Travel Opportunities

Travel Opportunities

While they complement the School’s academic curriculum and community service program, international and domestic travel opportunities are an integral part of the Storm King experience and add yet another dimension to Storm King’s already vibrant student life.

In past years, Storm King students have broadened their horizons, experienced different cultures, and learned about the natural world on trips to Italy, Costa Rica, Peru, Fiji, Cuba, the Galapagos Islands, New York City, Boston, the Adirondacks, and many other interesting destinations.

All Storm King students are encouraged to take advantage of these exciting, all-inclusive trips during the upcoming school year. As the itineraries, pricing, and dates are being finalized, the School will continue to monitor health and travel conditions and keep the community informed of new developments.

Option 1: Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure to one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet.

Trip Highlights:

  • Charles Darwin Research Center
  • Snorkeling and surfing at Santa Fe Island
  • Hike Sierra Negra Volcano (the largest crater in the Galápagos)
  • Environmental project with giant tortoises in a natural reserve
  • Beachside sunsets, immersive cultural and language experiences

Cost: $3,900 – Includes airfare, transportation, all meals, lodging, travel insurance, and all activities.

  • Minors require written parental permission to travel to Ecuador
  • No visa needed for stays under 90 days

Option 2: Cruise to the Bahamas

An unforgettable voyage with Norwegian Cruise Lines sailing from Manhattan!

Trip Highlights:

  • Port Canaveral, FL (manatee tour or Kennedy Space Center)
  • Nassau, Bahamas (service project or cultural exchange)
  • Private island beach day with swimming and snorkeling
  • Onboard fun: pools, sports courts, teen lounge, live shows

Cost: $2,500 – Includes all meals, lodging, excursions, transportation, insurance, and gratuities.

Payment Schedule for all Thanksgiving trips:

  • $1,000 deposit by July 15, 2025
  • $1,000 second payment by August 15, 2025
  • Final payment by September 23, 2025

General Notes

  • Payments for all trips can be made in full at any time or according to the trip’s payment schedule
  • Payment instructions will be provided upon request
  • For all international trip general inquiries, payments, and payment information, please contact Mrs. Angelica Centeno

*Students are responsible for accommodations through the remainder of break ending on 3/22. A domestic “Gap Trip” will be available as an optional add-on. Please see below.

Option 1: Argentina (Buenos Aires & Patagonia)

An epic blend of culture, language, and adventure.

Trip Highlights:

  • Explore Buenos Aires’ neighborhoods and food scene
  • Tango performances and cultural immersion
  • Gaucho ranch visit and Patagonian trekking
  • Environmental service project
  • Possible trip to Iguazú Falls

Cost: $3,900 – Includes airfare, transportation, all meals, lodging, insurance, and activities.

Option 2: Italy (Rome & Tuscany)

Art, history, and culinary discovery in Italy’s most iconic cities.

Trip Highlights:

  • Rome: Colosseum, Vatican, Sistine Chapel
  • Florence: Duomo and Renaissance sites
  • Tuscan towns: Siena, Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano
  • Cultural immersion: saffron farm visit, thermal springs, cooking class

Cost: $4,900 – Includes airfare, transportation, all meals, lodging, insurance, and excursions.

Gap Trip (Domestic) | March 17–22, 2026*

*Available for Argentina and Italy travelers only. Exact dates TBD. Please note that students returning from Spring Break trips must secure housing off campus until March 22, 2026.

Details & Cost: coming soon

Payment Schedule for all Spring Break trips:

  • $1,000 deposit by by September 23, 2025
  • $1,000 second paymentby October 23, 2025
  • Final payment by November 21, 2025

General Notes

  • Payments for all trips can be made in full at any time or according to the trip’s payment schedule
  • Payment instructions will be provided upon request
  • For all international trip general inquiries, payments, and payment information, please contact Mrs. Angelica Centeno

Iceland – “Land of Fire & Ice”

A unique exploration of sustainability, nature, and culture.

Trip Highlights:

  • Hike the Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls Trails
  • Visit geothermal hotspots such as Hverir
  • Learn about sustainable energy and Iceland’s ecosystems
  • Cultural immersion in Reykjavik

Cost: $3,600 – Includes airfare, transportation, all meals, lodging, insurance, and all excursions.

Payment Schedule for all Spring Break trips:

  • $1,000 deposit by by November 15, 2025
  • $1,000 second payment by January 15, 2026
  • Final payment by November 21, 2025

    General Notes

  • Payments for all trips can be made in full at any time or according to the trip’s payment schedule
  • Payment instructions will be provided upon request
  • For all international trip general inquiries, payments, and payment information, please contact Mrs. Angelica Centeno