Who This Is For
Designed for universities seeking culturally-rich, logistically-seamless international study abroad trip planning, our programs offer students meaningful global immersion while relieving educators of the planning, coordination, and on-site management that often bog programs down.
With more than a decade of experience partnering with universities across the United States, we create tailor-made study abroad experiences that fit a wide range of budgets and destinations. Our goal is to deliver transformative journeys students will remember (and reference!) for years to come.
Popular University Study Abroad Trips
Explore a selection of our most popular international study abroad itineraries. Each one is a blueprint that can be customized to feature the exact amount of educational, adventure, and cultural experiences to best suit your group’s needs.
Costa Rica Blue Zone Experience
Discover firsthand what makes this little corner of Costa Rica so special, and learn its longevity secrets (that can be taken home!)
Adventure in the Outdoors
Choose health and wellness by getting into nature, moving your body, and coming alive in a beautiful, pristine, and natural paradise.
Cultural & Spanish Immersion
Interact with locals, highlight the culture, and learn the language of the country you are visiting to maximize both connection and integration.
Build Your Own Adventure
Choose from our favorite, tried and tested activities and experiences that will best suit your group’s needs and desired educational outcomes.
WHY CHOOSE US FOR UNIVERSITY TRIPS
At Viva Adventures, we go far beyond traditional study abroad travel. Our programs are intentionally designed to help students engage deeply, participate in meaningful cultural exchange, and cultivate a sense of global wellbeing that continues long after the trip ends. With trained, bilingual guides who create smooth, stress-free days and thoughtfully crafted itineraries that uplift local communities, we deliver academic travel experiences that make a real difference in peoples’ lives.
Expert guides: Wilderness First Responder certified and fluently bilingual
Professional experience: A decade + creating & leading university study abroad programs
Responsible travel: Benefitting students, educators, and host communities alike
unique travel itineraries
“Viva Adventures provides my students with unique travel itineraries that are both educationally stimulating and fun! More importantly, I have the utmost confidence in Tara and Adrianne knowing that we are in the very best of hands as we negotiate Central America’s rich cultural landscapes.”
fantastic experiences
Appreciate you and all you do!
had so much fun
incredible experience
HOW IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
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