School Expeditions Worldwide

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Expeditions for school groups, like any student trip abroad, are about exploring and developing a better understanding of the world we live in. School expeditions are an exciting opportunity for students to observe how the topics they learn about in the classroom, play out in real life. While expeditions should be exciting and fun, they should also challenge pupils to adapt to unfamiliar surroundings, and take home new skills and ideas.

Children greatly benefit from participating in school group expeditions, learning teamwork and social skills, and building self confidence. These outdoor experiences encourage students to collaborate, solve problems together, and develop leadership qualities. An expedition experience will expose them to new cultures, languages, and customs, increasing their cultural awareness and giving them a deeper understanding of the world.

We have helped arrange school group expeditions across the world, in subjects including marine ecology, physical geography, religious studies, tourism, education initiatives and community development, as well as physical challenges like jungle treks and polar expeditions.

The expedition specialists we feature on this page have many years of experience helping school groups to organise and undertake truly unique and exciting far flung expeditions. While each company has its own individual areas of specialism, they all excel at building exciting and challenging itineraries that promote fun, while maintaining a high regard for both their environmental impact and the safety school group.

To find out more about how we can help you organise the perfect expedition for your school group, click into any of the expeditions below to view sample itineraries, videos, special offers and contact details, or if you would like more ideas, just complete our short purple form.

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Popular trip December 2025 !

Tanzania School Expedition

Location: Africa, Tanzania
Subjects: Community Projects, Cultural, Expedition


Volunteer with your students at our Maasai School and have a positive impact as you travel. You will safari in the Serengeti and trek through the Southern Pare Mountains, develop leadership skills, empower communities, and apply the UNSDGs.

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Finland Arctic Adventure CampFinland Arctic Adventure CampFinland Arctic Adventure Camp

Finland Arctic Adventure Camp


7 Nights, 8 Days
Citizenship Community Projects Cultural Expedition Geography Team Building

  • Service focussed
  • Become a 'Husky Apprentice'
  • Once in a lifetime student experience

The Arctic may not be the first place you think of when considering student service trips however we have created this package especially to help students who are fulfilling service and community elements of their curriculum.

Transform learning through authentic Arctic adventure! Students experience world-class Finnish education, master winter survival skills & build unbreakable friendships. Our professional wilderness guides create safe, unforgettable experiences that develop resilience, teamwork & cultural awareness. F...
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Tanzania School ExpeditionTanzania School ExpeditionTanzania School Expedition

Tanzania School Expedition


21 days
Community Projects Cultural Expedition

  • Embrace Maasai life, traditions, and culture.
  • Learn through hands-on activities and real life experiences.
  • Explore the Serengeti and Southern Pare Mountains

Volunteer with your students at our Maasai School and have a positive impact as you travel. You will safari in the Serengeti and trek through the Southern Pare Mountains, develop leadership skills, empower communities, and apply the UNSDGs.

During this expedition, you and your students will make a difference in the local community and get immersed in the Tanzanian culture. Projects Abroad established the project for Maasai children around a decade ago, and we are constantly striving to improve the children's learning and physical envi...
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Discover Asia- Bali, Thailand, India and moreDiscover Asia- Bali, Thailand, India and moreDiscover Asia- Bali, Thailand, India and more

Discover Asia- Bali, Thailand, India and more


Tours and road trips from 7 - 30 days: can be cust
Activities Cultural Expedition

  • Trek through the lush, dense jungles of Nepal
  • Abseil the breath-taking canyons of Da Lat in Vietnam
  • Take a 4-week road trip to discover the wonders of India

Let students immerse themselves in the vibrant, exciting cultures of Asia as they learn - with TRU. Whether budding teachers, doctors, conservationists - or simply explorers at heart, we aim to ignite the spark of curiosity in each and every child!

Our volunteer projects, expeditions and road trips provide students with a wealth of exciting and educational experiences in a safe and supervised environment, helping them to grow and develop new skills as they go through their adventure. Here are just a few of the highlights from across our ran...
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Giraffe and Lion Conservation in KenyaGiraffe and Lion Conservation in KenyaGiraffe and Lion Conservation in Kenya

Giraffe and Lion Conservation in Kenya


Based in the Soysambu conservation area in Kenya, our focus is to preserve the abundance of large mammals and improve the environment by clearing feral plants and creating waterholes.

Join our Conservation Programme in Kenya in the Rift Valley area and help protect endangered wildlife while preserving the area's natural ecosystem. Human activities keep threatening the environment through poaching, pollution, and urban expansion. With the help of volunteers like you, we can ta...
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Cambodia School ExpeditionCambodia School ExpeditionCambodia School Expedition

Cambodia School Expedition


  • Engage in community service and local traditions.
  • Visit significant landmarks like Angkor Wat.
  • Trek through jungles and kayak through rivers!

Cambodia is a stunning and enchanting country. Our three-week programme includes everything from service and adventure to cultural and historical insight. Trek, serve, build, kayak, eat, and shop, immersing your group in all Cambodia has to offer!

This three-week programme in a country of beauty and contrast will challenge, educate, and inspire your students. The itinerary covers numerous parts of the country and a variety of activities, including service, adventure, and discovery. Service: Projects Abroad supports numerous pre-school ...
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Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico 

Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico 


Tours and road trips from 7 - 30 days: can be cust
Languages Cultural Expedition

  • Explore ancient ruins in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest
  • Find white-water rapids and golden beaches in Costa Rica
  • Trek to one of the world’s largest volcanoes in Chile

Discover the vibrant cultures of Costa Rica, Colombia, and Mexico with Tru. Explore stunning landscapes, practice Spanish, and connect deeply with local communities. Perfect for students ready to explore beyond the classroom.

TRU prides itself in delivering some of the most exciting, fun-filled tours and experiences in the world - all within the safety of meticulously organised itineraries, with staff who love what they do. South America offers one of the most varied cultural and geographical environments, from the l...
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Peru School ExpeditionPeru School ExpeditionPeru School Expedition

Peru School Expedition


15-20 days
Community Projects Conservation Wildlife Animal Care Expedition

  • rainforest
  • Inca trail
  • cultural immersion

Encompassing the Inca Trail and the Amazon rainforest, this programme will engage and challenge your students while they support conservation work deep in the jungle as well as a school in Cusco.

This three-week programme offers the opportunity to contribute to conservation and education work in some of Peru's most stunning parts. It will also challenge, educate, and inspire your students by spending time deep in the jungle, hiking the Inca Trail, and connecting with the local people at all ...
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Childcare & Community in NepalChildcare & Community in NepalChildcare & Community in Nepal

Childcare & Community in Nepal


Provide support within Nepali Schools by helping within understaffed and underfunded schools and care centres. Working with class teachers, your students will bridge the educational gap and improve the school through renovation projects.

By joining us on this programme, you and your students will support understaffed and underfunded schools and care centres to tackle the educational gap. Key to our work is the dedicated in-country staff whose diverse skill sets, local knowledge and love of their community allow us to develop rele...
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Wildlife Conservation in BotswanaWildlife Conservation in BotswanaWildlife Conservation in Botswana

Wildlife Conservation in Botswana


You and your students will work at the Wild At Tuli Reservation, on the banks of the Limpopo River, ensuring the survival of wildlife and preserving the local area. Work with conservationists to protect animals from human activity.

Hundreds of thousands of volunteers have travelled with us over the years. Join us with your students on our Wildlife Conservation Programme in Botswana and help preserve and protect the environment to ensure the survival of precious African wildlife. While working on this conservation programme ...
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Medicine & Healthcare in NepalMedicine & Healthcare in NepalMedicine & Healthcare in Nepal

Medicine & Healthcare in Nepal


Boost your students' CV and uni applications with our Medicine Programme in Nepal. They will gain hands-on experience by shadowing medical professionals, participating in workshops, and exploring various medical specialties and departments.

This programme is ideal for aspiring medical students looking to improve their CV and deepen their understanding of medicine. Shadow doctors and nurses as you learn about a variety of fields, such as: > Physiotherapy > Family planning > Eye Health > Cancer Treatments As you spend time sha...
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Sweden Winter WildernessSweden Winter WildernessSweden Winter Wilderness

Sweden Winter Wilderness


5
Activities Cultural Expedition Geography Geology Science Sports Tours Team Building

  • Northern Lights and Wilderness Experience
  • Husky driving experience - *HUGELY* popular with students
  • Visit to the world famous ICEHOTEL to look at sustainability

An AMAZING opportunity to see the NORTHERN LIGHTS with 4 nights in the Wilderness, this package is perfect for schools who want to encourage a student’s sense of adventure. We can also modify this tour for service based learning requirements

Sweden: Arctic Winter Wilderness 5 Nights, 6 Days Tour Summary:

  • Return flights from London Heathrow via Stockholm with all baggage fees and taxes
  • 1 Night at Scandic Hotel Kiruna plus 4 nights at Aurora Camp wilderness cabins
  • Aurora Camp - ...
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Fiji volunteer ExpeditionsFiji volunteer ExpeditionsFiji volunteer Expeditions

Fiji volunteer Expeditions


10 days to 4 weeks
Languages Cultural Expedition

  • Go island-hopping to some of beautiful Fiji's 33 islands
  • Experience the colourful culture of the Fijian people
  • Fun, sun, sand and sea on the most incredible Fijian beaches

On our CORAL COAST FIJI CULTURAL WEEK, students will have an incredible experience, as they are embraced into the warm, safe community of the Fijian people, and learn about their culture, in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

TRU strives to make every adventure that its students embark on, a fun, exciting and educational experience. And on our Coral Coast Fiji Cultural Week, students will find these in abundance, as they become part of the warm Fijian community for the duration of their stay. During this trip, students w...
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Finland Become a ChampionFinland Become a ChampionFinland Become a Champion

Finland Become a Champion


6 Days
Activities Cultural Environmental Science Expedition Geography Sports Tours Travel Tourism

  • Skiing, with lessons, equipment hire and ski passes
  • Try out new sports like a Laser Biathlon or Ice Hockey
  • Personal development opportunity - ideal for older students

This is an exclusive package and only available to our School Groups. The week places emphasis on finding the champion within. This is perfect for sports students, particularly older students however we can tailor for all sports enthusiasts!

More that just a ski trip - use Olympic quality facilities and training to maximise benefit....
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Childcare & Community in GhanaChildcare & Community in GhanaChildcare & Community in Ghana

Childcare & Community in Ghana


Assist school teachers in the classroom and join our greening initiative with this Childcare and Community programme in Ghana. Help educate children and make their learning environment more stimulating and engaging.

Due to a lack of funding, many schools in Ghana lack the proper playgrounds, learning materials and sufficient staff. As a result, teachers are unable to give equal attention to their students, which is detrimental to the children's learning and early development. Our Childcare & Community projec...
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Diving & Marine Conservation in ThailandDiving & Marine Conservation in ThailandDiving & Marine Conservation in Thailand

Diving & Marine Conservation in Thailand


14 Days
Conservation Wildlife Animal Care Cultural Environmental Science Expedition Geography Science

  • Scuba diving
  • Coral reefs
  • PADI certification

Through this hands-on and focused programme, your students will learn more about marine ecosystems and conservation. They will also gain their Open Water SSI Diving Qualification and participate in diving activities in a stunning location.

Set on the island of Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand, this unique programme offers a stunning tropical location with excellent diving conditions and a huge biodiversity. The programme encourages a long-term view of the conservation of its incredible ecosystem, collecting data, producing reports, ...
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Explore AFRICA: Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar and beyondExplore AFRICA: Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar and beyondExplore AFRICA: Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar and beyond

Explore AFRICA: Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar and beyond


Tours and road trips from 7 - 30 days: can be cust
Cultural Expedition Conservation

  • Dance and sing with the Malagasy people in Madagascar
  • Get up close and personal with cheetahs in South Africa
  • Wander majestic mangrove forests as you tend to seedlings

Find a whole range of exciting TRU adventures across Africa, as you learn about its colourful cultures, ancient traditions and warm, vibrant people. Choose from: Cape Verde | Ghana | Kenya | Madagascar | Tanzania | Uganda | South Africa

Our range of programmes in AFRICA provides students with opportunities to learn languages, learn new skills, and all the while, giving a little something back to the communities that they spend time with. Africa hosts such a rich variety of terrains, cultures and history - it's hard to choose whe...
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Cultural tour of India & Sri LankaCultural tour of India & Sri LankaCultural tour of India & Sri Lanka

Cultural tour of India & Sri Lanka


Culture, colour and yes chaos! From university visits to parliament houses and meals with local families. India & Sri Lanka will set the minds of your students whizzing! Our tours aid reflection and appreciation.

With over 20 years in the industry, we have more than a bit of experience with educational travel. We can help when it comes to planning a trip perfectly aligned with your objectives, with the best price guaranteed, maximum flexibility and financial security along the way. We send hundreds of stu...
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Cultural tour of TanzaniaCultural tour of TanzaniaCultural tour of Tanzania

Cultural tour of Tanzania


Choose from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, spotting wildlife & visiting local villages. Tanzania is the perfect cultural experience to open the eyes and minds of your students.

This experience offers students an opportunity to learn about indigenous communities in Tanzania like the Maasai, and Tanzania's rich cultural heritage. Your students will gain respect for different ways of life, and global citizenship. Learn beyond the textbooks by creating lasting memories of cult...
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Cultural tour of Costa RicaCultural tour of Costa RicaCultural tour of Costa Rica

Cultural tour of Costa Rica


Lush jungles, hiking treks and some pretty absurd wildlife. A cultural trip to Costa Rica will take your students to new heights (and we don’t just mean the mountains!)

Visiting Costa Rica offers students a unique opportunity to visit a diverse tropical environment. From relaxing on the stunning beaches of Montezuma to participating in vital conservation projects like protecting sea turtles, students can gain experience with environmental and wildlife preservation....
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International Youth ExpeditionsInternational Youth ExpeditionsInternational Youth Expeditions

International Youth Expeditions


7 - 28 days
Activities Expedition Conservation

  • Remote treks
  • Worthwhile projects
  • Personal development

Professionally led school expeditions. Take your students on an adventure that will ignite a passion for travel, develop leadership skills and make lifelong memories.

Having worked with schools for 2 decades, we have tailored our systems to suit the needs of teachers and schools alike. From our Senior Management Team Packs, designed to help our expedition get the necessary sign off from the school, to our comprehensive risk assessments, our programme is designed...
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Biology Fieldtrek in South AfricaBiology Fieldtrek in South AfricaBiology Fieldtrek in South Africa

Biology Fieldtrek in South Africa


7 to 14 days
Science Geography Expedition Conservation

  • Unique tailor made ecology trips
  • Lots of practical field based teaching

Our trip is aims to provide your school group with a detailed introduction to the South African ecosystem and its fauna. Education through hands on experience.

On a biology field trip you will typically spend around ten days studying a wide range of flora and fauna, while gaining valuable knowledge and experience in biodiversity. Our field-treks are designed to include as much practical field based teaching as possible, allowing your students to collect an...
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Cultural tour of South AfricaCultural tour of South AfricaCultural tour of South Africa

Cultural tour of South Africa


If spotting wildlife, outdoor activities and meeting locals is high on the agenda of your next educational cultural experience, then our South Africa tour is the perfect fit.

This trip is ideal for students , offering experience of everything from South Africa's rich wildlife to its rich culture. By exploring national parks, iconic landmarks, and cultural sites, students will experience an itinerary that includes educational activities with amazing outdoor adventures. ...
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