Conservation and Sustainability School Trips
These school travel programs focus on the environment, with time in protected areas and on conservation and sustainability projects. They suit environmental science classes and clubs.
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. Destination nights exclude flights and nights at home. Your proposal confirms the dates and overnight plan.
155 programs found

Elephant Conservation & Andaman Coast
- Days
- 9
- From
- $2,525
USD per student · international airfare extra
A 9-day program that pairs the full Thai Elephant Conservation Center program at Lampang with three days on the Andaman coast: Ao Nang beaches, a night market, and a private longtail boat out to snorkel the islands.

Galápagos Islands: Wildlife Exploration
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend six nights exploring Santa Cruz and Isabela through wildlife study and outdoor activities. They observe giant tortoises, visit the Charles Darwin Research Center, kayak, snorkel, surf and explore volcanic landscapes.
Hotel beside Quito airport 1 · Hotel, Santa Cruz Island 1 · Glamping, Isabela highlands 1 · Hotel, Puerto Villamil, Isabela 2 · Hotel, Santa Cruz Island 27 destination nights

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

Ranger Conservation and Safari
- Days
- 10
- From
- $3,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Conservation shapes this ten-day itinerary from the Cradle of Humankind to Karongwe Game Reserve. Students visit fossil dig sites before spending four days at Karongwe learning about wildlife and conservation through game drives, bush walks, and ranger-led activities.
Cradle of Humankind 2 · Karongwe Game Reserve 5 · At home 18 destination nights

Alaska: Glaciers, Fjords and Marine Science
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,500
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days between Anchorage and Seward, opening at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and running through Exit Glacier, a six-hour day in the Kenai fjords and the teaching modules at the SeaLife Center.
Anchorage 2 · Seward 3 · Anchorage 16 destination nights

Buenos Aires and Iguazú Falls
- Days
- 9
- From
- $4,200
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work through Buenos Aires, the Paraná Delta and a gaucho estancia, then fly north to a wildlife rehabilitation center and the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls.
Buenos Aires 4 · Puerto Iguazú 26 destination nights

Buenos Aires, Patagonia and Chile
- Days
- 15
- From
- $6,535
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend four days in Buenos Aires on memory, identity and a partner-school exchange, then fly to El Calafate for Perito Moreno Glacier and cross into Chile for four days on the W Trek in Torres del Paine.
Buenos Aires 4 · El Calafate 2 · Torres del Paine 1 · Las Torres 1 · Los Cuernos 1 · Paine Grande 2 · Puerto Natales 112 destination nights

Top End Indigenous Immersion
- Days
- 10
- From
- $4,555
USD per student · international airfare extra
Learn with Indigenous hosts, join a community project, and sleep beside Top End waterfalls.

Zoo & Wildlife Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,695
USD per student · international airfare extra
Work beside wildlife professionals, study rehabilitation, and meet Australia's native species.

Bavarian Alps and Salzburg: Alpine Winter Skills
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,735
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students start in Munich, move south into the Bavarian Alps for snowshoeing, tobogganing, archery, igloo building, two ski days and hands-on avalanche training, and cross into Austria for a day in Salzburg's Old Town.
Munich 2 · Alpine lodge, Bad Reichenhall 57 destination 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 destination nights

St George's Caye and Hol Chan: Marine Science Survey
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,595
USD per student · international airfare extra
This seven-day marine science itinerary centers on five nights at a research station on St. George’s Caye. Students learn coral reef survey methods, monitor sea turtles and dolphins, conduct fieldwork at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and finish with cave tubing on the Caves Branch River.
Research station, St George's Caye 5 · Hotel in Belize City 1 · Flight home 17 destination nights

The Jungle Interior, Altun Ha and Caye Caulker: Caribbean Reefs and Maya Culture
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,595
USD per student · international airfare extra
This seven-day itinerary combines rainforest ecology, Maya history, and marine exploration across inland Belize and Caye Caulker. Students learn plant medicine and bird banding at the T.R.E.E.S. research base, visit Altun Ha, explore Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, and complete an island cleanup on Caye Caulker.
Cabins at the T.R.E.E.S. research base 3 · Hotel on Caye Caulker 3 · Flight home 17 destination 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 destination nights

Chobe, Salt Pans and Okavango
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,895
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Chobe National Park by vehicle and by boat, examine the salt-pan landscape near Nata, and spend two nights in a community-run Okavango Delta camp reached from Maun, before flying home from Maun.
Lodge, Kasane 2 · Lodge, Nata 1 · Hotel or lodge, Maun 1 · Tented camp, Okavango Delta 2 · Accommodation, Maun 1 · Flight home 18 destination nights

Victoria Falls, Chobe and Okavango
- Days
- 9
- From
- $6,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students begin at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, cross into Botswana for three nights beside Chobe, then fly into an Okavango Delta camp for three nights of guided wildlife and habitat study, before connecting home through Maun.
Hotel, Victoria Falls 2 · Lodge, Kasane 3 · Tented camp, Okavango Delta 3 · Flight home 19 destination nights

Rio, Amazon, Pantanal and Bonito
- Days
- 16
- From
- $6,195
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Rio de Janeiro's mountains and cultural traditions, stay in an Amazon rainforest lodge, observe Southern Pantanal wildlife, and follow Bonito's clear rivers, connecting urban life, forests, wetlands and freshwater conservation.
Rio de Janeiro 3 · Manaus 1 · Amazon lodge, Rio Negro 3 · São Paulo 1 · Southern Pantanal 3 · Bonito hotel or pousada 3 · São Paulo 1 · Flight home 116 destination nights

Pantanal Wildlife and Bonito Rivers
- Days
- 10
- From
- $3,895
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend four nights in the Southern Pantanal observing wildlife from land and water, then travel to Bonito for guided river flotation and freshwater landscape study.
Campo Grande 1 · Southern Pantanal 4 · Bonito hotel or pousada 3 · Campo Grande 1 · Flight home 110 destination nights

Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,865
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Rio de Janeiro's historic center, learn at a samba workshop, travel through Tijuca Forest to Corcovado, spend a day on the coast, and visit Petrópolis, returning to the same Rio de Janeiro hotel every evening.
Rio de Janeiro 6 · Flight home 17 destination nights

Canadian Rockies: Mountains, Water and Wildlife
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,850
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly into Calgary, follow water from glacial landscapes through lakes, rivers and canyons across Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho and the Icefields Parkway, and return to Calgary for the final night.
Hotel in Banff 2 · Hotel in the Lake Louise area 4 · Hotel in Calgary 1 · Flight home 18 destination nights

Chicago: Architecture, Culture and Innovation
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
A full science day, an architecture workshop and river cruise, Great Lakes learning, and a contrasting natural shoreline.

Patagonia and Argentina: Torres del Paine
- Days
- 10
- From
- $2,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore the landscapes and ecosystems of Patagonia on a ten-day journey from Santiago through southern Chile and Argentina. Students encounter wildlife in the Strait of Magellan, trek in Torres del Paine National Park, study glaciers at Grey Lake and Perito Moreno, and visit El Chaltén before finishing in Buenos Aires.
Santiago 1 · Punta Arenas 1 · Puerto Natales 3 · El Calafate 2 · El Chaltén 1 · Buenos Aires 19 destination nights

Giant Panda Conservation
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,575
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students are based at a panda conservation center outside Chengdu for four days of hands-on animal care and research support, then close the program in the city.
Conservation center 5 · Chengdu 16 destination nights

Rarotonga: People, Food and the Reef
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,300
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students investigate one island in greater depth, connecting cultural interpretation, food systems and the coastal environment. The group bases in Rarotonga for 7 days and 6 nights, with no domestic flight.
Accommodation, Rarotonga 6 · Flight home 17 destination nights

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.

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.

Cloud Forest & Pacific Coast
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,385
USD per student · international airfare extra
A service day in La Fortuna, then the hanging bridges at Arenal, the Monteverde cloud forest and Manuel Antonio National Park.

Croatia: Lakes, Landscapes and Living History
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,695
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students travel from the capital through Croatia's lake country to the Adriatic, investigating how water and geology influence landscapes, settlements and tourism across Zagreb, the Plitvice region, and three nights in Split.
Hotel in Zagreb 2 · Hotel near Plitvice 2 · Hotel in Split 3 · Flight home 18 destination nights

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 destination 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 1 · Flight home 18 destination 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 destination nights

Egypt: Pyramids and the Nile
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,195
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Cairo and Giza before traveling from Aswan to Luxor on a three-night Nile cruise, with stops at Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. This 8-day program connects Egypt's ancient history with the Nile's role in geography, water management, and heritage conservation.
Hotel in Cairo 2 · Aboard the cruise, Aswan 1 · Aboard the cruise, toward Edfu 1 · Aboard the cruise, Luxor 1 · Hotel in Luxor 1 · Hotel in Cairo 1 · Flight home 18 destination nights

Egypt: Ancient Civilizations and Red Sea Ecology
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,795
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Cairo, Giza, and Luxor before crossing the Eastern Desert to Hurghada on the Red Sea. This 8-day program combines ancient Egyptian history and geography with biology, coastal ecology, and sustainable tourism.
Hotel in Cairo 3 · Hotel in Luxor 2 · Hotel in Hurghada 2 · Flight home 18 destination nights

Estonia: Digital Society, History and Nature
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,195
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Estonia from a single Tallinn base while connecting the country's medieval history with its modern digital society. The seven-day itinerary combines Tallinn's historic and creative districts with the forests and wetlands of Lahemaa National Park.
Hotel in Tallinn 66 destination nights

Estonia and Latvia: Forests, Wetlands and Medieval Towns
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,440
USD per student · international airfare extra
Beginning in Tallinn, students travel through Estonia and Latvia to study medieval history alongside the region's forests, rivers, wetlands, and coastal environments. The eight-day route includes Lahemaa National Park, Cēsis, the Gauja River, Riga, Ķemeri, and Jūrmala, giving the group substantial time outdoors as they travel south.
Hotel in Tallinn 3 · Hotel in Cēsis 2 · Hotel in Riga 27 destination nights

Culture, Highlands and Wildlife
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,165
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore cultural sites in the Ezulwini Valley and examine how they present Eswatini's heritage and contemporary life. They then spend two nights in the Malolotja highlands studying habitats on foot before finishing with two nights of ranger-led game drives at Hlane in the eastern lowveld.
Lodge, Ezulwini 3 · Lodge, Malolotja area 2 · Camp, Hlane 27 destination nights

Trails and Living Culture
- Days
- 7
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students begin with two nights in the Malolotja highlands, where they hike, navigate trails, and examine the surrounding habitats. They then spend four nights in the Ezulwini and Mlilwane area visiting the Ngwenya glassworks, exploring Mantenga, meeting community hosts, and taking part in a craft workshop in Malkerns.
Lodge, Malolotja area 2 · Lodge, Ezulwini 46 destination nights

Conservation Safari
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,515
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students learn a consistent method for recording wildlife observations during three nights at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. They use the same method during ranger-led activities at Mkhaya and Hlane, compare how the three reserves manage wildlife and visitors, and finish by developing a conservation budget proposal.
Camp, Mlilwane 3 · Camp, Mkhaya 2 · Camp, Hlane 27 destination 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 5 · Flight home 16 destination 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 2 · Flight home 18 destination nights

Finnish Lapland: Arctic Nature and Winter Adventure
- Days
- 7
- From
- $4,255
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days and six nights in Finnish Lapland, three at Levi and three in Rovaniemi. Students study Arctic ecology, climate, northern livelihoods, and responsible animal tourism through a husky farm, a snowshoe ecology route, the Arktikum science museum, and a reindeer husbandry host, with two flexible aurora opportunities.
Hotel in Levi 3 · Hotel in Rovaniemi 36 destination nights

Helsinki: Learning, Design and Nature
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,730
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days and six nights from one Helsinki base. Students run a week-long inquiry into how a public library, a science center, a national park, and a sea fortress each support learning, and close with a design challenge of their own.
Hotel in Helsinki 66 destination nights

Munich and the Bavarian Alps: Alpine Winter Skills
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,735
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students start in Munich, then move to Bad Reichenhall for snowshoeing, tobogganing, archery, igloo building, and two days of skiing. Avalanche training puts students on the mountain with transceivers, probes, and shovels, where they run a timed burial search and learn what the transceiver reading means.
Munich 2 · Alpine lodge, Bad Reichenhall 57 destination nights

Freiburg and the Black Forest: Designing a Livable Future
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,515
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students use Freiburg as a base to study shared streets in the old city, housing and transport in Vauban, a Black Forest bioenergy village, and forest and water. Each session asks students to examine how a system works and who it serves, from street design to energy ownership and the limits of field measurements.
Freiburg 66 destination nights

Music, Dance, and Wildlife
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,795
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students learn Ghanaian instruments, songs, and dance over several days with the Bizung Band in Tamale, close the block with a concert, and then move to a safari camp for walking, canoe, and driving safaris.
Accra 1 · Tamale 3 · Mole Safari Resort 2 · Accra 17 destination 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 destination nights

Gibraltar: The Rock, Sea, and Strategic History
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,400
USD per student · international airfare extra
Five days and four nights in one hotel. Students investigate how geography, natural habitats, and a strategic position on the Strait shaped Gibraltar, with the Upper Rock, a marine day, and the town each given its own day.
Hotel in Gibraltar 44 destination nights

Canyon Field Science and Culture
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Two South Rim field days, museum cultures and public astronomy, with two Tusayan nights.
Phoenix 1 · Flagstaff 1 · Tusayan 2 · Phoenix 15 destination nights

Crete: Ancient Worlds and Island Life
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,060
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend seven days exploring Crete, with stays in Heraklion and Chania. The itinerary covers archaeology, marine biology, food systems, and environmental science through visits to Knossos, CretAquarium, Apokoronas, and the Botanical Park of Crete.
Heraklion 3 · Chania 36 destination 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 destination nights

Magma and Resilience: Antigua and Pacaya
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students stay in Antigua throughout the program, visiting a coffee cooperative on the volcanic slopes, planting trees at a macadamia farm, and practicing Spanish while exploring prices at a local market. They also trek across Pacaya's basalt flows with a guide to study the volcano's geology and surrounding landscape.
Antigua 55 destination nights

Kona Service and Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,720
USD per student · international 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.

Hawaiʻi Island Volcanoes and Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,720
USD per student · international airfare extra
Eight days from Kona to Hilo for reef science, Hawaiian land relationships, dry-forest restoration and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Hungary: Water, Cities and Lake Balaton
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,425
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend four nights in Budapest reading how a river city manages its water, then three nights at Balatonfüred studying the Tihany peninsula and the pressures of lake tourism, and finish with a policy proposal built on their own field evidence.
Hotel in Budapest 4 · Hotel in Balatonfüred 37 destination nights

Budapest: History, Creative Communities and the Danube
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,040
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days and six nights in one Budapest hotel. Students take Buda, Pest and the Jewish-heritage district on separate days, complete an upcycling design project, spend a day in the riverside town of Szentendre, and present a public-space proposal on the last night.
Hotel in Budapest 66 destination nights

Huntsville Space, History and Ecology
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days from one Huntsville hotel base: keep the space museum and engineering workshop, then add the Botanical Garden, Burritt, Constitution Hall and Monte Sano.

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 destination nights

West Iceland and the Golden Circle
- Days
- 5
- From
- $3,095
USD per student · international airfare extra
Five days that cross four landscapes. The week opens on the fresh lava of the Fagradalsfjall flows, runs the south coast for the glacier and the black sands, takes the Golden Circle and the Thingvellir rift, and turns west for the hot springs, waterfalls and craters around Borgarnes.
Reykjavík area 1 · South Iceland 1 · South/West Iceland 1 · West Iceland 14 destination 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 1 · Flight home 18 destination 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 destination nights

North Bali: Highland Forests and Menjangan Reefs
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,585
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel from Bali's forested highlands to its northern coast while studying the island's terrestrial and marine environments. Students explore the Munduk region, learn about highland ecosystems, practice snorkeling skills, and experience the reefs around Menjangan Island and West Bali National Park.
Sanur 1 · Munduk 2 · Pemuteran 3 · Sanur 17 destination nights

Alpine Magic
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,590
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students base in Trento for six nights and go out each day to Bolzano, Verona, Monte Bondone and the Dolomites, then finish with a day in Venice.
Trento 6 · Venice 1 · Flight home 18 destination nights

Jordan: Petra, Desert and the Dead Sea
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,910
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students move north to south from Amman and Jerash through Madaba to a full day at Petra, one night at a Bedouin-hosted camp in Wadi Rum, and two nights at the Dead Sea, where the week ends with a water study and their own presentations.
Hotel in Amman 2 · Hotel in Wadi Musa 2 · Camp in Wadi Rum 1 · Hotel at the Dead Sea 27 destination nights

Kazakhstan: Canyons, Alpine Lakes and Living Culture
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,455
USD per student · international airfare extra
Three nights in Almaty cover the bazaar, a craft or cooking workshop and the cable car to Shymbulak, then the coach heads east through Charyn Canyon to two nights near the lower Kolsai Lake before a final Almaty night ahead of the flight home.
Hotel in Almaty 3 · Guesthouse near Kolsai 2 · Hotel in Almaty 16 destination nights

Rift Valley and Maasai Mara Field Safari
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,755
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend two nights at Naivasha studying freshwater ecology before traveling to the Maasai Mara for two full days of guided wildlife observations. The itinerary concludes in Nairobi with group presentations based on evidence collected throughout the trip.
Hotel, Nairobi 1 · Lodge, Naivasha 2 · Lodge, Maasai Mara area 3 · Hotel, Nairobi 17 destination nights

Elephants, Water, and Amboseli
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,680
USD per student · international airfare extra
The itinerary begins in Nairobi with visits to the Giraffe Centre and National Museum, followed by three nights near Amboseli National Park. Students spend two full park days observing elephants, wetlands, and wildlife habitats and return to Nairobi to present their findings.
Hotel, Nairobi 2 · Lodge, Amboseli area 3 · Hotel, Nairobi 16 destination nights

Conservation Science and Rift Valley
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,165
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights near Nanyuki and two full days studying conservation management at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. They then travel to Naivasha to compare conservancy practices with freshwater ecosystem management before returning to Nairobi for final presentations.
Hotel, Nairobi 1 · Lodge, Nanyuki area 3 · Lodge, Naivasha 2 · Hotel, Nairobi 17 destination nights
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,385
USD per student · international airfare extra
This eight-day itinerary takes students from Luang Prabang into the Nam Ou River valley to study the geography, waterways, and communities of northern Laos. The route includes Nong Khiaw, the 100 Waterfalls trail, Muang Ngoi, and Kuang Si Waterfall before returning to Luang Prabang.
Luang Prabang 2 · Nong Khiaw 3 · Luang Prabang 27 destination nights

Elephant Conservation and Luang Prabang
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,440
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students examine Lao culture and wildlife conservation during seven days divided between Luang Prabang and the Elephant Conservation Center. Guided forest activities and observation-based elephant fieldwork complement visits to Wat Xieng Thong, the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Center, and Kuang Si Waterfall.
Luang Prabang 2 · Elephant Conservation Center 2 · Luang Prabang 26 destination nights

Latvia: Riga, Wetlands and Gauja Landscapes
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,125
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Riga's history and cultural heritage before traveling into Latvia's wetlands and the Gauja valley. Over seven days, students visit Ķemeri, Jūrmala, Turaida, and Cēsis while studying environmental science, history, and cultural heritage in urban and outdoor settings.
Hotel in Riga 4 · Hotel in Cēsis 26 destination nights

West-coast Malaysia: Trading Towns, Food, and Living Nature
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,380
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel from Kuala Lumpur through Ipoh to George Town to examine how trade, migration, religion, and food have shaped Malaysia's west coast. Historic districts, cultural sites, Batu Caves, and Entopia connect the region's human geography with its natural environments.
Kuala Lumpur 2 · Ipoh 2 · George Town 37 destination nights

Sabah: Rehabilitation, Rainforest, and River Wildlife
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,090
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Sabah from Kota Kinabalu to Sepilok and the Kinabatangan River through wildlife, rainforest, and conservation experiences. Students visit orangutan and sun bear rehabilitation centers, study rainforest ecology, and observe river wildlife in Borneo's tropical habitats.
Kota Kinabalu 1 · Sepilok 2 · Kinabatangan 2 · Kota Kinabalu 27 destination nights

Sarawak: Cultural Collections and the Caves of Mulu
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,440
USD per student · international airfare extra
Discover Sarawak through Kuching and the limestone landscapes of Gunung Mulu National Park. Museum collections, the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, and Mulu's cave systems introduce students to the region's cultures, conservation work, geology, and biodiversity.
Kuching 3 · Mulu 3 · Kuching 17 destination 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 1 · Flight home 16 destination nights

Monaco: Ocean Science and the Coastal City
- Days
- 7
- From
- $4,485
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Monaco's relationship with the Mediterranean through marine science, history, and urban design while staying six nights in the principality. The itinerary combines an Oceanographic Museum workshop and studies of Monaco-Ville, Port Hercule, and Mareterra with excursions to Villefranche-sur-Mer and Èze in France.
Monaco 66 destination nights

Montenegro Coast, Lakes and Mountains
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,550
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Montenegro's varied landscapes on an eight-day journey from the Bay of Kotor through the Cetinje-Lovćen highlands and Skadar Lake to Durmitor National Park. Students connect geography, environmental science, history, and culture through historic sites, lake exploration, and guided hiking.
Kotor/Tivat area 2 · Cetinje 2 · Žabljak 2 · Podgorica 17 destination nights

Bay of Kotor, Heritage and Lake Ecology
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,250
USD per student · international airfare extra
This seven-day itinerary combines Montenegro's coastal heritage with hands-on study of tourism and freshwater environments. Students explore Kotor and Perast, develop a visitor-focused heritage project, and examine Skadar Lake before concluding the journey in Podgorica.
Kotor/Tivat area 4 · Podgorica 26 destination nights

Durmitor and Northern Forests
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,415
USD per student · international airfare extra
Field-based learning takes students into northern Montenegro to compare the forests of Biogradska Gora National Park with the mountain environment around Durmitor and Black Lake. Over eight days, students investigate ecology and geography through repeated field observations, outdoor activities, and a practical weather-decision exercise.
Podgorica 1 · Kolašin 2 · Žabljak 3 · Podgorica 17 destination nights

Central California Marine Science
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,255
USD per student · international airfare extra
Marine science from a single Monterey base, with time for depth.
San Jose 1 · Monterey 4 · San Jose 16 destination nights

Central Coast Ecology and Agriculture
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days from a Monterey base, linking ocean science with Carmel Mission and Salinas Valley farming.
Monterey 55 destination nights

Tofo: ocean life with genuine weather room
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,560
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Mozambique's marine ecosystems through field-based learning in Tofo Bay and Barra, with two scheduled ocean safari opportunities. The eight-day itinerary includes five nights in Tofo Bay and built-in flexibility for weather conditions that can affect marine activities.
Maputo 1 · Tofo Bay 5 · Maputo 17 destination nights

Maputo to wild coast: history, park, and ocean
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,140
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel overland from Maputo to the wild coast while exploring Mozambique's history, culture, protected landscapes, and marine environment. Over eight days, students visit Mafalala, Maputo National Park, and Ponta do Ouro, combining cultural learning and wildlife experiences with a scheduled ocean or boat session.
Maputo 2 · Maputo National Park 2 · Ponta do Ouro 2 · Maputo 17 destination nights

Gorongosa: the evidence of recovery
- Days
- 7
- From
- $5,140
USD per student · international airfare extra
Gorongosa National Park provides the setting for an in-depth look at ecology, conservation biology, and ecosystem recovery. Students spend four nights at Chitengo during this seven-day itinerary, with two full floodplain safari days and a scheduled night drive focused on the park's wildlife and changing ecosystem.
Beira 1 · Chitengo, Gorongosa National Park 4 · Beira 16 destination nights

Namibia: Desert Dunes and Atlantic Ecology
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,730
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students move from Windhoek into the Namib Desert for two nights at Sesriem, then to the Atlantic coast at Swakopmund for three nights of dune ecology and coastal history.
Windhoek 1 · Sesriem 2 · Swakopmund 3 · Windhoek 17 destination nights

Namibia: Cheetah Conservation and Etosha
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,005
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students travel north from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo for a Cheetah Conservation Fund education visit, then base at Etosha for three nights of guided game drives at fixed waterholes.
Windhoek 1 · Otjiwarongo 2 · Etosha south, 3 · Windhoek 17 destination nights

Himalayan Trekking Expedition
- Days
- 10
- From
- $2,745
USD per student · international airfare extra
Trek through the Annapurna foothills on a multi-day route connecting mountain villages and teahouses, with four nights spent on the trail. The journey also includes Kathmandu, two days of whitewater rafting, time in Pokhara, and a sunrise hike to Poon Hill.
Kathmandu 1 · Riverside 1 · Pokhara 2 · Hile teahouse 1 · Ghorepani teahouse 1 · Deurali teahouse 1 · Pokhara 1 · Kathmandu 19 destination nights

Water, Cities and Scientific Imagination
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,680
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore how the Netherlands manages water through science, engineering, and urban design, with visits to NEMO Science Museum, the Maeslantkering storm barrier, and Kinderdijk. The seven-day itinerary travels from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and connects historic water-management systems with modern approaches to flood protection and city planning.
Amsterdam 3 · Rotterdam 36 destination nights

New Orleans: History, Music and Ecology
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,815
USD per student · international airfare extra
A full WWII Museum day, French Quarter history, jazz, and visual art, followed by wetland and Gulf ecosystem studies.

North Island Culture and Service
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,590
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 1 · Flight home 17 destination nights

North Island Photo and Cultural Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,695
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work north from Auckland through the Bay of Plenty and the Waikato to the Bay of Islands, with a marae night, a conservation project, Hobbiton, and two days at Waitangi.
Tauranga 1 · Bay of Plenty marae 1 · Hamilton 1 · Auckland 1 · Waitangi 3 · Flight home 18 destination nights

South Island Glacier Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,695
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students base in Queenstown above Lake Wakatipu, cross the Crown Range to Lake Wanaka, then travel to Franz Josef for Lake Matheson and a hike up the glacier valley along the Waiho riverbed.
Queenstown 3 · Franz Josef lodging 1 · Queenstown 3 · Flight home 18 destination nights

Hardanger Water, Climate and Communities
- Days
- 7
- From
- $4,200
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore the Hardanger region through fieldwork focused on water, climate, and the relationship between people and the surrounding landscape. Based primarily in the Hardanger area, students investigate rivers, waterfalls, and local communities while developing geography and environmental science skills.
Bergen 1 · Kinsarvik and Hardanger area 4 · Bergen 16 destination nights

Florida Coast and Ecosystems
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,815
USD per student · international airfare extra
Follow water from inland springs to the Indian River Lagoon, with a full Kennedy Space Center day between field studies.
Orlando 2 · Titusville 2 · Cocoa Beach 26 destination nights

Canal, Rainforest and Living Culture
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,675
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Panama's history, ecosystems, and living cultures while staying in Panama City for six nights. The seven-day itinerary combines the Panama Canal and Casco Viejo with rainforest field study, Gatún Lake, an Emberá community visit, marine science, and Panamanian cooking.
Panama City 66 destination nights

Canal and El Valle Cloud-Forest Foothills
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,025
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel from Panama City to the highlands of El Valle de Antón on an eight-day journey connecting the Panama Canal with the country's natural landscapes. Students explore the capital and canal before spending three nights in the crater highlands for environmental and biological field study.
Panama City 3 · El Valle de Antón lodging 3 · Panama City 17 destination nights

Canal and Boquete Cloud Forest
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,775
USD per student · international airfare extra
Combine Panama City's history and the Panama Canal with three nights in the cloud-forest highlands of Boquete. This eight-day itinerary uses domestic flights to reach western Panama, where students explore mountain ecosystems and connect environmental science with the region's agricultural landscapes.
Panama City 3 · Boquete lodging 3 · Panama City 17 destination nights

Machu Picchu & the Amazon
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,645
USD per student · international airfare extra
Mountains, rainforest, Machu Picchu

Bohol: Limestone, Living Forests and Reefs
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,390
USD per student · international airfare extra
Groups travel from Cebu to Bohol to explore the Chocolate Hills, the Loboc River, tarsier conservation, and coastal ecosystems. The eight-day itinerary combines earth science and marine biology with a licensed reef excursion before returning to Cebu to examine the city's colonial port history.
Cebu 1 · Panglao / Bohol 4 · Cebu 27 destination nights

Palawan: Caves, Mangroves and Reef Coast
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,935
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Palawan's connected cave, mangrove, and reef ecosystems on an eight-day journey through Sabang and Puerto Princesa. Groups visit the Underground River, paddle through mangroves, and study reef ecology in Honda Bay, with a weather-buffer day built into the itinerary.
Manila 1 · Sabang 2 · Puerto Princesa 3 · Manila 17 destination nights

Ifugao: Rice Terraces and Living Culture
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,980
USD per student · international airfare extra
Groups spend four nights in Banaue among the mountain landscapes and communities of the Ifugao highlands. Guided walks through the Batad and Hapao rice terraces and a visit to the National Museum Cordillera connect the eight-day itinerary with history, cultural geography, and environmental engineering.
Manila 1 · Banaue 4 · Cauayan 1 · Manila 17 destination nights

Culture, Coast and Sustainability
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,065
USD per student · international airfare extra
Nine days that begin in Porto and end in Madrid, with the first half working north to south through Portugal, from the riverside center and a day in Guimarães to Lisbon and a Setúbal market morning about sustainable fishing. The second half crosses into Andalusia for Seville and Córdoba, with an evening train north for the final night.
Porto 3 · Lisbon 2 · Seville 2 · Madrid 18 destination nights

San Juan, Living Culture and Eastern Ecology
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,925
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work through Old San Juan and a funded Bomba workshop in Loíza, then move to the eastern coast for El Yunque rainforest, a Laguna Grande bioluminescent bay kayak trip, and a day of snorkeling near Icacos Island.
San Juan 3 · Río Grande 36 destination nights

Mountain Food, Forests and Community Energy
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,520
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students trace a Puerto Rican meal from an Old San Juan cooking class into the mountains around Adjuntas, where a working coffee farm, a public forest school and Casa Pueblo's solar project are one continuous argument about how a town feeds and powers itself.
San Juan 2 · Adjuntas 3 · San Juan 16 destination nights

Vieques: Island Ecology and Bioluminescence
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,340
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students cross to Vieques by passenger ferry for three nights of coastal ecology and a guided Mosquito Bay kayak trip, then return through Río Grande for a last day in El Yunque.
San Juan 2 · Vieques 3 · Río Grande 27 destination nights

Carpathian Conservation Field School
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,705
USD per student · international airfare extra
Field research introduces students to Carpathian ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation around Zărnești. Students conduct repeated observations, visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, and present their research findings in Bucharest.
Bucharest 1 · Zărnești area 4 · Bucharest 27 destination nights

Danube Delta: Water, Wildlife and Communities
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,345
USD per student · international airfare extra
The Danube Delta introduces students to wetlands, wildlife, and water-dependent communities. Guided boat trips and field activities take students from Bucharest to Tulcea to examine habitats, waterways, and regional geography.
Bucharest 2 · Tulcea 3 · Bucharest 16 destination nights

Rwanda's Recovery: Kigali and Akagera
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,875
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Rwanda's history, community livelihoods, and conservation through the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Nyamirambo, and an Azizi Life artisan workshop in Byimana. Three nights in Akagera National Park introduce students to wetland restoration, savannah wildlife, game drives, and Lake Ihema during the eight-day itinerary.
Kigali 3 · Akagera 3 · Kigali 17 destination nights

Craft, Memory and the Montane Forest
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,115
USD per student · international airfare extra
Rwanda's cultural and natural heritage shapes this eight-day journey from Kigali through Byimana and Huye to Nyungwe National Park. Students examine national history, artisan livelihoods, and forest ecology through the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an Azizi Life workshop, Huye's ethnographic museum, and field activities in Nyungwe.
Kigali 2 · Huye 1 · Nyungwe gateway 3 · Kigali 17 destination nights

Mountain Gorilla Trekking
- Days
- 7
- From
- $5,810
USD per student · international airfare extra
Mountain gorilla conservation anchors this seven-day itinerary through Kigali, Musanze, and Volcanoes National Park. Students connect Rwanda's history with wildlife biology and conservation ethics through the Kigali Genocide Memorial, gorilla-focused learning in Musanze, and a permit-dependent ranger-guided gorilla trek.
Kigali 2 · Musanze 3 · Kigali 16 destination nights
Northern Mines and the American River
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Compare hard-rock and hydraulic mining, investigate fish conservation, and connect Folsom Dam with the American River watershed. Travel north through Auburn to Grass Valley and Nevada City.

Springs and Urban Ecology
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Connect limestone caves with Edwards Aquifer springs, compare habitats, and investigate how San Antonio uses its urban landscape.

San Diego: Wildlife and Plant Adaptations
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
Compare animal habitats at the city zoo and Safari Park, then investigate plant adaptations in Encinitas.

San Francisco: Cultures and Environment
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Read migration history in Chinatown and North Beach, investigate the bay from the Exploratorium and Embarcadero, and compare Muir Woods ecology with Mission District public art.

Pacific Northwest Forests and Watersheds
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,255
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days between Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula, following water from the city storm drain to Lake Crescent and the restored Elwha.
Seattle 2 · Port Angeles 3 · Seattle 16 destination nights

Puget Sound Marine and Coastal Ecology
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
Follow the Salish Sea from the Seattle waterfront to Bainbridge Island, Suquamish, and the Ballard fish ladder, using observations to examine coastal stewardship.
Seattle 44 destination nights

Senegal: Dakar, Gorée and the Northern Wetlands
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,880
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Senegal's history, geography, and ecology across Dakar, Gorée Island, Saint-Louis, and Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary. The itinerary connects historic sites and urban culture with three nights in Saint-Louis and an exploration of the northern wetlands.
Dakar 2 · Saint-Louis 3 · Dakar 27 destination nights

Senegal: Gorée, Saloum Waterways and Coastal Life
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,960
USD per student · international airfare extra
Coastal communities introduce students to Senegal's history, ecology, and food systems from Gorée Island to the Saloum Delta. The journey combines mangrove waterways, local food traditions, and coastal environments across Joal-Fadiouth, Ndangane, Bandia, and Somone.
Dakar 2 · Ndangane lodging 3 · Somone 27 destination nights

Science, Water and Robotics
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,470
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days in one city with no internal flights and no hotel changes. The week runs workshops at the ArtScience Museum, Marina Barrage and Gardens by the Bay, a robotics build, Science Centre Singapore, a production facility and EON Reality, and closes on Sentosa Island at the S.E.A. Aquarium.
Hotel, Singapore 66 destination nights

From the Danube to the Tatras and Košice
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,940
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Slovakia's history, geography, and natural landscapes from Bratislava to the High Tatras and Košice. The journey connects Devín, mountain field studies, Spiš Castle, Levoča, and two historic cities across eight days.
Bratislava 2 · High Tatras 3 · Košice 27 destination nights

Alpine Lakes and the Adriatic
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,375
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Slovenia's geography across Ljubljana, the Julian Alps, the karst region, and the Adriatic coast. The eight-day itinerary connects alpine landscapes, Postojna Cave, and coastal environments through field-based geography, earth science, and environmental science activities.
Ljubljana 2 · Bohinj area lodging 3 · Portorož 2 · None; the group departs 18 destination nights

Soča Adventure and River Science
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,950
USD per student · international airfare extra
River systems shape this seven-day journey through Ljubljana, Bovec, and Tolmin. Students study freshwater habitats and river environments while combining field science with guided rafting and outdoor education in the Soča Valley.
Ljubljana 1 · Bovec lodging 3 · Ljubljana 2 · None; the group departs 17 destination nights

Green Capital, Caves and Coastal Communities
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,600
USD per student · international airfare extra
Environmental connections guide students from Ljubljana's urban landscape to Slovenia's karst region and Adriatic coast. The seven-day itinerary examines water systems, caves, wetlands, salt pans, and coastal communities through earth science, environmental science, and cultural studies.
Ljubljana 3 · Portorož 3 · None; the group departs 17 destination nights

History and Safari Adventure
- Days
- 11
- From
- $5,905
USD per student · international airfare extra
The eleven-day itinerary connects South Africa's apartheid history with its wildlife and landscapes. Students visit historical sites in Johannesburg and Soweto, explore Kruger National Park on safari, and fly to Cape Town for Table Mountain, District Six, Langa, and the Cape Peninsula.
Johannesburg 2 · Kruger National Park 2 · Cape Town 4 · At home 19 destination nights

Salt of the Earth: Coastal Legacy
- Days
- 6
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra

Kingdoms and Elephants
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,395
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle by climbing Sigiriya rock fortress and taking a guided elephant safari at a national park. In Kandy, the group visits the Temple of the Tooth and Royal Botanic Gardens.
Negombo 1 · Sigiriya and Habarana 3 · Kandy 2 · Negombo 17 destination nights

Tea country: The story of Ceylon tea
- Days
- 7
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Tea production shapes this seven-day itinerary based primarily in Kandy. Students study manufacturing at the Ceylon Tea Museum, examine worker history, and walk a section of the Pekoe Trail through Sri Lanka's tea-growing landscape.
Negombo 1 · Kandy 4 · Negombo 16 destination nights

Southern Sri Lanka: elephants, ports and landscapes
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,270
USD per student · international airfare extra
Wildlife, history, and landscape connect the main stops on this eight-day route through Udawalawe and Sri Lanka's southern coast. Students take a guided safari in Udawalawe National Park, explore Galle's Dutch-era fort and a public folk museum, and visit Geoffrey Bawa's Lunuganga garden.
Negombo 1 · Udawalawe 2 · Galle 3 · Negombo 17 destination nights

Alpine Switzerland: Lausanne, Zermatt and Interlaken
- Days
- 9
- From
- $4,555
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students experience Switzerland’s alpine environment through scenic rail journeys, mountain excursions, and exploration of car-free communities. The itinerary combines cultural activities with opportunities to study mountain geography, environmental changes at different elevations, and daily life in the Swiss Alps.
Lausanne 2 · Zermatt 2 · Interlaken 2 · Zurich 17 destination nights
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,680
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore southern Taiwan through geology, marine science, Buddhist culture, and outdoor adventure in Kaohsiung and Kenting. The itinerary connects uplifted coral landscapes and living reefs with nature walks, aquarium study, river tracing, rappelling, and coastal activities.
Kaohsiung 2 · Kenting 3 · Kaohsiung 16 destination nights

Taipei: Food and Living Landscapes
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,820
USD per student · international airfare extra
Cultural exploration takes students from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake and Taichung through history, food, and environmental study. Students examine museum collections and urban heritage, experience local food traditions, explore the landscapes around Sun Moon Lake, and visit the National Museum of Natural Science.
Taipei 3 · Sun Moon Lake 2 · Taichung 1 · Taipei 17 destination nights

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 destination 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

Elephant Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Elephant conservation and Thai culture

Elephant Conservation & Chiang Dao
- Days
- 9
- From
- $2,525
USD per student · international airfare extra
A 9-day program that pairs the full Thai Elephant Conservation Center program at Lampang with three days north in Chiang Dao: Sticky Waterfalls, Chiang Dao Cave, and whitewater rafting on the Mae Taeng River.

Environmental Science and Reforestation
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,355
USD per student · international airfare extra
Elephants, reforestation, and village homestay

Island Hopping and Marine Ecology
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,265
USD per student · international airfare extra
Island hopping in Southern Thailand

Field LAB
- Days
- 6
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Biology · Environmental Science

Marine Science and Estuary Conservation
- Days
- 5
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Environmental Science · Biology
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,740
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights in Istanbul among Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, fly to Cappadocia for three nights of rock-cut churches and an underground city, then return to Istanbul for a final night before the international flight home. Eight days and seven nights on the ground, starting when the group lands in Istanbul and ending at Istanbul Airport on day 8.
Istanbul 3 · Cappadocia 3 · Istanbul 17 destination nights
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,500
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students land in Cappadocia and stay for six nights in one region, reading volcanic geology directly through valley walks, an underground city, and a hands-on pottery workshop. Seven days and six nights on the ground, starting and ending at the Cappadocia airports.
Cappadocia 66 destination nights

Dubai and Abu Dhabi: Trade, Culture and Coastal Nature
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,040
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students read Dubai as a trading port through the Creek and its souks, then move to Abu Dhabi for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a funded Louvre Abu Dhabi school session, and a mangrove boardwalk at Jubail.
Dubai 3 · Abu Dhabi 36 destination nights

Water and Food in the Desert: Dubai, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,145
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students open in Dubai, then move inland to a working desert farm and the UNESCO-listed Al Ain Oasis, before finishing in Abu Dhabi for a mangrove comparison and a funded Louvre Abu Dhabi school session.
Dubai 2 · Al Ain 2 · Abu Dhabi 37 destination nights

Montevideo and the Uruguayan Coast
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,295
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights in Montevideo working through Ciudad Vieja, a market, and a paid candombe workshop in Barrio Sur, three nights in Punta del Este running a coastal access field study at Playa Mansa and Playa Brava and visiting Arboretum Lussich and Casapueblo, then a final night back in Montevideo to defend their visitor-management proposal.
Montevideo 3 · Punta del Este 3 · Montevideo 17 destination nights

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 destination nights

DC: Science, Space and Conservation
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Compare early flight and spacecraft, read fossils and ocean evidence, and investigate animal conservation. Five days and four nights in Washington or Arlington include the Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia and a leader-facilitated disaster-resilience exercise.
Washington or Arlington 44 destination nights

Wyoming Wilderness and Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,860
USD per student · international airfare extra
Compare Grand Teton lake and river habitats, Yellowstone geysers and the canyon, then examine how people protect both parks. Three nights in Jackson precede two in West Yellowstone, one in Gardiner, and one in Bozeman.
Jackson 3 · West Yellowstone 2 · Gardiner 1 · Bozeman 17 destination nights

Yellowstone Earth Science and Ecology
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,860
USD per student · international airfare extra
Follow Yellowstone’s northern wildlife range, thermal basins, canyon, and lake through six full field days. Stay one night in Bozeman, two in Gardiner, and four in West Yellowstone; the lake day includes a long coach journey.
Bozeman 1 · Gardiner 2 · West Yellowstone 47 destination nights

Yosemite Field Science
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,420
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days connect Yosemite Valley geology, Mariposa Grove fire ecology, and conservation history, with four nights in Yosemite Valley or El Portal and a Fresno night at each end.
Fresno 1 · Yosemite Valley / El Portal 4 · Fresno 16 destination nights

Yosemite Valley and High Country
- Days
- 9
- From
- $4,400
USD per student · international airfare extra
Nine days include the valley and southern Yosemite fieldwork, plus separate days for Glacier Point and the Tenaya Lake–Tuolumne Meadows high country. Six field nights keep the same Yosemite Valley or El Portal base.
Fresno 1 · Yosemite Valley / El Portal 6 · Fresno 18 destination nights

Kafue River and Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,005
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students visit a public wildlife rehabilitation center in Lusaka, then travel by road into central Kafue National Park for four nights of game drives and a river safari.
Lusaka 2 · Central Kafue 4 · Lusaka 17 destination nights

Victoria Falls, Hwange and Painted Dog Conservation
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,755
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students start and end in Victoria Falls, with three nights at a Hwange lodge in between for game drives and a Painted Dog Conservation visit.
Victoria Falls 2 · Hwange Main Camp area 3 · Victoria Falls 16 destination nights

Harare Art and Honde Valley Forests
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,560
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students open with the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare, then spend four nights in the Honde Valley for forest birding, an Aberfoyle tea-estate tour and a waterfall walk.
Harare 2 · Honde Valley 4 · Harare 17 destination nights

Canyon Ecology and Paiute History
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,255
USD per student · international airfare extra
Compare both parks, add Bryce’s southern forests, and investigate water and Kaibab Paiute history at Pipe Spring.
Las Vegas 1 · Springdale 2 · Bryce Canyon City 3 · Las Vegas 17 destination nights
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