Four New Ways to Explore the American West in 2027
Summer 2027 is bringing something new to ACA’s Teen Tours: four Western Adventures designed to give students more ways to experience the incredible cities, landscapes, national parks, and beaches of the American West.
Whether a student wants to spend an entire month exploring from the Pacific Northwest to Southern California, prefers a 21-day adventure through the Southwest, or is looking for a shorter middle-school experience, there is a Western Adventure designed to fit.
The four programs share many of the same hallmarks of an ACA adventure: exciting destinations, unforgettable activities, comfortable accommodations, new friendships, and plenty of freedom-of-choice experiences, but each has its own itinerary, length, and grade range.
Here’s how the new 2027 Western Adventures compare:
Western Pacific Adventure: The Ultimate Western Road Trip
30 days | Students completing 8th–10th grades | July 1st–30th, 2027 | $11,995 tuition
For students who want the biggest possible Western adventure, the Western Pacific Adventure is the ultimate choice.
This 30-day journey starts in Seattle, Washington, and travels through the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountain region, the Southwest, and California before finishing in San Diego. Along the way, students experience an incredible variety of destinations, including Seattle, Bend, Boise, Sun Valley, Yellowstone and Jackson Hole, Park City, Bryce Canyon and Zion, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Malibu, and San Diego.
The itinerary combines outdoor adventure and iconic cities. Students can explore national parks, raft rivers, paddle mountain lakes, hike through spectacular landscapes, experience the excitement of Las Vegas, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, travel California’s scenic Highway 1, and finish with the beaches and sunshine of Southern California.
2027 details:
- Dates: July 1st–30th, 2027
- Length: 30 days
- Grade range: Students completing 8th–10th grades
- Tuition: $11,995
- Optional California Coastal Extension: July 30th–August 4th for $2,495
- Start: Seattle, Washington
- Finish: San Diego, California
More info here: https://acasummer.com/western-pacific-adventure-teen-tour/
Western Riviera Adventure: The Best of the West in 21 Days
21 days | Students completing 8th–10th grades | July 10th–30th, 2027 | $9,495 tuition
Want the excitement of a cross-country Western adventure without committing to the full 30-day journey? The Western Riviera Adventure is the perfect middle ground.
Essentially, this is a shorter version of the Western Pacific Adventure. It takes you to the incredible Southwest and California.
The adventure begins in Park City, Utah, and heads west and south through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country before ending on the beaches of San Diego. Students will experience Park City, Bryce Canyon, Zion, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Malibu, and San Diego.
2027 details:
- Dates: July 10th–30th, 2027
- Length: 21 days
- Grade range: Students completing 8th–10th grades
- Tuition: $9,495
- Optional California Coastal Extension: July 30th–August 4th for $2,495
- Start: Park City, Utah
- Finish: San Diego, California
More info here: https://acasummer.com/western-riviera-adventure-teen-tour-21-days/
Western Explorer Adventure: The Western Riviera for Middle Schoolers
21 days | Students completing 6th–8th grades | July 3rd–24th, 2027 | $9,495 tuition
The Western Explorer Adventure makes the Western Riviera experience available to a younger age group.
Like the Western Riviera Adventure, the Western Explorer begins in Park City, Utah, and travels through the spectacular Southwest before heading to California. Students visit the same core destinations, including Park City, Bryce Canyon and Zion, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Malibu, and San Diego.
The program is specifically designed for students completing 6th through 8th grade, making it an exciting option for middle school students who are ready for a bigger travel experience.
2027 details:
- Dates: July 3rd–24th, 2027
- Length: 21 days
- Grade range: Students completing 6th–8th grades
- Tuition: $9,495
- Optional California Coastal Extension: July 24th–29th for $2,495
- Start: Park City, Utah
- Finish: San Diego, California
More info here: https://acasummer.com/western-explorer-adventure-teen-tour/
Western Seaside Adventure: A Shorter Western Escape
14 days | Students completing 6th–8th grades | July 10th–24th, 2027 | $7,495 tuition
For students who want a Western adventure but prefer something shorter, the Western Seaside Adventure packs some of ACA’s favorite Western destinations into two unforgettable weeks.
Students begin in Las Vegas and head directly into an exciting mix of city exploration, outdoor adventure, and California coastal experiences. The journey includes Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Malibu, and San Diego.
Students can experience the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip, paddle or cruise on Lake Tahoe, explore San Francisco, travel along California’s iconic Highway 1, enjoy the beaches and waterfront of Santa Barbara, experience Los Angeles and Malibu, and finish with the sunshine and surf of San Diego.
2027 details:
- Dates: July 10th–24th, 2027
- Length: 14 days
- Grade range: Students completing 6th–8th grades
- Tuition: $7,495
- Optional California Coastal Extension: July 24th–29th for $2,495
- Start: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Finish: San Diego, California
More info here: https://acasummer.com/western-seaside-adventure-teen-tour/
Which Western Adventure Is Right for You?
With four new options for 2027, choosing a Western Adventure comes down to three things: how long you want to travel, which destinations you want to see, and your student’s grade level.
| Adventure | Length | Grades | 2027 Dates | Tuition |
| Western Pacific | 30 days | 8th–10th | July 1st–30th | $11,995 |
| Western Riviera | 21 days | 8th–10th | July 10th–30th | $9,495 |
| Western Explorer | 21 days | 6th–8th | July 3rd–24th | $9,495 |
| Western Seaside | 14 days | 6th–8th | July 10th–24th | $7,495 |
One More Way to Extend the Adventure
Students on all four Western Adventures can add ACA’s California Coastal Extension, creating even more time to enjoy Southern California.
The five-day extension visits Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Catalina Island, with opportunities to enjoy beaches, explore coastal communities, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, zipline, and experience the laid-back California lifestyle.
The 2027 extension is currently $2,495 when added to any of the Western Adventures.
A New Summer Starts in the West
The American West offers an incredible mix of landscapes and experiences, from mountain towns and national parks to major cities, alpine lakes, deserts, and Pacific beaches. ACA’s new 2027 Western Adventures give students the opportunity to experience that variety in a way that matches their age, schedule, and appetite for adventure.
Whether it’s 30 days from Seattle to San Diego, 21 days through the Southwest, or two weeks from Las Vegas to Southern California, every Western Adventure is built around the same goal: giving students an unforgettable summer filled with exploration, independence, friendship, and experiences they’ll remember long after they return home.
Summer 2027 is your chance to discover the West. Which adventure will you choose?
