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.

Interested in sending your child on a Tusker Travels trip? Join us on Tues. October 1st  via Zoom for an informational m...
09/04/2024

Interested in sending your child on a Tusker Travels trip? Join us on Tues. October 1st via Zoom for an informational meeting to hear all the details about our 2025-2027 destinations. Use the RSVP link below to register for the meeting!

Informational Meeting RSVP Link- https://bit.ly/3xaIv9J

Application Process
https://www.tuskertravels.org/application.html

Costa Rica Enrollment Link
www.eftours.com/2691737PY

Paris & the Riviera Enrollment Link
www.eftours.com/2563475SC

Italy & Greece enrollment will be available after the meeting on 10/1.

Japan Enrollment Link
www.eftours.com/2812969CN

Check out out this year’s amazing adventures to Spain, Italy, and Switzerland. To hear more out our journeys to Costa Ri...
07/23/2024

Check out out this year’s amazing adventures to Spain, Italy, and Switzerland. To hear more out our journeys to Costa Rica, Panama and France in 2025 visit www.TuskerTravels.org!

SOMERS, N.Y. - During February Break, Tusker Travels visited Spain for the adventure of a lifetime for 32 student travelers! Over Spring Break, they voyaged to Switzerland and Italy with a group of...

Don’t miss out on this incredible trip to Costa Rica and Panama during February break 2025!  Ask any of our travelers fr...
06/11/2024

Don’t miss out on this incredible trip to Costa Rica and Panama during February break 2025! Ask any of our travelers from 2020… hint hint past students… comment please :). Enrollment is open, you can sign up now and then join us on October 1st for more details and information. Informational Meeting RSVP Link- https://bit.ly/3xaIv9J

Application
https://www.tuskertravels.org/application.html

We’re going (back) to Costa Rica! This trip is near and dear to Tusker Travels because it was the last big thing to happ...
06/11/2024

We’re going (back) to Costa Rica! This trip is near and dear to Tusker Travels because it was the last big thing to happen in 2020 before the shut down. We’re thankful our seniors were able to cherish these memories going into what would be such a depressing and sad time. Don’t wait… enroll now for the February break 2025 trip to Costa Rica and Panama!!! See the link below to apply. Application:
https://www.tuskertravels.org/application.html

Two beautiful days exploring Florence and Assisi’ #!
04/08/2024

Two beautiful days exploring Florence and Assisi’ #!

04/05/2024

Amiamo l’Italia! 🇮🇹 We love Italy!

San Marco 🇮🇹
04/03/2024

San Marco 🇮🇹

04/03/2024

Today we had the most fabulous time in Venice, can you tell?

There are endless photos of the beautiful day in San Marco! We started with a guided tour of the history of San Marco, t...
04/03/2024

There are endless photos of the beautiful day in San Marco! We started with a guided tour of the history of San Marco, then enjoyed gondola rides, some free time for shopping (lots of shopping), dinner and then… more shopping!

Today we explored Murano to see a glass blowing demonstration and the gorgeous colorful houses on Burano.
04/03/2024

Today we explored Murano to see a glass blowing demonstration and the gorgeous colorful houses on Burano.

Benvenuto Italia! In Como we learned about the difference between Roman and Gothic architecture, spent some free time sh...
04/01/2024

Benvenuto Italia! In Como we learned about the difference between Roman and Gothic architecture, spent some free time shopping and enjoying lunch. As the sun broke through the clouds, we boarded a boat to tour the villas along Lake Como.

04/01/2024

The alpine horn is a wooden horn used by mountain dwellers in the Swiss Alps. They were used as a system of communication between villages up to 3 miles away and to call the cattle home. The length of the horn and the type of wood created unique sounds that could be distinguished by the cattle.

A night full of Swiss fondue and the Swiss Alps! 🏔️
04/01/2024

A night full of Swiss fondue and the Swiss Alps! 🏔️

Yesterday was a beautiful day for a boat ride on Lake Lucerne. 🗻⛴️
04/01/2024

Yesterday was a beautiful day for a boat ride on Lake Lucerne. 🗻⛴️

04/01/2024

Today we woke up for our journey to Italy with a proper German good morning. Did you know…the four national languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian, and Romansh.

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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.