Cost Structure
Through our innovative pricing model, RIDE is able to offer the most affordable trips on the market without sacrificing quality. Our comprehensive fee simplifies the process of planning your trip and allows you to focus more on the adventure.
RIDE COMPREHENSIVE FEE
RIDE's Comprehensive Fee covers all essential expenses for our student trip programs, including accommodation, meals, in-country transportation, excursions, and academic resources. With no hidden costs, our all-inclusive fee ensures a seamless and worry-free experience for students, allowing them to focus on their academic and personal growth while immersing themselves in the culture and communities of East Africa.
THE FEE INCLUDES:
Academic instruction
Program related travel and excursions
All in-country meals
Housing for entirety of program (homestays, camping, hostels etc.)
Daily drinking water (3 Liters)
In-country books/readers
THE FEE DOES NOT COVER:
Roundtrip airfare to and from the program site
Visa
Discretionary expenses (snacks, souvenirs, medicine, etc.)
Check with your study abroad office to see if they will cover any of the above. Upon being accepted into a program, we will advise students about what they might spend in-country and how to go about bringing US cash and/or credit cards.
WHAT GOES INTO THE FEES?
RIDE offers a comprehensive fee that covers all expenses during our programs, unlike many other study abroad programs that hide costs and leave students responsible for food, transportation, and other expenses. By bundling everything into one fee, our students can apply financial aid to all aspects of their experience. Our focus is on creating a truly unforgettable journey, and we allocate all costs towards achieving this goal.
Our programs are designed for a maximum of 30 students and a minimum of 3 field instructors. In the field, we divide students into small teams of 3-5 students, each with an assigned field instructor. This personalized approach enables our students to receive the necessary support and individualized instruction.
What sets RIDE apart are the exceptional excursions to remote and off-the-beaten-path destinations. Unlike other regional programs that simply transfer the classroom experience to a foreign location, RIDE provides an authentic sense of adventure. From bush camping in the Mara to voyaging down the Nile, our students truly feel like they are discovering new places, people, and experiences.
PAYING FOR YOUR PROGRAM
Some schools have formal partnerships with RIDE. If so, you may be able to pay through your home institution, depending on their study abroad/tuition policy. Please check with your study abroad office to find out if this is the case at your school (see more at Financial Aid).
