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Trip Details:

Dates:              June 28 - July 21

July 12 - August 4

Duration:         24 days

Tuition:            $5,795*

Arrive:              Miami

Depart:            Miami

*Airfare for group flight from Miami additional

Trip Highlights:

Build Community Structures in an Amazon Village

Explore the Galapagos Islands

Work with the Charles Darwin Research Station on a Reforestation Project

Zipline through a Cloud Forest Canopy and Tube a Jungle River

Whitewater Raft a River in the Amazon Rainforest

Make Improvements to Local Schools

Visit Quito and Otavalo Artisan Market

40 Hours of Community Service

Enjoy the wild side of Ecuador this summer while simultaneously helping its people on this special service program. Explore the incomparable Galapagos Islands, paddle into mysterious caves and canyons and swim with playful sea creatures that have no learned fear of humans.  Change lives for the better in a tiny Amazon village and leave a lasting impact on a community in the Andes Mountains. Visit the famous Otavalo market filled with native handicrafts and sample typical potato llapingachos. Appreciate the bounty of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands through the eyes of those who call it home.

Trip Details:

dates:              July 6 - July 20

duration:         15 days

tuition:             $3,195

arrive:              Denver

depart:            Denver

Trip Highlights:

Raft the Colorado River for Five Days

Rock Climb in Rocky Mountain National Park

Leadership Development

Hike Beneath Telluride’s Peaks

Whitewater Raft the Arkansas River

Sunrise Hike to Famous Delicate Arch

Hike one of Colorado’s Acclaimed 14ers

Enter a world of intricate canyons and perfect alpine paths on a journey that captures the essence of the Wild West. Live every adventurer’s dream with a five-day rafting adventure down the celebrated Colorado River. Climb rock faces in the cool Rocky Mountains that stretch above dramatic high country. Sink into artfully carved slot canyons and hike a dreamland of twisted orange spires and misshapen arches. Discover the enchanting lands of the Navajo and Hopi Indians, trace silver miners’ footsteps high above Telluride, and bathe in golden sunsets found only in the West.

Trip Details:

Dates:              July 1 - July 14

July 18 - July 31

Duration:         14 days

Tuition:            $3,695*

Arrive:              Honolulu

Depart:            Honolulu

*Includes Inter-Island airfare

Trip Highlights:

Habitat for Humanity Service Project

Surf Instruction on Maui and Kauai

Work with Families in Need at the Maui Farm

Ecological Rehabilitation Service Project with the Surfrider Foundation

Paddle an Outrigger Canoe

Explore the NaPali Coast by Zodiac Raft

Help Preserve Native Habitat in Kauai’s Botanical Gardens

Learn the Crafts and Culture of Native Hawaii

30 Hours of Community Service

Celebrate a landscape of perfection, where the beauty of turquoise waters melt into captivating sunsets.  Link hands with a Hawaiian native and see the positive impact you can have as you work to preserve the splendor of the sea and the majesty of the lush rainforest.  Share a laugh with locals as you work on a Habitat for Humanity Project, and allow the islands to return your generosity by sharing with you the “aloha spirit”; catch a wave, paddle an outrigger canoe and sail into the sunset.    

Trip Details:

dates:              July 3 - July 25

duration:         23 days

tuition:             $5,795*

arrive:              New York

depart:            New York

*Airfare for group flight from New York additional

Trip Highlights:

Language Immersion Classroom Programs: One Week in Annecy & One Week in Nice

40 Hours of Classroom Instruction with Native Speakers (plus countless hours of informal instruction)

10 Hours of Community Service

Daily Activities to Enhance Language Skills

Explore and Discover the Sights of Paris

Whitewater Raft the Isère River & Hike the French Alps

Celebrate Bastille Day with your new “Countrymen”

Sail the French Riviera & Explore the Côte d’Azur

Study French in stunning Annecy and Nice and the learning continues long after you exit the classroom door. Immerse yourself in French culture wandering the streets of Paris. Practice your new skills with vendors buying a baguette and fromage at the local street market. Revel in the beauty of the capital city sipping coffee along the banks of the Seine. Sail the crystal waters of the Mediterranean on the Côte d’Azul.  Help out those less fortunate through a local service project. Celebrate Bastille Day-France’s independence day-with thousands of fellow revelers. Live in a quaint French alpine town and savor the rich local cuisine. Conversely, experience life amidst the bustling tempo of the French Riviera in summertime. Delight in all these adventures while building your French language skills, and soaking up the beauty and culture that is France.

Trip Details:

21-Day Trip Dates:      June 27 - July 17

            July 15 - August 4

Duration:                     21 days

Tuition 21-Day:           $4,895

Arrive:                           San Jose, CR or Miami, FL

Depart:                        San Jose, CR or Miami, FL

14-Day Trip Dates:      June 28 - Jul 11

            July 20 – August 2

Duration:                     14 days

Tuition 14-Day:           $3,695

Arrive:                          San Jose, CR or Miami, FL

Depart:                        San Jose, CR or Miami, FL

Trip Highlights:

Teach English to Costa Rican School Children

Make Improvements in a Mountain Village Community

Ecological and Sea Turtle Preservation Project (21 Day Adventure Only)

Whitewater Raft the Pacuare River

Surf Camp on the Pacific Coast

Ride Ziplines and Natural Waterslides in the Tropical Rainforest

Spanish Language Course

30-50 Hours Community Service

In a country of abundance such as Costa Rica, with rich rainforests, untouched beaches and a rainbow of exotic wildlife, we find there are also many people in need. Dive into the heart of Costa Rican culture by working with school children and rural farmers on community service projects designed to positively affect their lives. See the beauty of the country by whitewater rafting one of its rivers, surfing its unspoiled coastline and getting to know its people. Focus on conservation and ecological preservation, come together with a rural community to build a shelter, plant a vegetable garden or educate its youth. Take pleasure in contributing to one of Latin America’s most peaceful countries.

Trip Details:

dates:              July 3 - July 30

duration:         28 days

tuition:             $5,495

arrive:              New York

depart:            New York

Trip Highlights:

Explore the Historic Wonders of the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome

Backpack through the Majestic Swiss, Italian, and French Alps

Advance in Leadership Development and Wilderness Education

Experience the Thrill of Whitewater Rafting the Isére River in Southern France

Trek along Tuscany’s Pristine and Panoramic Mountain Passes

Discover the Seaside Villages of Cinque Terre by Land and Water

Visit the Famed ‘City of Lights’ and Glistening Eiffel Tower

A mosaic of culture and language adds vibrant texture to our unique journey through Southern Europe.  Trek across the majestic Swiss, Italian and French Alps where action packed days end in delightful mountain refugios.  Feel the presence of long-gone gladiators in the shadow of the Coliseum.  Savor the delight of Italian gelato as you discover the Eternal City of Rome.  Whitewater raft down the exhilarating turquoise waters of the Isére River in Southern France.  Traverse through Tuscany’s picturesque mountains.  Discover the classic beauty of Italy’s seaside villages. Kayak along the dramatic Mediterranean coastline.  Hike on the famous footpath that connects the villages of Cinque Terre.  Experience the ‘City of Lights’ as you stroll through the Champs-Elysées and take in the wonder of the Eiffel Tower.  Discover the unique splendor of Europe on this remarkable expedition through pristine landscapes and ancient cities. 

Trip Details:

Dates:              July 6 - July 30

Duration:         25 days

Tuition:            $6,295*

Two Week Trip Details:

Dates:              June 28 - July 11

Duration:         14 days

Tuition:            $4,195*

Arrive:              New York

Depart:            New York

*Airfare for group flight from New York additional

Trip Highlights:

Assist Teachers in Local Village Schools

Lend a Hand in Constructing Much Needed Classrooms

Safari in Kenya’s treasured Masai Mara National Park

Search for the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros, & Water Buffalo

Work in a Community Orphanage and Contribute School Supplies and Sports Equipment (14 Day Adventure Only)

Witness the Care for Abandon and Injured Wildlife at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (14 Day Adventure Only)

Village Stay in a Traditional Masai Community (25 Day Adventure Only)

Partner with the Kenyan Wildlife Service and Born Free Foundation to Aid in Lion Conservation Efforts  (25 Day Adventure Only)

Earn SCUBA Diving Certification in the Pristine Waters off the Island of Zanzibar (25 Day Adventure Only)

30 - 40 Hours of Community Service

Journey to the captivating lands of East Africa.  Work hand in hand with local community leaders teaching school and building much needed village structures. Encounter an extraordinary array of wildlife while on safari in world famous Masai Mara National Park.  Organize a village soccer match in the picturesque Great Rift Valley. Take part in needed lion protection while also sustaining indigenous way of life for Maasai people.  Live alongside the Maasai and view life from their unique perspective. Wake up in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Learn to SCUBA dive in the stunning turquoise waters of the Island of Zanzibar. After many red dirt miles, high fives, nails pounded, passports stamped, wildlife sightings and stunning sunsets, we say goodbye to our newfound friends and board our flight home, Africa now within us.

Trip Details:

Dates:              July 2 – July 23

Duration:         22 days

Tuition:            $5,495*

Arrive:              New York

Depart:            New York

*Airfare for group flight from New York additional

Trip Highlights:

Immerse Yourself in Turkish Cultural Working with Local Children

Participate in a Marine Turtle Conservation Project

Visit Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Spice Bazaar and Intricate Palaces

Explore Cappadocia’s Fairy-Tale Landscape and Cave Dwellings

Experience Life in a Traditional Turkish Community during a Village Homestay

Kayak through the Picturesque Red River

Discover Ancient Athens & Sail the Majestic Greek Islands

35 Hours Community Service

Embark on an inspiring journey as you traverse the landscape of two diverse ancient cultures.  Join hands with a Turkish community working with children and exchanging stories and laughter.  Support biodiversity on the fragile Mediterranean coastline while assisting in a conservation project to save Turkey’s Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles.  Experience the warmth of Turkish culture as you immerse yourself in a village homestay.

Savor Turkish delights while strolling through bustling bazaars full of color and authenticity.  Enter the fairy-tale landscape of Cappadocia, winding through valleys of cascading cliffs and mysterious underground dwellings.  Kayak through the picturesque Red River.  Sail the Aegean Sea as you explore small villages in the Greek Islands surrounding Rhodes.  Step back into time in the ancient city of Athens filled with endless archaeological wonders.  Return home with a sense of accomplishment having truly embraced these enchanting Mediterranean cultures.     

Trip Details:

Dates:              July 1 - July 31

Duration:         31 days

Tuition:            $5,795*

Arrive:              San Francisco

Depart:            San Francisco
*Airfare for group flight from San Francisco additional

Trip Highlights:

Learn to Feed, Bathe, and Care for Magnificent Elephants

Work with Mahouts to Protect Elephants in their Natural Habitat

Teach English to Thai School Children

Spend the Night in a Buddhist Monastery

Ride your Elephant Deep into the Jungle

SCUBA Dive Brilliant Coral Reefs

Perform Service Work in a Hill Tribe Village

Explore Bangkok and Historic Chiang Mai

Whitewater Raft through the Jungle

50 Hours Community Service

In Thailand work along side the mahout, the traditional elephant caretaker, as you embark on a journey to protect and care for elephants in their native land.  Create a bond with your elephant as you feed, bathe and ride deep into the jungle.  Volunteer in a hill-tribe village and learn how to cook tasty Thai delights. Spend the night among monks at a delightful Buddhist monastery and give back to a country so rich in culture. Explore the temple wonderland of Chiang Mai, SCUBA dive spectacular multi-colored coral reefs, and whitewater raft the Pai gorges. Teach English and make friendships with children in a local primary school.  Ensure a safe future for the elephants and learn the value of contributing to exotic Thailand, rightly named The Land of Smiles.

Trip Details:

Dates:              June 30 - July 24

Duration:         25 days

Tuition:            $5,595*

Arrive:              Los Angeles

Depart:            Los Angeles

*Airfare for group flight from Los Angeles additional

Trip Highlights:

Teach English to Fijian School Children

Learn to SCUBA Dive on the Great Barrier Reef

Live & Work in a Fijian Island Village

Whitewater Raft the Tropical Tully River

Explore Downtown Sydney

Participate in Traditional Fijian Ceremony with a Village Chief

Engage in a Conservation Project in Northern Australia

40 Hours Community Service

Venture across the South Pacific as you immerse in the island life of Australia and tropical Fijian Islands.  For over fifteen years, we have cultivated strong relationships with our faraway friends and given back to their warm and welcoming communities.  Stay with families in traditional Fijian village bures where life continues as it has for centuries.  Teach English to primary school children and help construct a foot path or paint a school.  Relish two days on a perfect deserted island dotted with coconut palm trees.  Experience Fijian and Australian culture in depth as you immerse in their day to day life and age-old traditions.  While in the “Land Down Under”, whitewater raft a remote rainforest river.  SCUBA dive the unsurpassed Great Barrier Reef from a liveaboard boat.  Participate in a conservation project in Northern Australia.  Cap off this adventure with a visit to Sydney knowing that many lives have been touched by our visit.