Middle School Trips
These school travel programs suit middle school groups and students traveling for the first time. They are shorter trips at an easier pace.
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.
117 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 1 · Flight home 19 destination nights

HBCU College Exploration
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days across Atlanta, Tuskegee and Montgomery, visiting four historically Black colleges and universities with their own admissions teams and weighing academic fit against what each one costs.
Atlanta 3 · Montgomery 25 destination nights

Atlanta Science, Arts and Civil Rights
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days in Atlanta, connecting the Civil Rights record with marine biology, fossils, presidential decision-making and puppetry. Five nights in one hotel leave four full days for the city.
Atlanta 55 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

Melbourne Civics, Arts & Culture
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,745
USD per student · international airfare extra
Read Australia's cultural capital through its galleries, laneways, First Peoples history, and sporting life.

Canberra Civics & Democracy
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,745
USD per student · international airfare extra
Study how a nation governs itself at Parliament House, the War Memorial, and Questacon in the purpose-built capital.

Sydney Cultural Immersion
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,745
USD per student · international airfare extra
A six-day run across Sydney's icons, Taronga Zoo, Bondi, and a UNESCO World Heritage day in the Blue Mountains.

Salzburg and Vienna: Mozart to the Habsburgs
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,800
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work through Salzburg on the film locations, the fortress and the Salzwelten salt mine, spend a half day alongside a community partner, and take the train to Vienna for Mozarthaus and the Schönbrunn gardens.
Salzburg 55 destination 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 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: Siege to Street Art
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days, with the outbound flight counted as day one and five nights on the ground. Students study the siege in Sarajevo, base in Mostar for the war museum, the coffee and copper workshops and a full day painting a mural with local artists, take Split as a day trip, and fly home from Sarajevo.
Hotel in Sarajevo 1 · Hotel in Mostar 45 destination nights

Boston STEM and Innovation
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days on one Boston base, built around a single design question students carry from the MIT Museum through the Museum of Science to a final prototype review.
Boston 55 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

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 3 · Flight home 14 destination nights

The Village and the Capital: Service and Memory
- Days
- 5
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Learn about Cambodia's Khmer Rouge history at memorial sites in Phnom Penh before traveling to Kampong Cham for an extended village stay. During this 5-day program, students spend three nights with host families and work alongside the community on a locally selected service project.
Hotel, Phnom Penh 1 · Homestay, Kampong Cham 34 destination 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 2 · Flight home 19 destination nights

Québec: French in Everyday Life
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,200
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly into Montréal, practice French in a booked lesson and in the city, then move to Québec City for three nights of history, language and a Québécois cultural meal.
Hotel in Montréal 2 · Hotel in Québec City 3 · Flight home 16 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.

Chicago: Art, Museums and Civic Life
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Art Institute and Field Museum collections, Chicago History Museum, Hull-House and neighborhood fieldwork.

Colonial Williamsburg: Revolution and Its Legacies
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Five days and four nights in Williamsburg, with Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Compare Powhatan, English and West Central African perspectives without adding another hotel base.

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 2 · Flight home 110 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

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 1 · Flight home 18 destination nights

Spanish Language Immersion
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students take formal Spanish classes in the Cordillera Central at Jarabacoa, then move to host families in La Angostura and use the language outside the classroom for two days.
Bohíos de Campo Añil, Jarabacoa 3 · Homestay, La Angostura 2 · Hotel, Santo Domingo 2 · Flight home 18 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

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

Gettysburg: Civil War and Memory
- Days
- 4
USD per student · international airfare extra
Four days and three nights in Gettysburg, with a Licensed Battlefield Guide, documented town history and a cemetery source study. Arrival and departure days protect the two full learning days.

Gettysburg: Medicine and Leadership
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Five days and four nights in Gettysburg, adding Seminary Ridge’s hospital galleries, Shriver family history and Eisenhower’s farm to the battlefield and cemetery. This longer route costs $2,325 per student.

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

Houston Space and Innovation
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
Five days based in Clear Lake, with three consecutive Space Center U engineering course days for ages 15–18. The course allocation and curriculum must be confirmed before travel.

Houston Science, History and Arts
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days based in central Houston, linking spacecraft, fossils, energy systems, human health and art with the San Jacinto battlefield and Houston Ship Channel.

Huntsville Space and Engineering
- Days
- 4
USD per student · international airfare extra
Four days in Huntsville, reading the hardware at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and then building, testing and redesigning in an independent-educator workshop.

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.

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

Peace and Memory in the Nuclear Age
- Days
- 4
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Hiroshima and Miyajima through history, testimony and guided reflection.

Feudal Culture
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,270
USD per student · international airfare extra
Kanazawa through castle design, kendo, gardens and cultural exchange.

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

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 destination nights

Jordan: Living Culture and Ancient Cities
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,535
USD per student · international airfare extra
Seven days and six nights on the ground.
Hotel in Amman 3 · Hotel in Wadi Musa 2 · Hotel at the Dead Sea 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
- 7
- From
- $2,130
USD per student · international airfare extra
Based in Luang Prabang for six nights, students explore local food systems, textile traditions, and cultural heritage through visits to a buffalo dairy farm, Ock Pop Tok, and Living Land Farm. The seven-day itinerary also includes Wat Xieng Thong, Kuang Si Waterfall, and a slow-boat trip on the Mekong River.
Luang Prabang 66 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

Los Angeles Film and Creative Industries
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore how films are made and interpreted, then apply those ideas to a student production.

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

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

Monterey Marine Science Short Trip
- Days
- 3
USD per student · international airfare extra
Three days for regional coach groups, with the Aquarium, Pacific Grove Museum and Point Lobos.
Monterey 22 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

Dutch Art: Looking, Making and Seeing Place
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,890
USD per student · international airfare extra
Art and design shape this seven-day journey through Amsterdam, Delft, and The Hague, where students study major Dutch collections and examine how artists represent people and place. Visits to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum lead into a hands-on painting workshop at Royal Delft and a focused visit to the Mauritshuis.
Amsterdam 3 · Delft 36 destination nights

New Orleans: Culture and Resilience
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Culture, environment, and community resilience.

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

NYC Theater and Performance
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Five days in New York with two included Broadway performances and three workshops and rehearsal blocks with working professionals.
New York City 44 destination nights

DC–New York: Citizenship and Immigration
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days and five nights: three nights in Washington studying citizenship, Congress, and public memory, then two nights in New York with Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and Broadway. A full coach-transfer day connects the cities.
Washington / Arlington 3 · New York City 25 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 Space and STEM
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Space science and engineering challenges.
Titusville 2 · Orlando 35 destination nights

Florida Performing Arts
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
A performing-arts cohort with contracted instruction.
Orlando 44 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 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

Independence Hall and the Founding Documents
- Days
- 4
USD per student · international airfare extra
Four days in Philadelphia giving two full days to the founding documents in the district where they were written, with no Gettysburg or Washington commute attached.

Philadelphia–DC: Founding Ideals and Government Today
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students read the founding documents where they were written, carry a question to Washington, and argue it in a facilitated committee hearing before revising it against the memorials. Six days and five nights, two nights in Philadelphia and three in Washington DC, joined by one direct coach transfer.
Philadelphia 2 · Washington DC 35 destination nights

Philadelphia: Freedom, Justice and American Change
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days based in Philadelphia connect the Declaration and Constitution with the Revolution, Black community leadership, and changing ideas about justice. Four full learning days leave time for museum evidence, neighborhood walks, and student discussion.

Philadelphia: Science, Innovation and the American Experiment
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days in Philadelphia link hands-on science with archaeology, medicine, and Benjamin Franklin’s print culture. Students test explanations with exhibits and artifacts, then apply engineering and robotics ideas in a teacher-led design activity.

Philadelphia: Arts, Architecture and Global Culture
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days based in Philadelphia connect art and architecture with immigration, literature, and the city’s performance traditions. Four full days combine careful looking in museums with public art and neighborhood history.

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

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

California History and Gold Country
- Days
- 4
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore railroad expansion in Old Sacramento and pan for gold at Coloma. Two full learning days connect migration and mining with their consequences for people and rivers.
California Government, Gold and Railroads
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Follow California’s growth from government and settlement to gold discovery, mining towns, and railroads. A Sacramento base gives each part of the story its own day.

California Civics and Public Decisions
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
Study a bill at the Capitol, compare public records with museum interpretation, and test a legal argument in a mock trial.
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.
Southern Gold Country Caves and Towns
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Compare two limestone caverns, surface mining machinery, and the streets of Gold Rush towns. An Angels Camp base gives each cave a separate day, with time for geological observation.

San Antonio Ranch and Leadership
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
Care for horses, explore the Alamo and mission grounds, and follow water underground at Natural Bridge Caverns.

Missions, Texas History and Natural Systems
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Follow mission irrigation, the Texas Revolution, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency, then compare the region’s caves and cultural collections.

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.

Hill Country Geology and Heritage
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Study Enchanted Rock’s granite, Fredericksburg’s German heritage, and the Pacific War, then follow caves and creek habitats near Boerne.

San Diego: Ocean, Shore and Estuary
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Compare open water, rocky shore, and wetland habitats through aquarium teaching, a floating classroom, and repeated field observations.

San Diego: Coast and California History
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Follow the Pacific’s influence on San Diego through La Jolla, historic ships, wildlife conservation, Old Town, and Chicano Park.

San Diego: STEAM and Maritime History
- Days
- 4
USD per student · international airfare extra
Trace flight, propulsion, and human invention from an aircraft carrier and historic ships to Balboa Park’s science and cultural museums.

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.

Silicon Valley: Computing and Innovation
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Test forces at the Golden Gate Bridge and Exploratorium, trace computing in Mountain View, and develop a prototype at The Tech Interactive in San José. Six days use one San Francisco Peninsula hotel base.

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.

Seattle Aviation and Science
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Study aircraft at the Museum of Flight, test ideas at Pacific Science Center, and connect Puget Sound to Seattle’s transport systems.
Seattle 55 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

Seattle Arts, History and Design
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
Read Seattle through music, glass art, immigration stories, and public architecture, moving from Seattle Center to Lake Union and the Chinatown–International District.
Seattle 44 destination 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 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

Ancient & Modern Cultures
- Days
- 5
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra

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

K-Everything: Seoul Youth Culture
- Days
- 6
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra

Understanding the Iberian Cultural Mosaic
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,095
USD per student · international airfare extra
Art and architecture connect Madrid, Toledo, and Barcelona across this six-day itinerary. Students visit the Prado, explore Toledo's walled old city, and travel to Barcelona to experience the Gothic Quarter and Sagrada Família.
Madrid 3 · Barcelona 25 destination nights

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

Arctic Sweden: Ice Design, Sámi Heritage and Winter Skills
- Days
- 7
- From
- $4,565
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly directly into Kiruna, above the Arctic Circle, for a week built around ice, snow, and a Sámi cultural institution.
Kiruna 66 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

Marine Field Study
- Days
- 6
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Physical Education · Biology

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

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

Island of Words
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,260
USD per student · international airfare extra

Cipher and Stars
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,260
USD per student · international airfare extra

Candombe and the Crossing to Buenos Aires
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,580
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights in Montevideo learning Candombe from a local practitioner in Barrio Sur, one night in Colonia del Sacramento, then cross the Río de la Plata by ferry for three nights in Buenos Aires, Argentina, closing with a private recital.
Montevideo 3 · Colonia del Sacramento 1 · Buenos Aires 37 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

DC: Art, Language and Diplomacy
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
Read artworks, investigate persuasive language, and test competing intelligence reports. Five days and four nights in Washington combine Smithsonian and National Gallery collections, the International Spy Museum, Planet Word, and the diplomatic neighborhoods.
Washington 44 destination nights

South Luangwa: Wildlife and the Art of Observation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $4,965
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe, stay five nights at one lodge, and pair daily South Luangwa game drives with a Tribal Textiles batik workshop.
Lusaka 1 · Mfuwe 5 · Lusaka 17 destination nights
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