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Individual Travelers

Individual students ages 14-24 who are not a part of an organization can travel with Global Explorers in many ways. For 2009 travel, check out the following opportunities:

  • Leading the Way: A nationally-recognized program that brings together students with and without disabilities on extraordinary journeys. This year's destination is the Grand Canyon. Learn more and apply now!
  • Open Enrollment: Each year, we offer some of our destinations to any interested student who wants to apply. Our 2009 Girl Scout open enrollment programs are closed. Please Contact us for other Open Enrollment opportunities.
  • Alumni Programs: Are you an alumnus of Global Explorers? Join our 2009 expedition to the Yucatan! Visit our Yucatan Program page for details and check out the program overview here.
  • Start Your Own Group!: Find an adult in your community such as a parent or teacher who is interested in organizing a group travel experience. Then, put together a group of your friends and peers from your community and get ready to travel! Interested in this? Contact us!

Learn more about how our individual student programs work in the students section of our site.

Here's a quick summary of our destinations...

Amazon Adventure: Peru
Fish for piranha, swim in the Amazon, and build a community garden.

Arctic Exploration: Canada
Travel across the tundra, search for polar bears and learn about Inuit culture.

Baja Journey: Mexico
Kayak the Sea of Cortez, explore the Sonora desert and build a nature trail.

Sustainable Tropics: Costa Rica
Watch for sea turtles by moonlight, zip along the rainforest canopy and study conservation issues.

Leading the Way
Join an extraordinary team of students with and without disabilities on these nationally recognized adventures!

Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley: Peru
Hike the famous Inca Trail, explore Machu Picchu and delve into Incan culture.

African Discovery: Tanzania
Take a traditional African Safari and plant trees on the hills of Kilimanjaro.

The Mayan Yucatan: Mexico
Float along mangrove swamps, study the rainforest and explore ancient Mayan ruins.