Top Summer Travel Programs For College Students [Locations, Prices, & Reviews]

More and more college students are spending their summers and gap years abroad. Why? Because traveling opens you up to fun experiences, other cultures, new friends, and learning opportunities! Summer travel programs for college students are the perfect way to broaden your horizons, especially since 74% of educators say that travel has a positive impact on student development. 

A lot of solo travelers travel to meet new people, and 71% of them have met someone who changed their life or gave them a new perspective. Travel solo, book with friends—either way, we can guarantee that you will meet new people like you! 

At Further Travel, we know how hard it can be to plan a trip, get friends together, and make an exciting itinerary. For over 10 years, we’ve helped thousands of college students travel by doing all the hard work for you! We offer a variety of programs that give you volunteering and teaching experience, while also having fun adventures in the world’s best travel destinations. 

Spend your summer between classes with us! Get some valuable volunteering experience, learn about other cultures, and make a real difference while meeting lifelong friends. 

Check out our top summer travel programs for college students below:

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

College Student Summer Travel Programs: Spend Your Summer Abroad

Our summer travel programs for college students include rewarding volunteer work, from cleaning up the beach to planting trees! You will do amazing work while visiting a stunning destination abroad. We also value fun, which is why our summer programs are packed with exciting activities to do with your new camp friends. Check them out below!

Camp Maldives: Learn About Marine Conservation [From £1,999]

Running from May through August, Camp Maldives combines exploring beautiful tropical islands with making a difference in the community! Along with adventuring in the Maldives and getting immersed in their culture, you’ll work with Save The Beach to preserve local marine life. Get some community service experience under your belt with these activities:

• Beach cleanup
• Coral reef surveys
• Coral frame cleaning
• Coral health assessment
• Coral planting
• Tree planting

Further Travel is dedicated to sustainability and culture, and we also care about your enjoyment! That’s why you’ll take part in activities like a cooking class, snorkeling, surfing, visiting cultural landmarks, and a fishing trip with the locals.

When you spend your summer at Camp Maldives, you get the experience of a lifetime with the perfect mix of fun and making a difference. 

Camp Eurotrip: Seven Countries In 19 Days [From £2,499]

Ever dreamed of spending a summer touring Europe, partying in the best European clubs, and seeing some of the most famous landmarks? Look no further than Camp Eurotrip! On this 19 day program available in June, you’ll visit seven different countries:

1. France: Explore the streets of Paris, tour bars, engage in the City of Light’s nightlife, and check out must-see spots like the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre.
2. Netherlands: Check out Amsterdam’s traditional streets and architecture and visit the city’s best tourist destinations like the Heineken Factory, the Anne Frank House, and Rijksmuseum. If you’re looking for a thrill, head to Europe’s highest swing ‘Over The Edge!’
3. Germany: Head to Berlin to try the best German beer and famous currywurst! Visit Berlin’s top attractions like the Reichstag Building and explore everything this diverse and vibrant city has to offer. 
4. Czech Republic: In Prague, spend your time sightseeing and getting to know the amazing historical monuments and Gothic architecture. Plenty to explore, Prague offers some stunning views and even the largest club in Europe!
5. Hungary: In Hungary, you’ll spend time in one of the trendiest cities in Europe—Budapest! See historical monuments, do some bar crawling, and SPArty at the city’s largest thermal bath. 
6. Slovenia: With a unique heritage, Slovenia is home to two of our program destinations: Ljubljana and Lake Bled. Wander the river, Ljubljana Castle, and check out the thriving club scene. Prepare for a picturesque day at Lake Bled, hiking the mountains, riding a boat around the lake, and whizzing into the valley on a toboggan! 
7. Italy: Visit both Venice and Rome, exploring some of the most iconic Italy destinations like the Colosseum and Doge’s Palace!

Camp Eurotrip offers the summer party of a lifetime, where you’ll check off some of Europe’s best bucket list destinations while having fun with your friends! We hope to see you there.

Camp Vietnam & Cambodia: Give Back To A Local Community [From £1,899]

If you want to spend your summer making a real difference, Camp Vietnam & Cambodia is the place to be! Participate in community service activities like:

1. Teaching English: You’ll teach English in Pagoda and at a local school in Hoi An. We’ll make sure you’re prepared with your Young Learner’s Qualification and lesson planning with camp reps. 
2. Beach cleanup: Fight plastic pollution and help out the marine wildlife in Hoi An with a beach cleanup.
3. Community development: Visit Angkor Kreav and complete community work to help out a community in need. Work includes teaching and construction.

Not only are you doing important work to help out communities abroad and getting valuable volunteering experience, you’ll also see amazing monuments and participate in cultural activities. You’ll get immersed in the culture at duck farms, natural landscapes, temples, pagodas, and Hang Mua Mountain. You’ll even visit the local fish market! 

Camp Vietnam & Cambodia offers you the opportunity to help out in a community while also learning about other cultures and visiting an amazing travel destination. We hope you’ll spend your summer with us!

Camp South Africa: Volunteer Over The Summer

Our Camp South Africa travel programs are the perfect way to get some volunteering experience over the summer! Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do, and doing it abroad introduces you to different cultures, lets you check off a bucket list destination, and helps out communities in need. The skills you strengthen will help you post-college, as 19% of employees said volunteering abroad helped them improve their teamwork abilities. 

Check out our Camp South Africa volunteering programs!

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

Interested in making a difference in a child’s life? If so, the Camp South Africa Sports Coaching & English Teaching program is the best way to spend your summer! 

At this program, you’ll spend five weeks with kids in South Africa, teaching them sports, Math, and English, or all three–it’s up to you! Schools in South Africa don’t include sports in their everyday curriculum, so you’ll be enhancing their education while having fun. You can teach a variety of sports including:

• Football
• Rugby
• Netball
• Hockey

In fact, football is so popular in South Africa that you may find yourself learning a thing or two from the kids! Spend your summer between college classes getting some rewarding volunteering experience and meeting friends along the way. 

Animal Conservation [From £1,349]

Spend the summer helping out local wildlife, learning about conservation in South Africa, and making new friends (furry and not) with our Camp South Africa Animal Conservation program!

This summer program for college students is an amazing way to learn about animal conservation, help out at an animal reserve abroad, and see some amazing bucket list views! At the reserve, you’ll help out with conservation in a few different ways:

• Physical work
• Reserve maintenance
• Interactive lectures
• Feeding animals
• Caring for animals

On the weekend, you’re free to explore! Head into the beautiful city of Port Elizabeth with your new friends, or take part in some adventurous activities like canoeing, surfing, quad biking, and horseback riding! Maybe do some optional activities, like visiting the BayWorld Natural History Museum, seeing penguins at Cape Recife, visiting BayWest Mall, heading to Sardinia Bay Beach or Storms River Bridge, or skydiving! (Note: optional activities come at an additional cost and are subject to availability). 

Camp Bali: Community Service Abroad

Spend your summer in Camp Bali to complete rewarding community service work, learn about the culture of a country abroad, and work with an amazing group of people! Further Travel brings together like-minded people who love traveling sustainably and helping others. If this sounds like you, consider spending your summer at one of our Camp Bali programs!

10-Day Adventure [From £1,099]

Looking for a program shorter than our 3 week programs? Look no further than our Camp Bali 10-Day Adventure! This all-in-one program running from June to August features monkey forests, temple visits, and a community service project. Over the 10 days, you’ll have these amazing experiences:

1. Water activities: Take an authentic Indonesian surf lesson, board a boat for some white water rafting, and snorkel to explore the coral reefs!
2. Cultural sightseeing: Make some friends with the monkeys at the monkey forest in Ubud, view the amazing rice fields, and visit these stunning temples: Tanalot, Ganuung Kavi, Tirta Empul, and Lempuyang!
3. Community service: Spend 2 days completing a community service project in Ubud by renovating and painting kindergartens, schools, and temples to support local families.

Gain rewarding volunteering experience and meet some amazing people on our 10-Day Adventure. You might even be able to snag a selfie with a new friend!

Island Hopper [From £1,599] 

The Camp Bali Island Hopper program is the perfect mix of teaching, community service, animal conservation, and exploring Balinese culture! This program gets you off the beaten track with one of the most diverse itineraries we have. You’ll make a difference by volunteering at a turtle conservation sanctuary and teaching at an Ubud learning center! You’ll also have plenty of time to bond with your new friends with these activities:

• Surf lessons
• Sunset yoga
• Monkey forest
• Waterfall tour
• Snorkelling
• Bar crawls
• Island hopping

And so much more! If you want a perfect mix of fun, making a difference, and getting to know local cultures, Camp Bali Island Hopper is the place to be this summer. 

20-Day Explorer [From £1,499]

Jam packed with fun and rewarding volunteer projects, the Camp Bali 20-Day Explorer program lets you work with kids in need, help with turtle conservation, and see some amazing Bali hot spots! Spend 5 days total working with kids and teaching them English, and spend 3 days volunteering at a turtle conservation sanctuary. At the sanctuary, you’ll:

• Feed turtles
• Maintain sanctuary grounds
• Clean enclosures
• Support environmental education programs
• Repair educational displays
• Do beach cleanups

Apart from these incredibly rewarding projects, the 20-Day Explorer program has an itinerary that involves a wide variety of fun! Take surfing lessons, go white water rafting, visit Asia’s number one water park, and see cultural monuments like Tanalot Temple!

Camp Thailand: Get Immersed In Culture

If you want to enhance your cultural experiences and learn about communities abroad, visit Camp Thailand this summer! Our programs offer the opportunity to experience new cultures, volunteer at elephant rescues, and work with kids in need. Whether you’re taking a gap year or looking for summer plans, Thailand is one of the best destinations, and you may be able to visit our recommended Best Thailand Beaches To Visit On A Gap Year! 

Check out our programs below!

Ultimate Adventure [From £1,599]

The Camp Thailand Ultimate Adventure program is an all-in-one itinerary of one of the most beautiful tropical destinations on Earth. Available May through August, our most travel-oriented program in the country has everything you could ever want! You’ll visit all of these amazing Thailand destinations:

1. Bangkok: Take some scenic IG pics on a river tour and visit some of the most iconic temples in the city.
2. Singburi: Deemed the spiritual heart of Thailand, Singburi is home to the Lopburi Monkey Island, where you can admire these amazing animals in the wild. See some conventional aspects of Thai culture like the Big Buddha statue.
3. Kanchanaburi: Visit the ‘instagrammable’ River Kwai Bridge and explore the 9 waterfalls of Erawan National Park!
4. Hua Hin: Sample Muay Thai boxing at this seaside resort and head to Phraya Nakhon Cave! 
5. Khao Sok: Visit Khao Sok National Park, spend the night in floating bungalows, venture on a boat safari tour, and kayak to take in the views of this beautiful destination. 
6. Phuket: At this established Thai hot spot, spend your free time exploring the island with your camp friends. Then, go on a day tour where you’ll see the popular resort town of Patong Beach!
7. Koh Phi Phi: At the Phi Phi islands, enjoy stunning beaches, exciting nightlife, and a hike up to Phi Phi Viewpoint.
8. Krabi: Enjoy some optional activities like scuba diving, kayaking, or ziplining! See some of Thailand’s cultural hot spots like the Emerald Pools and Tiger Temple. 

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

Camp Thailand is one of the best ways to spend your summer as a college student because of the amazing culture, historical landmarks, and new friendships!

20-Day Island Explorer [From £1,549]

If you want to help out in local schools and learn all about elephant rescue while exploring the beautiful islands of Thailand, look no further than the Camp Thailand 20-Day Island Explorer program. This program combines volunteer work in schools with elephant conservation and exploring tropical islands! 

Experience a mud bath with a baby elephant and make sure to get that perfect elephant selfie! You’ll also sample Muay Thai boxing, enjoy a beach BBQ, take a boat tour to Monkey Beach, and visit the Emerald Pools.

For 6 days total, make a difference in the lives of kids in Thailand by teaching them English and getting them excited about school! We’ll make sure you’re prepared with lesson planning and your Young Learner’s Certification. 

Camp Elephant [From £1,449]

Camp Thailand Camp Elephant is the place to be if you want to spend time with rescued elephants and help out at elephant sanctuaries. Along with making friends with elephants, you’ll make lasting connections with kids in local schools and orphanages through your teaching. 

Along with traditional Thai cooking lessons, Muay Thai boxing lessons, yoga classes, and waterfall and water park visits, spend 5 days teaching English and visit 3 different elephant sanctuaries! You’ll get to walk alongside elephants in the jungle, take a mud bath, feed elephants, and learn about rescued elephants. 

Sonya shared her experience at Camp Thailand, telling us, “Camp Thailand has been the best experience of my life so far. It’s been different to what I had initially expected, but in a really good way… I decided to sign up for Camp Thailand because I wanted to work with the kids and work in the community – you definitely see the impact that your participation has first hand, which has been fantastic.”

If you want to brush up on your knowledge before you visit Camp Elephant, check out 10 Facts About Elephants In Thailand!

12-Day Adventure [From £999]

Party hard and meet the elephants on the Camp Thailand 12-Day Adventure program! This program is perfect for anyone looking for a shorter trip that still includes all that Thailand has to offer. This jam packed itinerary includes all of these activities:

• Elephant sanctuary visit
• Boat trip
• Stunning beaches
• Pool party
• Phi Phi Viewpoint
• Emerald Pools
• Tiger Temple
• Bar crawls

See the greatest cultural monuments and spend an entire day with elephants—it’s the best of both worlds! 

Travel With Further Travel This Summer

Further Travel's summer programs are perfect for college students who still need a summer plan or are on a gap year. Planning a trip in college can be hard—that’s why we’re here! 

We’re committed to sustainability and being more environmentally friendly while traveling. Combined with volunteering, animal conservation, cultural awareness, and community, we offer a well-rounded and fun experience abroad. 

Want to learn more? Check out our FAQs! 

If you’re interested in traveling with Further Travel this summer, email us or call 0161 222 3780. We can’t wait to see you at Camp!