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Your Vision for Educational Tours, Our Expertise in Student Travel School group travel with Rustic Pathways takes education beyond the classroom to destinations across the world. Rustic Pathways Group Travel partners creatively with schools to help teachers support their educational trip visions. Our team of current and former educators has expertise customizing experiences that prioritize safety and align with your goals for educational tours. Through custom school group travel, you can build the best trip to transform students into lifetime learners. You can plan the entire trip or leave it up to Rustic Pathways to build your perfect educational tour. We guide you through the process of traveling with students. We can pull the prep and details of student travel off of your plate while you can focus on your vision. We love working with educators who know what they want. We have you covered from discovering Disney World on a fun short trip to a deep dive into design in Daegu, South Korea. We are ready for your trip of a lifetime. Start Customizing Your Program
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Leading the Way in the Best Education Travel Programs Since 1983 Founded in Australia in 1983, Rustic Pathways is imbued with the ambition and vision of the outback. This legendary history built around adventure, energy and service continues to place Rustic at the cutting edge of helping students discover the global citizen within themselves. Rustic Pathways operations expanded across Asia, Central and South America, Africa, and the United States in the late 1990s and 2000s. Rustic now operates in nearly 20 countries, with 10,000 students and 300 school groups traveling each year. Get Started
How Pasadena Waldorf School Learns Biology Firsthand With Rustic Pathways “….Thought this was an awesome way to implement the idea of a Magic School Bus in real life….” Bas van Schooten Biology Teacher Pasadena Waldorf School Altavena, California View case study
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Why Travel With Your Class? Traveling with your class is a transformative experience. Students who travel: Are more engaged in learning—80% say it boosts interest in school subjects. Achieve better grades and pursue college—over half improve academically, and 57% attend college. Earn higher wages—adults who traveled as students earn 12% more on average. Learn More
A Personalized Educational Tour for Every Purpose Take education outside traditional walls with experiential learning, bringing your students to the learning. We’ll provide the tools and travel plans to customize the perfect trip for any curriculum. No matter the specific needs, we will help you lead your class in a transformative and educational travel experience. History & Social Studies Tours History & Social Studies Tours bring history to life, from following Napoleon’s journey through France to understanding the founding fathers’ vision for democracy at the nation’s capital. Through firsthand experiences, students can explore the key events, figures and movements that shaped our world. See Sample Program Photography Tours Photography Tours offer students the chance to improve their technical skills while traveling to stunning locations. Guided by expert photographers as your group leader, travelers will learn to master camera techniques, lighting and composition while capturing the stories of the places and natural wonders they visit during the trip. See Sample Program Sustainability & Climate Travel Sustainability and Climate Travel programs combine hands-on work in the field with education focused on sustainability and climate change. In Australia, students might help care for rescued kangaroos and learn about restoration efforts, while in Thailand, they work alongside farmers to explore new methods of sustainable food production. See Sample Program Cultural Immersion Tours Cultural Immersion Tours allow students to experience the daily life and traditions of cultures around the world. From learning traditional Korean folk music to trying unique foods in Thailand, students will have authentic opportunities to explore different cultures while learning about others and themselves in the process. See Sample Program Service Learning Tours Service learning trips are a chance for your students to build confidence, gain global awareness and make tangible impacts. We have decade long relationships with service partners around the globe that help us provide meaningful service learning opportunities. See Sample Program A Trip Just for Your Curriculum From language, science and sustainability to architecture, art and music, we will help bring your classroom learning to life. Backed with decades of experience on our group travel team, let us prepare all the details while your class immerses themselves in hands-on activities and meaningful experiences. Request More Info Get Matched With a Program Instantly