Trip settings encompass many of the most naturally beautiful locations in the world. Some of the spectacular national parks visited include Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Banff, and Jasper. Other natural settings are in the San Juan Islands and overseas in the French and Swiss Alps. For students seeking greater physical activity, there is an increased emphasis on challenging oneself, developing new skills, and gaining a sense of accomplishment. Programs offer combinations of activities from a selection including white-water rafting, snow skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, sailing, canoeing, ropes courses, caving, and hiking.
Smaller groups enable students to form a unique trust and a tight bond with their peers.
Professional guides are there to instruct and lead specialty activities. Active Tours Trips combine the natural wonders of the great outdoors with the attractions of major cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Vancouver, and Seattle in North America. Students participate in a wide variety of daytime recreational activities, including white-water rafting, snowboarding, snow skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. Evening activities include baseball games, TV tapings, concerts, comedy clubs, minigolf, roller-skating, campfires, and more. These trips combine stays at hotels, resorts, college dorms, and campsites.