Trips in Europe

Join us on the ‘old continent’ for the summer of your life! If you like hot weather you might like Bold Europe or Italy Greece. If you like it cooler or more active maybe Ultimate Alps, England Ireland Wales or Bike Amsterdam Paris are more your thing. Would you like to improve your Spanish? What better place to go to then Spain on the España Clásica trip.

There is a trip for all tastes. Check out our European trips below!


Bike Amsterdam Paris

Enjoy an active biking expedition through three countries to some of Europe’s most fascinating cities! You’ll experience culture, beauty and a great sense of accomplishment on this 250-mile, ten day ride.

Tuition fees

$3,988.00

Adventure dates

  • BAP#1: June 29 - July 12
  • BAP#2: July 16 - 30
  • BAP#3: August 2 - 15

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Bold Europe

European adventure and cities burst to life in this exploration of the countryside and culture of France, Spain and Italy. BE includes hiking, rock climbing, biking, canyoning and relaxing on the French Riviera.

Tuition fees

$6,488.00

Adventure dates

  • BE#1: June 28 - July 25
  • BE#2: July 18 - August 14
  • BE#3: July 22 - August 18

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England Ireland Wales

Discover Dublin, London, and many of the natural treasures of the British Isles on our wild adventure through England, Ireland and Wales.

Tuition fees

$5,988.00

Adventure dates

  • EIW#1: June 30 - July 21
  • EIW#2: July 25 - August 15

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España Clásica

Combine language instruction with adventure in the mountains, beaches and cultural centers of Barcelona, Bilbao, and Madrid.

Tuition fees

$5,888.00

Adventure dates

  • EC#1: June 29 - July 19
  • EC#2: July 24 - August 13

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Italy & Greece

The Mediterranean passion for culture, adventure, sport, food and life surrounds us as we sail, dive, kayak and windsurf in this cultural center of the universe.

Tuition fees

$6,688.00

Adventure dates

  • IG#1: June 28 - July 18
  • IG#2: July 25 - August 14

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Ultimate Alps

Spend an unforgettable summer in the heart of Europe snowboarding, skiing, rafting, rock climbing, and backpacking. Ultimate Alps is an adrenaline packed multi-sport adventure!

Tuition fees

$5,988.00

Adventure dates

  • ALP#1: June 29 - July 19
  • ALP#2: July 25 - August 14

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Trips in the USA

From tropical Hawaii to the most Northern state of Alaska. Maybe you’d like it real active on some of our Colorado trips, or you’d like to check out the National Parks in the West. The USA is filled with natural beauty and action sports!


Bold West

From the canyons of Zion to San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, experience some of North America’s most popular and diverse national parks and cities. This trip is a blend of adventure in the great outdoors and exploring the cities of the West.

Tuition fees

$4,288.00

Adventure dates

  • BW#1: July 1 - 25
  • BW#2: July 7 - 31
  • BW#3: July 12 - August 5
  • BW#4: July 23 - August 16

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Boot Saddle Paddle

Utah & Arizona, with soaring rocky mountain peaks, thrilling whitewater rivers and the magnificent Grand Canyon, represent the western USA in the wildest way possible.

Tuition fees

$4,288.00

Adventure dates

  • BSP#1: June 30 - July 23
  • BSP#2: July 25 - August 17
  • BSP#3: August 1 - 24

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Colorado Discovery

Designed especially for young teens, this classic Colorado adventure is a true multi-sport experience. Discover AAVE, adventure, personal growth and friendship this summer!

Tuition fees

$2,988.00

Adventure dates

  • CD#1: July 3 - 20
  • CD#2: July 17 - August 3
  • CD#3: July 23 - August 9

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Rock & Roll

Three epic adventures in fourteen action packed days – a hard shell river kayak course, technical rock climbing school and a backpacking service project on a 14,000 foot Colorado high country peak.

Tuition fees

$2,488.00

Adventure dates

  • RnR#1: July 1 - 14
  • RnR#2: July 25 - August 7
  • RnR#3: August 2 - 15

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Ultimate Alaska

Experience a summer of big adventure and breathtaking beauty in this land of glacier-clad mountains, abundant wildlife and the midnight sun.

Tuition fees

$3,988.00

Adventure dates

  • UAK#1: June 30 - July 22
  • UAK#2: July 25 - August 16

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Ultimate Colorado

Experience the thrills of Colorado’s wild side on this action-packed outdoor adventure which combines high adrenaline climbing and rafting with the growth opportunities of backcountry living.

Tuition fees

$3,388.00

Adventure dates

  • UC#1: July 1 - 21
  • UC#2: July 24 - August 13

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Ultimate Hawaii

Enjoy hot sun, cool blue waters and a Pacific beach adventure of a lifetime on AAVE’s quintessential multi-sport odyssey in paradise!

Tuition fees

$4,288.00

Adventure dates

  • UH#1: July 1 - 21
  • UH#2: July 7 - 27
  • UH#3: July 24 - August 13

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Wild Coast Discovery

This introductory adventure amidst the idyllic San Juan Islands and the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest is a classic multi-sport adventure designed specifically for younger teens.

Tuition fees

$3,488.00

Adventure dates

  • WCD#1: July 1 - 21
  • WCD#2: July 7 - 27
  • WCD#3: July 24 - August 13

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Trips in Latin America

Get real adventurous and get to know the ancient Inca culture and great landscapes of Peru, beautiful Ecuador and Galapagos islands or catch some crazy surf in Mexico. Pura Vida!


Costa Rica Clásica

Adventure travel, community service, lush jungles, waterfalls, howling monkeys and pristine beaches surround us as we absorb the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture.

Tuition fees

$4,388.00

Adventure dates

  • CRC#1: June 28 - July 18
  • CRC#2: July 1 -21
  • CRC#3: July 23 - August 12

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Costa Rica Spanish Intensive

An awesome tropical summer of Spanish classes, culture, adventure travel and language immersion in Costa Rica’s mountains, beaches, and cities.

Tuition fees

$4,888.00

Adventure dates

  • CSI#1: June 28 - July 18
  • CSI#2: July 25 - August 14

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Ecuador & Galapagos Service

Explore the culture and vitality of South America with meaningful service projects and the natural wonders of Darwin’s Galapagos Islands.

Tuition fees

$5,388.00

Adventure dates

  • EG#1: July 1 - 21
  • EG#2: July 23 - August 12

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Peru & Machu Picchu

Ancient Incan ruins perched high in the Andes, Amazonian rivers and jungles, the blue waters of the Pacific ocean… experience the beauty, culture and adventure of South America on AAVE’s multi-sport journey to the heart of Peru.

Tuition fees

$4,888.00

Adventure dates

  • PMP#1: July 1 - 21
  • PMP#2: July 23 - August 12

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Surf Camp

How about a blue water, Pacific surf-adventure in paradise? Combine remote white sand beaches, surfing, saving the sea turtles and sleeping in hammocks, and you have AAVE’s Surf Camp!

Tuition fees

$2,988.00

Adventure dates

  • SC#1: June 29 - July 12
  • SC#2: July 15 - 28
  • SC#3: August 1 - 14

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Trips in Africa, Asia and Australia


Africa

South Africa, Mozambique and Swaziland; three unique countries and three passport stamps. AAVE takes you through pristine southern Africa on a world-class eco-expedition.

Tuition fees

$5,388.00

Adventure dates

  • AF#1: July 1 - 21
  • AF#2: July 24 - August 13

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Australia

ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING AUSSIESCUBA dive the Great Barrier Reef, experience a working outback cattle station, learn to surf and explore the largest white sand island in the world!

Tuition fees

$5,888.00

Adventure dates

  • AUS#1: July 1 - 21
  • AUS#2: July 7 - 27
  • AUS#3: July 23 - August 12

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China

AVE’s journey to China has all the depth, adventure, culture and wonder you could hope for. Join us on an expedition through an ancient civilization leaping forward into the future.

Tuition fees

$5,188.00

Adventure dates

  • CH#1: July 1 - 21
  • CH#2: July 23 - August 12

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Thailand

Experience the spirit of Asia as we travel from North to South on an adventure through Thailand’s exotic cultural cities and natural wonderlands.

Tuition fees

$4,688.00

Adventure dates

  • TI#1: July 1 - 21
  • TI#2: July 23 - August 12

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Language Trips

Habla Español?
Improve your Spanish either in Spain or in Costa Rica. You get a bit of everything: great travels but also a higher level of Spanish. You will be surprised how fast you’ll improve when speaking Spanish every day!


Costa Rica Clásica

Adventure travel, community service, lush jungles, waterfalls, howling monkeys and pristine beaches surround us as we absorb the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture.

Tuition fees

$4,388.00

Adventure dates

  • CRC#1: June 28 - July 18
  • CRC#2: July 1 -21
  • CRC#3: July 23 - August 12

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Costa Rica Spanish Intensive

An awesome tropical summer of Spanish classes, culture, adventure travel and language immersion in Costa Rica’s mountains, beaches, and cities.

Tuition fees

$4,888.00

Adventure dates

  • CSI#1: June 28 - July 18
  • CSI#2: July 25 - August 14

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España Clásica

Combine language instruction with adventure in the mountains, beaches and cultural centers of Barcelona, Bilbao, and Madrid.

Tuition fees

$5,888.00

Adventure dates

  • EC#1: June 29 - July 19
  • EC#2: July 24 - August 13

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Younger Trips

Not 14 yet? Don’t worry, you don’t have to wait! We have two trips for 12 to 14 year olds. Action packed trips in Colorado or Washington to have you fully prepared for more trips in the future!


Colorado Discovery

Designed especially for young teens, this classic Colorado adventure is a true multi-sport experience. Discover AAVE, adventure, personal growth and friendship this summer!

Tuition fees

$2,988.00

Adventure dates

  • CD#1: July 3 - 20
  • CD#2: July 17 - August 3
  • CD#3: July 23 - August 9

More info


Wild Coast Discovery

This introductory adventure amidst the idyllic San Juan Islands and the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest is a classic multi-sport adventure designed specifically for younger teens.

Tuition fees

$3,488.00

Adventure dates

  • WCD#1: July 1 - 21
  • WCD#2: July 7 - 27
  • WCD#3: July 24 - August 13

More info