London to Lucerne, New Zealand & Australia, & Charting the Galapagos trips have been postponed to 2022. The Belize trip has been cancelled. The Japan trip will still be in 2022, but some of the other information has changed. See below for details.

Council-Organized Trips & GSUSA Destinations

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Council-Organized Trips

From local sights and landmarks to those around the world, Girl Scouts has an adventure opportunity for every type of traveler. Girl Scouts of Northern California offers annual trips for girls in the Cadette, Senior and Ambassador levels from around the council to travel together and experience new adventures. Special money earning, scholarship, and financial aid opportunities are available to girls to help pay for their council-organized trips!

General Information

All trips are open to girls who will be Cadettes, Seniors, or Ambassadors (grades 6–12) at the time of travel.
Girls can utilize Cookie Program reward cards to pay for part or all of their trip.
Girls need to have passports at least 110 days before they depart on their trip.
Exclusive money-earning opportunities are available for girls signed up for council trips.
Entire troops can enroll on a council trip.
Adults can attend with their girls. Please be aware that prices are higher for adults.
Scholarships are available to girls who qualify and participate in both Fall Product and Cookie Program.
All dates listed are timelines that girls should be flexible with, as the trips will fall sometime within the listed dates.
Trip prices include flights from SFO airport, but girls must make their own arrangements to get to and from the airport.

2023 - Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

Group Leader: Meridith Forristal

Confirmed Dates: July 14th- 23rd

Japan travel at its best: Treat your Girl Scout group to the treasures of Japan past and present, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto. A Japan tour isn't complete unless you stroll through sacred shrines, selfie with the Great Buddha in Kamakura, and catch a glimpse of majestic Mount Fuji. Your trip to Japan can educate Girl participants in the world of STEM in Akihabara. Feast on an authentic tempura dinner, and enjoy a special overnight stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan, which is an amazing cultural and learning experience for every Girl Scout.

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2023 - Culture and Service in Thailand

Requested Travel Dates TBD.

Group Leader: Sandra Norman

In northern Thailand, the girls will work with local communities on projects related to education, the environment, or community development. Ask yourself: What’s cuter than a happy elephant? Answer: A sanctuary of happy elephants! Observe the gentle giants and help maintain the place they call home. Finally, head to bustling Bangkok as the final stop of this Thailand travel tour to explore winding canals, historic sites, and local flavors.

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2024 - Mediterranean

Requested Travel Dates TBD.

Group Leader: Sandra Norman

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Requested Travel dates are June 24th- July 8th plus or minus 4 days

GSUSA Destinations

If girls are looking for more adventure and are interested in meeting Girl Scouts from around the USA, girls can apply for a GSUSA Destination!

With the support of GSNorCal, girls can apply for one of many GSUSA Destinations hosted by other councils and vendors that take girls all over the world, from playing with pandas in China to swimming with sea turtles in Puerto Rico. GSUSA Destinations are by application only and most groups travel in no more than 30 girls.

Financial Aid is available: Financial Aid Application