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FINDING A Student Travel Company  |  PREMIUM STUDENT TRAVEL

 

Once you’ve decided to lead a student travel program, your next step is to find the right tour company. 

Student travel should be a top-notch experience for you and your students. You know that choosing the right partner is critical to your tour’s success. It can be tough to know which travel company will deliver a trip that meets your trip goals. 

We get it. We created this list because trip leaders have asked the question. Who are some other student travel companies that offer group tours? It’s a great question. Our goal is to provide as much information as possible to make the best decision for your group. 

 

Four Educational Travel companies that offer group tours:

 

1. World Classroom

Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, World Classroom focuses on travel experiences in Washington DC. 

 

2. Grand Classroom

Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, Grand Classroom specializes in student groups visiting National Parks. The company also organizes multi-day international and historic city trips.

 

3. Nations Classroom

Based in Richmond, Virginia, Nations Classroom specializes in east coast air and bus tours. The company also organizes STEM and National Park Tours. 

 

4. APPLE Student Tours

Located in San Diego, California, Apple tours specializes in travel experiences to the East Coast and musical tours for bands, choirs, and orchestras across the United States and Europe.

 

So there are four companies to consider if you're researching student travel companies.

 

Educator tools to plan and lead your memory-making travel program:

 

Educator tools to select a tour company that aligns with your trip visions: 

 

You want a custom trip created by travel experts. You want to lead educational experiences that inspire your students. Your trip should be a life-long memory for you and your students. This checklist is a great starting point to find the right travel partner for your program. 

 

  • Ask about the tour operators Health and Safety Plans

  • Business information and experience. Ask about years in the industry, insurance, and professional organizations. 

  • Often overlooked but fundamental is the financial solvency of a student travel company. Does the company have a track record of paying refunds on time? Does the student travel provider offer trip protection in the event of a cancellation? 

  • Can the student travel operator provide customer references and address all of your trip requirements? 

  • How is your trip supported on tour? Does the tour operator have a trained team of skilled bus drivers, tour Directors or tour guides, and site coordinators to support your trip? Do they specialize in sightseeing trips that travel by bus or require airfare? 

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Take your time with your upfront research before hiring a student travel company. Any time you invest now will pay off multiple times over later on. You’ll avoid ending up working with a company that doesn’t deliver your perfect trip or with a partner that’s frustrating to work with. Instead, you’ll enjoy the partnership and lead a journey that you and your students will never forget. 

In case you haven't received our not-so-subtle hints yet, we create memory-making trips that teachers and their students love. If you have any questions about your trip, feel free to schedule a call below. We’d love to help.

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