Travel for Young Adults

 

 

Find Your Path. Change the World.

This stage of your life is about more than just checking boxes; it’s about discovering what lights you up. Whether you’re in college, on a gap year, or exploring what’s next, a GIVE trip allows you to explore the world and your purpose.

Live and volunteer in local communities. Take on epic, off-the-beaten-path adventures. Connect with people who challenge, inspire, and feel like instant family. This isn’t a vacation, it’s a turning point.

You’ll come home with more than memories. You’ll return home more confident, more connected, and ready to make an impact, wherever life takes you next.

Why Young Adults Choose GIVE

Discover What You’re Capable Of

Step outside your comfort zone and into experiences that grow your confidence, courage, and clarity.

Travel Ethically & Intentionally

No greenwashing, no staged experiences, just real cultural immersion and community-led impact.

Meet People Who Get You

Join a crew of passionate, purpose-driven travelers and locals who quickly become lifelong friends.

Everything’s Taken Care Of

From airport pickup to volunteer projects and epic adventures, we’ve got your back the whole way.

Make It Count for School

Service-learning, intercultural experiences, internships, and more. GIVE aligns with dozens of university programs.

“Traveling with GIVE was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Being welcomed into the communities and having the opportunity to truly immerse myself in their culture was an experience I’ll never forget. The connections I made, both with the locals and fellow volunteers, were genuine and meaningful. Working on projects that directly benefit the community gave me a real sense of purpose and showed me just how much of an impact you can have, even in a short amount of time. It was inspiring, humbling, and incredibly fulfilling. I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat.” 

~ Ava O. (Thailand Past Traveler)

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL?

NORTH AMERICA

CENTRAL AMERICA

EAST AFRICA

SOUTHEAST ASIA

North America

North America

Central America

Central America

East Africa

East Africa

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

Want to see it all? 

1. Choose your adventure (below)

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2. Get ready with GIVE’s support

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3. Embark on the trip of a lifetime

Reserve your spot

Explore EAST AFRICA

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Zanzibar

Community Empowerment

Immerse yourself in vibrant Zanzibarian culture, teach English, swim with dolphins, build a school & experience island village life on the Indian Ocean.

12 days

Tanzania

Off-The-Beaten-Path

Adventure into the wild: track wildlife in the Savanna, support sustainable salt farms and marine conservation efforts, explore ancient ruins, & experience a river boat safari in the heart of Africa.

10 days

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Bucket List Experience

Climb above the clouds at 19,000 feet & stand atop the rooftop of Africa. Experience 5 climate zones in 6 days on this once-in-a-lifetime summit adventure.

8 days

Explore southeast asia

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THAILAND

Hill Tribes Immersion

Live and serve in hill-tribe villages, teaching English, farming the land, and trekking into the jungle with elephants. Bamboo raft by day, fall asleep to mountain silence.

14 days

THAILAND

Elephant Experience

Hike alongside elephants and support local caretakers working to protect them. This is locally-led welfare and conservation in the heart of Northern Thailand’s jungle.

8 days

THAILAND

Scuba Conservation

Dive into a whole new world. Get scuba certified, protect coral reefs, and explore Southern Thailand through rock climbing, kayaking, and deep local connection.

11 days

LAOS

Culture & Communtiy

Find peace and purpose in the heart of Laos. Meditate with monks, zipline over epic waterfalls, and support local projects in education, construction, & wildlife protection.

14 days

Explore Central america

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Nicaragua

Pacific Coastal Culture

Explore the land of lakes and volcanoes. Live beachside, surf Pacific waves with locals, teach English, restore mangroves, camp on glowing craters, and sandboard down active volcanoes.

12 days

COSTA RICA

Regenerative Agriculture

Embrace “pura vida”, whitewater raft exotic rivers, zipline rainforests, live on a jungle farm, and connect with Costa Rica’s rich culture and Caribbean coastal communities.

14 days

Explore NORTH AMERICA

 

HAWAI‘I

Mālama ‘Āina

Circumnavigate the Big Island, restore ʻāina (land) and moana (sea), snorkel the Pacific, hike volcanic craters, and “talk story” with indigenous leaders protecting their culture and sacred lands.

9 days

WILD Course

WFA & Outdoor Leadership

Earn your WFA certification, build real-world outdoor leadership skills with immersive, hands-on training surrounded by the snow-capped peaks and old-growth forests of Washington’s Cascade Mountains.

7 days

Around the world in 60 days

Around the World

Zanzibar > Thailand > Laos > Hawai‘i > Costa Rica

From the Indian Ocean to the Pacific, experience GIVE’s most expansive adventure yet. Volunteer on high-impact projects, immerse yourself in diverse cultures, and explore iconic landscapes while circumnavigating the globe in just two life-changing months.