We love hearing the impact our trips have had on participants and families. Below are some of many emails, letters and reviews we have received over the years. If you'd like to speak with trip specific families, please contact us for a full list of references.
FROM PARENTS
“I wanted to say what an incredible time she had on her Alaska trip last summer. I would refer The Road Less Travel trips to anyone seeking that kind of experience for their child. She came back so much more confident in herself. We are so happy that she got to experience it. Thank you.” - Alum Parent
"Staff in the office and on the trips are incredibly responsive, helpful, and enthusiastic. That sets the tone for the whole program. The experience was beyond our hopes." - Parent of Gregory W, Florida: Conservation is Key
"A wonderful experience all around for my child. We appreciated the incredible responsiveness of the RLT staff to all our many questions. That personal touch made all the difference. Also very much appreciated the integrated service, adventure, culture, respect for the earth, residents, and fellow participants. All of those aspects were important to us." - Parent of Nora M, Hawaii: Big Island Adventures
"We cannot say enough good things about this program. He had an amazing time and as parents, we couldn't ask for anything more. The group leader was highly knowledgeable and fabulous. The local community service part was meaningful. Our son was able to hike the Amazon and visit the Galápagos all while making new forever friends." - Parent of Max L, Ecuador: Island Immersion
"This was a fantastic trip! Thank you to all the leaders and program coordinators for making it such a success. My son loved every aspect of the experience. It was definitely a growth experience for him, leaving his comfort zone, trying new skills with new people. His only criticism was that he wished it could have been a longer trip!" - Parent of Gregory W, Florida: Conservation is Key
"She was engaged from the beginning to the end and found the entirety of the experience to be valuable and rewarding." - RLT Alumni Family
"He loved the entire Maine experience. He made friends, had fun, enjoyed all of his responsibilities, and enjoyed confronting all of the challenges. It was great that everyone was removed from their cell phones/devices. He felt supported by the staff and by his new friends, and he continues to share his experiences with his friends, relatives and us. RLT did an excellent job all the way around and we would certainly seriously consider enrolling him in another adventure again." - Parent of Sam S, Maine: Pathway to the Pines
"With everything all of us have been through it was such a relief that you were able to provide a fun escape for Brayden. The program was run seamlessly and the communication with us was great. Thank you for the opportunity to have Brayden participate." - Parent of Brayden, Colorado: Call of the Wild
"Group leaders Karyn and Silas were great and really made the trip for Maeve." - Parent of Maeve S, Maine: Pathway to the Pines
"He loved the local aspects, the back to nature and roughing it aspects, things that tested his endurance physically and mentally and helped him grow and develop relationships with complete strangers. He's very proud of doing everything put in front of him." - Parent of Ryan K, New Zealand: Aotearoa
"This was probably the most emotional and engaging experience he has ever had." - Parent of Ezekiel B, New Orleans: The Gulf Coast
"I love the giving and intellectually intelligent philosophy of RLT. When I called the office, they were so friendly and down to earth and I knew it would be a good fit for our son. RLT ticked all my boxes as a parent- safety, outdoor adventure, community service, intellectually stimulating, altruistic and a fun time for my middle schooler.” - Parent of Noah S, Colorado: 5280’
"A few words about the leaders - they were fantastic! Our daughter had so many kind words to say about them... We heard the leaders were inspiring, knowledgable, super passionate, kind, and helpful - all her words." - Parent of Jessica K, Colorado: Call of the Wild
"Our son came back with a better understanding of himself and his place in the world. He has more confidence in his ability to be a close friend and to be appreciated as a close friend by others... I would say that his goals have changed in that he can envision himself doing and becoming more. He can envision a bigger life outside our community and outside our country." - Parent of Liam D, Norway: Footsteps of Giants
"He has been a different person since he returned - absolutely more independent and self confident. I can see it in almost every aspect of his life right now." - Parent of James Q, Iceland: Nordic Elements
"I can say, without a shadow of doubt, it was the most amazing experience for her and by far the best activity we have ever found for one of our children. The stories keep coming, and the pride as she recounts how active, task oriented and helpful she felt is tangible!" – Julie D, Parent, Colorado: Call of the Wild
FROM PARTICIPANTS
"Coming on this trip, I had no idea that what would resonate with me most would come from something that wasn’t on the itinerary, but rather an intangible love from the people I shared the experiences with…No one person on this trip was similar to the other, but we all were one cohesive unit, brought together by the Road Less Traveled…This trip showed me just how important it is to take risks and experience what I am passionate about, because seeing the world and making the most of what it has to offer with people who have the same desire gave me what a million words and pictures could never do.” - Hayley S, Florida: Conservation is Key
"I now only have the memories of the happiest days of my life, spent with the greatest people I have ever known. Thank you RLT for an amazing trip, and letting me explore my passion in life. I couldn’t have asked for a better, more amazing time, in the happiest place on Earth." - Jordan K, Florida: Conservation is Key
"I learned what it meant to be a friend, and what I can do to help our lovely world." - Renée V, Florida: Conservation is Key
"No school can teach what I learned in 17 days with RLT." - Dhruvad D, Colorado: Call of the Wild
"For the first time, I felt like I belonged to something much greater and was filled with joy...this trip allowed me to do a lot of self-reflection, and through that extensive process, I gained a better understanding of the people in my life, my social responsibility to the world, and my identity." - Maria C, Costa Rica: El Sendero
"I just wanted to let you guys know how much this trip changed my life. I had such an amazing experience during my trip, and I constantly look back on all the good memories I made during my travels. I was a Junior in high school when I went on my trip, and now three year later I can fully appreciate everything the Road Less Traveled did for me. My trip leaders were so supportive and comforting, and whenever we got the opportunity to chat, they helped me figure out myself and made me feel so much more confident and secure. Looking back on my trip, I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to experience an RLT trip and meet so many new people, and really force me out of my comfort zone to try new things." - Delaney J, Bonaire: Bon Bini
"I improved on my scuba skills and now have 3 new specialties!" - Jenna M, Hawaii: Aloha Kai
"I have really found who I am as a person. I have learned that I am powerful and can do anything I put my mind to." - Kyra M, Nepal: Bodhisattva
"My most valuable and significant part of my RLT trip was having the chance to be immersed in the culture, and to get to see many different ways of life and people everywhere I went, so it really broadened my view of the world." - Alyson M, Tanzania: Hujambo