Travel For Teens: Travel Programs for Younger Teens

Travel For Teens: Travel Programs for Younger Teens

Location
Multiple Locations +6
  • Italy
  • Costa Rica
  • United States of America
    • Hawaii
  • Spain
  • Ireland
  • France
Length
1 - 4 weeks

Program Details

Housing
Hotel Tent
Age Min.
12
Age Max
14

Pricing

What's Included
Accommodation Activities Some Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
Dec 06, 2023
Dec 07, 2025
22 travelers are looking at this program

About Program

We know that younger teens have different needs than older travelers, so we have designed several programs to reflect this! All of our itineraries for these programs have been designed specifically with younger teens in mind. So whether you want a slightly slower paced schedule, are keen to learn more about becoming a better traveler, or are simply ready for your first parent-free trip, each of these programs is sure to inspire wanderlust in every young traveler!

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This program offers well-organized trips blending cultural exploration, hands-on service, and adventure, fostering close friendships and personal growth.

Video and Photos

Program Highlights

  • Customized to young travelers
  • Choose from several locations
  • 7th and 8th graders travel with us in interactive groups
  • Cultural exploration

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 21 reviews
  • 5 rating 100%
  • 4 rating 0%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Growth 4.8
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.75
  • Safety 5
Showing 1 - 8 of 21 reviews
Danielle
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Travel For Teens Italy and Greece

Travel for Teens is such a superb program and I recommend it to everyone I know. All their trips are so enjoyable, educational, and it lets me experience the beauty of a new country from a locals perspective. From getting gelato after dinner to making fresh gyros in Greece, it shows me the beauty of a world as I travel with new friends making the experience even more enjoyable. One of my favorite parts is that we also get to experience hands on work such as cleaning beaches in Hawaii and learning about the ancient ruins of Delphi. I could not recommend this program enough it’s so much fun.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing I saw was hordes of sting rays and whales swimming under our boat during a sunset cruise in Hawaii. Ive never seen something like it before and I never would’ve if I didn’t do this program especially since the whales were an endangered species.
Pros
  • You get to experience the world from a local and personal perspective
  • You can make new friends.
  • You can build up a college resume
Cons
  • You may get homesick
  • You will get camp sick
  • You could get sick in general
49 people found this review helpful.
Ethan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TFT is amazing

Over the past summer I went on my first ever teen tour with Travel For Teens on the middle school trip called "Hello California" for 11 days! I had the absolute best time of my life. Between the staff, kids, activities and much more you can't go wrong when choosing Travel For Teens for your teen. TFT offers many very welcoming programs for all ages from middle school through college! It was such an amazing experience for my first ever teen tour. TFT has so many great options and opportunities for kids to explore what the world had to offer!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
To all future travelers I recommend not being so nervous and it will all be ok.
Pros
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • friends
Cons
  • Going home
  • Leaving
  • departing
52 people found this review helpful.
Eden
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Changes your life

5 across the board. My trips with TFT fostered lifetime connections with people all over the world, and I experienced things that made me change so much. I grew from a shy and anxious old soul to a philosopher that lives for adventure!!! I will be coming back in 2026 and so far I’ve brought four friends into the program! totally 100% recommend TFT! the counselors are the absolute best and you will make forever friends. I’ve been to the lowest waterfall in Costa Rica and the highest volcano in Hawaii. How cool! If you’re thinking about joining DO IT!!!

What was your funniest moment?
there was a guy on our trip from shanghai who came to practice his english. we played cards against humanity with him and he used a translator app to understand his cards. he kept laughing to himself and saying random words out loud. i loved him so much and we are still in touch as pen pals! told him i’d learn chinese, but it is not going so well… 我爱你 charlie!
Pros
  • once in a lifetime experiences
  • fulfilling service
  • eli ordered dominos for us
Cons
  • my bathing suit coming off while surfing.
  • falling off of my raft in class iv rapids.
  • mateo coming sick and being our patient zero… we had to buy dayquil for the whole group
52 people found this review helpful.
Elizabeth
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My trip to Greece and Italy!!

My trip was so incredible. We saw iconic landmarks and so much history across Rome, Pompeii, Amalfi, Lefkada, and Athens. My memories and friendships created are unforgettable. I went into this not knowing anyone, but so did a bunch of the other people on my trip. Our amazing director and counselor made sure we were all always comfortable. We all became such close friends in a short amount of time. The activities and experiences we had planned throughout the trip were so great and something I wouldn't have been able to experience otherwise. We had guided tours through the Vatican, Pompeii, and Ancient Delphi. We had so much fun on boat days down the Amalfi Coast and around islands in Greece. And we savored a delicious cooking class with the sweetest Greek woman in a small town.

What was your funniest moment?
When we were eating dinner in Greece, cats kept coming up to us and they were so cute!!!
Pros
  • The best food from local places
  • Memories to last a lifetime
  • A feeling of independence
Cons
  • Nothing will ever come compare to this experience again
  • Having to say goodbye
52 people found this review helpful.
Lila
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Such a great experience!

My Hawaii sea turtle trip was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. The program was the perfect length not too short but not too long and every day felt exciting. My counselors were super chill, helpful, and really made the whole trip feel comfortable and fun. I did one the summer before to Italy which also was amazing therefore I signed up for another but Hawaii was definitely my top one!

I’ve always loved marine biology, so getting the chance to actually work with real professionals was amazing. We got to see live sea turtles up close and learn how they’re cared for when they’re injured, which was really cool. It’s one thing to read about it, but seeing it in person made me even more sure that this is what I want to do in the future.

I also met so many awesome people on the trip. We still talk all the time, which makes me really happy because it feels like I made real friendships, not just during the trip. The hotel we stayed at was great too clean, comfortable, and honestly better than I expected.

Overall, the whole experience was unforgettable, and I’m so glad I had the chance to go. If anyone loves marine biology or just wants a unique adventure, I’d totally recommend it.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Definitely get an underwater camera for the trip because I was always using my friend's, but I really wish I had my own to take pictures snorkeling and scuba diving; it was incredibly epic.
Pros
  • Meeting friends
  • Snorkling
  • Boat rides
Cons
  • Being with a younger age group then I was in
  • Short trip
  • Rooming situation
53 people found this review helpful.
Emma
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best week of my life!!

I had the absolute best time with Travel for Teens on the sea turtle service and adventure trip to Hawaii! It was the best experience that I have ever had and I was truly so lucky to get to go. Not only were our counselors amazing, but they made sure our trip was over the top outstanding and it completely was! It had the best mix of service and adventure. And the service was fun, but also hands on. We felt like we were able to make a difference. I am so happy that I got to make friends from all different backgrounds that I will keep and cherish forever. I recommend this program so much and I am so lucky that I got to go!!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
When we were in maui, we were driving back to our resort from just being out doing service. We stopped to stretch our legs at a beach and we got to watch a bunch of green sea turtles beach themselves. It was the most amazing thing ever. They just sat there and were so unbothered and we got to watch some of the little ones swim in the water!!
Pros
  • Amazing opportunities for service.
  • Trying new things
  • Making new friends who have the same intrests.
Cons
  • It was only 10 days. Wished it was longer!
  • Only four days in one island compared to six days in the next.
  • No one wanted to leave 😢
54 people found this review helpful.
Andrea
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TFT was amazing!!!

I went to France, Switzerland, and Italy with Travel for Teens and it was the best experience! I had so much fun and everyone was amazing my trip director and counselor were so much fun and made sure everyone was having a good time and they kept the parents updated with nightly emails and photos and I always felt safe with them. I didn't know anyone and had no idea what to expect, but from day one of the trip we all became friends. On my trip I got to do everything I wanted to do and more, and I had so much fun!!

What was your funniest moment?
On our glacier hike, a snowball fight broke out and we all ran around the up in swiss alps throwing snowballs at each other and when we rode down in a cable car one of the girls in my group pulled a speaker out of her backpack and we blasted music and sang all the way down
50 people found this review helpful.
paisley
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

TFT Italy for middle Schoolers

This program is so incredibly amazing! Getting to travel with all strangers and making new connections with people really opens up your world to different possibilities! The staff on Travel for Teens is just the sweetest, and you never feel hesitant around them because they are so warm and welcoming! When you first meet everyone at the airport it definitely takes a little while to feel comfortable and find your groove, but once you click with the people you have instance travel buddys and you never your friends sides! Going to all this authentic restaurants and getting to try new cuisine is devine and the smells of food when your walking will make you starved!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would savor the time and take in more of the views, because it was incredibly gorgeous but I feel like i couldve took it in more!
Pros
  • The food is amazing!
  • The sights especially at sunset are hard to beat!
Cons
  • Its so hot during the day
63 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers