Global Routes

programs

meaningful travel for students 14-18

Each Global Routes program is designed by a team of experiential education experts, honed from our 50+ years of crafting meaningful travel experiences for students and groups!

High School  Summer Programs

Although each program is uniquely curated to focus on the unique traditions, culture, history, and community of each destination, every Global Routes experience includes opportunities to dive deep and explore…

Custom Programs

For schools and groups, we offer customized programs to align with the goals, objectives, and curriculum of travelers. Through our team of travel experts, educators, and destination partners, we craft experiences that make lessons come alive.

Gap Year

Through our sister organization, Carpe Diem Education, we offer structured international gap year experiences for students 18 – 22! Each of these gap programs aligns with our Global Routes values and focuses on small-group meaningful cultural immersion.

why Global Routes?

The Experience

During Global Routes programs, we see boundaries and perceived differences between students and communities drift away. They’re replaced by common ground, goodwill, and insights that students will continue harvesting for the rest of their lives.

Since 1967, we’ve been designing experiential education programs that are about true exchange and positive impact. Decades of experience teach us that living and working with people around the world challenges people to open up, listen more, and undergo powerful personal growth.

We believe that a grounded, fun, and community-driven experience is not only the best way to travel, but the ideal way to help future leaders shape their own ideals, perspectives, and sense of self. Decades of experience teach us that living and working with people around the world challenges people to open up, listen more, and undergo powerful personal growth.

"Wow. 10 out of 10. The leaders are so skilled in both travel AND teenagers. I can't imagine a better experience for my kid. And neither can he. He came back stronger, smarter, kinder, more confident, and more capable. His anxiety is way down. His joy is up. He discovered he loves travel, friends, adventure, and service more than he loves screens. Hallelujah!! It's not a cushy trip; they had some hard experiences, but I have never seen my child more alive and present. Bravo Global Routes!!! 👏👏"

Abi
Parent
Hawaii, 2022

“After this program, I want to be more conscious about my waste (water, food, electricity, etc.), I want to be kinder to my family and spend more time with them, I want to rely on screens less, I want to be a better version of myself, and I want to travel more even if it's not a fancy vacation in touristy areas. The trip gave me a close-up view of how different lifestyles are in different parts of the world, and taught me that I could stand to be a bolder, more generous, kinder, and more flexible person.”

Jasmine
Student
Costa Rica, 2023

“We have the highest opinion of Global Routes. Two years in a row we have sent our kids and your program has consistently been outstanding. My other two children cannot wait to be old enough to join your program, and I want to go too!”

Barbara
Parent
Nepal, 2021 & 2023

How to enroll

Make this a summer that shapes you!

Take the first step here:

The Application Process

1. Submit your application

If you’re ready to learn more about a meaningful summer program, fill out our obligation-free application to get started.

2. Pay Deposit to hold your space

Ready to sign up and save your spot? Enroll by submitting your deposit and beginning the pre-departure journey!

3. Book a student interview

This is where we get to ask you the final questions to make sure you understand what you’re committing to.

* If upon completion of the student interview, our team decides that a Global Routes program is not the best fit for you, we will notify you immediately and fully refund your deposit.