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A unique two-week experience that will bring together 100 change makers from more than 20 countries
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20 Teen Travel Programs Under $2,500

An immersive travel experience for your teen doesn’t need to break the bank. Choose from 20 Rustic Pathways programs for less than $2,500 in seven countries.
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Traveling Soccer and Service Team

Competitive soccer, rewarding service, and exciting adventure throughout Costa Rica

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$4,295 plus Airfare Age 14-18 16 Days
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You, A ’Roo, and Australia Zoo

Animal conservation at Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo

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$4,895 plus Airfare Age 15-18 16 Days
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Pacific Adrenaline

An epic and challenging adventure through beautiful Fiji and New Zealand

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$7,295 plus
Age 16-18 23 Days
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Innovation in Action: Dominican Republic

An introduction to design thinking for future change makers

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$4,695 plus Airfare Age 15-18 16 Days
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Mongolia is rugged

Explore Mongolia

  • Population

    3.1 million

  • Capital city

    Ulaanbatar

  • Currency

    Tugrik (MNT)

  • Languages

    Mongolian and other ethnic languages
  • Attractions
    • Naadam Festival – Mongolia’s national holiday and a celebration of the “three games of men”— archery, wrestling, and horse racing
    • Steppe – the green rolling hills of central Mongolia
    • Nomadic lifestyle – 30 percent of Mongolia’s people are nomadic
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Public Health in the Caribbean

Powerful community health service with underrepresented communities

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$4,695 plus Airfare Age 14-18 16 Days
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Community Health and Wilderness First Aid

Obtain Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications while gaining hands-on medical experience

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$2,895 plus
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Swap a Traditional Holiday Recipe With One You Discovered During Your Travels

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Turtle Conservation Project

Help save thousands of endangered sea turtles while living on a beautiful beach

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$2,295 plus Airfare Age 14-18 9 Days
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Marine Service and Adventure

Explore Fiji and help preserve its natural resources and unique ecosystems

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$4,295 plus Airfare Age 14-18 16 Days
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Impact of Climate Change on Marine Environments

A deeper look at the impact of climate change on Fiji’s fragile marine habitat

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$4,695 plus Airfare Age 14-18 16 Days
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You, A ’Roo, and Australia Zoo

Animal conservation at Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo

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$4,895 plus Airfare Age 15-18 16 Days
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