Geography School Trips for Student Groups
These school travel programs study landscapes, places and people in the field, from physical and alpine geography to human and cultural geography. 107 programs across 65 destinations run 4 to 16 days, with starting prices from $1,995 to $6,495 per student, excluding airfare.
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.
107 programs found

Culture and Desert Adventure
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,195
USD per student · international airfare extra
The group crosses the High Atlas from Marrakech and works south through Ait Benhaddou, the Dades Gorges and the oasis at Skoura, sleeps a night in the dunes past Merzouga, and comes back over the mountains to the souks.
Outbound flight 1 · Hotel, Marrakech medina 1 · Mudbrick kasbah room, Ait Benhaddou 1 · Dades valley 1 · Desert camp in the dunes 1 · Todgha 1 · Ouarzazate 1 · Hotel, Marrakech 18 nights

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 nights

Pal Arinsal and Caldea
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,795
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students ski Pal Arinsal across four mornings of instruction, with afternoons in the resort town and a closing session at Caldea.
Pal Arinsal 55 nights

Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís and Arinsal
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,595
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students ski Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís and Arinsal on twenty-four hours of instruction, based in the valley between Encamp and La Massana.
Valley 66 nights

Glacial Landforms of the Andorran Pyrenees
- Days
- 5
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work at up to 2,500 meters on glacial erosion and deposition, sampling Vall d'Incles and reading moraines down to Andorra la Vella.
Soldeu 44 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 nights

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 nights

Zagreb to Sarajevo by the Dalmatian Coast
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,735
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students cross the region from Zagreb to Sarajevo, working down the Dalmatian coast through Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik before the land border into Mostar and the closing days in Sarajevo.
Zagreb 1 · Zadar 1 · Split 2 · Mostar 2 · Sarajevo 17 nights

The Partisan War: Jasenovac, Sutjeska and Sarajevo
- Days
- 9
- From
- $4,200
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work the Second World War through the ground it was fought on, from the Jasenovac memorial and the Kozara battlefield to Sutjeska National Park, Tito's bunker and the closing morning in Sarajevo.
Zagreb 1 · Banja Luka area 1 · Program-approved lodging 1 · Mostar 3 · Sarajevo 17 nights

Bridgetown and Carlisle Bay: Reef and Wreck
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,735
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students dive Carlisle Bay Marine Park with a certified dive operator on two days, snorkel the west-coast turtle shallows on a third, walk Bridgetown and Kensington Oval, and cross to Bathsheba and the Animal Flower Cave.
Program-approved 77 nights

Zagreb to Sarajevo: Cultural Crossroads
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,895
USD per student · international airfare extra
Eight days and seven nights on the ground. The route runs from Zagreb through Plitvice Lakes, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik, crosses one border into Bosnia and Herzegovina and continues to Mostar, and ends in Sarajevo.
Hotel in Zagreb 1 · Hotel in Zadar 1 · Hotel in Split 2 · Hotel in Mostar 2 · Hotel in Sarajevo 17 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 17 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 38 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 115 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 19 nights

Bansko and the Pirin: School Ski Week
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,595
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly into Sofia, drive south to Bansko in the Pirin range, and spend four days with ski and snowboard instructors on the pistes above the town, with Bansko's old town, snow tubing and a traditional Bulgarian dinner around the lessons.
Hotel in Bansko 55 nights

Belogradchik: Rocks, Cave and Lake
- Days
- 4
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly into Sofia, drive northwest to Belogradchik under the Balkan Mountains, and spend three days on the rocks, in the cave and on the lake of one valley before the drive back to the airport.
Hotel in Belogradchik 33 nights

Canada: History, Identity and Government
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,100
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly into Québec City, then move west through Montréal, Ottawa and Toronto, spending two nights in every city and comparing how each one presents Canadian history, identity and government.
Hotel in Québec City 2 · Hotel in Montréal 2 · Hotel in Ottawa 2 · Hotel in Toronto 28 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 17 nights

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 nights

Colombia: History, Cities and the Caribbean
- Days
- 10
- From
- $2,800
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights each in Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena, reading how Colombia's history appears in the capital, in Medellín's changing neighborhoods, and in Cartagena's fortified Caribbean port.
Hotel in Bogotá 3 · Hotel in Medellín 3 · Hotel in Cartagena 39 nights

Bogotá and Medellín: Resources, Art and Urban Change
- Days
- 7
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights each in Bogotá and Medellín, connecting Colombia's resource economy with the history, art and infrastructure of both cities.
Hotel in Bogotá 3 · Hotel in Medellín 36 nights

Colombia's Amazon: River, Forest and Community
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,500
USD per student · international airfare extra
Five nights in the Amazon, bracketed by a Bogotá arrival night and a Bogotá departure night.
Airport-area hotel, Bogotá 1 · Hotel in Leticia 1 · Hotel in Puerto Nariño 3 · Hotel in Leticia 1 · Hotel in Bogotá 17 nights

Cook Islands: Mountains, Lagoons and Island Life
- Days
- 10
- From
- $3,900
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students compare two island environments and investigate how food, settlement, tourism and marine resources connect. The route runs Rarotonga to Aitutaki and back to Rarotonga over 10 days and 9 nights, with two final nights back on Rarotonga before the flight home.
Accommodation, Rarotonga 4 · Accommodation, Aitutaki 3 · Accommodation, Rarotonga 29 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 66 nights

Rarotonga and Aitutaki: Two Islands in Eight Days
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,300
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students experience both islands through a shorter introduction to culture, geography and lagoon environments. The route runs Rarotonga to Aitutaki and back to Rarotonga over 8 days and 7 nights, with one final night on Rarotonga before departure.
Accommodation, Rarotonga 3 · Accommodation, Aitutaki 3 · Accommodation, Rarotonga 17 nights

Croatia: Coastal Cities and Island Life
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore how coastal cities and island communities depend on the Adriatic, comparing historic trade, food production and present-day tourism across Split, three nights on Korčula, and Dubrovnik.
Hotel in Split 2 · Hotel in Korčula 3 · Hotel in Dubrovnik 27 nights

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 37 nights

Havana, Trinidad and Viñales: Documentary Photography
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,315
USD per student · international airfare extra
Cuba becomes the setting for an eight-day documentary photography program spanning historic cities, coastal landscapes, and rural communities. Daily photography instruction guides students as they document Havana, Trinidad, the Bay of Pigs, and the Viñales Valley while examining Cuba's history and geography.
Havana 2 · Trinidad 2 · Havana 1 · Viñales 1 · Havana 17 nights

Czechia: Prague, Bohemian Towns and Living Crafts
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,295
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Czechia's history, architecture, cultural geography, and traditional crafts through Prague, Kutná Hora, Holašovice, and Český Krumlov. This 8-day program combines major cultural sites with experiences that connect students to Czech heritage and living traditions.
Hotel in Prague 4 · Hotel in Český Krumlov 2 · Hotel in Prague 17 nights

Denmark: Vikings, Storytelling and Modern Life
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Copenhagen, Roskilde, Odense, Egeskov, and Aarhus on an 8-day journey through Denmark. Discover Viking history, Danish literature, castles, design, and modern culture along the way.
Hotel in Copenhagen 3 · Hotel in Odense 2 · Hotel in Aarhus 27 nights

Denmark and Norway: Maritime History and Modern Cities
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,295
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel from Copenhagen through Roskilde and Helsingør before taking an overnight ferry to Oslo on this 8-day Denmark and Norway itinerary. Explore Viking and maritime history alongside Scandinavian geography, urban design, and modern city life.
Hotel in Copenhagen 4 · Hotel in Oslo 26 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

Egypt: Pyramids, Temples and Living History
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Deir el-Medina while studying Egypt's ancient history, archaeology, engineering, and cultural geography. This 7-day program combines major historical sites with manageable travel logistics for a comprehensive introduction to Egypt.
Hotel in Cairo 3 · Hotel in Luxor 2 · Hotel in Cairo 16 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 17 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 27 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 nights

Estonia and Finland: Maritime Connections and Modern Society
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,480
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days and six nights, four in Tallinn and two in Helsinki, with a daytime ferry across the Gulf of Finland between them. Students explore Estonia's historic trading capital, its recent history, and the Lahemaa coast, then use a sea fortress and Helsinki's public buildings as a focused comparison.
Hotel in Tallinn 4 · Hotel in Helsinki 26 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 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 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 nights

School Trip to France: Paris, Normandy, and Provence
- Days
- 10
- From
- $4,615
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore three distinct regions of France on a 10-day journey through Paris, Normandy, and Provence. Students experience Parisian landmarks and museums, visit the Normandy landing beaches, and discover the Roman history and Mediterranean landscapes of southern France.
Outbound flight 1 · Paris 4 · Avignon 3 · Airport hotel, CDG 19 nights

Provence: Roman Water, Art, and Mediterranean Life
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,930
USD per student · international airfare extra
Roman heritage, art, and Mediterranean landscapes shape this eight-day journey through Provence. Students travel from Avignon to Marseille while exploring Roman engineering, participating in a painting workshop, and experiencing the Calanques coastline and southern French culture.
Avignon 4 · Marseille 37 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 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 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 nights

Gibraltar and Southern Spain: Cultures Across the Strait
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,330
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days and six nights across two hotel bases. Students compare Gibraltar and southern Spain through landscape, history, language, and everyday cultural life, with three nights on the Rock and three in Málaga.
Hotel in Gibraltar 3 · Hotel in Málaga 36 nights

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 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 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 nights

Himalayan Photography Expedition
- Days
- 14
- From
- $3,845
USD per student · international airfare extra
The photography tour travels from Delhi across the Himalaya to Leh, where students photograph Ladakhi monasteries and stay in homestays in Themisgam, Hemis, and with the semi-nomadic Changpa. The 14-day expedition returns via the Taj Mahal in Agra before finishing in Delhi.
Delhi 2 · Leh 2 · Village homestay, Themisgam 2 · Village homestay, Hemis 1 · Leh 1 · Yurt, Chang Tang plateau 2 · Leh 1 · Agra 1 · Delhi 113 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

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 nights

Ireland: Stories, Landscapes and the Atlantic
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,880
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights in Dublin on manuscripts, literature and migration, coach west by way of Clonmacnoise to three nights in Galway for Connemara and the city, and end with the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher before a final night in Ennis close to Shannon Airport.
Hotel in Dublin 3 · Hotel in Galway 3 · Hotel in Ennis 17 nights
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,265
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights in Dublin on independence, public memory and migration, coach north across the border to three nights in Belfast for the Titanic Quarter, a facilitated multi-perspective history day and the Giant's Causeway, and fly home from Belfast.
Hotel in Dublin 3 · Hotel in Belfast 36 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 nights

Jordan: Petra Trails and Desert Fieldcraft
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,875
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights beside Petra with two consecutive entry days at a challenge level a guide has assessed, two nights at a Bedouin-hosted camp in Wadi Rum with a full field day, and a last night in Madaba before flying home from Amman.
Hotel in Amman 1 · Hotel in Wadi Musa 3 · Camp in Wadi Rum 2 · Hotel in Madaba 17 nights

Jordan: Living Culture and Ancient Cities
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,535
USD per student · international airfare extra
Three nights in Amman with the Citadel, a workshop with a contracted educator and a full day at Jerash, then south past Madaba.
Hotel in Amman 3 · Hotel in Wadi Musa 2 · Hotel at the Dead Sea 16 nights

Kazakhstan: Two Capitals: Identity, Memory and Mountain Landscapes
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,080
USD per student · international airfare extra
Three nights in Astana read a capital built to tell a national story and the ALZHIR memorial outside it, then a domestic flight south gives four nights in Almaty for the Green Bazaar, the Golden Man at Esik, Issyk Lake and the cable car to Shymbulak.
Hotel in Astana 3 · Hotel in Almaty 47 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 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 nights

Latvia: Living Heritage and the Kurzeme Coast
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,425
USD per student · international airfare extra
This eight-day itinerary takes students from Riga to Kuldīga and the Kurzeme Coast, with time to examine Latvian culture, architecture, geography, and local economic activity. Students experience Riga and its Central Market before traveling west to Kuldīga and the coastal landscapes around Jūrkalne.
Hotel in Riga 3 · Hotel in Kuldīga 3 · Hotel in Riga 17 nights

Southern California Cultures
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,255
USD per student · airfare extra
Cultural geography in Los Angeles and Ventura: three nights in Los Angeles, two in Ventura, one in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles 3 · Ventura 2 · Los Angeles 16 nights

Los Angeles Science, Art and Coast
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,815
USD per student · airfare extra
Seven days from one Los Angeles base, with separate days for Exposition Park, Hollywood and Griffith Observatory, the Westside, Long Beach and the historic downtown.
Los Angeles 66 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 nights

Malta & Gozo: Island Heritage and Everyday Life
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,155
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Malta and Gozo through Valletta's fortifications, the prehistoric temples of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, Mdina and Rabat, and Gozo's Ġgantija temples and Xwejni salt pans. The eight-day route combines major heritage sites with observations of everyday island life, including two nights on Gozo before returning to Malta and finishing in Birgu.
Sliema 3 · Victoria, Gozo lodging 2 · Sliema 27 nights

Maya Ruins and Cenote Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore eight days of Maya history, archaeology, and natural landscapes across the Yucatan Peninsula. Bike through Coba, explore Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Kabah, and Ek Balam, spot flamingos at Celestun, and rappel into a cenote beneath the limestone landscape.
Tulum 2 · Merida 4 · Riviera Maya 17 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

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 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 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 nights

Namibia: Southern Dunes and Mining Heritage
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,720
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students travel from Windhoek into the Namib for two nights at Sesriem, then south to Aus for three nights of desert interpretation, Kolmanskop's abandoned mining buildings, and colonial Luderitz.
Windhoek 1 · Sesriem 2 · Aus 3 · Windhoek 17 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 nights

South Island Glacier Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,995
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 37 nights

Skopje, Ohrid and Living Heritage
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,245
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore North Macedonia's history, culture, and landscapes on a seven-day journey through Skopje, Matka Gorge, Ohrid, and St Naum. Students experience the capital's layered heritage, spend three nights beside Lake Ohrid, and take part in cultural activities including a traditional paper-making demonstration.
Skopje 2 · Ohrid 3 · Skopje 16 nights

Ancient Cities and Pelister Forests
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,270
USD per student · international airfare extra
Ancient history and mountain landscapes shape this seven-day itinerary from Skopje to Stobi, Bitola, Heraclea Lyncestis, Pelister National Park, and Kruševo. The program combines archaeological sites and historic cities with three nights in Bitola and a guided hike through Pelister's forests.
Skopje 2 · Bitola 3 · Skopje 16 nights

Oslo, Fjords and Bergen
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,800
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel from Oslo to Bergen by way of Norway's fjords, combining city exploration, a mountain rail journey, and a guided fjord cruise. Students examine Norwegian geography and history while connecting changing landscapes with the communities and livelihoods found along the route.
Oslo 2 · Flåm and Aurland area 2 · Bergen 37 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 nights

Voss Adventure and the Fjords
- Days
- 7
- From
- $4,200
USD per student · international airfare extra
Outdoor education takes center stage as students travel from Bergen to Voss and explore the surrounding fjord landscape. Supervised paddling, team challenges, and a fjord-and-rail journey help students develop outdoor skills while examining geography, weather, and group decision-making.
Bergen 1 · Voss 4 · Bergen 16 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 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 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 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 nights

Kraków and the Tatras: Geology and Highland Culture
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,845
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students examine Polish geology, geography, and Highland culture across Kraków and the Tatra Mountains. Field experiences connect the Wieliczka Salt Mine with Zakopane, Kościeliska Valley, and Gubałówka.
Kraków 2 · Zakopane 4 · Kraków 17 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 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 nights

Belgrade, Novi Sad and the Living Danube
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,290
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore Serbian history, geography, and culture through field studies in Belgrade and Novi Sad. The itinerary connects city landmarks, Danube landscapes, Krušedol Monastery, Sremski Karlovci, and the Nikola Tesla Museum across a seven-day journey.
Belgrade 3 · Novi Sad 2 · Belgrade 16 nights

Western Serbia: Craft, Monasteries and Mountain Railway
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,730
USD per student · international airfare extra
Western Serbia provides the setting for an eight-day study of traditional craft, cultural heritage, and mountain landscapes. Students connect pottery in Zlakusa, a monastery visit in the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge, the Šargan Eight railway, Drvengrad, and Stopića Cave with field studies based in Zlatibor.
Belgrade 2 · Zlatibor 4 · Belgrade 17 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 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 27 nights

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

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 nights

Stockholm and the Archipelago: Ideas, Ships and Island Life
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,160
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students read Stockholm through its ideas: a walk through Gamla Stan, a reserved morning at the Nobel Prize Museum, and the raised warship at the Vasa Museum.
Stockholm 66 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 nights

Over the Alps: Lucerne, Venice and Rome
- Days
- 10
- From
- $5,060
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students cross the Alps and examine European history through historic sites, museums, architecture, and works of art. The itinerary combines mountain travel with cultural activities focused on ancient Roman history, medieval cities, Renaissance art, and Italian culture.
Lucerne region 2 · Venice area 2 · Florence area 2 · Rome 28 nights

Eastern Crossing: Zurich, Innsbruck and Vienna
- Days
- 9
- From
- $4,555
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students travel through the Alps while visiting historic sites, museums, cultural landmarks, and major European cities. The itinerary combines alpine geography with activities focused on European history, art, architecture, and German-language culture.
Lucerne 2 · Innsbruck 1 · Munich 2 · Vienna 27 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 nights

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
- Days
- 11
- From
- $6,395
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak over seven days, then recover in Moshi and spend a day on safari.
Arusha 1 · Machame 1 · Shira 2 1 · Barranco 1 · Karanga 1 · Barafu 1 · Mweka 1 · Moshi 2 · Arusha 110 nights
- 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 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 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 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 nights

Northern Emirates: Archaeology, Mountains and Living Heritage
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,570
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students open in Sharjah for its museums and heritage quarter, spend a day at the Mleiha Archaeological Centre, then cross the Hajar Mountains to Fujairah for its fort and coastline.
Sharjah 4 · Fujairah 26 nights

Art and Geography: London to Edinburgh
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,130
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days from London to Edinburgh: the Tower of London and a West End performance, then the train north for the Royal Mile and Arthur’s Seat.

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 nights

Canyon Ecology and Paiute History
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,255
USD per student · 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 nights
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