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United States Adventures
Ultimate Alaska
Ultimate Alaska combines sea kayaking, rafting, backpacking and glacier mountaineering in a demanding and fun expedition. This 25 day adventure is a challenging wilderness experience, viewing wildlife in their nature habitat, including seals, sea lions, bald eagles, and Orca whales. Ages 14-18. Backpacking experience strongly recommended
Boot Saddle Paddle 
Boot Saddle Paddle is a 24 day adventure which includes a hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, a
horseback adventure, unique Native American intercultural experiences, white-water rafting and backpacking trips in Colorado and Utah.
Bold West
Bold West exposes adventures to the best of Western USA during this 26 day trip. Included are three major national parks, Yosemite, Sequoia, and Zion. White-water rafting, surf school, day hikes, rock climbing and the city sights of San Francisco and Las Vegas are the activities included in this exciting western adventure.
Ultimate Hawaii
  The Ultimate Hawaii is a challenging 21 day camping adventure in paradise! Sailing, surfing, water sports, a service project/cultural exchange, sea kayaking, backpacking and biking all on Hawaii's breathtaking Big Island.
Rock & Rapid
Rock and Rapid is a 21 day action-packed wilderness adventure including white-water rafting, rock climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park and backpacking trips in the spectacular mountains of Colorado and Utah.
USA Younger
Colorado Discovery
 Colorado Discovery is an 18 day adventure for younger  teens12 to13 years old. It is an opportunity to introduce wilderness sport courses that include backpacking, white-water rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and adventure camping. This challenging introductory course leaves young teens feeling a real sense of accomplishment.
Wild Coast Discovery
 Wild Coast Discovery features 21 days of adrenaline producing activity for 13-14 year old teens. Activities include skiing or boarding on the Horstman Glacier on Blackcomb Mountain across the border in Canada, rock climbing school, sea kayaking, biking and short backpacking trips in the Olympic and Cascade Mountains of Washington.
Red Rock Discovery
Red Rocks Discovery is a 21 day adventure of introduction to awesome activities for ages 13-14 year olds. Activities include whitewater rafting on the Green River, explore Devils Garden and the world famous Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, rock climbing under the guidance of professional climbers, learning proper equipment use and safety techniques, as well as camping in Utah's rugged wilderness.
International
Latin America
Surf Scuba Safari
 Surf Scuba Safari is an 18 day adventure filled with activities. Riding the waves of the blue Pacific Ocean by day and spend the nights camping out on the beach. Plus, SSS features sea-kayaking, rock climbing, wakeboarding, terra-boarding, fishing and PADI scuba certification. On the way across the border pick up musical and percussion instruments and fill the night with music around the beach campfires.
Costa Rica Clasica
 Costa Rica Clasica combines Spanish language, adventure and community service in a friendly and safe Central American country. Spend 21 days where Adventure is everywhere . . . incredible beaches, waterfalls, dolphins, hot springs, caves, volcanic mountains, jungles,  mountain biking, snorkeling and a thrilling two-day white-water trip on the Rio Pacuare. Highlighted activities include extensive exploration on Arenal Volcano and hiking in Palo Verde National Park, snorkeling and cruise along Costa Rica's most pristine Pacific Ocean beaches. A minimum of one year Spanish language class is required.
Costa Rica Spanish Intensive
 The Costa Rica Spanish Intensive 21 day trip immerses guests in Spanish language and Costa Rican culture! Three weeks of language classes and living with a host family tangibly improves Spanish language skills. Traveling through three distinct regions of Costa Rica satisfies appetites for adventure. Highlighted adventure include flying through the jungle on a canopy tour, plunging through whitewater on a raft trip, surfing and snorkeling along the beautiful Pacific coast and on the weekends between classes, visit the Arenal Volcano hot springs and explore Rincon de La Vieja National Park.
Ecuador & Galapagos
 This 21 day adventure takes place in Inland Ecuador. Highlighted activities include a once in a lifetime eight day Galapagos Islands cruise, an exhilarating ride in a cable car over a deep canyon to "Brides Vail" falls, a jungle overnight river trip on the beautiful Rio Blanco, as well as a four day adventure in the Amazon Jungle.
Peru & Machu Picchu
Peru & Machu Picchu will take you to another world! Explore ancient cities like Cuzco the oldest constantly inhabited city in the Americas, and Arequipa built out of white volcanic stone and Peru's second largest city. Hike the Inca Trail, rated one of the top ten world hikes, leading to Machu Picchu, the most amazing of all the Inca ruins. This 21 day adventure includes rafting, canoeing, backpacking, the highest navigable lake in the world and the wonders of the Amazon.
Europe
Ultimate Alps
Invade Europe with this high-powered alpine 21 day European adventure. Ultimate Alps includes adrenaline pumping activities such as snowboarding and skiing, white water rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, and backpacking. Destinations include France, Italy, and Switzerland.
Bike Amsterdam-Paris
  Bike Amsterdam is a 14 day unforgettable bike adventure from the alpine center of France to the blue Mediterranean. Challenging down hills, technical short tracks and off-road day rides guarantee a blast for true adventure fanatics. To close out this unforgettable trip is an exotic stay on the French Riviera to reminisce and bid goodbyes.
Bold Europe
  Bold Europe explores three European countries and three cultural highlights: Paris, Barcelona and Florence during this 28 day trip. BE activities include hiking, mountain biking, caving, rock climbing, white-water rafting, canyoning and relaxing on Mediterranean beaches.
France Classique
 France Classique is an ideal opportunity to learn the language while enjoying the nature,  sights, and culture of France in a mix of academic and adventure settings. Activities included on this 21 day excursion consist of canyon hiking, rock climbing, backpacking, and a two day rest and reflective time on the beaches of the French Riviera. Basic knowledge (one-year minimum) of the language and a firm commitment to speak French is required.
Espana Clasica
 Espana Clasica 21 day trip combines language instruction with adventures in the mountains, beaches and cultural centers of Barcelona, Bilboa and Madrid. Experience a variety of outdoor activities including rafting, canyoning and a unique river walking experience. Backpack to a cozy mountain cabin and visit a national park with one of the highest concentrations of lakes throughout Europe. Require basic knowledge of Spanish and a firm commitment to speak the language is required.
Wild Isles
 Wild Isles is an incredible 22 day discovery of the wilderness and culture of Ireland , Wales, and England. The adventure features Dublin, London, and many of the natural treasures of the British Isles in between! Experience a variety of amazing activities such as, mountain biking, and horseback riding in Dublin, rock climbing and surfing schools in Wales, as well experiencing a two-day exploration of London's highlights and hot spots.
 Sail Dive Greece
 This 18 day adventure begins and ends in the ancient Capitol of Greece, Athens. The Greek passion for culture, adventure, sport, food and life is contagious as travelers sail, dive and experience Greece on the wild side. Camping, hiking and river boarding are just a few more of the high adrenaline activities planned.
Asia, Africa, Australia
Africa
 Africa is the ultimate African adventure! Experience this high adrenaline 21 day journey, full of heart pounding activities, such as riding quad runners and  surfing on massive sand dunes. View wildlife including lions, elephants, wildebeest, zebras and springbok, as well as a peek at the world's largest desert sand dunes, first-rate rapids, and rugged trails. Also included in this excursion is the unique exposure to the diverse history and cultures of this exotic region.
Australia
 Experience the world down under with this exhilarating 21 day adventure. "AUS" activities include scuba certification, diving the Great Barrier Reef, kayaking, surfing, hiking and exploring Sydney, the most beautiful city in the world.
Thailand
"TI" is a 21 day experience that welcomes teens to discover the spirit of Thailand, from north to south. Come into contact with the culture, elephant trekking, incredible tropical islands and a rain forest trek - the best adventure Thailand can offer.
China
 During this 21 day adventure experience China's vast expanses up close criss-crossing centuries and cultures in this intriguing country. This trip includes a stop at the Giant Panda Breeding Centre, experiencing Naxi minority descendants during the Leaping Tiger Gorge hike, an easy bike ride visiting the country side around Yangshou, a cooking school, calligraphy and options for Rock climbing. Tai Chi and Chinese painting lessons are also scheduled.
Eight Day Adventures
Rock
 This eight day adventure is specific to Rock climbing. It includes four days in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains learning all about the full throttle sport of Rock Climbing. Professional rock climbing instructors, teach belaying, rappelling and technical skills needed for the next four days of the amazing spires of the Sangre de Cristos begging to be climbed. Putting into practice what is learned, technical and non-technical ascents appropriate to ability.
Kayak
 Start this eight day journey on a lake or heated pool learning how to wet exit, role, paddle and progress toward reading water, ferrying, surfing waves and successfully navigating rapids on the river for the first four days. Then apply what is learned trying out the class II and III rapids on the Arkansas or Colorado River.
Bike
 On 27 speed index shifted bikes with helmets provided by AAVE, learn how to safely enjoy the riding adventure of a lifetime. AAVE’s expert guides teach the skills and give individually geared opportunities to practice and improve individual biking ability. Explore the exciting high country trails of Colorado in and around Aspen and the Grand Mesa. A variety of amazing alpine dirt roads, dreamy single-track roller coasters and intense downhill plunges provide classic adventure challenges for all levels.
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AAVE provides carefully led, worthwhile and safe adventure travel for teenagers. Most teens want a summer adventure to match their maturity, energy, ability and to have the most fun possible, while most parents are looking for a safe educational experience that builds character, leadership abilities and for their “young adults” to have an adventure they will never forget. An AAVE adventure exceeds the expectations of both.
should be carefully considered and preserved. We believe that a summer with AAVE will deepen maturity, broaden perspective, enhance leadership abilities and send you home saying, "I was incredible!"