Australia
Tuition $9,295
Grades
10-12
Days
21
Dates
Activities
Hike, Scuba Dive, Sea Kayak, Snorkel, Surf
Arrival Location
Los Angeles, CA
Departure Location
Los Angeles, CA
Service Hours
15
Accommodations
Hostels, Tent Camping
Trip Overview
On this unforgettable three-week Australian expedition, you will delve into the colorful landscapes of Eastern Australia’s world “down under.”
Activity Highlights
- Explore Daintree and Lamington National Park
- Take a SCUBA diving certification course
- Surf the Gold Coast
Itinerary
Experience sea kayaking, surfing, and SCUBA diving as you discover the diverse marine ecosystem and legendary coastlines. You’ll embark on a night hike in Cape Tribulation, where you will experience mind-blowing biodiversity and will have the chance to see bioluminescence! Plus, learn about the human impact on Coral Reefs and participate in a community service project to collect important data on the reef. Featuring dramatic terrain, pristine sandy beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and the lively cities of Cairns and Sydney, this journey offers a memorable adventure.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Travel to Australia |
| Day 2 | Travel Day |
| Day 3 | Arrive in Cairns and Orientation |
| Day 4-5 | Coral Reef Community Service Program |
| Day 7-9 | Sea Kayak Dunk Island (3 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Cape Tribulation |
| Day 11 | Hike in Cape Tribulation |
| Day 12 | Snorkel in Cape Tribulation |
| Day 13-17 | SCUBA Certification Course |
| Day 18 | Beach Day in Cairns |
| Day 19 | Fly to Sydney |
| Day 20 | Surf the Sydney Coast |
| Day 21 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Hostels
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Camping
Adventure With Us
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and form the trip start and end
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