Tusker Travels Inc.

Tusker Travels Inc. A non-profit organization aimed at giving junior and senior high school aged young adults in the Somers community an international travel experience.

Tusker Travels Inc. is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing travelers with an international travel experience that promotes global citizenship. It’s our mission to instill confidence and independence, immerse travelers in new cultures, explore famous sites, create lasting memories, and build life-long friendships through international travel. Travelers who participate in these

memorable trips serve as ambassadors of their community and expand their horizons beyond the classroom. The founders of the company have travelled with student travelers to places such as France, Spain, Italy, Monaco, Greece, Morocco, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands. strives to provide a service that fosters students’ continued participation in international travel and instill a love for exploring our world. Your journey begins here.

Some memorable moments from our boat ride in Cassis , perfume factory in Eze, Monaco and Nice.
04/20/2025

Some memorable moments from our boat ride in Cassis , perfume factory in Eze, Monaco and Nice.

04/20/2025
Checking in to our last hotel with seaside vibes! Loving Cannes and its throwback movie feel!
04/18/2025

Checking in to our last hotel with seaside vibes! Loving Cannes and its throwback movie feel!

Enroll Now, limited spots available!
04/18/2025

Enroll Now, limited spots available!

Experiencing the TGV train, headed to Avignon!
04/17/2025

Experiencing the TGV train, headed to Avignon!

The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 km to the Roma...
04/17/2025

The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge built in the first century AD to carry water over 50 km to the Roman colony of Nemausus. It crosses the river Gardon near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France. The Pont du Gard is one of the best preserved Roman aqueduct bridges.

Thank you   for the surprise tickets to climb the Eiffel Tower!!! Most of us made it up to the top level! 🇫🇷
04/17/2025

Thank you for the surprise tickets to climb the Eiffel Tower!!! Most of us made it up to the top level! 🇫🇷

Beautiful day touring Paris! Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, oh and let’s not forget a visit to Savoir (filming s...
04/14/2025

Beautiful day touring Paris! Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, oh and let’s not forget a visit to Savoir (filming site of Emily in Paris).

After a long overnight flight, we did some exploring in Paris. Students had time to go in Notre Dame, explore the bouqui...
04/13/2025

After a long overnight flight, we did some exploring in Paris. Students had time to go in Notre Dame, explore the bouquinistes along the Seine River or find themselves the perfect authentic french lunch or snack.

France here we come! 🇫🇷
04/12/2025

France here we come! 🇫🇷

Join us for a food-themed tour of Southern Italy during February break of 2026!  Some highlights include a cooking class...
02/24/2025

Join us for a food-themed tour of Southern Italy during February break of 2026!  Some highlights include a cooking class in Rome, amphitheater, gladiator museum and mozzarella farm in Capua, chocolate factory tour in Benevento, food-themed walking tours in Rome and Matera, olive oil farm  and beach-side gelato in Polignano a Mare, visit to the Castellana Caves.  Hear more about Tusker Travels and this amazing itinerary by watching our zoom meeting recording here: https://www.tuskertravels.org/informational-meetings.html (https://www.tuskertravels.org/informational-meetings.html).  Don’t wait, enroll your child today (must be in grades 9-12 at the time of the trip).
Apply Now at https://www.tuskertravels.org/application.html

Zip lining in the Panama rainforest! 🌴
02/22/2025

Zip lining in the Panama rainforest! 🌴

We’ve arrived in the beautiful mountain town of Boquete, Panama.
02/21/2025

We’ve arrived in the beautiful mountain town of Boquete, Panama.

So thankful for our bus driver Walter who spotted the most amazing wildlife! Tonight we had our closest sloth encounter ...
02/21/2025

So thankful for our bus driver Walter who spotted the most amazing wildlife! Tonight we had our closest sloth encounter and first glimpse of the 2-toed sloth, the larger more nocturnal of the two types. 🦥

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APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for permission to travel abroad with Tusker Travels Inc. a traveler must be: 1. Enrolled in any local school as a sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of the trip (unless otherwise stated in the trip description) 2. In appropriate social, emotional, and physical health 3. Able to self-medicate any required medications

Traveler Submits on the online application: 1. Agreement of Participation 2. Supplemental Fees Agreement 3. Waiver and Indemnification Agreement 4. Student Letter of Interest 5. 3 Teacher Character Reference Forms (1 form can be from a current employer) 6. Tour Company Enrollment Form & Deposit: You can have this payment charged to your credit card or directly to your checking account by filling out the necessary information on the Enrollment Form. This charge will not go through if your travel application is denied.

Approval Process: -The committee will review applications and return a "Yes" or "No" decision. The committee consists of Christine Lepkowski, William Maelia, Christine Brooks, Anna Timone, and Angela Holder. The decision of the committee is final; the committee is not required to give parents, guardians, or travelers a reason for denial. No information contained in the confidential character references will be shared with the traveler or his/her parent or guardian.