ABOUT US
With over 20 years of experience planning tours for educational groups, we have helped students learn, grow, and explore all over the world.
We individually customize our tours to fit the unique needs of each group. Whether it’s a service learning program, senior trip, competitive team tour, or an educationally focused experience, we will meet the specific learning objectives of your group. Our professional tour planners can set up an itinerary that will complement the classroom experience by incorporating elements of your curriculum into the tour. Our itineraries are created to maximize time at your destination so that everyone gets the most out of your trip. Help your students create memories of a lifetime and start planning your trip today!
Step out of the classroom. Step into the world.
Organizing your group made simple:
We can assist you in providing your students and parents with all the information they need.
We will provide a customized flyer outlining the itinerary and trip details. You can handle sign-ups however you wish, or we can customize a website specifically for your group that will allow students to sign up and pay for their trip online! You may access the information online at any time.
Payment Plans:
We also have payment plan options for students who want to make a series of installments rather than a deposit and then one large balance. You decide the amount you wish to send each time, write your reservation number on the check, and mail it to us. Should you wish to pay by credit card, log on to your reservation via our website and post the amount you wish to pay.
Chaperones travel free!
One free chaperone per every 10 paying passengers, based on double occupancy.
We understand your programs run annually and are planned well in advance of published fares. To help with your planning, our experienced staff and extensive, historical pricing and exchange rate database allow us to provide you with accurate budgeting information needed to make informed decisions.
Our long standing relationships with our preferred vendors allows us to negotiate the best group rates on your behalf. Additional knowledge from our local partners help us make economical decisions together when choosing inclusions for your program.
Our programs offer the convenience of inclusive packaged base pricing for your travelers. Detailed pricing breakdowns can be provided to the organization upon request.
Payments can be made either by check or credit card online or via mail. We also offer payment plans that allow travelers to spread their payments over time.
We provide outbound visa processing services for Trip participants, both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens.
Our team works with your organization to provide a unique program to suited to your program needs.
Provide complete, detailed itineraries and travel information packages covering the duration of the program for all participants. Information includes, but is not limited to scheduling, transportation, lodging, meals, activities, and travel document and vaccination requirements. Finalized travel information is provided to the program participants and organization prior to the date of departure.
Arrangement of all ground transportation to and from airports and to and from the sites of any trip activities, including, but not limited to field trips, cultural site visits, excursions, and educational site visits.
Arrangement of all round-trip airfare between the United States and the program destination. In addition, we arrange air travel between points within the destination country/countries to accommodate itineraries in which ground transportation between locations of travel is not possible or expedient. Note: Airfare may or may not be included, dependent upon the proposed program.
Arrangement of all lodging for program participants with reputable, competitively-priced providers rated three 3 stars or above (some trips may require the engagement of four 4 or five 5 star rated accommodations).
Arrangement of all competitively-priced land travel packages with reputable providers, help determine which packages shall include ground and/or transportation as necessary, site arrangements and tour guides.
Arrangement of all group meals for program participants including meal options that meet the special dietary needs of program participants, if required. The number of meals will be determined by the organization at the time the trip is planned.
Arrangement of all activities relating to educational and cultural events. This may include visits to museums, historical, and scenic locations.
Provide a Program Manager to accompany the program participants during the entirety of the trip. The Program Manager will handle trip details, including any revisions to the trip itinerary or arrangements. Note: The Program Manager may be same person as the Bilingual Tour Guide mentioned below.
Provide a Bilingual Tour Guide, fluent in English and the local language, for the entirety of the Study Abroad program.
In addition to a 24/7 Program Manager at your disposal, emergency contact information is collected from all travelers and shared with the organization in preparation for an emergency scenario.
- Travel alerts issued by the US government are communicated directly to the travelers and organization via phone and email
- Our knowledge of travel logistics and emergency scenarios allows us to accommodate any short term backup plans that may be required.
We provide travel insurance for program participants covering medical, hospitalizations, flight delays, cancellations, and lost luggage.
Our team is available to conduct onsite reviews and presentations of the finalized travel itinerary and travel information package to your organization and program participants.
As your itineraries are completely customized to your needs, cancelation policies may vary depending on the transportation, accommodation, and inclusions of your package.
