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Do you spend your days staring out the window, wishing you could wander around in nature instead? Is wearing muddy shoes a point of pride for you? Would you rather spend your summer outdoors, hiking through the wilderness? A hiking tour abroad can offer you the chance to spend time outside while getting up close and personal with local wildlife, plants, and communities. Whether you’re interested in observing penguins for a conservation project or want to challenge yourself on a high-altitude mountain trek, a hiking trip abroad is the perfect way to immerse yourself in a new environment.
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AFS-USA

AFS-USA Folk College in Denmark

If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience that blends edu...

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Gapforce

South America Explorer with Gapforce

Visit two of South America’s most iconic countries—Peru and Ecuad...

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Volunteer in Turtle Conservation in Bali

Are you looking for meaningful conservation work? Join Internatio...

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ActionQuest

ActionQuest BVI Summer Adventures for Teens

Living aboard sailing yachts in small groups of 11 to 13 teenager...

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Encounter My Way

Encounter Ecuador Adventure Program

Embark on a 30-day adventure through Ecuador, combining culture, ...

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Pacific Discovery

Semester Abroad in New Zealand & Australia - Conservation

Experience an unforgettable 10-week Gap Year Semester through New...

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Pure Exploration

Adventure Guide Program | Queenstown, New Zealand

Based in Queenstown, this program combines skills acquisition wit...

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Rustic Pathways

Top Rated Program Adventure Travel in Thailand 2025
Thailand Adventures and Service with Rustic Pathways

Play games with Asian elephants, snorkel in crystal blue waters, ...

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Broadreach

Caribbean: Marine Biology Voyage

It's the kind of ocean expedition that aspiring marine biologists...

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Travel For Teens

Travel For Teens: Thailand Elephant Service and the Islands

We will explore the historical city of Chiang Mai, basking in the...

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InterExchange

Work and Travel Canada

Our Work & Travel Canada program gives U.S. citizens between the ...

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Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...

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Arcos Journeys Abroad

Active Mexico! Pacific Surf Camp

Join us for a transformative adventure in Mexico! This action-pac...

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ARCC Programs

Costa Rica: Protecting Rainforest Wildlife

Explore an 18-day adventure in Costa Rica, a global leader in bio...

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Putney Student Travel

Service Program: Tanzania

Travel to Tanzania, a beautiful and culturally diverse country in...

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Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris Ltd

Machame Route 7-Day Healthy Kilimanjaro Trekking

The Machame route is considered the best Kilimanjaro climbing rou...

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Discover Corps

Uganda: Gorilla Conservation Adventure

Journey into the heart of the East African wilderness by explorin...

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

Top Animal Welfare Volunteer Programs & Internships Abroad

GoEco offers more than 60 wildlife and animal conservation volunt...

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Westcoast Connection

California & the Canyons 21 Days

This is truly the ultimate West Coast teenage road trip! The prog...

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Where There Be Dragons

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Why settle for a day hike around the same neighborhood pond when you can hike somewhere new and spectacular? Hikes in these places are spectacular.

Costa Rica offers travelers a wealth of options for outdoor exploration. On your hikes, you’re likely to spot monkeys swinging through the branches and toucans calling out from above. Be sure to look down too, at the leaf-cutter ants marching in pulsing lines across the forest floor. Any hiking in Costa Rica is guaranteed to bring you closer to nature and awe you with its colorful diversity.

For travelers who are interested in animal conservation, hiking in South Africa can be the perfect opportunity. Different regions offer hikers a range of experiences, from exploring ancient forests and wetlands to spotting whales and dolphins along the coast. Travelers can also expect to spot giraffes, elephants, and lions while on safari, or help maintain game reserves while learning about endangered species.

If climbing up steep mountains is more your style, check out hiking adventures in Ecuador. This South American country has it all: towering Andean peaks, tropical rainforests, and the incredible biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands. Hike up an old Incan trail at 14,000 feet and camp out under the stars, trek up an active volcano, or float down an Amazonian river while spotting rare birds.

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November 15, 2025by: Adeline Coan - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Japan Discovery and Service
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such a amazing experience it was to go to japan! I learned so much about the culture there as well as some of the things they find apart f their every day to day activities that to us is so crazy! the views were genuinely incredible and amazing being able to witness

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