Georgia Southern students on a ski lift after particiapting in the Southern Adventures for CRI RAC.

Chart a Course Back to Nature

Leave your nest on campus and soar with the Southern Adventures team on unforgettable trips through breathtaking environments. Go hiking, caving, kayaking, skiing and more in all-inclusive day and weekend trips across Georgia’s varying landscapes.

Adventure Trips embark all semester long, and registration for all trips opens during the second week of classes each semester. The Southern Adventures team will provide all gear and equipment needed for your adventure. So pack your bags and get ready for adventure!

Trip Forms

Adventure Trips require participants to sign certain consent and statement forms before travel. Find the form you need for your next adventure.

Plan Your Own Trip

Visit The Southern Adventures Center to learn more about exploring and rent out gear for your personal expedition!

Plan Your Trip
A group of Georgia Southern students take a kayak trip after completing the kayak course at the Southern Adventures CRI RAC.

Statesboro Adventures

With Southern Adventures, the journey is the destination. Discover new places to explore with a variety of fun Adventure Trips that depart from Georgia Southern’s Statesboro campus. The selection of trips varies each semester.

Whitewater Rafting

Take a day trip on a guided trip whitewater rafting down the Chattahoochee River with Whitewater Express.

Sea Kayaking & Beach Yoga

Relax for a day on Little Tybee Island with kayaking on the sea and yoga on the shore.

Paint & Paddle

Spend a day trip paddling and watercolor painting at George L. Smith State Park, including a guided painting experience from a professor from Georgia Southern’s Art Department!

Skydiving

Day Trip

Sea Kayaking

Explore coastal islands by kayak and witness the wonders of a Manatee preserve off the Canaveral National Seashore!

Okefenokee Canoe

Experience the waters and wildlife of Georgia’s famous Okefenokee Swamp in a canoe and camp out on the island platforms through the night!

Bioluminescent Kayaking

Paddle through glowing waters on this unforgettable night trip in Florida! Experience the magic of bioluminescence as tiny organisms light up the water with every stroke of your paddle.

Advanced Kayaking

Take your kayaking skills to the next level on more technical rivers and challenging waters. Perfect for experienced paddlers looking to grow their confidence and tackle new rapids.

Caving

Venture underground and explore wild cave systems with expert guides. Discover stunning rock formations, learn about cave ecology, and crawl, climb, and squeeze your way through this subterranean adventure.

Climbing

Spend a day scaling real rock with Georgia Southern’s climbing crew! Learn the basics or refine your technique as you climb some of the region’s most scenic outdoor routes.

Climbing Ultra Classic

Tackle some of the Southeast’s most iconic climbing routes on this special trip designed for experienced climbers. Push your limits and enjoy epic views from the top.

Sandbar Canoe Camping

Canoe down a scenic stretch of river and camp out on sandy riverbanks under the stars. This laid-back weekend trip blends paddling with peaceful nights by the fire.

Backpacking

Travel through Georgia’s beautiful mountains in a weekend of backpacking and primitive camping.

Fall Foliage Backpacking

Immerse yourself in autumn’s beauty with a weekend backpacking trip through the mountains during peak leaf season. Crisp air, vibrant colors, and campfire nights await!

MLK Jr. Holiday Ski Trip

Hit the slopes over the long weekend! Travel with Southern Adventures to shred snow, enjoy cozy lodge vibes, and celebrate the MLK Jr. holiday with winter fun in the mountains.

The Southern Adventure

Join a giant combo trip of whitewater rafting and rock climbing! Head out of Georgia to climb Tennessee’s classic crags, return to Georgia and go whitewater rafting on the Chattahoochee River.

Armstrong Adventures

With Southern Adventures, every route is the scenic route. Discover new places to explore with a variety of fun Adventure Trips based from Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus. The selection of trips varies each semester.

Hiking

Spend a day on a guided trip across the beautiful Skidaway Island State Park!

Kayaking

Hop in a kayak for a day and traverse the scenic channels of Butterbean Beach!

Biking

Shift gears for a day of biking around the natural beauty of Lake Mayer!