High School Study Abroad in Interlaken, Switzerland

Adventure through Europe with us and get a real backpacking experience as we navigate from Italy through Switzerland to Paris! Our approach is rooted in the classic backpacker strategy—get a rail pass, explore cities with various daily choices, and leave ourselves open to the spontaneous possibilities that every day brings. Our Older Teens trips are specially designed with older teens in mind. They are all about a hands-on approach to travel where we go beyond the casual tourist experience, take public transportation, and learn how life is in each place we visit. They provide a unique and carefully crafted itinerary that allows for more challenges and independence. We encourage teens on these trips to learn how to use a Eurail pass along with other handy travel skills so that they become confident and able to take on even more of the world in the future! This is one of our most popular Older Teens trips and combines a great mixture of classic European cities, mountain adventure, and Mediterranean beaches. Those looking to discover a nice mix of European cultures will love experiencing the best Italy, Switzerland, and France has to offer.

Experience the joie de vivre of France and the rustic beauty of Switzerland in this teen travel program. With rail pass and metro maps in hand, you’ll travel across these countries, immersing yourself in the local culture, seeing all the best sights, and eating some of the world's most delicious food. This European summer program allows for a little more group flexibility and spontaneity by allowing teens to take part in the planning alongside their trip leaders—all within the structure of our predetermined itinerary. Get ready to see the Alps! This 14-day program is the France and Switzerland portion of our longer 28-day France, Switzerland & Italy adventure travel program.