Enrolling in a Rustic Pathways program typically takes about 5–10 minutes. First, choose your program and travel dates, then complete the online enrollment form with your personal and contact information. After submitting your enrollment and payment, you’ll receive a confirmation, and within 48–72 business hours your Personal Travel Advisor (PTA) will contact you to help finalize travel details, medical forms, and any remaining documents.
Enrolling is a simple three-step process. Here’s what to expect from start to finish.
1. Pick your Rustic experience.
Before you start the online enrollment form, select a program (or programs) and dates that work for your schedule. If you need help choosing a program, call an Admissions Counselor, our team of travel experts at 440.975.9691.
Browse our available programs and choose the destination and dates that best fit your schedule. An Admissions Counselor can help you compare destinations, activities, age groups, and travel dates before you enroll so that you can pick the best option for your child.
2. Complete the online enrollment form.
To complete enrollment, you need two things: 5 mins of your time and a credit card (for the one-time enrollment fee and program payment). Other documentation (Passport, medical records, etc…) can be added later. The Rustic Pathways team is also happy to assist you on the phone. Just give our team a call at 440.975.9691.
3. Become your PTA’s best friend.
Once you complete the online enrollment form, you’ll receive a welcome letter via email in 48-72 business hours from your Personal Travel Advisor. Your PTA becomes your main point of contact before departure. Your Advisor will help you book a domestic flight (if necessary), answer questions about flights, explain required travel documents, remind you about upcoming deadlines, help complete medical forms, and guide you through any remaining steps until you’re ready to travel.
Choosing a Program
Can I enroll in multiple programs? How do I connect programs?
All programs in the same country or region can be seamlessly combined. Our website indicates the dates that teens depart and return to the United States. They may overlap because travel time has been included. If your program dates overlap by a day or two, that means they connect in country!
Payment Section
What are my payment options?
There are two payment schedules to choose from.
- Pay in full when you enroll by credit card or online payment.
- Pay in four easy payments over six weeks when you enroll more than 90 days before the program start date. Pay the first installment and non-refundable enrollment fee at the enrollment date via credit card or online payment. The remaining three installments are automatically paid every two weeks by bank transfer.
Cancellation / Other Info
What if I need to cancel my program?
You can find all the cancellation options in our No-Stress Travel Policy if you need to cancel for any reason.
Rustic Pathways’ No-Stress Travel Policy outlines your available cancellation options, including applicable deadlines and refund eligibility. Reviewing the policy before enrollment can help you understand what happens if you need to cancel or transfer your program.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to our Admissions Counselors at 440.975.9691 or email at rustic@rusticpathways.com. We’re excited for you to travel with us!