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Ticket to Ride – Asia
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Ticket to Ride «REAL LIFE EDITION».
Encounters with People, Outdoor Life, and Humanitarian Work
3 weeks of backpacking in Asia
NB: Remember that at this school, you choose 2 LINES! You get more variety in your daily life and can tailor your year. See the possibilities.
An active travel line
- Tailored trip to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China
- Accessible outdoor life
- Plenty of exciting activities in everyday life
- Our own aid project. Make a difference for others
We explore the best of Norwegian nature
Backpacking Asia
We pack our bags and get ready for a unique and tailored backpacking trip in Southeast Asia.
The trip to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China will give you travel memories and experiences you won’t soon forget.
Some of the places we visit are well-known backpacker destinations, but it’s even more exciting when we go to unknown places and explore the countryside. On this journey, you’ll experience a completely different part of the world. There will be exciting human encounters and cultures different from what you’re used to, and there will be activities and nature experiences that create lifelong memories.
A truly unique and tailored journey in Southeast Asia
Genuine human encounters, far from tourist spots
Our own aid project
Make a difference for other people
In Thailand, we will help give children and young people an opportunity to go to school. We have our own aid project, and you will make a difference for orphanage children.
The journey continues to Laos, where there are hardly any tourists, but an indescribably beautiful nature. The people are also incredibly friendly. We travel to a village deep in the jungle and visit local Laotians in their homes.
By train, we travel on to Vietnam, where you will get close to culture, history, food, and people. We hike between rice fields and villages in Sapa. We then move on to Hanoi, experiencing city life and attractions like “train street.” The entire trip concludes with snorkeling and beach life under a magical sunset.
In China, you will experience a country that combines ancient traditions with a modern lifestyle. Here you will meet people proud of their history and a society full of contrasts.
On this trip, you will experience a mix of activities, warm climate, cultural encounters, and fantastic nature. These will be memories and experiences for life.
Travel experiences create strong community
You gain a greater understanding of other people and cultures
Outdoor Life – Norway
Before we travel out into the world, we experience the adventure here at home! On Ticket to Ride – Asia, we use nature as our classroom. We paddle, climb, go on summit hikes, and sleep under the open sky. We learn to light fires in the snow, brew coffee in fresh mountain air, and find peace in the silence.
The highlight? Dog sledding in winter conditions! Together with eager huskies, we glide through white landscapes, feel the wind on our faces, and work closely with both nature and animals. It’s genuine achievement and adventure, Norwegian style.

Outdoor life with us isn’t about being extreme, but about experiencing, challenging yourself, and having fun together. We go on trips both with and without tents, try winter overnight stays, ice bathing, orienteering, and collaborative activities out in nature.
Focus areas
- Backpacking in Asia
- Outdoor Life Skills
- Activity
- Travel and Tourism
- Aid Project
Imagine spending an entire school year traveling, enjoying outdoor life, and being active!
Ticket to Ride
August
Overnight under the open sky – Canoeing – Cooking on a portable stove
September
Mountain hike – Tent – Peak ascent
October
Mine tour – SUP – Hurdal Company
November
Asian food – Training – Solo day
December
Ice bathing – Skiing – Travel planning
January
Cross-country skiing – Ice skating – Snow shelter
February
Dog sledding – Winter outdoor life – Climbing
March
Study trip to Thailand – Laos – Vietnam – China
April
Farm visit – Spring outdoor life – Outdoor cooking
May
Hammock trip – Community
Create your dream year
NB: Remember that at this school, you choose 2 LINES! You can tailor your year and combine this line with another line.
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What former students say

Everyday life on Ticket is varied, fun, and educational. I’ve experienced an incredible amount in one year, and not least met many fantastic people.
Guro Liabø Bjerkevoll

I have truly had the best year of my life. I’ve been able to focus on what interests me, gained many new close friendships, and developed myself in so many different areas. I really wouldn’t have wanted to be without this year!
Marius Storebråten

The year on Ticket to Ride has made me more aware of who I am and what values I stand for. It is incredibly educational and not least very nice to be part of a community where you make each other better!
Eline Solberg
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