Geography Trips & Tours
Geography Trips in Latin America
Bring classroom learning to life, ehancing your students’ first-hand knowledge of Latin America’s most diverse landscapes and filling them with a sense of adventure.
Our geography field trips expand your students’ understanding of diverse physical and human landscapes while supporting core curriculum standards.
From analyzing urbanization in Colombia to studying altitudinal zonation in the Peruvian Andes, students journey through diverse biomes and discover innovative conservation projects.
Seamless Curriculum Integration
Our Latin American geography tours are carefully crafted to support middle and high school syllabi, including:
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AP Human Geography: Real-world study of agricultural land use, migration patterns, and cultural landscapes.
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Earth & Environmental Sciences (NGSS): On-site investigations of tectonic activity, glacial retreat, and delicate ecosystems alongside local experts.
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College Readiness: Hands-on development of critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and global citizenship.
- Duke of Edinburgh Award: Help your students earn Bronze, Silver, or Gold in the DofE.
Benefits of our Geography programs
Experience real world conservation
Students join active conservation projects and work alongside pioneering experts, applying ecological principles to protect irreplaceable tropical biomes.
Develop transferable skills
Students will break out of their comfort zone and develop essential teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills – all highly desired by top universities.
Learn from field experts
Students on our geography trips will learn from local experts, ranging from geologists, biologists, conservationists, naturalist guides, and world-class mountaineers.
Learn from in safe travel practices
Our risk-assessed hikes and emergency protocols meet the rigorous safety standards required by school boards, allowing educators to travel with peace of mind.
Life-changing adventures we offer
Experience Bolivia's Salt Flats
Study the geomorphology of prehistoric lakes and the global economic impact of mineral extraction while exploring the world's largest salt flats alongside local experts.
Tackle Peru's Lares Trek
Trace ancient Inca history on a high-altitude hike through the Sacred Valley, camping beneath towering Andean peaks on the way to the epic Machu Picchu.
Discover Colombia's Lost City
Trek the world's highest coastal mountain range to an ancient Lost City. Students immerse themselves in indigenous culture and learn directly from native community leaders and top archaeologists.
Camp, trek in Colombia's Andes
On this Colombia Geography trip, explore volcanic peaks and the unique páramo tundra ecosystem in Los Nevados National Park, then tour an award-winning tropical reforestation project.
Explore Chile's wild Andes
On our Chile Geography trip, students will hike alongside glacial lakes and snow-capped peaks in Lonquimay and learn wilderness survival skills. Patagonia trips are also available.
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Safety on our Geography trips
Safety is our main priority, and those traveling with us on our Geography trips can rest assured that we adhere to strict safety procedures that are required by school boards.
Our measures include offering full and up-to-date risk assessments, CRISIS and emergency protocols, and pre-trip guide training. Our guides all carry first-aid certificates and are trained in mountain rescue.