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Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico

Bioluminescent bay paddling, El Yunque rainforest waterfalls, coral reef restoration, snorkeling at Escambrón, and days spent in Puerto Rico’s warm Caribbean water.

Iceland
Iceland

Skaftafell glacier trails, Reynisfjara black sand, whale watching in Húsavík, environmental service, and geothermal stops from the Golden Circle to the Blue Lagoon.

Colorado
Colorado

Wolf sanctuary service, rescued-animal care, Rocky Mountain hiking, whitewater rafting, climbing, and nights camping across the high country of Colorado and Wyoming.

California
California

Muir Woods redwoods, American River rafting, Yosemite trail work, Lake Tahoe paddleboarding, and a final surf lesson on the Pacific coast.

France & Italy
France & Italy

Alpine refuge hiking, whitewater rafting, Via Ferrata and canyoning, followed by environmental service in northern Italy and a final day in Milan.

Maine
Maine

Sea kayaking Acadia’s rocky coastline, two days of park restoration, granite cliff climbing, and a sunrise hike up Cadillac Mountain.

Italy
Italy

PADI dive training in Sardinia, Dive Against Debris marine work, dolphin research near Alghero, coastal hiking, and two final days exploring Rome.

Thailand
Thailand

Five days teaching English in local schools, three days caring for elephants near Chiang Mai, Bangkok temples, and snorkeling off Koh Samet.

California
California

Where the Sierra meets the Pacific. Mountain camping, coastal surfing, and environmental service across California's most iconic landscapes.

Thailand
Thailand

Five days teaching English to elementary-age students, followed by three days of hands-on elephant conservation work with local caretakers. Bangkok temples and canals, snorkeling and swimming on Koh Samet, and time in Chiang Mai round out the trip.

Peru
Peru

Education service in the Sacred Valley, a multi-day potable water project in a remote mountain community, mountain biking, traditional weaving, and Machu Picchu.

Greece
Greece

Sea kayaking between Ionian islands, camping on remote beaches, sea turtle fieldwork in Kefalonia, snorkeling seagrass meadows, and exploring the Acropolis in Athens.

Azores
Azores

Donkey sanctuary service, snorkeling off São Miguel, kayaking Sete Cidades crater lakes, whale watching, waterfall hikes, and soaking in volcanic hot springs.

Norway
Norway

Five days backpacking Jotunheimen, 50 miles biking the Rallarvegen, and five days sea kayaking through Norway’s fjords before finishing in Bergen.

Celtic Isles
Celtic Isles

Edinburgh and Highland hiking, coastal kayaking near Oban, the Cliffs of Moher, Irish dancing, and trail restoration in Wicklow Mountains National Park.

Spain
Spain

Costa Brava kayaking and Via Ferrata, hiking Montserrat, food redistribution service in Barcelona, and afternoons exploring Park Güell, Sagrada Família, and flamenco.

Costa Rica
Costa Rica

Rural community service in Turrialba, rainforest waterfalls, Pacuare rafting, Caribbean surf and mangrove kayaking, plus time learning with local communities.

 

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Japan: Between Two Worlds

Japan: Between Two Worlds

16-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.

Thailand: Elephants, Education, and Cultural Exploration

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.

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