School Group Travel

Private, custom student travel programs to 50+ countries.

Lead your class on an educational travel experience while receiving top-notch customer service throughout. Travel plans aligned with your curriculum.

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Student Travel

Students 12-22 looking to learn a language, develop a new skill, and make friends.

View our 2025 Spring and Summer Teen Travel Programs.

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Top Teen Travel Locations

Greece |
Italy |
Japan |
Thailand |
All countries

Teen travel:

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By month

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Based on Google Reviews 4.8/5 star rating, GoOverseas 4.9/5 star rating, TrustPilot 4.8/5 star rating and GoAbroad 9.5/10 star rating and compared to the leading student travel brands. As of November 1, 2024, the information provided is for general informational purposes only. All information herein is provided in good faith; however Rustic Pathways makes no promise or guarantee as to the outcome from the use of its products and services.

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“…Rustic Pathways designs each travel itinerary with precision, purpose, passion and adventure in order to transform the ordinary teen travel moments into extraordinary memories.…”
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“…conducts leading immersive and authentic student travel programs…”

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The 7 questions people always ask about Rustic Pathways.

What are the accommodations and bathrooms like on Rustic Pathways programs?

We’ve got you covered with clean, comfortable spaces. They’re not luxury suites, but you’ll have all the essentials you need for a cozy stay.

How old are the kids on the program?

Most kids are 12-19 and are grouped by age to keep things fun and balanced. Our Young Explorers programs are for ages 12-14, the bulk of our travelers are 15-17, and we even have college-age options.

Are most kids traveling with a friend?

Nope — most come solo! You’ll find that friendships form fast, and everyone’s here to connect and explore together.

What’s the girl/boy split on the program?

It’s usually around 60% girls and 40% boys, though this can change a bit depending on the program.

How much independence do the kids have?

Kids don’t have solo time, but we do build in chances for small group exploration. Sometimes, they’ll pair up or break into smaller groups to check out a safe spot like a local market, where they can practice navigating on their own under our guidance.

What are the program leaders like?

Our Program Leaders are a diverse group, including educators, wilderness guides, nurses, and more. Your program leaders are trip leaders, there with you from start to finish, ensuring safety and making the experience engaging and fun.

How does travel to and from the program work? Do I book my kid’s flights or just get them to the gateway airport?

Most families use our chaperoned group flights from major gateway airports like LAX, JFK, or Miami. Just get your kid to the designated airport, and our staff handles the rest of the flights and travel, including customs and baggage.

If you prefer, you can book flights yourself. We’ll give you the specific arrival and departure windows to make sure everything lines up. Just note that only group flights are chaperoned, so self-booked flights are independent.

Student Travel Resources from Rustic Pathways

🌐 Get your travel documents: Learn all about U.S. Passports: the fastest way to get a passport, how much passports cost, and know the countries Americans can travel to and where Americans can’t travel.

🌟 Get prepared: Read FAQs that cover safety protocols and common worries from students and parents, learn what to pack for your trip, and study how to prepare for cultural differences.

🌟 Get your travel program: Read program reviews, testimonials, and video explainers of student travel global destinations and summer travel program types.

🛫 Get your flight pricing: Get chaperoned group flight pricing.

🌟 Get your options: Get scholarships and understand the costs of summer programs abroad.

Rustic Pathways is exploring the world while preserving it

We believe in creating experiences that create positive energy to change the world and ourselves for the better

Rustic Pathways Programs Create Impact

Enroll today in Climate Leaders Fellowship, the climate action leadership training program created in collaboration with the Stanford University Deliberative Democracy Lab.

Independent research published in the journal Adolescents by the Boston College Purpose Lab shows participation in Climate Leaders Fellowship increases adolescent civic engagement and sense of purpose development.

Dr. Belle Liang and Dr. Terese Lund led research. Dr. Liang is a professor at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and founder of Purpose Lab, focusing on positive youth development and purpose. Dr. Lund is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Wingate University, specializing in child and adolescent development, particularly among adolescent girls.

Learn more about Rustic Pathways critical issues programs.

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