Expeditions for Schools
We help arrange hundreds of student group trips each year
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.
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.
Impactful volunteer trips to Kenya
Location: Africa, KenyaSubjects: Citizenship, Expedition, Geography, Human Geography
Take your students on the trip of a lifetime, where they can make a lasting difference at one of our partner schools in Kenya by teaching and improving the school facilities through planned construction work.
Impactful volunteer trips to Kenya
Featured Expeditions
Northern Thailand Adventure
5-30
Community Projects Cultural Expedition Residential Activities
- Whitewater Rafting
- Multi-day Trekking
- Outdoor Adventure Expeditions
Explore Northern Thailand with 8Adventures! Experience authentic cultures, thrilling adventures, and meaningful community projects. From trekking to rafting, our tailored programs offer unforgettable journeys. Click to discover your next school trip!
Choosing 8Adventures for your next school trip or educational visit to Northern Thailand ensures an experience that combines adventure, cultural immersion, and hands-on learning. Here’s why you should consider us:
Cultural Immersion: Northern Thailand is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, wit...
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Sweden Winter Wilderness
5
Science Geography Environmental Geography Geology Sports Tours Cultural Expedition Activities
- 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
This fantastic trip offers great opportunity to see the Northern Lights as well as adventure and personal self-development. A real stand out experience for safe adventure and lots of fun.
Package with flights from £1,845pp based on 30 + 3 free teachers
Sample Itinerary:
Adventure School Trip to Morzine, French Alps
5 to 10 days
Expedition Geography Fieldstudies Languages Activities Sports Tours Travel Tourism
- Whitewater rafting, trekking, climbing, mountain biking...
- Stunning Alpine lakes, mountains and rivers to explore
- Train, bus or fly. All activities very close. Short transfer
Morzine is quite simply a haven for adventure-fuelled school trips. The transport & infrastructure make it so easy to access stunning mountains, lakes & rivers. It's as if nature has created a playground just for us - come and see for yourself.
Stunning Landscape
- The valley has been crafted for adventure activities. The Alps in the Summer are quite spectacular! We have stunning mountain, flowing rivers, beautiful lakes and ideal crags all on our door step!
Epic Activities
- Whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, high ropes, tr...
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Diving & Marine Conservation in Thailand
14 Days
Science Geography Cultural Expedition Conservation
- Scuba diving
- Coral reefs
- PADI certification
An extremely hands on and focused placement, through this project students learn much about marine ecosystems and conserving them, they gain PADI dive qualifications and undertake numerous practical activities in a stunning location.
Projects Abroad arranges overseas service and internship programmes which are challenging, meaningful, educational and safe.
We have been taking students overseas since 1992 and work in over 20 developing and emerging countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Key to our work is the dedi...
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Discover Chile, Costa Rica and Peru
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
Peru, Costa Rica, and Chile are real hits with our students; from the mystery of ancient Incan ruins, to breathtaking waterfalls, and the Amazon Rainforests - where school lessons of 100ft canopies come to life; put South America on your travel list!
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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Costa Rica Gandoca Expedition
7-14 days
Cultural Expedition Citizenship Conservation
- Cultural Immersion
- Adventure
- Contribute to sustainable community driven change
Travel with us to Costa Rica and help protect sea turtle nesting sites, working alongside the local community, learning to cook local cuisine, hiking through lush jungle, or learning about the area's rich indigenous and Afro-Caribbean.
GVI equips a new generation with highly relevant skills, through
fresh and innovative approaches. With us, bright young students become bold future leaders.
Holistic Personal Development:
We follow a holistic approach to ensure students get the skills they need to be successful in their studi...
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Nepal Pokhara Expedition
7-14 days
Geography Languages Cultural Expedition Citizenship
- Buddhist principles and peace
- Climate change and Himalayan glaciers
- Local customs and cuisine
Travel with us to Nepal and work alongside local partners to promote community recycling and environmental protection.
GVI equips a new generation with highly relevant skills, through
fresh and innovative approaches. With us, bright young students become bold future leaders.
Holistic Personal Development:
We follow a holistic approach to ensure students get the skills they need to be successful in their studi...
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Impactful volunteer trips to Kenya
8-13 nights
Citizenship Expedition Geography Human Geography
- Make a real difference
- Diverse culture
- Spectacular wildlife
Take your students on the trip of a lifetime, where they can make a lasting difference at one of our partner schools in Kenya by teaching and improving the school facilities through planned construction work.
Nakuru is Kenya's fourth largest city, and one of real contrasts. Situated in the heart of the stunning Great Rift Valley, it is home to unprecedented economic growth, but many residents still live in extreme poverty.
Our trips focus on supporting independently run schools which have been set up...
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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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Thailand Phang Nga Expedition
7-14 days
Cultural Expedition Citizenship Conservation
- Sea turtles
- Learn Muay Thai self-defence techniques
- Connect with nature and research local wildlife
Travel with us to southern Thailand and work alongside local partners to promote sea turtle conservation, environmental protection, conduct bird and butterfly surveys and assist with coastal cleanups.
GVI equips a new generation with highly relevant skills, through
fresh and innovative approaches. With us, bright young students become bold future leaders.
Holistic Personal Development:
We follow a holistic approach to ensure students get the skills they need to be successful in their studi...
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Canary Islands Tenerife Expedition
7-14 days
Expedition Conservation
- Learn Spanish
- Conduct Reef Surveys
- Mountain village ecotourism
Travel with us to The Canary Islands and work alongside marine biologists to promote cetacean conservation through research that assesses the populations and behaviours of whales, dolphins and other marine species in the waters around Tenerife.
GVI equips a new generation with highly relevant skills, through
fresh and innovative approaches. With us, bright young students become bold future leaders.
Holistic Personal Development:
We follow a holistic approach to ensure students get the skills they need to be successful in their studi...
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Childcare & Community in Morocco
14 Days
Science Geography Conservation Cultural Expedition Conservation
- Hiking
- Rainforests
- Unique Ecosystem
This program focuses on education, physical improvements to the setting and cultural immersion. The schedule is busy and engaging, it also offers variety in the tasks and the places seen and gives opportunity to for initiative and personal growth.
Projects Abroad arranges overseas service and internship programmes which are challenging, meaningful, educational and safe.
We have been taking students overseas since 1992 and work in over 20 developing and emerging countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Key to our work is the dedi...
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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 | Ethiopia | 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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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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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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