Discover the world & your place in it.

Since 1991, our teens have taken the road less traveled—discovering the world, serving local communities, and growing into their best selves.

What we do

Small-group travel that pushes teens to grow through service and adventure.

Caring for elephants at an animal sanctuary in Thailand, summer 2022.

Meghan G, an RLT parent

My son went on two trips, and we’re so grateful for all he gained...close friends, strong role models, confidence, a broader worldview, and the chance to give back.

Why RLT

Rooted in meaningful service, committed to safety, and small by design.

Local service

Each trip is rooted in service—meeting real needs, supporting locals, and making a lasting impact.

Decades of safety

We could list our safety accreditations, but instead... in 33 years, there’s never been a serious injury. Not one.

Intentionally small

Being small is our superpower. It means we have high leader-to-teen ratios and know every family personally.

**Volunteering to clean up trails in the forests of Maine, summer 2023.**

2025 destinations

Alaska

Colorado

Hawaii

Maine

Washington

Puerto Rico

Alaska Colorado Hawaii Maine Washington Puerto Rico

Azores

Bali

Costa Rica

Greece

Norway

Peru

Thailand

Vietnam

Italy

France

Azores Bali Costa Rica Greece Norway Peru Thailand Vietnam Italy France

Our trips

Whatever their passion, we have a trip for them. Perfected over decades.

Tailored to their age

From 11 to 18, we offer trips curated to different ages & comfortability, helping teens thrive away from home.

Designed around interests

Centered around cultural immersion, service, and adventure, our trips help teens see beyond life at school.

Established for decades

Our trips are iconic, built & perfected for over 30 years—many of our leaders were once participants themselves.

Exploring The Garden of the Gods in Colorado, summer 2023.

Benedetta V, an RLT parent

My daughter wrote her college application essay about how life-changing RLT was. It also helped her choose environmental science as her college major.

The impact

A 30-year legacy of transformation, growth, and life-changing travel.

**Rafting the Salmon River, summer 2004**

**Exploring Denali National Park, summer 2010**

**Hiking to Skógafoss waterfall, summer 2019**

**Caring for horses in Montana, summer 2022**

Get more info

Schedule a quick, no-pressure call with our team to get more info about our programs. There’s no obligation to sign up—just a friendly chat to answer your questions, share details about our trips, and help you figure out if RLT is the right fit for your teen.

Rather not wait? Call us at (773) 342-5200 or email info@theroadlesstraveled.com