Pacific Challenge offers unique and extensively researched programs, carefully blending exciting adventure, personal and leadership development, eco-toursim ideals, cultural immersion, and bundles of fun! Our trips are ideal for students or graduates, but open to anyone from 18-30. No outdoors or travel experience necessary. Simply click on a program title to view an informational packet including a detailed itinerary, specific credit information, notes about the region you’ll visit, registration paperwork and more.
New Zealand & Australia Classic
January-March 2011: 56 days
Come join us on the original Pacific Challenge program. An amazing opportunity to experience vibrant cultures and a multitude of adventure activities while travelling throughout New Zealand and Australia during ideal ’summer downunder’ conditions…discover the magic of Middle Earth!
Escape winter for two months amidst Australia and New Zealand’s stunning mountain, forest, and beach environments. Gain insight into Maori and Aboriginal cultures, discover some of the world’s most livable cities, and experience firsthand legendary Australasian friendliness. Try rock climbing, white water rafting, caving, backpacking, mountain biking, sea kayaking, dolphin swimming, scuba diving, surfing, and more!
Optional college credit available.
View the 2010 registration packet. An updated 2011 packet will be available in May 2010.
Still have questions about this program? Contact us at 507-457-2265 or info@pacificchallenge.org.
New Zealand & Australia Escape
December 2010-January 2011: 26 days
Escape the bitter winter weather and journey throughout New Zealand and Australia for over four weeks during your January term. This trip offers the best of the New Zealand and Australia classic program to students and is perfect for students who can’t get away for the entire spring semester. Activities include rock climbing, white water rafting, caving, backpacking, mountain biking, sea kayaking, swimming with dolphins, scuba diving, surfing and more.
View the 2009-2010 registration packet. An updated 2009-2010 packet will be available soon.
Still have questions about this program? Contact Jinny Rietmann at 651-301-2008 or jterm@pacificchallenge.org.
South America
May 13-June 24, 2011: 42 days
South America is a land of adventure and this program gives you the chance to experience it at its best. The incredible cultural, social and environmental diversity of every country awaits you. The trip consists of many great adventures. Including: a visit to the largest falls in the Americas-Iguacu Falls, raft the Juramenco and Urubamba River, zip line through the Argentinean valley, explore the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, go bouldering near the salt flats of Bolivia right before exploring their exhilarating jungles, hike the spectacular Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, discover Mediterranean-like islands at 12,000 feet on Lake Titicaca and surf the shores of Peru. Join us to explore the beauty of the people, the land, and the culture of South America.
View/print a 2010 registration packet.
Still have questions about this program? Contact Steph Cross at southamerica@pacificchallenge.org.
August 2010: 7 days
Spend a week diving around the tiny tropical island of Utila. Located in the Western Caribbean Sea, on the second largest barrier reef in the world. This island off the coast of Honduras offers a chance to sample the wonders of warm water diving amidst the natural beauty of living coral ecosystems. Big walls, clear water, drift and night diving!
View/print the 2009 informational flyer.
Still have questions about this program? Contact Crockett Roberts at info@pacificchallenge.org