organized with any information you may need before your journey and check in with you along the way. They also always make themselves available at any time for concerns. Will def recommend to anyone!
February 2, 2025
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Reply from GoEco
Hey Cheryl
Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing GoEco not once, but twice! We're so happy to hear that both your trips, previously caring for wildlife in Australia and now just having returned from helping at the African Wildlife orphanage in Zimbabwe were everything you hoped for and more. We love being part of your journey and making sure you have all the support you need along the way.
Can’t wait to see where your next adventure takes you! 🌍
- GoEco Team 🐾
There is great customer service and…
There is great customer service and it's always easy to speak with someone on the phone with any questions, or reach out via email or Whatsapp.
February 17, 2025
Reply from GoEco
Hey Abigail
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our customer service has been helpful and easy to reach, whether by phone, email, or WhatsApp. We're always here to assist and make sure your experience is smooth every step of the way!
- GoEco Team 🌟
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GoEco and Panthera
Our experience volunteering at Panthera was fantastic and the support we received from GoEco enabling us to be well prepared for our volunteering was equally excellent
It was great to see the care taken at the Cat Sanctuary and the impact on conservation and welfare of the cats and it was great to help this through all of the tasks we were involved in
It was also great working with the other volunteers and meeting new people and having some fun along the way and feeling part of the Panthera team along with their truly dedicated team
December 21, 2024
Reply from GoEco
Hi Becky. Thanks so much for sharing your experience! 🌟 We're really glad to hear you had such a fantastic time at the Big Cat rescue center in South Africa 🐾 and that the support we offered helped you feel well-prepared. It’s awesome that you got to see and contribute towards the care and dedication at the Cat Sanctuary and be part of the conservation efforts 🌿. Sounds like working alongside other volunteers and being part of the team made it even more special. So glad you had fun along the way! 🎉
- GoEco Team 🐾
Great service for families
Good communication from start to finish. They did a good job of making the trip run smoothly. Would recommend to other families looking to volunteer. Makes the process easy.
December 27, 2024
Reply from GoEco
Thanks for the great feedback Sierra! We're so glad to hear everything went smoothly and that the communication was helpful throughout your journey on the Family-Friendly Animal Rescue and Conservation program in Costa Rica.🌟 It's awesome that the trip worked out well for your family, and we really appreciate you recommending us to others. Making the process easy is always our goal!
- GoEco Team 🌿
Great experience!
Had a great experience at the puma sanctuary working with the other volunteers surrounded by beautiful animals and so much greenery. Goeco was thorough with the application, interview, and follow through. They were always responsive with my inquiries until the very end. Agus, who was my main point of contact, always checked in to make sure things were going smoothly. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it all over again.
November 24, 2024
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Reply from GoEco
Hey Dianne, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s amazing to hear that you had such a great time at the Puma Sanctuary and Wildlife Reserve in Argentina, surrounded by beautiful animals and nature.
We’re glad the process was smooth and thorough, and that check in and everything went well. It’s awesome that you’d do it all over again, we’d love to have you back anytime!
- GoEco Team 🐾
A great experience abroad
A great experience abroad. Excellent group accommodations - the pool was much appreciated! Staff were excellent, and food was terrific. Good volunteer programming. Would love to return in the future.
December 27, 2024
Reply from GoEco
Hey Cliff
Thanks for sharing your experience! 🌟 We’re so happy to hear you had a great time abroad at the Teaching and Childcare program in Hua Hin, Thailand, and enjoyed the accommodations, pool, and food. It’s awesome that the volunteer program lived up to your expectations, we’d absolutely love to have you back in the future! 🌟
- GoEco Team 🌿
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Very helpful
This company works with you. I was supposed to go to Costa Rica last year but I broke my leg. They helped me arranged to go the next year with no problems. I just got back home a few days ago and I already want to go back.
December 1, 2024
Reply from GoEco
Hey Joey
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 🌟 We’re so glad we could help you reschedule and make your Costa Rica adventure happen. It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great time, your excitement about wanting to go back says it all! 🏝️🐒 We’d love to welcome you again whenever you’re ready!
- GoEco Team 🌿
Great Opportunity
It is a great opportunity to connect with people around the world. I enjoyed volunteering, assisting communities, and getting to know their culture and way of life. I look forward to assisting in future projects.
November 25, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from GoEco
Hi Jade
Thank you for sharing your incredible experience! ✨ It’s wonderful to hear how meaningful it was for you to connect with people from around the world and immerse yourself in their culture. Opportunities like this create lasting memories and bonds that go beyond borders. Your enthusiasm is truly inspiring, and we’re excited to have you join future projects.
- GoEco Team 🌍
The staff/ people at the volunteering…
The staff/ people at the volunteering center and the goeco staff made this experience incredible! One of the best experiences I’ve ever done, would highly recommend to anyone and regardless of your Spanish level as well you will pick it up :)
November 25, 2024
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Reply from GoEco
Hey Nic
It’s so great to hear that the team made such a positive impact on your experience! It sounds like you had an unforgettable time, and we’re so happy you enjoyed it so much. And you're absolutely right - language is no barrier when you're immersed in such a supportive environment! Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you back for more amazing experiences! 🌟
- GoEco Team 🌿
My second experience doing Volunteering…
My second experience doing Volunteering trip at Cango wildlife ranch was fantastic I had no words to describe how great it was to be back to the ranch.
The high light of my trip this time would have to be having the opportunity to do the internship programme for one week and assisting with the behind the scenes tasks.
December 11, 2024
Reply from GoEco
Hey Joseph
We're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed being back at the African Wildlife Ranch and that the internship program gave you the chance to dive deeper into the behind-the-scenes work. 🐾Thank you for sharing your journey, we hope you get to return again for more unforgettable moments!
- GoEco Team 🐾
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Amazing!
The marine conservation project in Tofo, Mozambique was an absolutely wonderful experience. Not only did we get to learn how to dive, but we also got to learn so much about all the animals that we saw and about how to help safe the oceans and their inhabitants by helping an experienced marine biologist with her work. The Tilak Lodge was really nice and the staff at the Lodge as well as at TofoScuba were amazing. It was a wonderful experience overall and I recommend this program to anyone who loves the sea and who's looking for a good time.
November 30, 2024
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Reply from GoEco
Thank you, Mia, for sharing such a wonderful review! It sounds like your time in Mozambique on the Whale Shark and Marine Conservation program was truly unforgettable. 🌊 Combining marine conservation efforts with learning to dive is such a special mix of adventure and purpose. We're so glad to hear the team at the lodge and dive center helped make your experience even better.
Thank you for contributing to the protection of our oceans and marine life!
- GoEco Team 🐬
Elephant Sanctuary Thailand
Just back from 3 weeks at the WFFT elephant sanctuary in Thailand. An 80th birthday present to myself and one of the best experiences of my life. To learn the history of the 22 rescued elephants and the suffering they had endured for many years in the logging or trekking industries as well as in the tourist industry was heartbreaking. To work there improving the quality of life - feeding, cleaning, showering, walking - for our much loved elephants was rewarding, emotional and totally fulfilling. Great feeling of camaraderie working together with a common aim, whatever your age. GoEco has been professional, supportive and impressive from start to finish. Great communication which I very much appreciated. I have no hesitation in recommending GoEco for anyone considering volunteering abroad.
November 3, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from GoEco
Wow Gill, what an amazing way to celebrate your 80th birthday—talk about unforgettable! 🎉🐘
It sounds like your time at the Elephant Forest Refuge in Thailand was truly life-changing. Working so closely with the elephants and learning their stories must have been both heartbreaking and incredibly rewarding. And what a way to make a difference—feeding, cleaning, walking, and just being part of their care. That kind of hands-on experience is so special!
We’re so happy to hear you loved the camaraderie and felt that we supported you every step of the way. Thanks so much for the glowing recommendation—it means a lot! 💚
- GoEco Team 🐘
A bespoke family experience
This a truly kids friendly program. We have loved interacting with the turtles and learning about the ocean. The Atoll Marine Centre staff was caring, attentive, patient and made sure to engage our daughters in ways that were respectful of their individual personalities. They encouraged learning and constructive interactions. The program of the week was well balanced between volunteering hours and other activities such as snorkeling in a different place every day, crabbing, movie night etc. An authentic feeling of giving back to the earth mixed with lot of fun, learning and discoveries.
November 14, 2024
Reply from GoEco
Hey Cinzia.
Thank you so much for this lovely review! 😊 We're so happy to hear your family had such a fantastic time! Knowing your daughters felt engaged and valued just makes our day—that’s exactly what we aim for. It sounds like you made the most of everything, from turtle time to snorkeling, crabbing, and movie nights! We’re all about mixing fun with a bit of giving back, and we're glad it created such a memorable experience for you. Can’t wait to welcome you all back for more ocean adventures someday!
- GoEco Team 🌊
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