Rustic Pathways 2027 teen travel programs run 6 to 23 days in 22 countries, with summer programs starting June 8 through August 3 and a spring-break program in April. Most are for ages 14 to 18, with separate programs for middle school (ages 12 to 14) and older teens (ages 17 to 20).
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Protect loggerhead turtles on a Greek island
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Caribbean public health service
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
The best of these cultural hotspots
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Island splendor and eco-service
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Fieldwork to save sea turtles
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Italy and Greece food and culture
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Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Perfect start to service adventures
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Elephant care and conservation
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Village service and island life
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Temples, beaches & elephants
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Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Outdoor adventure in the Alps
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Remote village service expedition
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Jungles, reefs, and Mayan culture
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Bali villages, temples, and a volcano
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Catch waves and make an impact
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Culture, cities and coast: Portugal & Spain
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Japan beyond the tourist trail
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Service and immersion in the Andes
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Amazigh village service, Marrakech souks
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Fun and friends as a camp counselor
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Irish ecovillage, Icelandic energy
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Surf, kayak, and wildlife fieldwork
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Great Wall and the Li River, China
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Spanish homestay in Costa Rica
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
2 weeks, 40 hours of Korean in Seoul
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Middle school service trip in Costa Rica
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Bali for older teens, ages 17–20
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Technology and sustainability in two cities
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Bullet trains to rice fields
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Spanish immersion in a medieval town
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Seoul youth culture & K-trends
Flights to and from the program aren't included.
Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Marine surveys on Ligurian coast
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Flight options include: Chaperoned Group Flight, Independent Flight with Support, or Self-Managed Airfare. You'll choose with your advisor after enrolling.
Eight new itineraries, a new Bali session for older teens, a middle-school session in Costa Rica and three returning programs.
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| Program | Where | Days | Ages | 2027 departures | Tuition | What’s new |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland Ecosystems and Wildlife Conservation | Australia | 14 | 14–18 | Jun 16–29 · Jul 14–27 | $6,250 | New itinerary |
| Bali: Culture and Adventure | Indonesia | 10 | 14–18 | Jul 5–14 | $2,195 | New itinerary |
| Bali: Culture and Adventure (Older Teens) | Indonesia | 10 | 17–20 | Jun 28–Jul 7 | $2,195 | New older-teens session |
| Great Wall to Li River | China | 14 | 14–18 | Jun 14–27 | $4,888 | New itinerary |
| Korean Language Immersion in Seoul | South Korea | 14 | 14–18 | Jun 30–Jul 13 | $5,995 | New itinerary |
| Castilian Spanish Immersion | Spain | 15 | 14–18 | Jun 14–28 · Jul 22–Aug 5 | $5,995 | New itinerary |
| Mediterranean Marine Biology in Italy | Italy | 8 | 14–18 | Jul 1–8 · Jul 7–14 | $3,395 | New itinerary |
| Shenzhen & Singapore: Two Models of Innovation | China & Singapore | 13 | 14–18 | Jun 27–Jul 9 | $13,680 | New itinerary |
| Ecovillage to Glacier | Ireland & Iceland | 13 | 14–18 | Jul 7–19 · Jul 22–Aug 3 | $6,250 | New itinerary |
| Pura Vida Service (Middle School) | Costa Rica | 8 | 12–14 | Jun 29–Jul 6 | $2,495 | Middle-school session |
| Alpine Adventure | Germany & Austria | 10 | 14–18 | Jun 23–Jul 2 · Jul 15–24 · Jul 27–Aug 5 | $4,450 | Returning |
| Summer Camp Leadership | Costa Rica | 15 | 14–18 | Jun 22–Jul 6 · Jul 13–27 | $5,745 | Returning |
| Turrialba Spanish Homestay | Costa Rica | 15 | 14–18 | Jul 6–20 | $4,495 | Returning |
K-Everything in Seoul runs April 4 to 9, 2027, a 6-day program for ages 14 to 18. Check it against your school calendar.
See K-Everything dates and tuition →Summer programs start from June 8 through August 3, 2027, and the last sessions end August 10. Most programs have several start dates. Each card above lists them; the program page shows travel days.
Compare summer departures →Choose a program and departure, review the travel instructions, and confirm the required arrival and departure details with our team.
Ask about travel dates →Find answers about Rustic Pathways 2027 teen travel programs, including age requirements, summer departure dates, destinations, new itineraries, group supervision, and Program Tuition.
Rustic Pathways teen tours start at age 12, with most 2027 programs serving students ages 14–18. Pura Vida Service (Middle School) and Tokyo Fusion (Middle School) accept ages 12–14. Bali: Culture and Adventure (Older Teens) serves ages 17–20. Age eligibility varies by program.
Rustic Pathways summer 2027 programs start from June 8 through August 3, 2027, and the last sessions end August 10. K-Everything in Seoul also offers a spring break departure from April 4–9, 2027. Each program lists its departure dates and duration. Check the individual program page for travel dates before booking flights.
Yes. Rustic Pathways offers summer 2027 teen tours starting from June 8 through August 3, 2027, with the last sessions ending August 10. Summer programs last 8–23 days and include international travel, community service, adventure, and cultural experiences. Each program card lists departure dates, trip duration, age requirements, and Program Tuition.
Rustic Pathways teen tours bring individually enrolled students together for supervised group travel. Students select a program and departure date, then travel with Rustic Pathways Program Leaders. Rustic Pathways Program Leaders are housed on site and available overnight. Program Tuition covers scheduled in-country activities and services. Flights to and from the program cost extra.
Rustic Pathways offers 2027 teen travel programs in 22 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Oceania, and the United States. Destinations include Costa Rica, Peru, Belize, Thailand, Japan, Morocco, Iceland, and Fiji. Students can compare destinations, departure dates, and activities to choose a program.
Rustic Pathways introduces eight new or expanded itineraries for 2027: Queensland Ecosystems and Wildlife Conservation (Australia), Bali: Culture and Adventure, Great Wall to Li River (China), Korean Language Immersion in Seoul, Castilian Spanish Immersion (Spain), Mediterranean Marine Biology in Italy, Shenzhen & Singapore: Two Models of Innovation, and Ecovillage to Glacier (Ireland and Iceland).
Bali also adds a session for ages 17–20. Alpine Adventure, Summer Camp Leadership, and Turrialba Spanish Homestay return for 2027.
A Rustic Pathways 2027 departure marked waitlist or coming soon does not guarantee enrollment. Check the departure's current availability status before making travel plans. Contact the admissions team to ask about waitlist options, upcoming availability, or alternative 2027 departure dates.
Rustic Pathways 2027 teen travel programs start at $1,995 in Program Tuition, plus airfare and additional costs. Rustic Pathways Program Tuition covers the scheduled program in country: accommodation, meals, ground transportation, on-program flights, activities and entrance fees on the itinerary, gratuities and donations, Program Leader supervision, and 24-hour in-country medical support.
Program Tuition does not include flights to and from the program, the enrollment fee, medical insurance, travel insurance, health costs, personal expenses, or costs arising from a change to a student's participation. Compare individual prices in the program costs guide.
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