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Creating Positive Energy

Rustic Pathways is committed to providing high quality community service programs that enrich the hearts and minds of our students and offer tangible benefits to the communities we serve.  We offer service trips throughout the year and a broad range of both environmentally based and human based service projects across our global network.  Our primary goal is to meet the needs of the local people we serve while enriching the lives and broadening the perspective of our own students. 

Most students that join a Rustic Pathways program include one or more weeks of community service in their overseas adventure. We provide students the knowledge, motivation, and skills necessary to make a difference in the world.  Our service programs are diverse, exciting, culturally welcoming and loads of fun! 

Scroll down below and click on the links to view more information about any of our service programs, or call (800) 321-4353 if you would like further information on customizing your own international service trip. 

Questions?  rustic@rusticpathways.com
 
Click above to view the programs in each country.



Programs (Scroll down for brief description)
COUNTRY
LENGTH
NUMBER OF DEPARTURE DATES
COST
        SERVICE & SAFARI
AFRICA
17 DAYS
3
$3,695
        CULTURE IN THE CRATER
AFRICA
17 DAYS
3
$3,895
        SUNSHINE COAST SERVICE & ADVENTURE
AUSTRALIA
10 DAYS
9
$995
        SYDNEY REEF & RAINFOREST
AUSTRALIA
17 DAYS
3
$4,895
     s   FLOATING VILLAGE SERVICE
CAMBODIA
10 DAYS
5
$1,095
     s   SHAXI VILLAGE SERVICE PROJECT
CHINA
10 DAYS
8
$995
        THE GIANT PANDA CONSERVATION PROJECT
CHINA
10 DAYS
10
$1,195
     s   THE BRI BRI CARIBBEAN SERVICE PROJECT
COSTA RICA
8 DAYS
9
$965
     s   CANO NEGRO SERVICE PROJECT
COSTA RICA
8 DAYS
9
$995
     d   SOCCER & SERVICE in LA PAZ
COSTA RICA
8 DAYS
10
$995
     s   MALEKU TRIBE SERVICE PROGRAM
COSTA RICA
8 DAYS
10
$1,095
     s   TURTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT
COSTA RICA
8 DAYS
8
$1,095
        VOLCANO & RAINFOREST SERVICE BASE
COSTA RICA
8 DAYS
10
$1,245
        SERVICE & SURF
COSTA RICA
8 DAYS
10
$1,395
        NICOYA TURTLE EXPEDITION
COSTA RICA
15 DAYS
4
$1,995
        SUMMER CAMP LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
COSTA RICA
15 DAYS
2
$1,995
        MALEKU TRIBE SERVICE PROGRAM
COSTA RICA
15 DAYS
9
$2,095
     s   HEART OF THE JUNGLE
COSTA RICA
15 DAYS
3
$2,295
     F   YOUNG EXPLORERS
COSTA RICA
15 DAYS
3
$2,695
     F   TRAVELING SOCCER & SERVICE TEAM
COSTA RICA
15 DAYS
3
$2,695
        SUN, SAND & SERVICE
FIJI
10 DAYS
10
$995
        SOCCER & SERVICE IN FIJI
FIJI
10 DAYS
5
$1,095
        CREATING A COMMUNITY
FIJI
10 DAYS
3
$1,145
        CHILDREN OF THE PACIFIC
FIJI
10 DAYS
3
$1,195
        REMOTE ISLAND VILLAGES
FIJI
10 DAYS
2
$1,195
        MARINE & ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
FIJI
10 DAYS
9
$1,295
     F   SUN, SAND & SERVICE
FIJI
17 DAYS
9
$3,695
     F   LADAKHI HOMESTAY & SERVICE
INDIA
17 DAYS
2
$1,995
     D   SERVICE IN THE CLOUDS
INDIA
17 DAYS
2
$2,195
     V   BAJA SERVICE & SURF - SPRING BREAK
MEXICO
8 DAYS
4
$1,295
     V   BAJA SERVICE & SURF - SUMMER
MEXICO
8 DAYS
8
$1,295
     F   RUGGED SOUTH ISLAND SERVICE
NEW ZEALAND
10 DAYS
6
$1,295
     V   EARTHQUAKE REBUILDING PROJECT
PERU
8 DAYS
2
$1,295
     V   SACRED VALLEY SERVICE
PERU
15 DAYS
3
$2,495
     F   INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICE
THAILAND
10 DAYS
10
$995
     F   THE HILLTRIBE ORPHANAGE PROJECT
THAILAND
10 DAYS
10
$995
     F   ELEPHANT CONSERVATION PROJECT
THAILAND
10 DAYS
10
$1,295
     F   RICEFIELDS, MONKS & SMILING CHILDREN
THAILAND
17 DAYS
9
$1,895
     F   TRIBAL TREKKING & SERVICE
THAILAND
17 DAYS
3
$2,195
     F   SOCCER & SERVICE
THAILAND
17 DAYS
1
$2,195
     F   SEA GYPSY SERVICE
THAILAND
17 DAYS
2
$2,195
     F   ELEPHANTS & AMAZING THAILAND
THAILAND
17 DAYS
9
$2,495
     F   COME WITH NOTHING, GO HOME RICH
THAILAND
17 DAYS
6
$2,995
     F   NEW ORLEANS SPRING BREAK
U.S.A.
8 DAYS
6
$995
     F   NEW ORLEANS SUMMER REBUILDING PROGRAM
U.S.A.
15 DAYS
4
$2,195
     F   SOCCER & SERVICE EXTREME
THAILAND, FIJI
COSTA RICA
4 WEEKS
1
$7,261
     F   WORLD SERVICE EXTREME
PERU, COSTA RICA,
NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA,
AFRICA
6 WEEKS
1
$10,517
     F   OFF THE MAP EXTREME SERVICE
FIJI, CHINA, INDIA,
CAMBODIA, THAILAND
4 WEEKS
1
$9,869
     F   WILDLIFE SERVICE EXTREME
AUSTRALIA, THAILAND,
CHINA, COSTA RICA
6 WEEKS
1
$11,316




SERVICE & SAFARI
COMMUNITY SERVICE

17 Days from
$3,695
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 70 Community Service Hours
Rustic Pathways is proud to offer this new and exciting program that will have you roaring across the plains of Tanzania’s largest and most famous national parks, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.  Link up with us in Africa and search for the Big Five game animals as we make our way through this beautiful land.  Experience the rich cultures of these regions, and get a sense of pride and accomplishment in the services you perform for the local villages on this unique program.  more »
 
CULTURE IN THE CRATER
COMMUNITY SERVICE

17 Days from
$3,895
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 70 Community Service Hours
Rustic Pathways is excited to offer this new and unique Culture In The Crater program that will provide an unforgettable experience for your 2008 summer. Join us as we search for the Big Five game animals and participate in meaningful community and environmental service projects in one of Tanzania's most famous conservation areas, Ngorongoro Crater. Experience the rich cultures of one of Africa's most colorful tribes, who have actively resisted change, and still follow the same lifestyle that they have for centuries, the Maasai.  more »

SUNSHINE COAST SERVICE & ADVENTURE
COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days from
$995
9 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 30 Community Service Hours
Based at Rustic Pathways beautiful mountain house in the hinterland of Australia’s glorious east coast Sunshine Coast, our Sunshine Coast Service & Adventure program offers students the chance to enjoy some exciting environmental and animal based service projects in conjunction with a week of touring and fun.  more »
 
SYDNEY REEF & RAINFOREST
COMMUNITY SERVICE

17 Days from
$4,895
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 30 Community Service Hours
Extreme adventure in Australia’s tropics, plus a stop in cosmopolitan Sydney. Includes whitewater rafting the Tully River, snorkeling with Minke whales, marine and coral research on The Great Barrier Reef (participants are awarded community service hours), relaxing on beautiful white sand beaches, and taking in the highlights of famous Sydney. An awesome adventure you’ll love!  more »

FLOATING VILLAGE SERVICE
COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days from
$1,095
2 Departure Dates available
Ages : 16 and up,
Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
Step aboard Rustic Pathways’ wooden boat, and get ready for the service adventure of a lifetime! This program will bring you through Cambodia’s untouched floating villages, contributing to ongoing service projects while experiencing the fascinating and humbling way of life on the river.  Our boat will meander down these tiny canals of the Tonle Sap Waterway, passing clusters of bobbling houseboats and bamboo shelters. more »
 
SHAXI VILLAGE SERVICE PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICE

8 Days from
$995
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
Step back in time to the quaint village of Shaxi for this cool new service project. Stay in a revamped ancient monastery and get to know the local Bai people and culture while engaging in a variety of service initiatives. Help locals farm their crops, fix-up the local school, and teach English to excited children. Make connections and share smiles in the charming village of Shaxi more »

THE GIANT PANDA CONSERVATION PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICE

8 Days from
$1,195
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
Nestled amongst the dramatic peaks of the Woolong National Reserve, this exciting new project will have you working hands on with these adorable creatures. Help caretakers while learning about the panda’s diet, preparing their food work on maintenance projects, and assist with ongoing research. This is a special chance to get up close and personal with these loveable animals. more »
 
THE BRI BRI CARIBBEAN SERVICE PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICE

8 Days from
$965
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
The Bribrí Caribbean Service Project will take you into the heart of the Talamanca countryside to a Bribrí village where you will gain a unique insight into an indigenous group that has integrated into mainstream Costa Rican society while at the same time maintaining aspects of their traditional culture. more »

CAÑO NEGRO SERVICE PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICE

8 Days from
$995