World Youth Day

World Youth Day, Seoul, South Korea, August 3-8, 2027

There are certain life experiences that can open the eyes and hearts of young people in a way they could never experience at home. Going on a religious pilgrimage can have that impact.”

Taylor B., 2025 ACIS World Youth Day Group Leader

Travelling to World Youth Day 1000% deepened my faith!”

Bryce F., Student, World Youth Day Lisbon, 2023 and Jubilee for Youth Rome, 2025

Travel Changes Lives and Opens the Heart

Traveling to World Youth Day with ACIS is a way for Catholic school, church and community groups to explore the wider world and seek out meaning in both learning and faith. Travelers will return inspired, feeling a sense of community, and ready to make change in the world. The next gathering is in Seoul, South Korea August 3-8, 2027. Will you join us?

Why Choose ACIS

For the past 40+ years, ACIS has been partnering with educators and community leaders to lead groups on life-changing educational tours. We excel at providing meaningful, culturally immersive experiences, with the flexibility, safety infrastructure and commitment to excellence you deserve.

“Catholics are the original pilgrims; so, travel to us is second nature. Nothing is foreign to us. Everything is wonder. There is no other company that can tap into our universal culture and heritage like ACIS.” –Mike R., ACIS Group Leader

Planning Ease

A dedicated program consultant will guide you through the process and provide tools to make planning organized, efficient and fun!

Customization and Flexibility

No ACIS tour is exactly alike, and that is because we work with group leaders to find, modify and customize the experience just for them.

24/7 Network Support

Unpleasant surprises can happen on even the best-planned trips—illness, lost passport, flight cancellations. Our culture of care and 24/7 service network fix things fast.

Centrally Located Hotels

You’ll stay in the heart of the action, saving you hours in commuting time, and enjoy the comfort of three- or four-star hotels with twin rooms for participants and a single room for the group leader.

Local, Authentic Meals

Travel rule—don’t underestimate the importance of food to teenagers. With ACIS expect large, delicious meals with just the right mix of authentic and familiar.

Top Tier Tour Managers

ACIS Tour Managers are the best of the best! You’ll be hard pressed to find more thoughtful, kind, intelligent, and organized tour guides in the world.

Most Inclusions

From the World Youth Day registration fee and exceptional excursions to all ground transportation, tips and basic protection coverage, it’s included! See the full list of what’s included.

Fundraising Ease

Participants can set up a personal fundraising page, like gofundme, but with 100% of money raised going to the trip.

Group Leader Rewards

You’re not leading trips for rewards, but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve them. Check out our World Traveler Rewards program. We thank you for sharing the world with your community.

What sets [ACIS] apart is not only their attention to detail, but their willingness to work with us to customize and create the experience we want our students to have.”
Taylor B. ACIS Group Leader

Check out one group's experience traveling to World Youth Day, 2025 in Italy with ACIS.

Testimonials from travelers who attended World Youth Day with ACIS in 2025:

“I felt like I grew closer to God and the others in the group at the same time. This was life changing.”

“This pilgrimage had a huge impact on my faith life. I feel so much more on fire for my faith… I feel so much more called to sainthood.”

“It made me realize there are so many Catholics my age from around the world that are so involved in their faith. It really opened my eyes to other cultures”

Testimonials from parents who sent their children to World Youth Day with ACIS in 2025:

“My child had a life changing experience that he will carry with him. I struggle to share how profound it was for him and the superb leadership and planning made the experience excellent.”

 “I think that both of my children experienced a connection to their faith (albeit in different ways) that previously was not there. Experiences like this make them reflect on the “why” of the church and makes them have a deeper understanding.”

“It gave my child a new appreciation for being Christian, being Catholic, and being part of a global community.  She was blown away by how many young Catholics there were from around the world.”

ACIS World Youth Day 2027 Itinerary

Seoul’s dynamic blend of modern culture and ancient history presents the perfect backdrop for engaging in the transformative evangelical experience of World Youth Day Seoul 2027.

You’ll get a taste of the city’s historical highlights during sightseeing, and a taste of Korean culinary delights with authentic dinners at local restaurants each evening. Daily participation in World Youth Day events will allow your group to feel the profound spiritual impact of celebrating faith and culture from around the world through music, prayer, friendship, and interpersonal exchange.

And consider this itinerary a starting point. Contact us to collaborate with a dedicated ACIS International Program Consultant on customizations and optional extensions that will allow your group to discover even more of this exceptional country.

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Traveling to World Youth Day FAQs

What does the tour include?

Round-trip flights, airport transfers and all surface transport
Full-time ACIS Tour Manager + all tipping
Three- or four-star centrally located hotels with twin rooms
Guaranteed single room for the Group Leader
Daily breakfasts and dinners showcasing authentic Korean cuisine
Basic Protection Plan coverage + options for upgraded protection
24/7 global emergency support network
Personal fundraising page for each participant
Sightseeing of Seoul’s highlights, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village
World Youth Day Registration Fee
Arrangements for World Youth Day events, such as Youth Festival activities, Papal Welcoming Ceremonies, the Via Crucis, evening prayer vigil and more

Do I need to have a group?

ACIS works exclusively with groups—school groups, church groups and community groups of any type.

Can my group extend their trip?

Yes, we’d be happy to work with you to customize the tour. Contact your program consultant to get started.

Shouldn’t I travel with a Catholic company?

ACIS has long-held partnerships with many Catholic schools throughout the U.S. In addition, our performance travel division, Encore, works with churches to help choirs sing in some of the most sacred spaces around the world. While we don’t exclusively cater to Catholic groups, we understand travel, know how to meet our clients needs and anticipate their desires. We’d be honored to work with you and feel confident you will be happy you did.

How many chaperones can I bring? Can my Priest go?

We will work with you to find the right pricing model for you! Typically, we recommend one free spot for every 10 traveling participants. We suggest offering chaperones and spiritual leaders the additional free spots. Registering enough participants for one free spot also guarantees you a spot on an ACIS international training weekend.

ACIS Catholic School Travel

ACIS has partnered with Catholic Schools for the past 40+ years helping them lead educationally and spiritually rewarding trips around the world.

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Encore Tours & World Youth Day

Our performance travel division, Encore Tours, partners with Church choirs to help them sing in sacred spaces around the world.