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Find Something New

Leave your nest on campus and join the Southern Adventures team on exciting trips through breathtaking environments. Go hiking, caving, kayaking, skiing and more in all-inclusive day and weekend trips across the region.

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.

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.

Bioluminescent Kayaking

Go kayaking as the moon rises to experience glowing bioluminescence and evening oceanlife!

Caving

Spend a weekend down a rocky road! Venture underground and explore deep cave systems with expert guides.

Snorkel and Paddling

Discover life under the water as you paddle and snorkel through Florida’s natural springs!

Rock Climbing

Spend a weekend scaling new heights in Tennessee! Learn the basics or refine your technique as you climb some of the region’s most scenic outdoor routes.

Mountain Biking

Gear up and pedal through exciting elevation and trails at South Carolina’s highest peaks!

Sandbar Canoe Camping

Canoe through scenic sandbars of the Altamaha River with an incredible camping atmosphere!

Fall Foliage Backpacking

See the changing of the seasons with a weekend backpacking trip through the mountains and by relaxing camp fires!

Sea Kayaking & Beach Yoga

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

Skydiving

Go higher than you can climb and sky dive in an unforgettable experience!

Climbing Ultra Classic

Kick off the start of your thanksgiving break with a multi day trip rock climbing outdoors. Experience some literal new heights and explore places you have never been!

MLK Jr. Holiday Ski Trip

Hit the slopes over the long weekend! Travel with Southern Adventures to shred snow, enjoy cozy lodge vibes, and enjoy 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.

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!

Backpacking

Travel through Georgia’s beautiful mountains in a weekend of backpacking and old-fashioned camping.

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.

Island Hiking

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

Sea Kayaking

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

Lake Biking

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

Plan Your Own Trip

Visit The Southern Adventures Center at The RAC 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.