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


AWESOME AUSSIE SERVICE & ADVENTURE
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TOURING+ADVENTURE
 17 Days from
$2,695
9 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Up to 36 Community Service Hours
Miles of sandy beaches, lush rainforest and majestic mountains await you at the Sunshine Coast. From life in the Outback, to the laid-back style of the coast, this program is a sample of the best of the land Down Under. You’ll explore the Glasshouse Mountains one week, and surf the waves at the area’s best beaches the next.  Along the way you’ll also have the chance to contribute to a number of environmental, community and animal-based service projects.  more »
 
SUNSHINE COAST SERVICE & ADVENTURE
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10 Days from
$1,295
4 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
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17 Days from
$5,495
2 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 »
 
AUSSIE SURF & SERVICE
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10 Days from
$1,495
5 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Up to 18 Community Service Hours
With more than 80 percent of the country’s population living somewhere along the coastline, surfing, swimming and beach time are a way of life in the land Down Under. If you love the water and the waves, or have always wanted to learn to surf, Aussie Surf and Service is a fantastic chance to live the laid-back lifestyle and catch some epic waves along the way. more »

FLOATING VILLAGE SERVICE
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10 Days from
$1,295
4 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 »
 
THE BATTAMBANG PROJECT
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10 Days from
$1,095
9 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
The quaint riverside town of Battambang is the site of one of Rustic Pathway’s newest ventures. You’ll become a part of this new project as you work together with Cambodian youth to lay the groundwork for a brand new guesthouse. This project will evolve throughout the summer, taking shape as the summer progresses. The fluid nature of the project allows you to participate in several different aspects of the guesthouse. You may, literally, lay the foundation for the new guesthouse, or work alongside locals as the construction begins on this new abode in beautiful rural Cambodia. more »

SHAXI VILLAGE SERVICE PROJECT
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10 Days from
$1,195
7 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
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10 Days from
$1,395
7 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
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8 Days from
$1,295
10 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 »
 
THREE VILLAGES A RURAL SERVICE ADVENTURE
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8 Days from
$1,195
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
Live in a welcoming rural village in one of the most biodiverse wildlife refuges in the Americas. Cruise jungle waterways, plant trees with school children, and monitor caiman populations. This is an exciting program for the ecology-minded student. Amazing wildlife, friendly people, and rewarding service combine to create a perfect summer.   more »

SOCCER & SERVICE IN LA PAZ
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8 Days from
$995
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture through the world’s most popular sport – soccer. Live with local families and contribute to community service efforts in the rural village of La Paz. Milk cows, teach local school children, practice your Spanish, and play soccer with local teams. This program is designed for soccer players of all abilities and anyone interested in a great cultural experience.
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MALEKU TRIBE SERVICE PROGRAM
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 15 Days from
Starting at:
$2,695
4 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Immerse yourself in a small, Friendly indigenous village in northwestern Costa Rica. Paint house, tutor English, learn Maleku, speak Spanish, paint indigenous artesania, learn medicinal uses of local plant, participate in a traditional Maleku ceremony and much more. Live near Arena Volcano, perform satisfying service work, learn about a unique indigenous culture and have tons of fun on this brand new service project. Capi Capi and welcome to the Maleku Tribe Service Program!   more »

TURTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT
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 8 Days from
Starting at:
$1,295
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Live on the beach and help save the endangered Lora sea turtle population. Work in the hatchery by day and patrol the beach by night. Play soccer or volleyball in the sand, zipline or go horseback riding through the jungle, or relax and read a book while enjoying the soothing Pacific breezes. An amazing and unique program!  more »
 
VOLCANO & RAINFOREST SERVICE BASE
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8 Days from
$1,395
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Live at the base of an active volcano while building and maintaining trails through pristine National Park rainforests. Zip line through the tree tops, see incredible lava flows, amazing wildlife, thundering waterfalls, and enjoy soothing hotsprings on this colorful adventure. This program was our most popular service project in Costa Rica in 2003, 2004 and 2005.   more »

SERVICE & SURF
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 8 Days from
Starting at:
$1,495
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 18 Community Service Hours
Whether you are into surfing or service, speaking Spanish or snorkeling in the Pacific, there is something for everyone on the Costa Rica Surf and Service Program. Work closely with friendly locals on a variety of projects promoting sustainable economic development in the Bahia Ballena community. When not working on service projects, take surf lessons from local experts at an un-crowded break in Marino Ballena National Park. This program is a fun, relaxing addition to any of Rustic Pathways’ Costa Rican programs.  more »
 
NICOYA TURTLE EXPEDITION
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 15 Days from
Starting at:
$2,295
5 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 50 Community Service Hours
Join the Nicoya Turtle Expedition for two weeks of spectacular landscapes, close encounters with wildlife, beautiful sunsets, and ocean adventures all while engaging in rewarding service work to preserve this beautiful environment and protect the endangered leatherback sea turtles. more »

SUMMER CAMP LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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 15 Days from
Starting at:
$2,695
2 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 70 Community Service Hours
Imagine a base camp hidden in the tropical Costa Rican countryside. All of a sudden, buses full of eager, laughing Costa Rican children arrive, breaking the tranquil setting with their excitement for the next two weeks of soccer, arts and crafts, dance, games and songs with their new counselors in training. more »
 
HEART OF THE JUNGLE
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 15 Days from
Starting at:
$2,895
5 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Discover the secrets of Costa Rica’s South Pacific in a 16 day service adventure through the untouched rainforests, palm fringed beaches and welcoming communities of the Osa Peninsula. more »

YOUNG EXPLORERS
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15 Days from
$2,895
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 12 Community Service Hours
Combining Community Service, Language Immersion, and action packed Adventure, the Young Adventurers program is the perfect introduction to international travel for 10-14 year olds. Along their journey, the Young Adventurers will grow, learn, and bond together in ways that only the experience. more »
 
TRAVELING SOCCER & SERVICE TEAM
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15 Days from
$2,695
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Learn about Costa Rica’s rich culture while contributing to community service initiatives and playing soccer with local teams. Spend two weeks traveling through amazing Costa Rica visiting some of the highlights this incredible country has to offer. You’ll see an active volcano, hike through a lush rainforest, surf the Pacific waves, and go whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River. All experience levels are welcome.    more »

FIRE INTO WATER
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8 Days from
$1,695
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 12 Community Service Hours
Rustic Pathways is proud to introduce Fire into Water: An Eco Service Adventure, a one-of-a-kind opportunity for those passionate about environmental issues to put their beliefs into action. By not only conserving the rainforest, but actually expanding it, you will contribute to the global effort to neutralize carbon emissions while at the same time preserving the habitat of native wildlife including howler monkeys, sloth and toucans. Better yet, work hand in hand with the local elementary schools to teach Costa Rican children about conservation efforts and ensure that future generations continue to protect their ecological riches.  more »
 
THE GREAT COSTA RICAN SCAVENGER HUNT
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15 Days from
$3,295
2 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 12 Community Service Hours
THE ULTIMATE COSTA RICAN EXPERIENCE
The Great Costa Rican Scavenger Hunt----six years in the making---- is an idea that has been passed down from Director to Director in Costa Rica. Now we’re finally turning this dream program into reality. Become the first to join us in this great Costa Rican hunt for adrenaline-pumping adventure, creative and meaningful service, mind-opening cultural experiences, high competition, and lots of fun - This is the ultimate Costa Rican experience. Let the Games Begin! more »

SUN, SAND & SERVICE
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2 Week s from
Starting at
$2,495
9 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 64 Community Service Hours
Our Sun, Sand and International Service program offers students with a passion for community service, the opportunity to share in a wonderful array of service options over their two week (or longer) visit to Fiji.     more »
 
SOCCER & SERVICE IN FIJI
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10 Days from
$1,425
5 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 40 Community Service Hours
Combine two worldwide favorites – community service outreach through the joy of sport! Spend a fantastic weeks savoring the culture and beauty of The Fiji Islands while sharing in worthwhile community service projects, friendly soccer games, and coaching clinics. Teach excited Fijian youngsters the skills of soccer and in turn, learn about a wonderful South Pacific culture.   more »

CHILDREN OF THE HIGHLANDS
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10 Days from
$1,425
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 40 Community Service Hours
Stay with local families and make unique bonds with your welcoming host family life in the rural Fijian highlands! Contribute to worthwhile service projects while immersing yourself in an exotic South Pacific culture. This program's initiatives focus on working to revamp schools and community facilities in the interior of Viti Levu. Paint walls, tile classroom floors, build bures (thatched houses), and repair houses.   more » 
 
MARINE & ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
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10 Days from
$1,495
6 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 40 Community Service Hours
Fiji is home to the third largest reef system in the world and is home to thousands of exotic marine species. Take part in ongoing service that will help determine the effects of commercial fishing and assist in the preservation of Fiji's coral reefs. Snorkel in some of the worlds most renown waters and enjoy pristine beaches while learning about these fascinating, fragile ecosystems.   more » 

LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
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17 Days from
$2,895
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
On the Fiji Leadership Challenge you’ll move beyond the role of a student and become a hands-on facilitator for Fijian youth. During the first week of your program you’ll learn what it takes to become a leader. Create games, problem-solving activities, low ropes courses, and design your own leadership curriculum. As you develop your skills, you’ll venture into the Fijian school system and apply what you have learned.  more »
 
GROWING WITHIN
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17 Days from
$2,495
5 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Get on your sulu, bring your sevusevu, and get ready for an incredible opportunity to learn about the life of indigenous villagers. You’ll take part in an innovative grassroots development project that was started by four local brothers, and learn a little about yourself along the way.  more »

STICKY RICE SERVICE
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10 Day from
$1,295
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Step back 50 years in time as you cross over the Mekong River from Thailand into Laos. This is old-time Asia at its best. People are genuinely warm and kind, most of the locals live in rural villages instead of big cities, and in many places tractors still haven’t replaced water buffalo in the fields. The Sticky Rice Service Adventure is an awesome new program that is perfect for experienced travelers looking to explore this fascinating area of the world and get connected with the kind people in these small places.   more »
 
LADAKHI HOMESTAY & SERVICE
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16 Days from
$2,195
5 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 60 Community Service Hours
A Tucked amongst towering Himalaya peaks, the Ladakh region is a place of great historical significance for Tibetan Buddhism. Himalaya Homestay will get you involved in real sustainable development projects while delving deep into these cultures through the unique home-stays and community service initiatives in this fascinating region. more »

SERVICE IN THE CLOUDS
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16 Days from
$2,195
2 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 72 Community Service Hours
Experience service in the clouds while you immerse yourself in “Tibet in India.” Live and work with Tibetans in the beautiful mountain town of McLeod Ganj. Teach English and computer skills to Tibetan villagers. Learn yoga, traditional meditation, Tibetan cooking, Buddhist philosophy, and more on this spiritually rewarding service trip in the Himalaya foothills.    more »
 
RAJASTHAN ROYAL SERVICE
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9 Days from
$1,095
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Get off the beaten path of the Rajasthan tourist hub of Jaipur and escape to the villages that surround it on this service program built for maharajas and maharanis! You’ll toil by day doing much-needed service in rural villages , but you’ll literally live like kings and queens at night during your stay at the Lal Mahal Palace—a 150-year-old hunting lodge and forest retreat for Jaipur’s former ruling family. more »

THE SPECTACULAR KERALA BACKWATERS
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9 Days from
$1,295
6 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
You’ll travel deep into the 900 kilometers of hidden backwater waterways that the Kerala make their homes in, lend a hand through sensational service opportunities, and discover unspoiled villages while living on ketavallums. A place considered by Lonely Planet to be one of the “10 things-to-do-before-you-die,” this service trip will take that a step further and provide you the most unique way to see this spectacular region in all of it’s splendor!   more »
 
BULGAN HOMESTAY & SERVICE
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8 Days from
$1,095
2 Departure Dates available
Ages : 16 and up,
Imagine wide-open valleys surrounded by gentle hills beneath a deep blue sky. Small gers dot the landscape and horses graze nearby. Mongolia’s vast and sometimes-unforgiving landscape has made hospitality a vital part of Mongol culture. Far-flung gers regularly open their doors to strangers, and you’ll be warmly welcomed into a family’s home during your stay here. more »

BAJA SERVICE & SURF - SUMMER
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8 Days from
$1,695
5 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 18 Community Service Hours
Mexico Surf n’ Service is an excellent blend of adventure and service for first time travelers looking for an exotic adventure surprisingly close to home and is also sure to amaze veteran globe trotters looking to experience a fantastic destination newly available as a Rustic Pathways destination..more »
 
THE SMILING FACES SERVICE PROJECT - SPRING BREAK
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8 Days from
$1,495
5 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 18 Community Service Hours
Welcome to Mexico’s southern Baja.  Endless miles of virgin beaches, friendly locals and the towering crags of the southern Sierra all merge to create the remarkable backdrop for a very unique and rewarding adventure of surfing, service, sand and sun. more »

RUGGED SOUTH ISLAND SERVICE
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10 Days from
$1,495
6 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 20 Community Service Hours
Our Rugged South Island Service program offers students a glimpse of life in this magical region of the world.  Live and work with the locals and learn about New Zealand farming, a specific colony of yellow-eyed penguins, conservation, and building a sense of community.  You will actually crawl among the penguin’s habitat, which runs 1km inland, during your program! more »
 
SOUL OF FIRE
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17 Days from
$2,995
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Imagine a journey along the spine of 28 volcanoes, across crater lakes and through ancient colonial centers. Be the first to discover Nicaragua, a country where warm and gregarious people have overcome both civil strife and natural disaster and will invite you to step off the beaten track to experience their nation’s soul of fire. Join us for an unparalleled expedition through Central America that will show you the breathtaking beauty of the region and open your eyes to the depth of the human spirit.  more »

KUNA - CARRIBEAN CULTURE
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9 Days from
$1,295
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Brightly dressed Kuna women with glittering gold nose rings carefully arrange their colorful textiles, or molas, in the local market. Children, and the occasional parrot, dot the sandy paths that wind through the village, and men dart between boats and land with freshly caught fish and crustaceans. This is life in the Comarca de Kuna Yala, and you’re about to become a part of it on this Caribbean cultural adventure. more »
 
ANDEAN ADVENTURE
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16 Days from
$2,895
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
The Andean Adventure is the perfect program for those seeking high-altitude adventure and the chance to experience one of Mother Nature’s crowning jewels. While no experience is necessary, you’ll need to be in good physical shape and ready to challenge both your mind and your body. This is the highest tropical mountain range in the world and one of the most beautiful places you’ll visit. Grab your hiking boots and join us for the trek of a lifetime! more »

SACRED VALLEY SERVICE
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16 Days from
$2,695
9 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 48 Community Service Hours
While Machu Picchu alone makes this trip incredible, it will be the provocative service, the rugged landscapes, and the humble people that will open your eyes and remain with you forever. This trip involves camping, hiking and working in remote locations at high altitudes so students should be prepared for a physically demanding two weeks. more »
 
DOLPHINS IN THE DESERT
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9 Days from
$1,495
4 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
A Call to Young Conservationists
Team up with pioneering biologists for important research on Peru’s bottlenose dolphin population. As a top predator, dolphins are an important indicator species; they can tell us much about the overall state of the ecosystem. This is your chance to work as a biologist on a project very much in need of help. more »

SAFARI AND A SPLASH OF PARADISE
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10 Days from
$2,895
9 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

This trip will transport you from the wilds of the Serengeti to the beaches of Zanzibar in a whirlwind tour of the best of Africa. From the highest mountain in Africa, to the wild Serengeti, Tanzania’s rich and diverse landscape will take your breath away. Have the time of your life and experience a piece of paradise. more »
 
THE FACES OF EASTERN AFRICA
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10 Days from
$1,595
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 36 hours of Community Service
Journey into Africa this summer for a unique chance to contribute to meaningful service projects in a Tanzanian school. If your primary reason for traveling to Africa is to participate in a worth- while community service project and if you love working with kids, then Young Faces of Africa is for you. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural traditions of this small east African country and have a chance to explore the continent’s spectacular scenery while you’re here. more »

BUILDING TANZANIA'S FUTURE
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10 Days from
$1,695
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
The verdant paradise inside the Ngoro Ngoro Crater is home to a thriving ecosystem of lush forests, vast grasslands, and some 25,000 wild animals. It is also the traditional home of the Masaai, one of Africa’s most well-known tribes, who still live in the conservation area and the surrounding communities. This oasis, which sits on the edge of Tanzania’s Serengeti, will be your home base while you’re in Africa. Learn about the continent’s colorful cultures, work on several community and environmental service projects and enjoy the sights and sounds of Africa from this remote and spectacular area.  more »
 
AFRICA'S VIBRANT CULTURE
 
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10 Days from
$1,495
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 36 hours of Community Service
If you are looking for a meaningful service project this summer, then look no further than this unique project that will carry you deep into the heart of Tanzania to help a local family build a home. You’ll also have the chance to learn about Tanzanian culture and traditions from the villagers, who will be happy to introduce you to their way of life. more »

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICE
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10 Days from
$1,095
Available Every Week
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 40 Community Service Hours
Live in one of the world’s kindest, most welcoming rice farming villages at our legendary Ricefields Base. Teach English at a local school, work in a rice field, learn from Buddhist monks, and spend time in a traditional Thai village. Open your heart and expand your horizons on this extremely popular introduction to community service.  more »
 
THE HILLTRIBE ORPHANAGE PROJECT
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 10 to 74 Days from
Starting at:
$1,095
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 40 Community Service Hours every week
At this new orphanage home, help provide these 12-16 year old boys with the life skills and a solid education that will allow them to be strong candidates in the global workforce. Help them with their homework and tutor them in their on-going English lessons, and get your hands in the dirt working on an organic garden that provides the fruits and vegetables for sustainable living.  more »

ELEPHANT CONSERVATION PROJECT
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10 Days from
$1,495
Available Every Week
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 40 Community Service Hours
Live and work with elephants at Thailand's famous Royal Elephant Reserve. Learn to ride, guide, drive, bathe and feed elephants. Includes formal classes, hands-on training, and one night camping with your elephant in the jungle. Spend rewarding time with mahouts, trainers, elephants, and Rustic Pathways staff. This very popular trip is 100% unique - a once in a lifetime adventure!  more »
 
RICEFIELDS, MONKS & SMILING CHILDREN
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17 Days from
$2,185
9 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 40 Community Service Hours every week
Immerse yourself in the gentle Thai rice farming culture. Visit the mighty Mekong River, learn Thai cooking, weave beautiful silk, master the basics of buffalo care, and teach in the local schools. Create lasting friendships with some of the world’s kindest people. This very popular program is run from our beautiful Ricefields Base.  more »

TRIBAL TREKKING & SERVICE: A GREEN ADVENTURE
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17 Days from
$2,495
2 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 18 Community Service Hours
Throw on your pack, get off the beaten path, and discover a world visited by few other tourists. Join us and enter the ancient cultures and misty mountains of the Lanna Kingdom. Hike along paths used by hunter-gatherers for hundreds of years, listen for Gibbon calls and search out hidden waterfalls.  more »
 
SEA GYPSY SERVICE
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17 Days from
$2,495
1 Departure Date available
Ages : 16 and up,
Earn up to 65 Community Service Hours
Join us on this exciting two-week Andaman Coast adventure that will acquaint you with one of the most fascinating cultures in the world. The stunning beaches, the warm-hearted Sea Gypsy people of the south, and the unique service initiatives make this a truly amazing opportunity. Students should expect to work hard on service initiatives every day, make unique connections with local people, and see some stunning places seldom seen by tourists.  more »

ELEPHANTS & AMAZING THAILAND
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17 Days from
$2,695
9 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 40 Community Service Hours
This amazing adventure includes six days at the Royal Thai Elephant Reserve learning to ride, bathe, feed and care for rescued elephants. Visit the temples, palaces and waterways of Bangkok by longtail boat. Trek through remote Hill Tribe and longneck villages. A life changing adventure combining service and exciting touring.  more »
 
COME WITH NOTHING, GO HOME RICH
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24 Days from
$3,295
6 Departure Dates available
Ages : 16 and up,
Earn up to 120 Community Service Hours
For dedicated, experienced community service students only! This program provides access to 3 remote villages and allows students to manage a significant budget and design service initiatives to help the villagers. Students homestay and work with local families, and learn from the heart how to design and implement an effective service program.  more »

THE VILLAGE DOCUMENTARY PROJECT
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17 Days from
$2,495
1 Departure Date available
Ages : 14 and up,
Thailand is easily one of the most photographically rich regions in the world. Warm, welcoming people also make it one of the easiest places to learn how to capture wonderful images. Take this opportunity to learn the basic skills of photography and immerse yourself in the intriguing history of this region and its diverse people. This trip has it all – wonderful people and places in Thailand, and practical and fun photo instruction. more »
 
TRIBAL TREKKING AND SERVICE :
A GREEN ADVENTURE
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17 Days from
$2,495
2 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Throw on your pack, get off the beaten path, and discover a world visited by few other tourists. Join us and enter the ancient cultures and misty mountains of the Lanna Kingdom. Hike along paths used by hunter-gatherers for hundreds of years, listen for Gibbon calls and search out hidden waterfalls. more »

BUDDHIST LIFE: WALKING THE MIDDLE PATH
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17 Days from
$2,895
1 Departure Date available
Ages : 14 and up,
Thailand is easily one of the most photographically rich regions in the world. Warm, welcoming people also make it one of the easiest places to learn how to capture wonderful images. Take this opportunity to learn the basic skills of photography and immerse yourself in the intriguing history of this region and its diverse people. This trip has it all – wonderful people and places in Thailand, and practical and fun photo instruction. more »
 
TWO TON TREK
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10 Days from
$3,295
1 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
If you’re seeking an exotic adventure that very few people in the world will ever have a chance to take, and if you want to open your heart and help underprivileged hill-tribe children, then this trip is for you! more »

MUTRO DODO NOHBO!
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10 Days from
$995
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
The Karen people have a rich culture that you will learn about during your time here. Music is important to them, and they’ll quickly teach you how to sing along to their many beautiful songs of freedom and redemption. Expect to quickly find yourself immersed in this culture, and to have a tough time saying goodbye when it’s time to leave. Students on this program will receive 40 community service hours for each week at Mutro, Dodo, Nohbu. more »
 
SERVICE IN EL PUEBLO
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8 Days from
$895
4 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Life in a Mexican pueblo is simple and laid back. This program is ideal if you want to immerse yourself in a small community and truly become a part of village life. You should also enjoylearning about different cultures, working outdoors, and participating in rewarding community service projects. Come prepared to live like a local and spend a significant amount of time working in conjunction with the community on a variety of projects. You’ll earn up to 26 community service hours for full participation on this project. more »

NEW ORLEANS SPRING BREAK
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8 Days from
$1,095
6 Departure Dates available
Ages : 15 and up,
Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
Rustic Pathways is proud to offer a spring break service program in New Orleans. Use spring break 2009 to help New Orleanians on their road to recovery. Many Hurricane Katrina evacuees are still scattered all around the United States or remain in government trailers. They want to return to New Orleans, to live, to work, to send their children to school, to be reunited with their friends and family, however, they need houses. Help them in their struggle to rebuild and return to the Big Easy! Be a part of the solution.  more »
 
NEW ORLEANS SUMMER REBUILDING PROGRAM
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15 Days from
$2,295
4 Departure Dates available
Ages : 15 and up,
Earn up to 72 Community Service Hours
In conjunction with New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, students will help build a Musicians’ Village in a neighborhood that was destroyed by the storm.  80 brand new homes and a musical center are being built to enable displaced New Orleans musicians to return home and preserve their musical heritage. No construction experience is necessary to participate in this project.  Just bring a desire to help and a sense of humor.  more »

SERVICE BY THE BAY
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8 Days from
$1,395
4 Departure Dates available
Ages : 16 and up,
Come discover the sights, shops, and sounds of San Francisco while you learn about long-term solutions in the fight against homelessness and contribute to invaluable service right here at home. This eye-opening opportunity will teach you about the myriad layers of concerns that poverty-stricken people must overcome.   more »
 
INUPIAQ ESKIMO VILLAGE SERVICE
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8 Days from
$1,295
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Icebergs break beneath clear blue skies, mountain goats climb along rocky hillsides, behemoth Humpback whales surge out of glacial bays and sea lions dive for fresh salmon Welcome to Alaska, a vast land of adventure and wilderness. Your two weeks here will be filled with an array of exciting experiences! Hike, whitewater raft, ice climb, and sea kayak your way through the majestic Alaskan wilderness.  more »