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Dragons adult journeys access extraordinary beauty while engaging authentically in the lives, cultures and traditions of communities along the Map’s Edge

Better than a solo journey. an experience more than a trip.

Discover the joys of authentic, immersive, sustainable and expertly guided adventures in the world’s most intriguing locales.  In the context of rich and contrasting cultural realities, adult participants have the opportunity to step away from the rhythms of daily routines to find deeper meaning within their own lives.  On an Adult Program, you can expect to learn from the same program components and travel philosophy that are hallmarks of our student programming.  

Access the world in a way you never have before!

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2018/2019 Adult Programs

If you’re ready for a different kind of adventure, you’ve come to the right place.

Nepal
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Ashrams & Artisans

August 18-30, 2019
Delve into the cultural traditions of Nepal: visit ancient sacred sites, study under a Nepali artistic master and expand your family while living in a Newari household.
India
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SACRED LANDSCAPES

June 9-23, 2019
Step into an ancient Himalayan kingdom: explore sacred Buddhist sights of the Indus Valley, live with Ladakhi families, engage with community elders, and delve into lessons on ecopsychology, shamanic practices, pilgrimage, and Buddhism.
Senegal
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Music & Mysticism

Feb 16-28, 2019
Explore the intersection of musical and religious traditions of West Africa: discover Senegalese hospitality while staying with a family, enjoy live music concerts, visit a sacred seaside Sufi village, and engage in conversation concerning the confluence of Senegalese religion and music.
Peru
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Sacred Valley

Mar 21-31, 2019
Walk ancient pilgrimage paths beneath animate mountain Gods, live with Quechua families, learn from healers and community leaders, and visit the ancient Incan archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
Guatemala
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Land & Spirit

Oct 25-Nov 4, 2018
Delve into traditional spiritual Mayan traditions: look through the lens of Mayan medicine, arts and relationship to land; learn Mayan weaving and basic language; examine how Western models of development have impacted this region and people.
Cambodia
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Ancient & Emergent

January 15-27, 2019
Examine issues of Buddhism, human rights and international development: stay in a monastic center, live with welcoming families, explore complex issues of development and modernity in a country emerging from a harrowing past.
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WHAT WE OFFER

Dragons Adult programs draw on the richest experiences of place while attending to individual participant goals, responding appropriately to risk issues, and facilitating a highly educational, often transformative adventure.

Care

Stay healthy and rested while enjoying deep immersion

Expand your comfort zone to learn more by day. Care for the health and wellness of your body by night.

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Facilitation

Travel with experienced, knowledgeable and culturally fluent guides

Through unique program design and expert facilitation, enjoy a dynamic learning experience that responds to evolving realities and makes the most of each day.

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Immersion

Authentically engage with communities and place

Deeply connect with local communities through unique, sustainable travel experiences in small, intimate cohorts. Experience dramatically different realities and build genuine relationships to people and place.

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