CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL TRIPS FOR YOUR SCHOOL
When you work with us to design your trip, you work with life-long educators who fully understand the excitement and complexity of bringing a group abroad. We ease the stress of logistics and planning so you and your students can experience the full benefits of a well-planned trip based in authentic connections with local communities.
Worldwide Student Travel
With partners in Ecuador, Peru, Tanzania, Nepal or Spain, our connections give you easy access to a robust immersive experience. We provide safe, friendly, and authentic hands-on experience with local communities around the world.
Expert leaders: Our trip leaders are skilled in global travel, wilderness adventure, and ethical education. They create magical, mobile “micro-communities” that appropriately challenge the group, while adeptly caring for the physical and emotional needs of the participants.
Locations: Gogi trips select sites of supreme natural beauty, historical and contemporary relevance, and cultural intrigue.
Authenticity: Our network of global hosts is personal and unique. Whether living in a traditional Maasai village or on an Andean social work initiative, our leaders and hosts nourish meaningful connections between participants and locals.
Customized Itineraries: Gogi isn’t a canned program - instead, it is an opportunity to create a unique experience for your group that aligns with your mission and meets curricular, personal, or group goals.
Constellation of Support: From pre-trip planning to updates from the road to post-trip reflection, our team provides superior support that inspires confidence in new and seasoned travelers.
“There is no amount of ‘Thank you’ cards or gift baskets or letters that could truly express how much this trip meant to me. I just want you to know how much I appreciate your kindness and your amazing ability to reach out into the open and come up with these great resources that have the capacity to change a person’s life forever.
I know that I’ll always remember working on the farm and in the garden. I’ll never forget the thrilling adventures of the caves or the exhausting experience of the five-hour hike. And I’ll always think of my kind host family and their gentle San Clemente when I remember Ecuador.” ”
Our Partner Schools
“Our trip to Cádiz (Spain) was a 10/10. It provided students with a unique and invaluable opportunity to apply their language skills, gain a deep understanding of Spanish culture, and grow personally. The trip was well-organized. It had a really good variety of activities in the program. Liz was a wonderful leader that made very close connections with our students. My students were fully engaged at all times, and the impact on their education and personal development was undeniable. They became more self-reliant, adaptable, and culturally sensitive. They broadened their perspectives, challenged their assumptions, and gained a greater appreciation for diversity. The experience encouraged them to think globally and cultivate a more profound sense of empathy for others. I am convinced that this experience will resonate with my students for a lifetime, inspiring them to continue exploring the world and embracing diverse cultures. ¡Gracias de corazón!”
Gogi Abroad has experience working with many types of schools, including: Waldorf, Independent, and public schools. We also have a partnership with Oak Meadow, The Grammar School, Vermont Academy and design annual trips for homeschooling groups.
The unique benefits of designing a school trip with Gogi Abroad
Our trips are centered on experiences with traditional agriculture and building techniques, handcrafts and arts, and music.
We customize your trip to fit with your curriculum and goals.
We provide your school or organization with compassionate and exceptional Gogi leaders. Native, local educators lead the way so that teachers can learn as well.
We design interesting, experiential activities that naturally lead to empathy, expanded awareness, and confidence.
We provide extensive trip development coordination, including all aspects of trip planning and curriculum connections, pre-trip orientation materials for students and parents, packing lists, and in-class discussion questions for both home and school.
Detailed guidance on air travel choices
Once on the ground, your Gogi Leader greets, accompanies, and educates you throughout the entire trip.
Except for airfare, all expenses are included: lodging, transportation, good nutrition, and safe water.
The price range is from $300-$500 a day per student depending on the activities and theme of the trip.
“With the support of Gogi Abroad, my students became independent and resourceful in an unfamiliar place. They moved through the exciting challenges of international travel and then adapted to indigenous home-stays with host families, all while discovering their own sense of confidence.
After a morning of chopping wood, one of my students said “I feel so capable.” This trip surpassed our hopes and dreams and provided an essential step in the growth of my students. ”
Gogi Abroad will organize all of the logistics of the trip and the teacher or administrator from your school can participate and witness their students excited to learn more about the world, themselves, and their place in the world. Our Gogi guides have a role of being nourishing and we support students, teachers, and families preparing for the trip.
Spain
Explore our vast network of connections and opportunities in both Northern and Southern Spain. Learn More
Ecuador
Small villages and rich biodiversity provide many options for study and exploration. Learn More
Bali
A magical island rich in cultural history, spiritual depth, and biological diversity. Learn More
Peru
Intimate farm-based home-stays and the Machu Picchu experience offer a range of options in the Sacred Valley region. Learn More
Tanzania
Our home-base with the Maasai tribe is filled with long friendships and rich relationships, giving students an immediate sense of welcome and inclusion. Learn More
Galapagos
This delicate island ecosystem requires great sensitivity and responsibility. Learn More
““GOGI ABROAD SCHOOL PROGRAMS are rooted in mindfulness and focused on individual growth and social development. These are hallmarks of any quality program. Gogi recognizes this and has delivered on a founding principle of creating unique opportunities for holistic learning.
Participants become, quite quickly, contributing members in the homes and communities they visit and they are rewarded for their contributions in the liberating realization of waking early and being active and helpful”. ”