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Compare Trips
Introductory
Grades 4-7
| Compare | Trip Name | Grade | Challenge Level | Length | Dates | Start Location | End Location | Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-5 | 1 | 1 week | Sun, June 14 - Sat, June 20 Sun, June 28 - Sat, July 4 Sun, July 5 - Sat, July 11 Sun, July 12 - Sat, July 18 Sun, July 19 - Sat, July 25 Sun, July 26 - Sat, August 1 Sun, August 2 - Sat, August 8 |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
-Comfortable camping -Two-day summit of Mt. Greylock -Raft the Deerfield River -Bike the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail |
$1,595 | ||
| 4-6 | 2 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 14 - Fri, June 26 Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
-Day hikes in southern New Hampshire, including Mt. Monadnock -Raft the Deerfield River -Sea kayak and bike on Martha’s Vineyard |
$3,495 | ||
| 4-6 | 2 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
San Francisco, California |
San Francisco, California |
-Hike around Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park -Summit Castle Peak or Yosemite Falls -Raft the American River -Spend two days kayaking the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe |
$3,695 | ||
| 5-6 | 2 | 1 week | Sun, June 14 - Sat, June 20 Sun, June 21 - Sat, June 27 Sun, June 28 - Sat, July 4 Sun, July 5 - Sat, July 11 Sun, July 12 - Sat, July 18 Sun, July 19 - Sat, July 25 Sun, July 26 - Sat, August 1 Sun, August 2 - Sat, August 8 |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
-Comfortable camping -Two-day summit of Mt. Moosilauke in New Hampshire -Raft the Deerfield River / Bike the Northern Rail Trail |
$1,595 | ||
| 5-7 | 3 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Portland, Maine |
Portland, Maine |
-Explore Camden Hills State Park and Acadia National Park -Canoe on Norton Pond -Rock climb in Acadia National Park |
$3,495 | ||
| 5-6 | 3 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Denver, Colorado |
Denver, Colorado |
-Hike throughout Rocky Mountain National Park -Explore lakes in and around the Rockies -Raft the Arkansas River -Rock climb in the Twin Lakes |
$3,695 | ||
| 5-7 | 3 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Jackson, Wyoming |
Jackson, Wyoming |
-Explore the Tetons, Old Faithful, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone -Hike up Avalanche Peak -Raft the Snake River -Kayak on Yellowstone Lake |
$3,695 |
Biking
Grades 6-12
| Compare | Trip Name | Grade | Challenge Level | Length | Dates | Start Location | End Location | Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 | 3 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 14 - Fri, June 26 Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
-Bike approx. 20 miles per day -Explore Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island -Enjoy time at the beach as a group -Go whale-watching off of Cape Cod |
$3,495 | ||
| 7-9 | 4 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
-Bike approx. 25 miles per day -Bike the length of Vermont and reach the Canadian border -Explore Burlington as a group -Kayak on Lake Champlain |
$3,495 | ||
| 7-10 | 5 | 3 weeks | Sat, June 27 - Thu, July 16 Sat, July 18 - Thu, August 6 |
Portland, Maine |
Portland, Maine |
-Bike approx. 35 miles per day -Ride up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park -Explore rural Nova Scotia -Sea kayak in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia |
$3,995 | ||
| 8-9 | 6 | 3 weeks | Sat, June 27 - Thu, July 16 |
Calgary, Canada |
Missoula, Montana |
-Bike approx. 45 miles per day from Calgary, Alberta, to Missoula, Montana -Ride through the Rockies, Banff National Park, and Lake Louise -Explore Glacier National Park -Paddleboard on Whitefish Lake |
$4,695 | ||
| 8-10 | 6 | 3 weeks | Sat, June 27 - Thu, July 16 Sat, July 18 - Thu, August 6 |
Portland, Oregon |
San Francisco, California |
-Bike approx. 45 miles per day from Portland, Oregon, to San Francisco, California -Ride along the West Coast and finish by crossing the Golden Gate Bridge -Raft on the Klamath River |
$4,695 | ||
| 8-11 | 7 | 3 weeks | Sat, June 27 - Thu, July 16 for grades 8-10 Sat, July 18 - Thu, August 6 for grades 9-11 |
San Francisco, California |
Los Angeles, California |
-Bike approx. 50 miles per day from Westport to Santa Monica -Ride through San Francisco and across the Golden Gate Bridge -Bike the length of CA Route 1 and explore mountains, beaches, and the Redwoods -Surf at Pismo Beach |
$4,695 | ||
| 9-12 | 9 | 2 weeks | Sat, July 18 - Thu, July 30 |
Missoula, Montana |
Calgary, Canada |
-Bike approx. 75 miles per day from Missoula, Montana, to Calgary, Alberta -Ride through the Rockies, Banff National Park, and Lake Louise -Explore Glacier National Park and paddleboard on Whitefish Lake |
$3,895 | ||
| 9-12 | 9 | 3 weeks | Sat, June 27 - Thu, July 16 Sat, July 18 - Thu, August 6 |
Munich, Germany |
Barcelona, Spain |
-Bike approx. 70 miles per day from Munich to Barcelona -Ride through the Alps and the Pyrenees -Explore six different countries, cultures, and cuisines -Ride over 1,000 miles while crossing the continent |
$5,795 | ||
| 9-12 | 10 | 6 weeks | Mon, June 22 - Wed, August 5 Wed, June 24 - Thu, August 6 Wed, June 24 - Fri, August 7 Fri, June 26 - Sat, August 8 |
Savannah, Georgia |
Los Angeles, California |
-Bike approx. 85 miles per day from Savannah to Los Angeles -Cross the continental United States in six weeks -Explore more than 9 states and meet Americans across the country -Bike through the South, the Plains, the Rockies, and the West -Finish at Santa Monica Pier to cheering crowds |
$7,295 |
Hiking
Grades 6-12
| Compare | Trip Name | Grade | Challenge Level | Length | Dates | Start Location | End Location | Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 | 3 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
-Hike the Berkshires, the Green Mountains, and the White Mountains -Summit Mt. Washington -Two days of sea kayaking -See Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$3,495 | ||
| 6-9 | 4 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Portland, Maine |
Portland, Maine |
-Hike the White Mountains and summit Mt. Katahdin -Explore Grafton Notch State Park, Baxter State Park, and Hurricane Island -Rock climbing, kayaking, and Leave No Trace course -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$3,495 | ||
| 6-9 | 5 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 14 - Fri, June 26 Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Denver, Colorado |
Denver, Colorado |
-Explore and backpack Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado State Forest State Park -Summit Mt. Elbert, Colorado’s highest peak -Two days of rafting on the Arkansas River -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$3,895 | ||
| 6-9 | 5 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
San Francisco, California |
San Francisco, California |
-Explore Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest or Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest -Hike Mt. Dana, Yosemite’s second highest peak -Two days of rafting on the American River -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$3,895 | ||
| 7-9 | 5 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Keflavik, Iceland |
Keflavik, Iceland |
-Day hikes in Reykjavik, Vik, and Skaftafell National Park -Three-day backcountry trek along Fimmvörðuháls pass -Summit Kristindalur Peak in Vatnajökull National Park -One day of rafting in Gullfoss Canyon -Golden Circle Tour -Frontcountry camping and two nights in backcountry huts |
$4,795 | ||
| 7-9 | 5 | 2 Weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Oslo, Norway |
Oslo, Norway |
-Day hikes in Finse and Hardangervidda -Four-day backcountry trek in Aurlandsdalen -Discover Sankt Pål glacier -Three days of sea kayaking through Aurlandsfjorden and Nærøyfjord -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$4,795 | ||
| 7-9 | 5 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Jackson, Wyoming |
Jackson, Wyoming |
-Explore and backpack Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park -Summit Electric Peak or Bunsen Peak -Discover geysers and wildlife, like bison and elk -Four days of whitewater kayaking on the Snake River -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$3,895 | ||
| 7-10 | 6 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Seattle, Washington |
Seattle, Washington |
-Explore Olympic National Park and North Cascades National Park -Hike the heights of Goode Ridge -Two-day and five-day backcountry treks -Three days of sea kayaking in the San Juan Islands -See whales, seals, and eagles, and camp on San Juan Islands -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$5,295 | ||
| 7-10 | 6 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Zurich, Switzerland |
Zurich, Switzerland |
-Day hikes out of Gstaad -Five-day thru-hike in the Bernese Oberland, from Gstaad to Kandersteg -Hike to Blumlisalphutte -Boat cruise on Lake Geneva and explore small towns along the shore -Frontcountry camping and two nights in mountain huts |
$4,795 | ||
| 8-12 | 7 | 3 Weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Anchorage, Alaska |
Anchorage, Alaska |
-Day hikes out of Palmer or Anchorage -Four-day backcountry trek in Denali State Park, and five-day backcountry trek in Chugach State Park -One day of rafting on the Nenana River -Four days of sea kayaking in Prince William Sound -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$5,295 | ||
| 8-10 | 7 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
San Francisco, California |
San Francisco, California |
-Explore Stanislaus or Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests -Four-day backcountry trek, and three-day summit of Mt. Shasta -One day of rafting on the American River -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$3,895 | ||
| 9-12 | 7 | 2 weeks | Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Keflavik, Iceland |
Keflavik, Iceland |
-Day hikes in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula -Six-day backcountry trek on the Laugavegur Trek -Ascend the world’s newest mountains in Fimmvörðuháls pass -Two days of sea kayaking -Golden Circle Tour -Frontcountry and backcountry camping, with two nights in mountain huts |
$4,795 | ||
| 9-12 | 7 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Oslo, Norway |
Oslo, Norway |
-Day hikes in Maurvangen -Four-day backcountry trek through Jotunheimen National Park -Hike along Besseggen Ridge -Three days of sea kayaking through Aurlandsfjorden and Nærøyfjord -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$4,795 | ||
| 9-12 | 8 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Barcelona, Spain |
Barcelona, Spain |
-Day hikes in Espot and Benasque -15-day, 100+ mile thru-hike along Spain’s famous GR-11 trail -Summit Collado de Añisclo -Rest, restock and explore in small, Pyrenean towns -Frontcountry and backcountry camping, with five nights in mountain huts |
$5,795 | ||
| 9-12 | 9 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
-Ten-day backcountry trek in the White Mountains -Summit a dozen 4,000-foot peaks, the Presidential Range, and Mt. Washington -Complete the most challenging and most rewarding stretch of the Appalachian Trail -Frontcountry and backcountry camping, with three nights in mountain huts |
$3,495 | ||
| 9-12 | 9 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Jackson, Wyoming |
Jackson, Wyoming |
-Day hikes and nine-day backcountry trek in Yellowstone National Park -Hike and summit Grand Teton -Two days of mountaineering and climbing school -One day of whitewater kayaking on the Snake River -Frontcountry and backcountry camping, with one night in a mountain hut |
$5,295 | ||
| 9-12 | 10 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Anchorage, Alaska |
Anchorage, Alaska |
-Day hikes out of Palmer or Anchorage -Three-day backcountry trek in Denali State Park, six-day backcountry trek in Talkeetna Mountains -Three days of ice climbing and glacier safety course -Two-day Wilderness First Aid course -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$5,595 | ||
| 9-12 | 10 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Zurich, Switzerland |
Zurich, Switzerland |
-Day hikes out of Gstaad -Nine-day Alpine Pass trek in the Bernese Oberland, two-day High Route trek to Zermatt -Explore Zermatt as a group -Summit the Mettelhorn -Frontcountry and backcountry camping, with five nights in mountain huts |
$5,795 |
Service & Hiking
Grades 7-12
| Compare | Trip Name | Grade | Challenge Level | Length | Dates | Start Location | End Location | Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-12 | 3 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
-Hike in the Berkshires and summit Mt. Greylock -Serve in elementary schools, food pantries, a community farm, and in trail maintenance -Raft the Deerfield River -Stay on campus at Williams College -Two nights frontcountry camping on weekend camping trip |
$4,095 | ||
| 7-9 | 4 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Portland, Maine |
Portland, Maine |
-Explore Baxter State Park and hike up Mt. Katahdin -Serve at a local food pantry, soup kitchen, community farm, and in Baxter State Park -Canoe the Penobscot River -Frontcountry camping -One night backcountry camping |
$4,095 | ||
| 9-12 | 5 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Anchorage, Alaska |
Anchorage, Alaska |
-Backpack in Chugach National Forest -Serve in trail reconstruction and habitat restoration -Sea kayak in Prince William Sound -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$4,095 | ||
| 9-12 | 5 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Denver, Colorado |
Denver, Colorado |
-Backpack in San Isabel National Forest -Serve through trail work, gardening, and greenhouse construction -Raft the Arkansas River -Frontcountry and backcountry camping |
$4,095 |
Language & Service
Grades 8-10
| Compare | Trip Name | Grade | Challenge Level | Length | Dates | Start Location | End Location | Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-10 | 4 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
San José, Costa Rica |
San José, Costa Rica |
-Daily Spanish classes led by native, professional language teachers -Explore beaches and forests in Manuel Antonio and Marino Ballena National Parks -Serve in elementary schools and nature reserves -Raft the Savegre River -Field trips to farmer’s markets, dance class, and cooking class -Stay in eco-lodges as a group |
$6,895 |
Language & Hiking
Grades 8-10
| Compare | Trip Name | Grade | Challenge Level | Length | Dates | Start Location | End Location | Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-10 | 4 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Geneva, Switzerland |
Geneva, Switzerland |
-Daily French classes led by native, professional language teachers -Explore Chamonix Valley, Argentière, Vallorcine and Lake Annecy -Field trips to farms, an animal park, cheese shop and bakery -Take a cable car up Aiguille du Midi and explore local towns in the French Alps -Stay at frontcountry campgrounds and in a gîte as a group |
$6,895 | ||
| 8-10 | 4 | 3 weeks | Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Barcelona, Spain |
Barcelona, Spain |
-Daily Spanish classes led by native, professional language teachers -Hike the Pyrenees along the French border -Explore Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park -Two overnight, weekend hiking trips led by professional guides -Field trips to an ancient monastery and cheese-making class -Stay in private homes as a group and explore small towns in the Pyrenees |
$6,895 |
Writing & Hiking
Grades 7-9
| Compare | Trip Name | Grade | Challenge Level | Length | Dates | Start Location | End Location | Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-9 | 3 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
Williamstown, Massachusetts |
-Daily writing classes led by professional teachers -Practice description, narration, analysis, and persuasion writing -Hike in the Berkshire and Green Mountains every afternoon and summit Mt. Greylock -Visit local museums -Raft the Deerfield River -Stay on campus at Williams College -Two nights frontcountry camping on weekend camping trip |
$4,195 |
Field Studies
Grades 7-12
| Compare | Trip Name | Grade | Challenge Level | Length | Dates | Start Location | End Location | Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-9 | 4 | 2 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 10 Sun, July 12 - Fri, July 24 Sun, July 26 - Fri, August 7 |
San José, Costa Rica |
San José, Costa Rica |
-Two half-day Spanish classes led by native, professional language teachers -Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest, Cerro Chato National Park, and Arenal Volcano -Volunteer at a coffee farm, wildlife rehabilitation center, and community center -Camp for two nights along the Pacuare River -Stay in hostels and lodges as a group |
$4,495 | ||
| 9-12 | 5 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Lima, Peru |
Lima, Peru |
-Two half-day Spanish classes led by native, professional language teachers -Explore salt mines and Incan ruins in Urubamba -Volunteer for local communities in elementary schools -Discover Cusco through a city tour, a trip to an alpaca farm, and a visit to the Incan museum -Hike to Machu Picchu on a 4-day, 3-night trek -Stay in groups homes and camp along the Salkantay Trail |
$6,895 | ||
| 9-12 | 6 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Quito, Ecuador |
Quito, Ecuador |
-Two half-day Spanish classes led by native, professional language teachers -Hike through the Andes to Quilotoa Crater Lake, Chimborazo, and Ingapirca -Explore Quito and volunteer in local elementary schools -Fly to the Galapagos as a group, visit the Charles Darwin Observation Station, and take a boat tour -Stay in hostels as a group and camp along the Inca Trail |
$6,895 | ||
| 9-12 | 8 | 3 weeks | Sun, June 28 - Fri, July 17 Sun, July 19 - Fri, August 7 |
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha, Tanzania (JRO) |
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha, Tanzania (JRO) |
-Two half-day Swahili classes led by native, professional language teachers -Hike through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Highlands -See wildlife and take a Jeep safari -Volunteer at the Living Waters Children's Center -Summit Mt. Kilimanjaro on a week-long trek -Stay in a private home as a group and camp along the Rongai route up Kilimanjaro |
$7,995 |
