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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India Trip Leader

Dates Oct 14, 2026 - Nov 3, 2026
Length 21 Days
Tuition $0
Tarsh Turner
1 SPACE

New Zealand Backpacking

Dates Oct 29, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Length 30 Days
Tuition $10,560
Sailing

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
Fiona Casson
FULL

Spring Semester In Patagonia

Dates Jan 23, 2027 - Apr 12, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $22,180
Photo by Nick Garrett
5 SPACES

Spring Semester in New Zealand

Dates Jan 28, 2027 - Apr 14, 2027
Length 77 Days
Tuition $22,190
Fiona Casson
5 SPACES

Spring Semester In Patagonia

Dates Jan 30, 2027 - Apr 19, 2027
Length 80 Days
Tuition $22,180
Photo by Lindsay Yost

Spring Semester in East Africa

Dates Feb 9, 2027 - Apr 24, 2027
Length 75 Days
Tuition $18,180
Tarsh Turner
2 SPACES

New Zealand Backpacking

Dates Feb 11, 2027 - Mar 12, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $10,880

Global Healthcare Semester – Tanzania

Dates Feb 14, 2027 - Apr 22, 2027
Length 68 Days
Tuition $20,490

Wilderness Medicine and Rescue Semester

Dates Mar 2, 2027 - May 15, 2027
Length 75 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
Fiona Casson
4 SPACES

Patagonia Coastal Expedition

Dates Mar 20, 2027 - Apr 19, 2027
Length 31 Days
Tuition $10,060
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

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking – 18 to 22 only

Dates May 13, 2027 - Jun 11, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120
Photo by Brandon Gell

Summer Semester in Alaska

Dates May 17, 2027 - Jul 30, 2027
Length 75 Days
Tuition $17,300

Alaska Backpacking – 18 to 22 Only

Dates May 30, 2027 - Jun 28, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $8,150

Global Healthcare Semester – Tanzania

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

Yellowstone Wilderness – 18 to 22 only

Dates May 31, 2027 - Jun 29, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $7,350
A group of four girls wearing PFDs and paddling clothes stand in ankle-deep water in front of an iceberg. There is a sea kayak on land on the left.

Alaska Backpacking and Sea Kayaking – 16 and 17 only

Dates Jun 3, 2027 - Jul 2, 2027
Length 30 Days
Tuition $9,120