Experience the transformative power of cultural immersion with Gogi Abroad

Tribal Gap Year

Eight months, four countries, an immersive cultural experience centered around farming, rituals, art, and music.

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School Groups

Gogi Abroad builds custom itineraries grounded in the studies of sustainability and reverence for tribal cultures.

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Join Our Global Village

Our travelers are welcomed into a network of local culture in each of our locations around the globe. With deep, authentic connections to the farms and families, we craft cultural immersion experiences that balance structure and support with independence and self-reliance.

Gap Year with Gogi Abroad — Explore with confidence

Traditional farming and building methods, craft work, art, music, explorations of the natural environment - Gogi Abroad brings students into the true culture of the region.
We offer travel experiences with a unique blend of independence and support, giving you the structure and security you need to feel truly at home in the world.

“The trip changed my life. It took hold of me and has been the driving force in my life for the past 8 years. My longing to travel, see the world, know its people and experience its cultures has only brought upon me optimism. It has expanded me, helped me to see the good in the world and appreciate where I came from.””

— Sam Stickney, student traveler

“The leaders of our trip to Peru were incredible — their knowledge of South American culture history and geography was rich, deep and yet broad enough to capture each of the young travelers interests. This wasthe most amazing service learning adventure/trip of my educational career. ”

— Steven Lorenz, Oak Meadow Independent Learning

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Featured

Feb 15

Reconnect and Reset in Patagonia Argentina (Adults)

Apr 11

Walking the Way: El Camino and the Heart of Spain

May 7

Peru: A Journey into Shamanism with an Optional Salkantay Trek Adventure (Adults)

Jun 1

Peru Summer Adventure: Cultural Immersion and Service Learning for Teens

Jun 4

Bali's Magic: A Sustainable Journey and Culture for Teens

Jun 16

Surf and Spanish in Spain for Teens

Jul 1

Tanzania & Maasai Tribe, Conservation, and Safari Adventures

Jul 28

Journey to Ecuador: Service Learning, Indigenous ways of Living, and Sustainability for Teens

Oct 16

Offerings of Bali in October (Adults)

Jan 17

Adventures to the Galápagos Islands for Adults

Notes From The Field, Our Student Blogs

News from the field

In the Boma - Tanzania Reflections

We've just returned from a full and amazing sixteen days in Tanzania with nine high school aged travelers. Reflective writing is a key component of our journeys, and here are a few excerpts from our incredible trip . . . .

Summer Surfing and Language Immersion in Spain

“To those people who say life-changing experiences can only happen over the course of at least few months, you are wrong — these ten days in Southern Spain were a profound experience. We stayed with host families, went surfing, took Spanish classes, cooked Paella, toured the city and the country, and worked on a farm. . . . .

Tribal Gap Year, Rural and Urban Reflections

“My first impression of Kathmandu is complete chaos. I thought Arusha, Tanzania, was pretty interesting but this tight medieval city has turned my expectations up a few notches. Motorcycles are packed in until they create a sort of liquid formation on the busy streets . . . . “