Take part in paleontological excavations in Morocco
Take part in real paleontological digs in Morocco, discovering dinosaurs big and small.
➡️ Adults - Families - Teens
➡️ Participatory science
➡️ French
➡️ 1840 € in June
Scientific travel, also known as scientific vacation, is an adventure that enables citizens to take part in research projects. During the trip, the traveler is trained and accompanied by a researcher or science educators. As well as sharing in a fantastic adventure, you'll be introduced to a range of techniques useful for science, such as photo-identification or the analysis of wild animal footprints.
Take part in real paleontological digs in Morocco, discovering dinosaurs big and small.
➡️ Adults - Families - Teens
➡️ Participatory science
➡️ French
➡️ 1840 € in June
Explore the geological and biological wealth of the Baronnies Provençales during a holiday combining scientific discovery and relaxation.
➡️ Adults
➡️ Participatory science
➡️ French
➡️ 1395 € in June
Move into the year 2026 with a unique stay in Haute-Savoie, with friends or family. On the program: snow crystals; wolf tracks; astronomy.
➡️ Scientific trip
➡️ Ideal for families (children aged 7 and over)
➡️ Winter
➡️ 970 € tax reduction
Discover the villages of the Drôme valley by kayak, while taking part in a scientific project on river biodiversity.
➡️ Biodiversity
➡️ Kids / Teens
➡️ French
➡️ 995 €
Is your child passionate about astronomy? Find out about this scientific holiday just for them!
➡️ Scientific summer camps
➡️ Children and Teens
➡️ Astronomy
➡️ From €1190 tax reduction
Embark on a unique scientific Mediterranean expedition aboard a sailboat
➡️ Marine research
➡️ From 18 years old
➡️ 12 days from April to September
➡️ English
➡️ 1500 €
Go to the heart of the Makay massif in Madagascar and help protect this jewel of biodiversity.
➡️ Participatory science
➡️ Over 18s (accompanied minors)
➡️ French-speaking
➡️ 2 weeks minimum
➡️ From €2,000 - tax exemption possible
Join a scientific expedition to the heart of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia!
➡️ Scientific expeditions
➡️ From 18 years of age (accompanied minors)
➡️ English and French
➡️ Minimum 2 weeks
➡️ €2990 for 2 weeks - Possibility of tax exemption
Embark on a sailing boat to study dolphins between Granville and Ile D'Yeu.
➡️ Adults, teenagers aged 12 and over
➡️ Normandy-Breton Gulf
➡️ French-speaking stay
➡️ August 2025
➡️ From €2,475.20 / €816 after tax deduction *
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Enjoy an immersive experience in Sri Lanka and take part in two scientific projects: on elephants and leopards.
➡️ From 16 years old.
➡️ Scientific trip.
➡️ French-speaking mission
➡️ €4980, tax deductible
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Set off on a scientific expedition to North Sumatra, Indonesia, to study the behavior of wild species.
➡️ From age 16.
➡️ Scientific expedition.
➡️ French-speaking mission
➡️ From €3995 tax deduction possible
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Go on a scientific expedition to study the snow leopard in Kirghiztan.
➡️ Adults, families, accompanied young people aged 16 and over.
➡️ Scientific expedition.
➡️ French-speaking mission
➡️ From 3530 - 1200 € after tax deduction
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In Nepal, study one of the world's most emblematic felines: the snow leopard.
➡️ April and September
➡️ Adults, families, children aged 16 and over.
➡️ Scientific expedition
➡️ €5160 - €1754.2 after tax deduction
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Take part in a participatory research project on the bonobo in the heart of the Congo.
➡️ Bonobo
➡️ Participatory science
➡️ Congo
➡️ 4675 € - 1590 € after tax deduction
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Would you like to take your family on a participatory science adventure? It's possible in France and Europe
➡️ Science trips
➡️ Family
➡️ Paleontology, Chemistry and Biology of Water
➡️ From €599
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Protect marine mammals off the coast of the Basque Country, in the southern Bay of Biscay.
➡️ 4 days to 1 week
➡️ Family stay possible (children aged 10 and over)
➡️ 2035 € - 692 € after tax deduction
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Study the whale shark on Nosy Be island in Madagascar.
➡️ Whale shark
➡️ From 16 years - adults
➡️ Language: French and English
➡️ Price: €3,965 - €1,348 after tax deduction
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Go on an adventure in the heart of the Balkans, in Montenegro, on the trail of the lynx in the Prokletije National Park.
➡️ 12 days in June
➡️ Scientific expedition
➡️ French-speaking mission
➡️ 3250 € - 1105 € after tax deduction
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One of the first to popularize scientific travel was Charles Darwin's HMS Beagle expedition in the 19th century. He led expeditions with scientists to collect data and explore new frontiers of science.
Charles Darwin the precursor
The concept of scientific vacations is not limited to a simple getaway! Thanks to participatory science, participants of all ages can actively contribute to research projects directly linked to environmental preservation. The educational aspect of these trips makes them a unique experience, combining learning and action in the field. Scientific trips are all about learning through action and immersion.
Citizen science plays a crucial role in gathering data to understand ecosystems. By taking part in scientific trips, volunteers, whether scientists or not, become real players in research. They observe, collect and analyze data, which is then used for conservation initiatives. This participatory approach responds positively to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs ), particularly those concerning ecology and education.
Participatory research programs have developed in many fields, including ecology, conservation, astronomy and even health... They intensify the involvement of the general public in research and reinforce the impact of scientific projects.
Science trips also prepare participants to be environmental advocates in their own communities, in alignment with the SDGs. The impact of these trips often goes beyond a simple educational experience, as they promote long-term behavioral changes.
Beyond the adventure and the change of scenery, scientific trips create a bridge to a more sustainable future. By combining education, active research and leisure, they offer an enriching formula that encourages awareness and action in favor of biodiversity.