Custom Curriculum School Trips
These school travel programs are a base for building around your own curriculum, so the itinerary follows the course your students are taking.
Each program is a starting point. We adjust the dates, length and focus to your school’s learning goals. Open any program to see the day-by-day itinerary, or use the filters to narrow the list.
Days follow each sample itinerary and may include travel to or from the destination. Destination nights exclude flights and nights at home. Your proposal confirms the dates and overnight plan.
63 programs found
Athens and Ancient History
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,795
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel across mainland Greece on a 9-day journey connecting Athens with Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, and Nafplio. Students explore ancient history, art, architecture, and Greek culture while visiting archaeological sites, monasteries, and landmarks tied to the origins of Western civilization and the Olympic Games.
Athens 2 · Hotel near Meteora 1 · Hotel near Delphi 1 · Hotel near Olympia 1 · Nafplio 1 · Athens 17 destination nights
Northern Service Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,385
USD per student · international airfare extra
Waterfalls, mountains, elephants, and service
Pal Arinsal and Caldea
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,795
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students ski Pal Arinsal across four mornings of instruction, with afternoons in the resort town and a closing session at Caldea.
Pal Arinsal 55 destination nights
Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís and Arinsal
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,595
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students ski Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís and Arinsal on twenty-four hours of instruction, based in the valley between Encamp and La Massana.
Valley 66 destination nights
Buenos Aires, Patagonia and Chile
- Days
- 15
- From
- $6,535
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend four days in Buenos Aires on memory, identity and a partner-school exchange, then fly to El Calafate for Perito Moreno Glacier and cross into Chile for four days on the W Trek in Torres del Paine.
Buenos Aires 4 · El Calafate 2 · Torres del Paine 1 · Las Torres 1 · Los Cuernos 1 · Paine Grande 2 · Puerto Natales 112 destination nights
Outback Wilderness Adventure
- Days
- 10
- From
- $3,050
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel by 4x4, sleep under the stars, work with community partners, and hike remote gorges.
Reef & Rainforest Adventure
- Days
- 9
- From
- $4,350
USD per student · international airfare extra
Snorkel two coral systems, explore tropical rainforest, and raft the Tully River.
Sydney Cultural Immersion
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,745
USD per student · international airfare extra
A six-day run across Sydney's icons, Taronga Zoo, Bondi, and a UNESCO World Heritage day in the Blue Mountains.
Bavarian Alps and Salzburg: Alpine Winter Skills
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,735
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students start in Munich, move south into the Bavarian Alps for snowshoeing, tobogganing, archery, igloo building, two ski days and hands-on avalanche training, and cross into Austria for a day in Salzburg's Old Town.
Munich 2 · Alpine lodge, Bad Reichenhall 57 destination nights
Bridgetown and Carlisle Bay: Reef and Wreck
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,735
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students dive Carlisle Bay Marine Park with a certified dive operator on two days, snorkel the west-coast turtle shallows on a third, walk Bridgetown and Kensington Oval, and cross to Bathsheba and the Animal Flower Cave.
Program-approved 7 · No program night 18 destination nights
Northeast College Exploration
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,255
USD per student · international airfare extra
Four campus appointments across public and private institutions, with paid counselor-led affordability and fit work. Two nights per city, one direction, and an open-jaw departure give Philadelphia substantive inclusion without adding a return drive.
Boston 2 · New York City 2 · Philadelphia 26 destination nights
Boston–New York: Revolution, Immigration and City Life
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,320
USD per student · international airfare extra
Connect revolutionary history with immigration and urban life.
Boston 3 · NYC 36 destination nights
Bansko and the Pirin: School Ski Week
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,595
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly into Sofia, drive south to Bansko in the Pirin range, and spend four days with ski and snowboard instructors on the pistes above the town, with Bansko's old town, snow tubing and a traditional Bulgarian dinner around the lessons.
Hotel in Bansko 5 · Flight home 16 destination nights
Belogradchik: Rocks, Cave and Lake
- Days
- 4
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students fly into Sofia, drive northwest to Belogradchik under the Balkan Mountains, and spend three days on the rocks, in the cave and on the lake of one valley before the drive back to the airport.
Hotel in Belogradchik 3 · Flight home 14 destination nights
Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai
- Days
- 11
- From
- $3,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students trace China's economic change from 1980 onward through Hong Kong as a financial hub, Shenzhen as a Special Economic Zone, imperial and political Beijing, and Shanghai.
Hong Kong 3 · Shenzhen 1 · Beijing 3 · Shanghai 29 destination nights
Nicoya Turtle Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,345
USD per student · international airfare extra
Sea turtle night patrols, hatchery work and beach cleanups on the Nicoya Peninsula.
Czechia: Design, Industry and Enterprise
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,195
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore Czechia's business, engineering, product design, and industrial heritage through Prague and excursions to Mladá Boleslav and Nižbor. This 7-day program connects students with Czech manufacturing and craftsmanship while examining how products move from design to production.
Hotel in Prague 66 destination nights
Culture, Highlands and Wildlife
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,165
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore cultural sites in the Ezulwini Valley and examine how they present Eswatini's heritage and contemporary life. They then spend two nights in the Malolotja highlands studying habitats on foot before finishing with two nights of ranger-led game drives at Hlane in the eastern lowveld.
Lodge, Ezulwini 3 · Lodge, Malolotja area 2 · Camp, Hlane 27 destination nights
Trails and Living Culture
- Days
- 7
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students begin with two nights in the Malolotja highlands, where they hike, navigate trails, and examine the surrounding habitats. They then spend four nights in the Ezulwini and Mlilwane area visiting the Ngwenya glassworks, exploring Mantenga, meeting community hosts, and taking part in a craft workshop in Malkerns.
Lodge, Malolotja area 2 · Lodge, Ezulwini 46 destination nights
Conservation Safari
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,515
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students learn a consistent method for recording wildlife observations during three nights at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. They use the same method during ranger-led activities at Mkhaya and Hlane, compare how the three reserves manage wildlife and visitors, and finish by developing a conservation budget proposal.
Camp, Mlilwane 3 · Camp, Mkhaya 2 · Camp, Hlane 27 destination nights
Korotogo and the Coral Coast: Village School Service and Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,050
USD per student · international airfare extra
Combine three days of village school service with conservation experiences across Fiji's Coral Coast. Work alongside local teachers before exploring mangroves, rainforest and the reefs of the Mamanuca Islands.
Hotel in Korotogo 5 · Hotel in Nadi 2 · Flight home 18 destination nights
The Nausori Highlands and the Yasawa Islands: Highlands and Islands Service
- Days
- 11
- From
- $3,295
USD per student · international airfare extra
Travel from the Nausori Highlands to the Yasawa Islands on an eleven-day cultural and service journey. Stay in a remote village and complete construction service before heading to Naviti Island for reef and island exploration.
Eco-lodge base, Momi Bay 1 · Village base house, Nausori Highlands 3 · Eco-lodge base, Momi Bay 1 · Safari tents, Naviti Island 2 · Eco-lodge base, Momi Bay 18 destination nights
Munich and the Bavarian Alps: Alpine Winter Skills
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,735
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students start in Munich, then move to Bad Reichenhall for snowshoeing, tobogganing, archery, igloo building, and two days of skiing. Avalanche training puts students on the mountain with transceivers, probes, and shovels, where they run a timed burial search and learn what the transceiver reading means.
Munich 2 · Alpine lodge, Bad Reichenhall 57 destination nights
Magma and Resilience: Antigua and Pacaya
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students stay in Antigua throughout the program, visiting a coffee cooperative on the volcanic slopes, planting trees at a macadamia farm, and practicing Spanish while exploring prices at a local market. They also trek across Pacaya's basalt flows with a guide to study the volcano's geology and surrounding landscape.
Antigua 55 destination nights
Kerala Houseboat Service Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,625
USD per student · international airfare extra
After one night in Delhi, students fly to Cochin and travel to Alleppey, where a traditional kettuvallam houseboat serves as their accommodation and transport for five nights. They teach at a local school, complete a community construction project, and volunteer at homes for people with intellectual disabilities and older residents before returning to Delhi.
Delhi 1 · Houseboat, Alleppey 5 · Delhi 1 · Flight home 18 destination nights
Alpine Magic
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,590
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students base in Trento for six nights and go out each day to Bolzano, Verona, Monte Bondone and the Dolomites, then finish with a day in Venice.
Trento 6 · Venice 1 · Flight home 18 destination nights
Peace and Memory in the Nuclear Age
- Days
- 4
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Hiroshima and Miyajima through history, testimony and guided reflection.
Jordan: Petra Trails and Desert Fieldcraft
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,875
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students spend three nights beside Petra with two consecutive entry days at a challenge level a guide has assessed, two nights at a Bedouin-hosted camp in Wadi Rum with a full field day, and a last night in Madaba before flying home from Amman.
Hotel in Amman 1 · Hotel in Wadi Musa 3 · Camp in Wadi Rum 2 · Hotel in Madaba 17 destination nights
Kazakhstan: Canyons, Alpine Lakes and Living Culture
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,455
USD per student · international airfare extra
Three nights in Almaty cover the bazaar, a craft or cooking workshop and the cable car to Shymbulak, then the coach heads east through Charyn Canyon to two nights near the lower Kolsai Lake before a final Almaty night ahead of the flight home.
Hotel in Almaty 3 · Guesthouse near Kolsai 2 · Hotel in Almaty 16 destination nights
Los Angeles Film and Creative Industries
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Explore how films are made and interpreted, then apply those ideas to a student production.
California College Exploration
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,720
USD per student · international airfare extra
An eight-day Sunday-arrival pattern puts Berkeley on Monday, Stanford Tuesday, UCSB Thursday and UCLA Friday. Wednesday is the intercity coach day; Saturday is a counselor session and optional shore time. Campus access and term dates must be confirmed.
San Francisco 3 · Santa Barbara 1 · Los Angeles 37 destination nights
Serving under the Eternal Sky
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,175
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students work on educational enrichment and infrastructure projects at a public school in Ulaanbaatar with local students, then move out to Terelj National Park for a hike to a Buddhist monastery and a day with a herder family.
Ulaanbaatar 1 · Hostel, then ger 2 · Terelj ger 1 · Ulaanbaatar 15 destination nights
Himalayan Trekking Expedition
- Days
- 10
- From
- $2,745
USD per student · international airfare extra
Trek through the Annapurna foothills on a multi-day route connecting mountain villages and teahouses, with four nights spent on the trail. The journey also includes Kathmandu, two days of whitewater rafting, time in Pokhara, and a sunrise hike to Poon Hill.
Kathmandu 1 · Riverside 1 · Pokhara 2 · Hile teahouse 1 · Ghorepani teahouse 1 · Deurali teahouse 1 · Pokhara 1 · Kathmandu 19 destination nights
NYC Cultures and History
- Days
- 7
- From
- $3,255
USD per student · international airfare extra
Immigration, neighborhoods, and identity with time for depth.
New York City 66 destination nights
NYC Theater and Performance
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Five days in New York with two included Broadway performances and three workshops and rehearsal blocks with working professionals.
New York City 44 destination nights
NYC Museums, Science and Civics
- Days
- 8
- From
- $3,215
USD per student · international airfare extra
Eight days from one New York City base, with separate days for the harbor, civic memory, The Met, natural history, international diplomacy, and the West Side.
New York City 77 destination nights
South Island Glacier Adventure
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,695
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students base in Queenstown above Lake Wakatipu, cross the Crown Range to Lake Wanaka, then travel to Franz Josef for Lake Matheson and a hike up the glacier valley along the Waiho riverbed.
Queenstown 3 · Franz Josef lodging 1 · Queenstown 3 · Flight home 18 destination nights
Voss Adventure and the Fjords
- Days
- 7
- From
- $4,200
USD per student · international airfare extra
Outdoor education takes center stage as students travel from Bergen to Voss and explore the surrounding fjord landscape. Supervised paddling, team challenges, and a fjord-and-rail journey help students develop outdoor skills while examining geography, weather, and group decision-making.
Bergen 1 · Voss 4 · Bergen 16 destination nights
Florida Performing Arts
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
A performing-arts cohort with contracted instruction.
Orlando 44 destination nights
Andean Adventures & Machu Picchu
- Days
- 9
- From
- $3,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Sacred Valley exploration and Machu Picchu
Philadelphia: Freedom, Justice and American Change
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Six days based in Philadelphia connect the Declaration and Constitution with the Revolution, Black community leadership, and changing ideas about justice. Four full learning days leave time for museum evidence, neighborhood walks, and student discussion.
California Government, Gold and Railroads
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,410
USD per student · international airfare extra
Follow California’s growth from government and settlement to gold discovery, mining towns, and railroads. A Sacramento base gives each part of the story its own day.
California Civics and Public Decisions
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
Study a bill at the Capitol, compare public records with museum interpretation, and test a legal argument in a mock trial.
Northern Mines and the American River
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Compare hard-rock and hydraulic mining, investigate fish conservation, and connect Folsom Dam with the American River watershed. Travel north through Auburn to Grass Valley and Nevada City.
Southern Gold Country Caves and Towns
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Compare two limestone caverns, surface mining machinery, and the streets of Gold Rush towns. An Angels Camp base gives each cave a separate day, with time for geological observation.
San Antonio Ranch and Leadership
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,010
USD per student · international airfare extra
Care for horses, explore the Alamo and mission grounds, and follow water underground at Natural Bridge Caverns.
Springs and Urban Ecology
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Connect limestone caves with Edwards Aquifer springs, compare habitats, and investigate how San Antonio uses its urban landscape.
Hill Country Geology and Heritage
- Days
- 5
- From
- $2,325
USD per student · international airfare extra
Study Enchanted Rock’s granite, Fredericksburg’s German heritage, and the Pacific War, then follow caves and creek habitats near Boerne.
Silicon Valley: Computing and Innovation
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,790
USD per student · international airfare extra
Test forces at the Golden Gate Bridge and Exploratorium, trace computing in Mountain View, and develop a prototype at The Tech Interactive in San José. Six days use one San Francisco Peninsula hotel base.
Soča Adventure and River Science
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,950
USD per student · international airfare extra
River systems shape this seven-day journey through Ljubljana, Bovec, and Tolmin. Students study freshwater habitats and river environments while combining field science with guided rafting and outdoor education in the Soča Valley.
Ljubljana 1 · Bovec lodging 3 · Ljubljana 2 · None; the group departs 17 destination nights
Tea country: The story of Ceylon tea
- Days
- 7
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Tea production shapes this seven-day itinerary based primarily in Kandy. Students study manufacturing at the Ceylon Tea Museum, examine worker history, and walk a section of the Pekoe Trail through Sri Lanka's tea-growing landscape.
Negombo 1 · Kandy 4 · Negombo 16 destination nights
Alpine Switzerland: Lausanne, Zermatt and Interlaken
- Days
- 9
- From
- $4,555
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students experience Switzerland’s alpine environment through scenic rail journeys, mountain excursions, and exploration of car-free communities. The itinerary combines cultural activities with opportunities to study mountain geography, environmental changes at different elevations, and daily life in the Swiss Alps.
Lausanne 2 · Zermatt 2 · Interlaken 2 · Zurich 17 destination nights
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,680
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students explore southern Taiwan through geology, marine science, Buddhist culture, and outdoor adventure in Kaohsiung and Kenting. The itinerary connects uplifted coral landscapes and living reefs with nature walks, aquarium study, river tracing, rappelling, and coastal activities.
Kaohsiung 2 · Kenting 3 · Kaohsiung 16 destination nights
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
- Days
- 11
- From
- $6,395
USD per student · international airfare extra
Students trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak over seven days, then recover in Moshi and spend a day on safari.
Arusha 1 · Machame 1 · Shira 2 1 · Barranco 1 · Karanga 1 · Barafu 1 · Mweka 1 · Moshi 2 · Arusha 110 destination nights
Life on the Andaman Sea
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,485
USD per student · international airfare extra
Andaman Sea marine restoration
Eco-Service and Education
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,295
USD per student · international airfare extra
Reforestation, school service, and elephants
Elephant Conservation
- Days
- 8
- From
- $2,495
USD per student · international airfare extra
Elephant conservation and Thai culture
Elephant Conservation & Chiang Dao
- Days
- 9
- From
- $2,525
USD per student · international airfare extra
A 9-day program that pairs the full Thai Elephant Conservation Center program at Lampang with three days north in Chiang Dao: Sticky Waterfalls, Chiang Dao Cave, and whitewater rafting on the Mae Taeng River.
Environmental Science and Reforestation
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,355
USD per student · international airfare extra
Elephants, reforestation, and village homestay
Island Hopping and Marine Ecology
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,265
USD per student · international airfare extra
Island hopping in Southern Thailand
Wilderness First Aid and Community Health
- Days
- 7
- From
- $2,245
USD per student · international airfare extra
First Aid Certification in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Marine Field Study
- Days
- 6
- From
- $1,995
USD per student · international airfare extra
Physical Education · Biology
Island of Words
- Days
- 6
- From
- $2,260
USD per student · international airfare extra
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Displayed prices are starting estimates in USD per student, excluding international airfare. Your proposal confirms the final price for your dates, group size, itinerary and lodging.
Included in Program Tuition
- Accommodation, with one bed per student
- Meals and drinking water
- Airport transfers, in-country transport and scheduled activities
- Guides, entrance fees and required community donations; no tipping
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Complimentary teacher tuition
One teacher receives complimentary Program Tuition for every eight paying students. Teacher airfare and insurance are extra.
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