Bioluminescent bay paddling, El Yunque rainforest waterfalls, marine restoration on coral reefs, and the warm-water classroom of the Caribbean's most ecologically rich waters.
Outlet glaciers retreating 30 meters a year, geothermal exploration, and environmental fieldwork at Skaftafell. A climate-observation classroom in real time.
Caring for rescued animals at Rocky Mountain sanctuaries, granite-spire climbing, Class II-III rafting, and camping under the Milky Way at altitude.
Where the Sierra meets the Pacific. Mountain camping, coastal surfing, and environmental service across California's most iconic landscapes.
Construction and public health outreach in the bateyes of San Pedro de Macorís, paired with Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone and Isla Saona snorkeling.
Mountain refuges in the Parc National des Écrins, Via Ferrata climbing through the Italian Alps, and trail restoration with European conservation partners.
Acadia trail-crew service alongside National Park Service rangers, 80-foot granite climbing, and sea-cave kayaking off Mount Desert Island.
PADI open-water diving and marine conservation in Sardinia, paired with Rome's cultural depth. Diving, not diving-and-museum-hopping.
Ethical elephant sanctuary work and teaching English alongside local educators in rural schools. No riding, no photo ops — slow, real engagement with people and animals.
Where the Sierra meets the Pacific. Mountain camping, coastal surfing, and environmental service across California's most iconic landscapes.
20 days. Ethical elephant sanctuary work in northern Thailand, English teaching in rural schools, marine conservation in the south. Long-term local partnerships built to avoid voluntourism. Cultural immersion and post-colonial context shape reflection time. Among the longest international trips in the catalog. High school.
Co-teaching English in rural Andean schools, homestay nights with Sacred Valley families, and Machu Picchu as cultural context, not the headline.
Sea-turtle research with marine biologists, snorkeling Posidonia seagrass meadows, and camping on uninhabited Ionian islands.
Volcanic crater lakes, donkey sanctuary work, and snorkeling endemic-fish coastlines on a biodiversity hotspot 900 miles west of Lisbon.
Multi-day backpacking through fjord country, sea kayaking under Geirangerfjord's waterfalls, and biking the Rallarvegen historic railway route.
Coastal hiking along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, Scottish Highland exploration, and Celtic music and storytelling woven through.
Living with rural Costa Rican families on construction and trail service, Class II-IV rafting through cloud-forest gorges, and Indigenous community learning.
A Barcelona food-distribution center anchors the service, paired with via Ferrata climbing on Costa Brava sea cliffs and Posidonia seagrass snorkeling.
Italy: Dive the Med
14-day RLT teen trip in Italy: PADI open-water diving certification, coral and seagrass restoration in Sardinia, plus Rome cultural immersion. Grades 9-12.
Morocco: Desert Nights
16-day RLT teen trip in Morocco: trekking the High Atlas Mountains, service work alongside Amazigh communities, and Sahara desert camping. Cultural immersion and adventure combined. Grades 9-12.
California: Pacific Sun
14-day RLT teen trip in California: Pacific coast surfing, environmental service work, and Sierra Nevada camping. Coast and mountains combined. Grades 6-8.
France & Italy: Alps Adventure
14-day RLT teen trip through the French and Italian Alps: mountain refuge stays, Via Ferrata climbing, and trail restoration with Parc National des Écrins partners. Grades 7-9.
Maine: Pathway to the Pines
7-day RLT teen trip in Maine: Acadia trail-crew service alongside National Park Service rangers, 80-foot granite climbing, sea-cave kayaking, and a sunrise hike to Cadillac Mountain. Available for grades 6-8 and 9-12 in separate sessions.
Hawaii: Island Exploration
14-day RLT teen trip in Hawaii: native land restoration service work on Maui, surf lessons in Lahaina, snorkeling Molokini Crater, Road to Hana, and a cultural canoe tour. Grades 9-12.
Azores: The Secret Island
14-day RLT teen trip in the Azores: working at a donkey sanctuary, kayaking Sete Cidades crater lakes, snorkeling endemic-fish coastlines, hiking Lagoa do Fogo, and visiting Europe’s oldest tea plantation. Grades 9-12.
Norway: Peaks and Valleys
21-day RLT teen trip in Norway: multi-day mountain backpacking through valleys and snowcapped ridges, sea kayaking Geirangerfjord under waterfalls, and biking the Rallarvegen historic railway route. Expedition travel for high schoolers with solid outdoor fitness. Grades 9-12.
Costa Rica: Journey Through the Jungle
14-day RLT middle-school teen trip in Costa Rica: five days living with rural families on trail and garden work, a 2-day Class II-III Pacuare rafting expedition, Indigenous cultural learning, and jungle exploration. Grades 6-8.
Alaska: Midnight Sun
14-day RLT teen trip in Alaska: whitewater rafting the Matanuska, sea kayaking Prince William Sound, hiking Exit Glacier, and four days of environmental service in Peterson Bay. Anchorage to Homer. Grades 9-12.
Peru: Mystic Mountains
16-day RLT teen trip in Peru: co-teaching English and digital literacy alongside local educators in rural Andean schools, homestay nights with Sacred Valley families, and Machu Picchu as cultural-historical context. Service-first; altitude is real. Grades 9-12.
Iceland: Nordic Elements
14-day RLT teen trip in Iceland: environmental fieldwork at Skaftafell National Park where outlet glaciers retreat 30 to 50 meters per year, glacier hiking, waterfall walks at Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss, and geothermal exploration. A climate-observation trip. Grades 8-11.
Costa Rica: Coast to Canopy
14-day RLT high school teen trip in Costa Rica: six days living with rural families on construction service work, a 3-day Class II-IV river expedition, Indigenous community learning, and rainforest immersion. Grades 9-12.
Greece: Coastal Conservation
16-day RLT teen trip in Greece: sea-turtle research with local marine biologists, morning beach surveys tracking nest sites, snorkeling Posidonia seagrass meadows, camping on uninhabited islands, with the Acropolis and Kefalonia as cultural context. Grades 9-12.
Thailand: Elephants, Education, and Cultural Exploration
20-day RLT teen trip in Thailand: ethical elephant sanctuary work (no riding, no performances — feeding, bathing, walking alongside), English teaching in rural schools, and marine conservation in southern Thailand. RLT's longest international trip. Grades 9-12.
Colorado: Tails of Kindness
14-day RLT middle-school teen trip in Colorado: caring for rescued horses, goats, pigs, and llamas at Kindness Ranch, Rocky Mountain National Park hiking, paddleboarding on Horsetooth Reservoir, beginner rock climbing in Estes Park, and a mix of tent camping and group housing. Grades 6-8.
Puerto Rico: Reefs to Rainforests
14-day RLT middle-school teen trip in Puerto Rico: environmental service and community projects, El Yunque National Rainforest, bioluminescent kayaking, paddleboarding in Condado Lagoon, Old San Juan, snorkeling, ziplining, a coffee farm, and a Pterocarpus forest hike. Grades 6-8.
Puerto Rico: Reef Restoration
14-day RLT high school teen trip in Puerto Rico: PADI open-water diver certification, three days of marine restoration protecting coral reefs, bioluminescent bay kayaking, El Yunque waterfalls. Diving and ecosystem work, not beach lounging. Grades 9-12.
Colorado: Call of the Wild
14-day RLT high school teen trip in Colorado: six days at Mission: Wolf sanctuary caring for rescued wolves, Sangre de Cristo backpacking at 12,000 feet, Class II-III Arkansas River rafting, granite-spire climbing, and Great Sand Dunes camping. Grades 8-12.
Scotland & Ireland: Celtic Isles
14-day RLT teen trip through Scotland and Ireland: coastal hiking along the Wild Atlantic Way, Highland exploration, and cultural immersion in Celtic music and storytelling traditions. Grades 9-12.
Spain: Connect Through Community
14-day RLT teen trip in Spain: a Barcelona food-distribution center anchors the service, plus via Ferrata climbing on Costa Brava cliffs, Posidonia seagrass snorkeling, Park Güell, and flamenco. Grades 9-12.
Japan: Between Two Worlds
15-day RLT teen trip in Japan: hands-on service work including safflower dyeing, temple grounds care, cooking traditional dishes with elders, and rural community connection. Cultural depth beyond Tokyo and temples. Grades 9-12.
