Spain Cultural Immersion & Adventure
Live and learn alongside local communities in Barcelona and Catalonia, working with a local NGO serving people with disabilities, orphans, migrants, and older adults. Explore medieval Girona, trek through the Pyrenees, and discover the Costa Brava coast, where you’ll snorkel or scuba dive, kayak to hidden coves, and visit the Salvador Dalí Museum. Then head to Mallorca to bike along the coast, explore charming villages, dive into turquoise waters, and kayak to secluded coves before returning to Barcelona for one final day in Spain.
Itinerary
Day 1
Meet with your group to depart for Barcelona, Spain.
Days 2-3
Spend your first full day in Barcelona on a guided tour of the city, including the Gothic Quarter, Mercat de la Boqueria, and several renowned structures by Antoni Gaudi.
Days 3-4
Each morning, we'll share a local breakfast before partnering with Lurpa, a Barcelona-based NGO that provides services and activities for people with disabilities, orphans, migrants, and older adults. Through activities designed and led by Lurpa’s team, you’ll build meaningful connections with the local community. Each afternoon, we'll explore Barcelona’s rich culture and history, visiting iconic landmarks like La Sagrada Família and Park Güell.
Days 5
Head northeast on a bullet train to Girona, a city filled with medieval architecture and incredible cuisine. Spend the day with locals, learning about and experiencing Girona.
Day 6
Take the train to Costa Brava on the coast for a day in the ocean, snorkeling or scuba diving, then visit the nearby Salvador Dali Art Museum on the way back to Girona for the night.
Day 7
From Girona, we drive into the Pyrenees to summit Puigmal, a peak on the border between Spain and France. Spend the night in Val de Núria, renowned as one of the most beautiful villages in the Pyrenees.
Day 8
After a relaxed morning in idyllic mountain villages, we weave our way through the mountains and back to Barcelona for the night. Rest your legs, hang out in the pool, and take in the forest and gardens surrounding the hotel.
Days 9-11
Wake up early for a flight to Mallorca. Spend the first day biking along the coast and in the hills. Visit villages seemingly unchanged for centuries. Other activities include diving and kayaking to hidden turquoise-water coves, and taking a boat ride in Cuevas del Drach, an underground lake weaving through a labyrinth of caves. Share a final dinner and enjoy the sunset before saying goodbye to the majestic island of Mallorca.
Days 12-13
Return to Barcelona for a final day in Spain before heading home with too many stories to tell.
Day 14
Arrive home with a tan and life changing experience in Spain.
When
2 Week Trips
Summer 2027
Group Size
10-20 Students
2-4 Trip Leaders
Tuition
$4,250
Group Discounts Available