Expedition Courses

Explore NOLS expeditions, from Patagonia fjords to Wyoming peaks. Build real leadership skills, wilderness experience, and lifelong confidence through immersive, instructor-led outdoor courses.

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Spring Semester in Baja

Dates Jan 5, 2027 - Mar 23, 2027
Length 78 Days
Tuition $16,200

Patagonia Cultural Expedition

Dates Jan 16, 2027 - Feb 15, 2027
Length 31 Days
Tuition $10,300
Photo by Nick Garrett

Spring Semester in New Zealand

Dates Jan 21, 2027 - Apr 7, 2027
Length 77 Days
Tuition $22,190
FULL

Patagonia Mountaineering – Spanish Immersion

Dates Jan 22, 2027 - Feb 4, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $4,940
Oscar Manyguy
2 SPACES

Patagonia Sea Kayaking – Spanish Immersion

Dates Jan 24, 2027 - Feb 6, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $4,940
Photo by Nick Garrett
5 SPACES

Spring Semester in New Zealand

Dates Jan 28, 2027 - Apr 14, 2027
Length 77 Days
Tuition $22,190
Photo by Lindsay Yost

Spring Semester in East Africa

Dates Feb 9, 2027 - Apr 24, 2027
Length 75 Days
Tuition $18,180

Global Healthcare Semester – Tanzania

Dates Feb 14, 2027 - Apr 22, 2027
Length 68 Days
Tuition $20,490
Bhaskar Bhat
5 SPACES

Spring Semester in the Himalaya

Dates Mar 12, 2027 - May 30, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $18,440
bells and red garlands hand in an archway in India

Himalaya Hiking and Cultural – 50+

Dates Mar 23, 2027 - Apr 5, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $4,116

Himalaya Backpacking – Adult

Dates Apr 11, 2027 - Apr 24, 2027
Length 14 Days
Tuition $4,110

Himalaya Backpacking

Dates Apr 19, 2027 - May 23, 2027
Length 35 Days
Tuition $7,210
Photo by Jamie Odonnell

Kilimanjaro Culture and Climb Expedition

Dates Apr 27, 2027 - May 26, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,990

Global Healthcare Semester – Tanzania

Dates May 30, 2027 - Aug 5, 2027
Length 68 Days
Tuition $20,490

Tanzania Cultural and Service Expedition – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 27, 2027
Length 23 Days
Tuition $7,930
Teen girl with a big smile on her face on a raft solo holding the oars floating down river

Salmon River Backpacking & Rafting Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 4 Weeks

Dates Jun 7, 2027 - Jul 4, 2027
Length 28 Days
Tuition $8,190

Tanzania Cultural and Service Expedition – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jun 14, 2027 - Jul 6, 2027
Length 23 Days
Tuition $7,930

Tanzania Cultural and Service Expedition – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jun 29, 2027 - Jul 21, 2027
Length 23 Days
Tuition $7,930
Teen girl with a big smile on her face on a raft solo holding the oars floating down river

Salmon River Backpacking & Rafting Adventure for Teens 14-15 – 4 Weeks

Dates Jul 1, 2027 - Jul 28, 2027
Length 28 Days
Tuition $8,190

Tanzania Cultural and Service Expedition – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jul 13, 2027 - Aug 4, 2027
Length 23 Days
Tuition $7,930

Rocky Mountain Service Expedition

Dates Jul 19, 2027 - Aug 17, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $6,700

Tanzania Cultural and Service Expedition – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jul 23, 2027 - Aug 14, 2027
Length 23 Days
Tuition $7,930
Three women with backpacks walk between two women wearing traditional Indian clothing.

Fall Semester in the Himalaya

Dates Sep 10, 2027 - Nov 28, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $18,410
Will Wamaru

Fall Semester in East Africa

Dates Sep 12, 2027 - Nov 25, 2027
Length 75 Days
Tuition $18,410