Service Learning School Trips
These school travel programs build service learning into the itinerary, with time spent on community projects alongside local partners.
Each program is a starting point. We adjust the dates, length and focus to your school’s learning goals. Open any program to see the day-by-day itinerary, or use the filters to narrow the list.
Days follow each sample itinerary and may include travel to or from the destination. Nights count from the U.S. departure to the departure from the destination, so an overnight flight out is included and the flight home is not. Your proposal confirms the dates and overnight plan.
53 programs found

Northern Service Adventure
- Days
- 9
- From
- $2,385
USD per student · international airfare extra
Nine days out of Hanoi. Two days on the city and its war sites, a three and a half hour drive into the Ngoc Son nature reserve for four days of homestay and service in the Tu Do Commune villages, then back through the countryside for two days on Halong Bay by junk boat and kayak.
Hanoi 2 · Tu Do Commune homestay 3 · Hanoi 1 · On the boat, Halong Bay 1 · Hanoi 18 nights

Kampong Cham Homestay and Angkor Wat
- Days
- 10
- From
- $2,295
USD per student · international airfare extra
Spend three nights with host families in Kampong Cham, where students experience daily life in the community and work together on a locally selected infrastructure project. The 10-day program also introduces students to Cambodia's history in Phnom Penh before ending in Siem Reap with a day exploring Angkor Wat.
Hotel, Phnom Penh 2 · Homestay, Kampong Cham 3 · Hotel, Siem Reap 27 nights

Northern Service Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,385
USD per student · international airfare extra
Waterfalls, mountains, elephants, and service

Outback Wilderness Adventure
- Days
- 10
- From
- $3,050
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel by 4x4, sleep under the stars, work with community partners, and hike remote gorges.

Service & Coastal Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,275
USD per student · international airfare extra
Combine community service, Australia Zoo, Aboriginal cultural learning, farm life, and surfing.

Salzburg and Vienna: Mozart to the Habsburgs
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,800
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work through Salzburg on the film locations, the fortress and the Salzwelten salt mine, spend a half day alongside a community partner, and take the train to Vienna for Mozarthaus and the Schönbrunn gardens.
Salzburg 55 nights

Sarajevo, Mostar and Split: Service and Siege History
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,735
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students start in Sarajevo with the siege and the tunnel that supplied the city, move to Mostar for Herzegovina and a coffee workshop, give two full days to a local environmental partner, then cross into Croatia for the Dalmatian coast at Split.
Sarajevo 1 · Mostar 4 · Split 27 nights

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Peace, Reconciliation and Service
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,895
USD per student · international airfare extra
Eight days and seven nights on the ground. Students begin in Sarajevo with the siege and the tunnel, base in Mostar for the Herzegovina countryside and two service days with a local partner, then cross into Croatia for two nights in Split.
Hotel in Sarajevo 1 · Hotel in Mostar 4 · Hotel in Split 27 nights

Phnom Penh to Angkor: History and Service
- Days
- 10
- From
- $2,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Cambodia's history and modern development through visits to key sites and organizations in Phnom Penh before traveling to Kampong Cham for two days of community service. Finish the 10-day program in Siem Reap, where students explore Angkor and learn about the history and culture surrounding its temples.
Hotel, Phnom Penh 3 · Homestay, Kampong Cham 2 · Hotel, Siem Reap 27 nights

The Village and the Capital: Service and Memory
- Days
- 5
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge history at memorial sites in Phnom Penh before traveling to Kampong Cham for an extended village stay. During this 5-day program, students spend three nights with host families and work alongside the community on a locally selected service project.
Hotel, Phnom Penh 1 · Homestay, Kampong Cham 34 nights

Mapuche Rights and Cultural Heritage
- Days
- 10
- From
- $4,498
USD per student · international airfare extra
Examine Mapuche history, land rights, and contemporary culture on a ten-day journey through Santiago, Temuco, La Araucanía, and Pucón. Students learn from museums, the National Human Rights Institute, CONADI, and Mapuche families before exploring Lago Villarrica and Villarrica Volcano, known to the Mapuche as Ruka Pillañ.
Santiago 2 · Temuco 4 · Pucón 2 · Santiago 19 nights

Natural Wonders & Adventure
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,665
USD per student · international airfare extra
Surf, raft and serve on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, Uvita to Turrialba.

Nicoya Turtle Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,345
USD per student · international airfare extra
Sea turtle night patrols, hatchery work and beach cleanups on the Nicoya Peninsula.

Sarapiquí Ecological Research
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,665
USD per student · international airfare extra
Tropical biology from the La Selva Biological Station, in the Sarapiquí rainforest.

Turrialba Community Service
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Service with the community in the mountain town of Turrialba, ending on the Pacuare.

Arenal Service & Adventure
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,810
USD per student · international airfare extra
6 to 9 days out of the La Fortuna base house: a wildlife sanctuary, trail and reforestation work inside Arenal Volcano National Park, two days with one host village.

Turrialba Adventure & Culture
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,540
USD per student · international airfare extra
Service with a local school through the afternoons; canyoning, a canopy tour, a waterfall hike and class II and III rafting in the mornings.

Havana to the Lomas de Banao: Conservation and Community
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,650
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Cuba's conservation efforts during nine days of field study, service learning, and travel across western and central Cuba. Students work alongside local conservation specialists on reforestation and mangrove restoration while visiting Havana, Las Terrazas, Lomas de Banao, and Trinidad.
Havana 1 · Charco Azul ecolodge 1 · Las Terrazas eco-lodge 1 · Lomas de Banao ranger station 2 · Tunas de Zaza ranger station 1 · Havana 28 nights

Havana and Las Terrazas: Spanish Language Immersion
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,755
USD per student · international airfare extra
Build Spanish language skills through 20 hours of instruction at the University of Havana and a week of immersion with local host families. Cultural and historical experiences throughout Havana, plus a day trip to Las Terrazas, give students opportunities to use Spanish beyond the classroom.
Havana homestay 77 nights

Afro-Caribbean Culture and the Bateyes
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,695
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students trace the sugar industry that brought cocolo and Haitian families to the Dominican Republic, then spend three days building in the bateyes those families still live in.
Hotel, Santo Domingo 1 · Volunteer center, San Pedro de Macorís 5 · Hotel, Bayahibe 17 nights

Marine Life and Coastal Restoration
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students build and monitor coral structures with FUNDEMAR marine biologists, walk a turtle beach at night on Isla Saona, and replant mangroves with rangers in Los Haitises National Park.
Hotel, Bayahibe 3 · Isla Saona 1 · Eco-lodge, Sabana de la Mar 2 · Hotel, Santo Domingo 17 nights

Spanish Language Immersion
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students take formal Spanish classes in the Cordillera Central at Jarabacoa, then move to host families in La Angostura and use the language outside the classroom for two days.
Bohíos de Campo Añil, Jarabacoa 3 · Homestay, La Angostura 2 · Hotel, Santo Domingo 27 nights

Cloud Forest and Galápagos: Ecology vs. Tourism
- Days
- 9
- From
- $5,095
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Ecuador's cloud forest and Galápagos Islands while studying conservation, ecology and tourism. They experience community life in Yunguilla before visiting Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal to examine wildlife and marine ecosystems.
Homestay, Yunguilla 2 · Hotel near Quito airport 1 · Guesthouse, Santa Cruz 2 · Guesthouse, San Cristóbal 27 nights

Western Andes: Service and Cultural Immersion
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,295
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend the program in mainland Ecuador combining community service with Spanish and cultural immersion. They stay with local families in the Western Andes and explore Cotacachi Cayapas National Park, Cuicocha Lake and Otavalo.
Hotel, Quito 1 · Homestay, cloud forest 4 · Hot springs lodge, western Andes 1 · Hotel, Otavalo 17 nights

Momi Bay and Bavu Village: Building Bavu Village
- Days
- 6
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Spend six days based in Momi Bay, combining community service, cultural activities and environmental learning. Explore the Sigatoka Sand Dunes, connect with local communities and help build household sanitation infrastructure in Bavu Village.
Eco-lodge base, Momi Bay 55 nights

Korotogo and the Coral Coast: Village School Service and Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,050
USD per student · international airfare extra
Combine three days of village school service with conservation experiences across Fiji's Coral Coast. Work alongside local teachers before exploring mangroves, rainforest and the reefs of the Mamanuca Islands.
Hotel in Korotogo 5 · Hotel in Nadi 27 nights

The Nausori Highlands and the Yasawa Islands: Highlands and Islands Service
- Days
- 11
- From
- $3,295
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel from the Nausori Highlands to the Yasawa Islands on an eleven-day cultural and service journey. Stay in a remote village and complete construction service before heading to Naviti Island for reef and island exploration.
Eco-lodge base, Momi Bay 1 · Village base house, Nausori Highlands 3 · Eco-lodge base, Momi Bay 1 · Safari tents, Naviti Island 2 · Eco-lodge base, Momi Bay 18 nights

Volta Village Service
- Days
- 9
- From
- $2,895
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights in one Volta Region village on community service and ecotourism study, then hike Ghana's highest peak and stop for a safari on the way back to Accra.
Accra 1 · Tafi Atome 3 · Wli 2 · Accra 17 nights

Good Works and the Grand Canyon
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,255
USD per student · airfare extra
Two host visits, a canyon overnight and a final Phoenix gateway night.
Phoenix 1 · Flagstaff 3 · Tusayan 1 · Phoenix 16 nights

Maya Highlands: Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and Pacaya
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore colonial Antigua and the Kaqchikel capital of Iximché before continuing to Lake Atitlán for two half days of agroecological work and a morning with a Tz'utujil weaving collective. The eight-day program concludes with a trek across the volcanic landscapes of Pacaya.
Antigua 2 · Panajachel 3 · Antigua 27 nights

The Living Maya: Patzún, Pop'Abaj, and Lake Atitlán
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend four days in Patzún and neighboring Pop'Abaj, exploring the local market, grinding maize in a community kitchen, and working on a project defined by the community. They then continue to Lake Atitlán for ceramics in San Antonio Palopó, visits to lakeside villages, and time with a women's cooperative kitchen.
Patzún lodging 4 · Lake Atitlán 26 nights

Kona Service and Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,720
USD per student · airfare extra
Eight days on one Kona base, returning twice to the same food-access host, with farm work on the Kohala side and structured reef time in between.

Climate, Conservation and Adventure
- Days
- 7
- From
- $5,400
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days out of Reykjavík. The week takes the Golden Circle and the Hellisheiði geothermal plant, runs east to the glacier lagoons under Vatnajökull, and gives two full days to organized conservation work in Icelandic protected areas.
Reykjavík area 66 nights

Kerala Houseboat Service Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,625
USD per student · international airfare extra
After one night in Delhi, students fly to Cochin and travel to Alleppey, where a traditional kettuvallam houseboat serves as their accommodation and transport for five nights. They teach at a local school, complete a community construction project, and volunteer at homes for people with intellectual disabilities and older residents before returning to Delhi.
Delhi 1 · Houseboat, Alleppey 5 · Delhi 17 nights

Wildlife Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,555
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days at the Agra Bear Rescue Facility give students hands-on experience caring for rescued bears and elephants alongside Wildlife SOS staff. The program also includes bird surveys on the Yamuna, a visit to the snake-rescue community at Sapera village, and the Taj Mahal.
New Delhi 1 · Base house, Agra 5 · New Delhi 17 nights

Service Learning and Culture in Bali
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,195
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Bali through cultural experiences, community partnerships, agriculture, and conservation. Students visit temples and cultural sites, spend two days alongside a local school, work with rice farmers, support sea turtle conservation, and finish the journey in Ubud.
Sanur 2 · Homestay or guesthouse, Tabanan 2 · Eastern Bali 1 · Saba Beach 1 · Ubud 17 nights

Makers of Mexico
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Makers of Mexico takes students from Mexico City and Teotihuacan to Cuetzalan, where they spend four nights learning alongside Nahua and Otomi communities. Students explore traditional crafts and production through hands-on activities while connecting social studies, Spanish, and service learning to daily community life.
Mexico City 2 · Cuetzalan 46 nights

Huasteca Potosina
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,595
USD per student · international airfare extra
Spend six days exploring the Huasteca Potosina, from swimming in the Puente de Dios cenote to hiking rivers, visiting the Sótano de las Golondrinas, and traveling by boat to Tamul Waterfall. Spend three days with Teneek communities through shared meals, service projects, and an embroidery workshop before visiting Xilitla and the Edward James gardens.
Aquismon 4 · Xilitla 15 nights

Off the Map
- Days
- 13
- From
- $3,770
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly west from Ulaanbaatar to Bayan-Ölgii, live in gers in the Kazakh village of Sogoog, then camp for four nights at the edge of the Altai Tavan Bogd range before returning to the city.
Ulaanbaatar 2 · Ger in Sogoog 3 · Tents at base 4 · Ger in Sogoog 1 · Ulaanbaatar 212 nights

Terelj Park and Nomadic Service
- Days
- 10
- From
- $2,195
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work at a public school in a ger district outside Ulaanbaatar City, spend three nights at a ger camp in Terelj for a temple hike and archery, and study the Mongol Empire in the capital's museums.
Ulaanbaatar 2 · Terelj ger 3 · Ulaanbaatar 27 nights

Serving under the Eternal Sky
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,175
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work on educational enrichment and infrastructure projects at a public school in Ulaanbaatar with local students, then move out to Terelj National Park for a hike to a Buddhist monastery and a day with a herder family.
Ulaanbaatar 1 · Hostel, then ger 2 · Terelj ger 1 · Ulaanbaatar 15 nights

Atlas to Medina
- Days
- 9
- From
- $2,835
USD per student · international airfare extra
Three nights with host families in an Amazigh village in the High Atlas and four days on one community-identified project, then down to Marrakech for the medina, the Mellah and the souks.
Outbound flight 1 · Hotel, Marrakech 1 · Host family, Amazigh village 3 · Hotel, Marrakech 38 nights

Himalayan Village Life and Service
- Days
- 10
- From
- $2,695
USD per student · international airfare extra
Spend several days living with a host family in a Nepali village while participating in community service and learning about local life. Whitewater rafting on the Sunkoshi River and a mountain walk to Namobuddha complement the extended homestay and time in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu 1 · Riverside 1 · Village homestay 5 · Mountain 1 · Kathmandu 19 nights

Rebuilding New Orleans
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · airfare extra
A sustained environmental service placement, with each host confirming the project, student ages, and dates before booking.

North Island Culture and Service
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,750
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students are welcomed onto a marae at Welcome Bay, work on heritage-area restoration for two days, then travel through Te Puke to Whakatāne for a second marae stay, Mataatua Wharenui, and a hāngī.
Auckland 1 · Papamoa Beach lodging 1 · Welcome Bay marae 2 · Whakatāne marae 1 · Rotorua lodging 16 nights

Sacred Valley Service & Culture
- Days
- 10
- From
- $3,655
USD per student · international airfare extra
Andean culture and educational service

Discovering Cape Town
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula through city walks, a township service project, a beach day, and a guided Table Mountain hike. The nine-day itinerary uses Cape Town as its base and ends with a zipline experience in the Elgin Valley.
Cape Town 66 nights

Tradition, Innovation & Service
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,425
USD per student · international airfare extra

Environmental Conservation & Culture
- Days
- 9
- From
- $2,695
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work on habitat restoration with local conservation partners, then study wildlife in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Arusha 2 · Service-site lodging 2 · Arusha 2 · Rift Valley 1 · Arusha 18 nights

Village to Crater
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,400
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three working days on a village education building project, then travel to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Usa River 4 · Tented 1 · Arusha 16 nights

Life on the Andaman Sea
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,485
USD per student · international airfare extra
Andaman Sea marine restoration

Eco-Service and Education
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,295
USD per student · international airfare extra
Reforestation, school service, and elephants

Water Rich, Water Poor
- Days
- 14
- From
- $3,225
USD per student · international airfare extra
Fourteen days that follow water. The program opens in Ho Chi Minh City, works the Mekong Delta from Can Tho with a university session on climate change and a field visit to farmers facing saltwater intrusion, flies north to Hanoi for a meeting with the water rights NGO WARECOD, then gives five days to a community water project in the Tu Do Commune villages and closes on Halong Bay.
Ho Chi Minh City 1 · Can Tho 2 · Hanoi 2 · Tu Do Commune 5 · Hanoi 1 · On the boat, Halong Bay 112 nights
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- Meals and drinking water
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One teacher receives complimentary Program Tuition for every eight paying students. Teacher airfare and insurance are extra.
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