‘Changing the trajectory of young people’s lives for the better’
Since 2001, we have delivered exceptional journeys of self-discovery, education & skills acquisition, in 21+ destinations worldwide
EDA Group is a global youth travel operator, delivering throughout 21+ countries across the globe. Our vision is ‘changing lives’ - focusing on adventure, outdoors pursuits and international travel to deliver experiential education and personal development.
Pacific Discovery
A personal journey of self discovery and global citizenship for GAP year or independent study program students, seeking immersive travel abroad.
Pacific Discovery offers Summer (4 week) and Semester Programs (10 week), with optional college credits.
Additionally, we design, develop and deliver bespoke educational programs for our faculty partners in high schools, colleges & universities from around the globe.
Pure Exploration
Skills acquisition & leadership focused programs, for those seeking diversity, challenge, & learning abroad. These immersive programs are delivered in the worlds most inspiring and iconic natural locations, for those seeking adventure on a GAP year, career break, career change or constructive travel experience.
Ranging from online to 4, 6 & 12 week programs, the programs focus through adventure travel to industry training (46weeks).
Programs are a mix of residential locations, and overland multi-destination journeys.
The world, and what you do in it, is truly yours.
Searchlight Project
Searchlight Project is our Not-for-Profit and charitable arm. Searchlight fundraises for delivering student scholarships, community and environmental development needs globally.
Our current strategic priorities, in addition to, and inconjunction with our scholarship scheme, are - Redeployment & reskilling of our people in Aotearoa (New Zealand), post COVID-19 - Our NGO wildlife rescue partners globally, and our strategic programs of development, that we are committed to completion and success