Overland

Overland partners with a language school in the Pyrenees with professional Spanish teachers who create lesson plans to engage our groups. The teachers speak Spanish as their primary language. Overland leaders will sit in on classes, but the professional teachers are responsible for classroom language instruction during the program. Does my son or daughter need to have previous international or group travel experience? While no previous experience is required, we have high expectations of our students. We expect your son or daughter-with your help-to select a trip that is appropriate for his or her interests and abilities. You should spend some time familiarizing yourself with the details of the specific program and help your child understand what to expect. We also expect our students to prepare ahead of time: to review the packing list, gather clothing and gear and complete whatever training the trip requires (for recommended training please see the Before You Go tab). Once the trip begins, your son or daughter should be ready-and excited-to contribute to a wholesome and enthusiastic group where each group member feels welcomed and valued. What is the weather like on Language & Hiking Spain? The weather on Language & Hiking Spain varies. Sometimes it is sunny and warm, other times it is rainy and cold typical summer temperatures in the Pyrenees range from the 60s to 80s during the day and cooler at night. Our packing list takes these variables into consideration. Layering is the best strategy. Please follow the packing list, paying close attention to rain gear specifications. What are the arrival and departure airports for my son or daughter's trip? You will need to arrange transportation for your son or daughter to and from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) at trip start and trip end. We will provide more specific travel information once we have placed your child on a program. Please tell me about safety at Overland. Safety and risk management are at the forefront of our decision-making-from trip planning to ...