Summer Adventure & Gap Year Travel Programs

Sacred Peru

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BACK&PACK creates unique summer adventure and gap year travel programs for young adults ages 18 to 24. Backed by over 15 years of experience in experiential education and the travel industry, we harness adventure travel, cultural immersion, and off the beaten path experiences to promote positive change in our travelers and host communities. Travel the world and discover your inner potential. Adventure awaits with every step!

Ultimate Iceland

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The BACK&PACK Experience

Why travel with BACK&PACK? Because we believe in the transformative power of travel. With a commitment to safety, sustainability, and unfiltered travel experiences, we offer a unique blend of adventure activities and meaningful cultural engagement. Whether you’re seeking a thrilling summer adventure or contemplating a life-altering gap year, our programs are carefully curated to ignite your sense of achievement and personal growth. Core elements of our programs include:

Small Groups

4:1 guide-to-participant ratio; 12 participants max per program

Experiential Learning

Meaningful community engagement, hands-on learning, & deliberate reflection

Outdoor Adventure

Active travel in some of the most beautiful & off the beaten path places on Earth

Low Impact Travel

We walk, bike, & use public transportation when possible and seek a net positive impact

Unplugged Mentality

We embrace life offline, live in the moment, & work to build meaningful relationships

Participant-Led Activities

We foster resilience & independence while developing savvy international travelers

Upcoming Trips

Ultimate Iceland

Ultimate Iceland

Trek on Iceland’s legendary Laugavegur Trail, snorkel between continental plates at the Silfra fissure, take a relaxing dip in the famed Blue Lagoon, explore glaciers, go whale watching, contribute to meaningful conservation projects with local non-profits, and more.

July 4 – July 18, 2024
July 20 – August 3, 2024

$6,270
$6,270

Sacred Peru

Sacred Peru

Trek the jaw-dropping Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu, whitewater raft the Rio Urubamba, paddleboard the high-altitude lake of Piuray, mountain bike the Sacred Valley, explore the UNESCO sites of Cusco, contribute to meaningful humanitarian projects, and more.

June 28 – July 18, 2024
July 20 – August 9, 2024
September 7 – 27, 2024

$5,270
$5,270
$5,270

Inside Galapagos

Inside Galapagos

Experience one of the most ecologically important places on Earth. Get up close and personal with the unique wildlife of the Galapagos while snorkeling face-to-face with sea lions, kayaking pristine waters, biking the highlands, and hiking volcanic hills.

July 5 – July 18, 2024
July 20 – August 2, 2024
October 21 – Nov. 3, 2024

$3,570
$3,570
$3,570

Ecuador EcoAdventure

Ecuador EcoAdventure

Travel to one of the world’s few “megadiverse” countries. Hike Ecuador’s Quilotoa Crater, whitewater raft through the cloud forest, horseback ride through the high altitude páramo, watch wildlife in the Amazon, learn from local people, and much more.

June 28 – July 18, 2024
July 20 – August 9, 2024
Sept. 29 – Oct. 19, 2024

$5,270
$5,270
$5,270

Pure Patagonia

Pure Patagonia

Journey through windswept Patagonia and experience all its natural wonders. Hike the iconic Torres del Paine mountains, horseback ride with local gauchos, tour native penguin colonies, and tour one of the world’s few advancing glaciers, Perito Moreno.

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