Who This Is For

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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.

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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.

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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!)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Expert guides: Wilderness First Responder certified and fluently bilingual

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Professional experience: A decade + creating & leading university study abroad programs

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Responsible travel: Benefitting students, educators, and host communities alike

HOW IT WORKS

1
Get on a call with us to describe the international group study abroad experience you’d like to offer and get inspired.
2
Sit back and relax while we design your ideal trip abroad, including lodging, transportation, meals, and activities.
3
Promote your group trip to the students and bring them down! While in-country, Viva Adventures will manage trip logistics to ensure everything runs seamlessly, with an onsite guide always with the group.

 

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HOW IT WORKS

Two female volunteers smiling together during international community service project abroad

 

1
Get on a call with us to describe the international group study abroad experience you’d like to offer and get inspired.
2
Sit back and relax while we design your ideal trip abroad, including lodging, transportation, meals, and activities.
3
Promote your group trip to the students and bring them down! While in-country, Viva Adventures will manage trip logistics to ensure everything runs seamlessly, with an onsite guide always with the group.

 

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