Summer Travel
Programs

IMMERSIVE & REAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

A summer program with us is nothing short of remarkable. Engage as a traveler rather than a tourist, venture to amazing communities, and get a sense of what it’s like to live somewhere else for 2 to 6 weeks. If you’re curious about the world and excited to genuinely connect with people across the globe, our programs are likely for you.

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Travel That Stays With You for Life

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Unique & Story-Worthy Experiences

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to share tea with Himalayan nomads, float on Lake Titicaca’s reed islands, or walk the ancient trade routes of North Africa. Discover stories and traditions that will stay with you forever.

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Lifelong Friendships & Community

Build connections through homestays, shared experiences with fellow travelers, and inspiring conversations with your instructors. Expand your global network through intentional travel. 

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Skill Building & Personal Growth

Develop new perspectives, career skills, and real life tools. From foreign language competency to increased confidence and autonomy, your experience will benefit many parts of your life back home.

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HOW WE TRAVEL

Impactful Summer Programs

Our approach is simple: we work with the absolute best instructors, return to communities where we have long-lasting relationships, and run a limited number of programs to ensure every trip is thoughtful, responsible, and intentionally-crafted.

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Well-Rounded Experiences

Every experience offers a range of activities to deepen your immersionwe offer a blend of homestays, wilderness exploration, local connections, and more!

Locally Fluent Instructors

We hire instructors that have extensive local knowledge and connections to the places they guide—helping you feel at home in new environments and understand the nuances of where you are.

Small Groups & Mentorship

A typical group consists of 12 students and 3 instructors (an industry best 4:1 ratio) giving you intentional mentorship, individual support, and personalized challenge.

Tech Free & Offline

Swap your phone for hours of laughter and new memoriesfeel the benefits of being present and stepping away from your devices.

Slow Travel

If you want to really get to know a place, you have to put in the time. We intentionally spend longer in each location so you can build deeper relationships and local understanding.

Unfiltered Access

The knowledge you gain from your program happens through real interactions and authentically experiencing the day-to-day realities of the places you visit.

Empowering Programs

Supporting Your Experience

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