About VESA
VESA’s humanitarian and conservation projects aim to provide direct action support to communities in parts of the world overlooked by traditional charities and aid organisations.
Learn moreTo secure your spot on a VESA project, the non-refundable deposit is due immediately after you have received notification of your acceptance to participate in the project. The balance or final payment of the project costs is due 45 days before departure.
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Non-refundable deposit* | USD$350 |
Final payment** | USD$1495 |
Laos Elephants Encountered 2020 Total: | USD$1845 |
Non-refundable deposit* | CAD$350 |
Final payment** | CAD$1895 |
Laos Elephants Encountered 2020 Total: | CAD$2245 |
Non-refundable deposit* | GBP£200 |
Final payment** | GBP£1175 |
Laos Elephants Encountered 2020 Total: | GBP£1375 |
Non-refundable deposit* | EUR€250 |
Final payment** | EUR€1299 |
Laos Elephants Encountered 2020 Total: | EUR€1549 |
Non-refundable deposit* | $200 |
Final payment** | $699 |
Chasing Waterfalls extension 2020 Total: | $899 |
Non-refundable deposit* | $200 |
Final payment** | $799 |
Chasing Waterfalls extension 2020 Total: | $999 |
Non-refundable deposit* | £100 |
Final payment** | £510 |
Chasing Waterfalls extension 2020 Total: | £610 |
Non-refundable deposit* | €150 |
Final payment** | €549 |
Chasing Waterfalls extension 2020 Total: | €699 |
Non-refundable deposit* | AUD$350 |
Final payment** | AUD$1895 |
Laos Elephants Encountered 2020-2021 Total: | AUD$2245 |
Non-refundable deposit* | NZD$400 |
Final payment** | NZD$1945 |
Laos Elephants Encountered 2020-2021 Total: | NZD$2345 |
Non-refundable deposit* | AUD$200 |
Final payment** | AUD$799 |
Chasing Waterfalls extension 2020-2021 Total: | AUD$999 |
Non-refundable deposit* | NZD$250 |
Final payment** | NZD$799 |
Chasing Waterfalls extension 2020-2021 Total: | NZD$1049 |
All accommodation for the duration of the program.
All ground transportation in country.
All accompanying VESA staff members.
All meals while in Laos, except for the free day. We cater to vegetarians and most food allergies. Bottled water and snacks provided when necessary.
Five day adventure and cultural tour through Luang Prabang and Kuang Si Falls, Living Land Farm and adventure capital Vang Vieng.
All admission fees to local parks and sites. All administration costs.
A monetary donation to the local host organisation.
Building materials needed for volunteer project, and the hiring of local skilled trades people to assist on projects.
Non refundable deposit to secure your space.
Certification (if requested) of completion of the volunteer program, perfect for inclusion in your resume.
Hot Air Ballooning: $80
Zip Lining: $28
If you wish to withdraw your enrolment please notify us in writing by post or by email. Please note that if you wish to withdraw your agreement you will be bound by the cancellation fees set out in the VESA Cancellation Policy within our Terms and Conditions.
VIEW CANCELLATION POLICY