Your LGBTQ+ travel guide

LGBTQ+ Travel Guide

At GVI, we’re committed to making our programs safe and welcoming for everyone. Our entire team – from our enrolment managers and support coordinators to our program managers – are trained to support LGBTQ+ participants and are here to chat about any of your concerns and answer your questions. Give us a call before your program so we can work together to create a safe and welcoming travel experience for you. 

Please keep in mind the experience of LGBTQ+ travellers will vary depending on the local community, and is more nuanced than we can cover here. Please get in touch with our team who would be happy to give specific advice relevant to you and the program you would like to join. 

The information below has been organised according to GVI’s hub locations and research stations and contains information on the inclusiveness of the country, accommodation options and useful links to websites where you can access additional information related to LGBTQ+ travel. 

Please note that this information is updated periodically. For the most up-to-date information regarding the country’s current status, please refer to the external links provided under “Further resources”.  

The information is relevant for our volunteering, internship, research fellowship and apprenticeship programs. If you are under 18 or part of a group please speak with our team for more specific info.

Cambodia

Is Cambodia LGBTQ+ inclusive?

Accommodation choices

Further resources

Costa Rica

Is Costa Rica LGBTQ+ inclusive?

Accommodation choices

Further resources

Fiji

Is Fiji LGBTQ+ inclusive?

Accommodation choices

Further resources

Ghana

Is Ghana LGBTQ+ inclusive?

Accommodation choices

Further resources

Madagascar

Is Madagascar LGBTQ+ inclusive?

Accommodation choices

Further resources

Nepal

Is Nepal LGBTQ+ inclusive?

Accommodation choices

Further resources

South Africa

Is South Africa LGBTQ+ inclusive?

Accommodation choices

Further resources

Thailand

Is Thailand LGBTQ+ inclusive?

Accommodation choices

Further resources