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Hiking Trips
Maine Coast Junior
Hiking
Ages 11-12
Challenge Level: 2
7 Days
$1,899 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 27 – July 3
- July 13 – July 19
- August 4 – August 10
Trip Highlights:
- Hike in stunning Acadia National Park
- Bike Acadia’s picturesque Carriage Roads
- Kayak in Maine’s beautiful Casco Bay
Colorado’s Rocky Mountains
Hiking
Ages 12-14
Challenge Level: 3
9 Days
$3,399 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 28 to July 6
- July 10 to July 18
- July 22 to July 30
Trip Highlights:
- Hike the 14,000′ mountain peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Rock climb with professional guides
- Whitewater raft the Poudre River
New England Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 12-14
Challenge Level: 3
9 Days
$3,399 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 28 to July 6
- July 12 to July 20
- August 2 to August 10
Trip Highlights:
- Hike in New Hampshire’s iconic White Mountains
- Raft the Androscoggin River
- Sea kayak Maine’s rocky coast and explore Portland’s Old Port
Costa Rica Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 4
12 Days
$4,699 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 28 to July 9
- July 13 to July 24
- July 28 to August 8
Trip Highlights:
- Hike through wildlife rich Manuel Antonio National Park
- Zip-line through Costa Rica’s rainforest
- Surf Costa Rica’s famous Pacific Coast
Iceland Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 4
12 Days
$5,399 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- July 8 to July 19
- July 23 to August 3
Trip Highlights:
- Sea kayak beneath world-famous Mt. Kirkjufell
- Hike through the Katla ice caves and explore Reykjavik
- Hike in Vatnajökull National Park and soak in Iceland’s incredible hot springs
Maine’s Downeast Explorer
Hiking
Ages 13-15
Challenge Level: 5
13 Days
$3,899 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 27 to July 9
- July 24 to August 5
Trip Highlights:
- Explore world-famous Acadia National Park
- Backpack on the Appalachian Trail and climb Maine’s highest peak, Mt. Katahdin
- Sea kayak Maine’s spectacular coast
Alaska Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 5
13 Days
$4,999 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- July 12 to July 23
- July 28 to August 8
Trip Highlights:
- Hike & backpack Chugach State Park
- Sea kayak in a glacial fjord
- Glacier hiking and ice-climbing with professional guides
Northwest Explorer
Hiking
Ages 13-15
Challenge Level: 6
13 Days
$4,599 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 29 to July 11
- July 15 to July 27
Trip Highlights:
- Hike in Olympic and North Cascades National Park
- Whitewater raft the Skagit River and explore Seattle
- Sea kayak in the San Juan Islands of Puget Sound
Pyrenees Mountains & Coast
Hiking
Ages 15-18
Challenge Level: 6
13 Days
$5,199 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 29 to July 11
- July 15 to July 27
Trip Highlights:
- Backpack the Carros de Foc hiking circuit in the Spanish Pyrenees
- Kayak the Catalonian coastline of the Mediterranean Sea
- Explore the treasure of historic Barcelona
Alps Explorer
Hiking
Ages 15-18
Challenge Level: 8
17 Days
$5,999 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 28 to July 14
- July 18 to August 3
Trip Highlights:
- Hike through the mountains of Zermatt under the shadow of the Matterhorn
- Trek the Tour du Mont Blanc trail
- Hike in Switzerland, Italy, and France
Biking Trips
Vermont to Montréal
Biking
Ages 13-15
Challenge Level: 4
12 Days
$3,799 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 28 to July 9
- July 23 to August 3
Trip Highlights:
- Bike through Vermont and Canada’s gorgeous countryside
- Kayak Lake Champlain & explore vibrant Montreal
- Volunteer with park rangers in Burlington, Vermont
Pacific Coast
Biking
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 6
20 Days
$5,099 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 27 to July 16
- July 21 to August 9
Trip Highlights:
- Cycle the stunning coastlines of Oregon and California
- Ride the Avenue of the Giants in Redwoods National Park
- Take a surf lesson along California’s Pacific Coast
Europe Coast to Coast
Biking
Ages 15-18
Challenge Level: 9
29 Days
$7,599 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 29 to July 28
Trip Highlights:
- Pedal bike paths and country roads through seven European countries
- Explore Bruges, Paris, & Venice
- Ride through Germany’s Black Forest and the Alps
Community Service Trips
Caribbean Service: Puerto Rico
Community Service
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 3
12 Days
$4,699 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 28 to July 9
- July 13 to July 24
- July 28 to August 8
Trip Highlights:
- Volunteer on projects throughout Puerto Rico
- Surf and snorkel in tropical blue waters
- Explore Old San Juan
Caribbean Service: Virgin Islands
Community Service
Ages 14-16
Challenge Level: 3
12 Days
$4,699 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 28 to July 9
- July 13 to July 24
- July 28 to August 8
Trip Highlights:
- Volunteer on projects throughout St. Croix
- Explore majestic Buck’s Island National Monument by snorkel
- Kayak in a bioluminescent bay
Writing Trips
Maine Coast College Essay
Writing
Ages Limited to Rising Seniors
Challenge Level: 1
8 Days
$3,099 (airfare not included)
2025 Dates:
- June 29 to July 6
- July 16 to July 23
- July 27 to August 3
Trip Highlights:
- Craft your college essay with a professional writer
- Sharpen your college interview & application skills
- Coastal hiking and sea kayaking in Casco Bay