13 Best College Student Travel Programs [Locations, Reviews, Tips, & Prices]

Ever dreamed of feeding a baby elephant in Thailand, or conserving turtle habitats in Bali? What about teaching English at local schools in Vietnam, or coaching sports in South Africa? If any of these sound like fun to you—you’ve come to the right place! Our college student travel programs give you the opportunity to do all of this and more. 

Traveling is one of the most rewarding things that a college student can do. A survey by the Student and Youth Travel Association found that 69% of teachers say student travel increases independence and confidence, and 66% say respectfulness and ability to adapt. 

So why don’t more college students like you travel? Well, it can be overwhelming and confusing, because it’s hard to plan a trip abroad, make an itinerary, and know where you can volunteer and make community impacts. We’re here to help!

At Further Travel, our mission is to help college students travel sustainably, learn skills, make a difference, and make new friends. 87% of travelers want to travel more sustainably, and we’re helping them do so. Since the acquisition of Invasion by Intrax in 2021, we’ve worked with thousands of students to match them to the best travel program while keeping the entire process easy. 

On our travel programs, you’ll volunteer at local schools, complete community service projects, and even work on animal and marine life conservation! In fact, each person who books with us equals one tree planted. 

Below are our 13 best college student travel programs:

1. Camp Bali: 20-Day Explorer
2. Camp Bali: 20-Day Island Hopper
3. Camp Bali: 10-Day Adventure
4. Camp Thailand: Camp Elephant
5. Camp Thailand: 12-Day Adventure
6. Camp Thailand: Island Explorer
7. Camp Thailand: Ultimate Adventure
8. Camp South Africa: Sports Coaching & English Teaching
9. Camp South Africa: Animal Conservation
10. Camp Philippines: Island Experience
11. Camp Maldives: Island Experience
12. Camp Europe: Eurotrip
13. Camp Vietnam & Cambodia: Combo

Camp Bali: College Student Travel Volunteering & Conservation

From turtle conservation to monkey forest visits, Camp Bali is the perfect destination for college students who want to make an impact while visiting a tropical Asian country. 

The beautiful wildlife and stunning beaches get you some pretty amazing photo ops–you might even be able to check out The Most Instagrammable Spots in Bali. 

From surfing lessons to community service—Camp Bali has something for you!

20-Day Explorer [From £1,499]

The beauty and culture of Bali make it the perfect destination for college students. On our 20-Day Explorer program, you’ll visit Ubud, Seminyak, and Nusa Penida, where you’ll do activities like:

• Learn to surf
• Teach English at local schools
• Help out with turtle conservation
• Raft white water rapids
• Snorkel in coral reefs
• Visit monkey forests

This ultimate itinerary includes everything you need to learn about the amazing Bali culture and help out with local school projects. Most importantly, you’ll meet tons of people who love to travel and give back sustainably—just like you!

20-Day Island Hopper [From £1,549]

Sunset yoga, turtle conservation, waterfalls–the 20-Day Island Hopper program has it all. Visit Seminyak, Ubud, Lombok, and the Gili Islands where you’ll get a once-in-a-lifetime experience of Bali’s famous destinations and local views. 

The best thing about this travel program is the opportunity to make it your own. On our beach days, choose between surfing, snorkeling, or just soaking up the Bali sun. In Kuta, take some time to unwind with paddle boarding, group surf lessons, or local shopping—it’s up to you! On our Gili Trawangan beach day, you can create your own itinerary with these options:

• Do some extra scuba-diving
• Rent a bike and cycle around town
• Kayak and paddleboard
• Book a traditional yoga or meditation class

Most importantly, you’ll meet an amazing group of people and make lifelong friends. 

10-Day Adventure [From £1,099]

Looking for something a little more affordable, or looking to fit travel into your busy schedule? Our Camp Bali 10-Day Adventure’s got you covered!

This travel program is jam-packed with the best Bali hot spots of our full trip. You’ll take surfing lessons, visit the monkey forest, do a community service project, and board a boat for some white water rafting. This travel program features incredible historical attractions, like the Lempuyang Temple, one of the oldest temples in Bali!

Trying new foods when traveling is definitely at the top of our bucket list. In Bali, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your palate with fresh and clean foods. In fact, Bali is big on clean eating, with tons of vegetarian and vegan foods for our veggie friends! If you’re not sure what to try or a little intimidated by the dish names, check out The Best Food To Try In Bali!

Camp Thailand: Learn & Explore With This College Student Travel Program

Camp Thailand is one of our top choices for college student travel. Volunteering opportunities, elephant conservation, cultural destinations, natural views—Camp Thailand has everything you’re looking for in a travel program. 

Check out our Camp Thailand programs below!

Camp Elephant [From £1,449]

Camp Elephant is your all-in-one stop for learning about elephant conservation and history. Even better, you get to live out the dream of taking mud baths with baby elephants! You’ll visit elephant sanctuaries at:

1. Elephant Haven: A partner with Camp Thailand for 5 years now, Elephant Haven lets you meet the elephants, walk with them through the jungle, prepare their food and feed them their favorites, and even take a mud bath with them in the lake!
2. Kui Buri: Take a look at elephants roaming freely in the beautiful Kui Buri national park, photograph wild elephants, and ask any questions you have about these amazing creatures!
3. Petchaburi: Visit the Wildlife Friends Foundation Elephant and Animal Sanctuary where you learn the stories of the rescued elephants, take a tour and learn about the other animals (including tigers!), and prepare food for the elephants. 

While the elephants are the star of the show, Camp Elephant has a diverse itinerary! You’ll create your own Pad-Thai at traditional Thai cooking lessons, visit the 9 waterfalls of Erawan National Park, visit Black Mountain Water Park, and take a yoga class! For 4 days, teach English at local schools and orphanages to give back to the local community. Camp Thailand participant Hannah shared that working with kids on this trip is something she’ll remember forever!

12-Day Adventure [From £999]

Camp Thailand’s 12-Day Adventure is our cheapest travel program for college students. Starting at £999, this program includes the ultimate itinerary:

• Elephant sanctuary visit
• Pool party
• Phi-Phi Viewpoint
• Boat tours
• Bar crawl
• Hot spring visit
• Tiger Temple
• Emerald Pools

Visit the perfect locations: Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, and Krabi! This travel program is the best way to visit Thailand’s hot spots, learn about the local culture, and relax at the stunning beaches and springs. 

20-Day Island Explorer [From £1,549]

20-Day Island Explorer is the ultimate Camp Thailand program. It gives you the perfect balance of Thailand activities, from cultural experiences to relaxing on beautiful Thailand beaches! 

On our Island Explorer program, you’ll visit the amazing island destinations of:

1. Phuket: In Phuket, take in the breathtaking views, visit the Big Buddha statue, learn Muay Thai boxing, teach in local schools, visit an elephant sanctuary, and enjoy a barbeque on the beach!
2. Koh Phi Phi: Take a ferry to explore the islands of Koh Phi Phi, boat tour to local hotspots like Monkey Beach, and watch fire shows.
3. Krabi: Climb 1,273 steps to visit Tiger Cave Temple, visit the Emerald Pools, explore Railay Beach, and embark on another island hopping tour!

This program gives you the opportunity to teach children in local schools and make a real difference for them. Past camper Laura said “When you teach the children in schools you form a close bond with them, which is a great experience; you’re given support before you [teach] and teach in pairs so anybody who may not be experienced in a classroom has the support of another member of the group.” If teaching seems a little intimidating, we’re here for you!

Most importantly, you’ll make lifelong friends who love traveling and giving back just as much as you do! It really does have everything you could ever want. We hope to see you there!

21-Day Ultimate Adventure [From £1,599]

If you’re looking for a tour that encompasses all of Thailand’s beauty and wonder, our 21-Day Ultimate Adventure is the perfect travel program for you. This program combines the wonders of all of Camp Thailand’s programs, so you can have the craziest all-in-one trip of a lifetime.

Our most travel-oriented tour, you’ll visit Phuket, Bangkok, Singburi, Hau Hin, Kanchanaburi, Khao Sok, Koh Phi Phi, and Krabi! Take part in all of these amazing activities:

1. Bangkok River Tour: Use your IG selfie skills to get some beautiful pics on the water!
2. Temple visits: Get to know Thailand culture and history at Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Golden Mountain.
3. Lopburi Monkey Island: Where monkeys and humans live in harmony, this island is a must-see in Thailand!
4. Erawan Falls: Explore all 9 waterfalls in Erawan National Park and make stops at the waterfall slide and fish spa along the way.
5. Elephant Sanctuary: Spend an entire day feeding, caring for, and learning about the majestic elephant! You’ll even have the opportunity to take a selfie with an elephant. 
6. Floating markets: A perfect way to get to know Thai culture, the Ratchaburi floating market is famous for its traditional food, crafts, and souvenirs. 
7. Muay Thai boxing classes: Try out this traditional sport loved by Thai communities to get even closer with the culture!
8. National parks & caves: Visit Phraya Nakhon Cave, Khao Sok National Park, and Tiger Cave.
9. Fun on the water: Kayak around Khao Sok, explore on a boat safari tour, take a dip in the Emerald Pools and hot springs, and have some free beach days where you can scuba dive!
10. Island hopping: Tour Koh Phi Phi islands and visit stunning beaches like Railay Beach.

This travel program really does have everything you could ever want!

Camp South Africa: Students Making A Difference

From teaching local students and coaching sports to working with animal conservation organizations, Camp South Africa is the perfect way for college students to make a difference. 

Work with some amazing kids, learn about local wildlife, and get to know your camp friends with weekend activities with our Camp South Africa travel programs!

Sports Coaching & English Teaching [From £1,449]

Making a difference in a community is easier than ever with our Camp South Africa Sports Coaching and English Teaching travel program!

Here, you’ll spend 5 weeks getting to know local township communities, helping kids with their Math and English assignments, and coaching sports like netball, hockey, rugby, and football. Since football is such a widely-loved sport in South Africa, some of the kids might even coach you!

On the weekends, you’re free to do whatever fun stuff you want to with these optional activities:

• Skydiving
• Bungee jumping
• Shark cage diving
• Safari & game reserves drives
• Canoeing trips
• Waterfall visits
• Boat trips & snorkeling

(Note: optional activities come at an additional cost and are subject to availability).

This program is our only one open to 17 year olds too, so come get some great volunteering experience before you even head off to college!

Animal Conservation [From £1,349]

Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives while traveling to a bucket list destination? Our Camp South Africa Animal Conservation travel program has it all! See the Big Five (lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and rhinos), feed and care for reserve animals, participate in wildlife lectures, and maintain the reserve facility. 

On the weekends, you’re free to participate in these fun optional activities:

• Skydiving
• Bayworld Natural History Museum
• Seeing wild penguins in Cape Recife
• Sardinia Bay Beach
• Storms River Bridge
• BayWest Mall

(Note: optional activities come at an additional cost and are subject to availability). 

Camp Philippines Island Experience [From £1,499]

Camp Philippines Island Experience lets college students teach local communities and clean up beautiful beaches, all while visiting stunning Philippines main spots and participating in once in a lifetime fun!

You’ll experience a perfect balance of exciting city life and relaxing tropical views. You’ll make a difference in the lives of kids by visiting local schools. You’ll even help out the locals and support marine life by cleaning up the beach!

Explore one of the most beautiful places in the world, while helping out the community and making lifetime memories—you won’t regret visiting Camp Philippines!

Camp Maldives Island Experience [From £1,999]

Do you want to travel to a bucket list destination while helping preserve the wildlife? Walk off the beaten path and get a real cultural experience with the Island Experience program!

At Camp Maldives, you’ll work with Save The Beach to clean up the beach, plant coral, conduct reef surveys, clean coral frames, and assess coral health for their online database. Learn about marine conservation in an interactive way, while actively helping out the local community and environment! 

Alongside helping marine life, you will help ecosystems on land! You’ll get to learn about seagrass conservation, local flora and fauna, and give back by planting coconut palm trees. 

Not only will you have the rewarding experience of helping the environment in a local community, but you will take part in activities like:

• Snorkeling
• Optional scuba diving
• Island exploring
• Paddle boarding
• Kayaking
• Cooking class
• Beach BBQ
• Rooftop pool

(Note: optional activities come at an additional cost and are subject to availability). 

Camp Europe Eurotrip [From £2,499]

With 7 countries and an unlimited list of activities, Camp Eurotrip is our most customizable camp experience! Camp Eurotrip is the party destination travel program.

All of the destinations you’ll visit have so many opportunities for exploration:

1. Paris, France: Check out the local cafes, take part in bar crawls, and experience “The City of Light’s” nightlife. Take a boat tour around the city or a walking tour to visit hotspots like Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre, and the Parc des Tuileries. Book tickets for Moulin Rouge or snap some amazing Instagram pics at Montmartre!
2. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Visit the best Amsterdam bars and explore this amazing city. Head to the Anne Frank House, take a tour through the Heineken Factory, and check out Rijksmuseum, the largest museum in the city—the possibilities are endless!
3. Berlin, Germany: Berlin is famous for its beer, so head to Hofbräuhaus and later, soak it up with some currywurst! Visit the Reichstag Building, take our private walking tour of the city, and take part in the amazing nightlife at raves and modern clubs. 
4. Prague, Czech Republic: Explore beautiful cultural monuments, ride beer bikes around the city, visit Charles Bridge, or even climb the 299 steps up to Petrin Tower. Check out the nightlife at the largest club in Europe—Club Karlovy Lazne. 
5. Budapest, Hungary: Take part in SPArty time at the world-famous thermal bath, one of the biggest events in Hungary. Take a sightseeing tour along the river, tour historical monuments, and of course–enjoy Hungarian beer at the best bars in the city!
6. Ljubljana, Slovenia: Explore this beautiful European city and visit Ljubljana Castle. Take a day trip to Lake Bled, where you’ll get your adrenaline up on the toboggan and take in the sights of the lake. 
7. Venice & Rome, Italy: Visit two of the most iconic cities in Italy. Get lost in the ancient architecture and don’t miss hot spots like the famous Rialto Bridge and the Colosseum. 

(Note: some of these activities require prior booking–contact us if you need help or tips!)

Camp Vietnam & Cambodia [From £1,899]

Camp Vietnam and Cambodia is one of our most exciting travel programs for college students, with visits to bustling cities, beautiful wildlife, famous temples, and giving back to the community! You’ll travel to a variety of destinations while learning about and experiencing the amazing culture of these places. 

Most importantly, teach English at a local school, do community service projects in Angkor Kreav, and clean up the beach in Cam Thanh village. Popular with students, many say that these community activities are the highlights of their trip!

College Student Travel Programs with Sustainability & Culture

Further Travel is dedicated to our four pillars of travel:

1. Fun: Laughter and the friendships you make while traveling are important to Further Travel. Alongside volunteering and cultural impacts, you’ll have some of the most fun, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
2. Community: 80% of our travelers are solo travelers, so travel with us to make lifelong friendships with people like you!
3. Culture: At the heart of Further Travel, we care about giving back to the communities we visit and gaining authentic cultural experiences. Our programs are designed to give you the best possible cultural experience and get you off the beaten track!
4. Volunteer: Giving back is important, and that’s why Further Travel offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities, from animal conservation, teaching English, beach clean up, and planting trees–have a rewarding experience and know you are making a difference. For our teaching programs, you’ll even get your Young Learner’s Qualification.

We know how hard it can be to plan a trip, learn about local activities, and get your friends together—which is why we offer the best college student travel programs so that you can expand your global knowledge and make a real difference, all while making forever friends. 

Want to learn more? Check out our FAQs. Email us or call 0161 222 3780 to get started on planning your trip of a lifetime. 

We hope to see you soon!