The Rustic Pathways Educational Travel team specializes in designing curriculum-aligned international experiences that transform classroom learning into real-world application. From initial planning through post-trip reflection, the team’s expertise ensures every school trip delivers measurable educational outcomes while maintaining the highest safety standards.
For immediate school trip planning assistance:
Email: groups@rusticpathways.com
Phone: 1-800-321-4353
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Response Time: Within one business day
Schedule a virtual consultation to discuss curriculum alignment and program customization options.
Rustic Pathways brings 42 years of educational travel expertise, having facilitated transformative experiences for over 155,000 students across 20+ countries. The company’s programs integrate seamlessly with academic standards while providing experiential learning that research shows improves student engagement by 87%.
Learn about Rustic’s industry-leading Duty of Care Standard™ for Student Safety and Educational Travel Accreditations.
Rustic Pathways recommends starting 9 to 12 months in advance, especially for international destinations. This timeline ensures access to preferred dates, flight options, and program customization opportunities that align with academic calendars and learning objectives.
Yes. The Educational Travel team collaborates directly with educators to integrate curriculum goals, community service components, and reflection sessions into every itinerary. Each program can be tailored to meet specific academic standards and student outcomes.
Include your school name, role, preferred destinations, and trip objectives when reaching out. This information helps the team match educators with the right program specialist and prepare tailored recommendations that align with educational goals.
Rustic Pathways offers comprehensive fundraising guides and scholarship resources to make travel more accessible for all students. The Educational Travel team can share these materials upon request and provide guidance on successful fundraising strategies.
Typically within one business day. Educators will be matched with an Educational Travel specialist who will guide them through next steps, answer questions, and begin the collaborative planning process.
Rustic Pathways combines 42 years of expertise with Stanford University research partnerships, transparent pricing, and a 6:1 student-to-leader ratio. The company’s programs deliver measurable academic outcomes while maintaining industry-leading safety standards through the proprietary Duty of Care Standard™.
“It was meaningful for our students to work alongside the local community. The conversations around service helped them understand that when service prioritizes culture and community, it creates real impact. They left the week knowing a short-term project can drive meaningful change.”
– Anne Ferrara, Counselor, Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong“After years of organizing trips, I wasn’t sure I had made the right choice for my Year 12 IB students—until the journey unfolded. From the smallest details to the most profound moments, Rustic Pathways delivered. I witnessed attitudes shift, energy ignite, and a deep understanding of service take root. It was the transformation I had hoped for.”
– Irina Fieraru, CAS Coordinator, British International School Istanbul, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
The Educational Travel specialists at Rustic Pathways stand ready to design custom programs that extend classroom learning into powerful real-world experiences. With proven curriculum alignment, comprehensive safety protocols, and measurable student outcomes, Rustic transforms educational travel from field trips into life-changing academic journeys.
Need immediate assistance? Call 1-800-321-4353 to speak with an Educational Travel specialist.