With more than 50 years of experience organizing trips to all seven continents, we’ve cultivated the global resources that make us an industry leader in safety.
Above and beyond
Our experienced team is constantly innovating and adapting to make sure your travel experience is safe and full of all the enriching learning opportunities and engaging adventures we’ve been delivering for years. From our rigorous safety checks and detailed site visits to our continual safety training, we take every possible precaution to ensure a safe and worry-free tour for all participants.
WorldStrides’ decades-long safety record is unmatched, and we’re proud to bring you
access to their in-house Health and Safety team as well as the cross-functional Back to Travel Task Force, a group that works behind the scenes to establish industry-leading safety measures that help you travel with confidence in any environment. Our team receives guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), The George Washington Department of Emergency Medicine, and other experts in the field. We also partner with Exlog Global, a leading worldwide security and risk management organization, for additional assistance in evaluating global conditions.
Global presence
Our partnership with WorldStrides means that we are part of a family that gives 400,000 students from more than 5,000 K-12 schools and universities the opportunity each year to connect with their education in new and meaningful ways around the globe. We operate out of 45 operation centers on six continents, meaning wherever you travel, we’ll be able to support you.
While on tour, an expert tour director who's fluent in your tour destinations' languages and customs will be with your group every step of the way, offering constant and immediate guidance. For any immediate problems you may encounter, our dedicated Emergency Contact Line is always ready to provide assistance.
Coverage that counts
Explorica’s liability insurance is the largest in the industry, and this policy extends coverage to the program leader and chaperones, as well as the school and school board. Plus, we’re a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), so your tour investment with Explorica is protected by USTOA’s $1 Million Travelers’ Assistance Program.
Cancel for any reason
No one wants to think about having to cancel their trip, but sometimes life happens. That’s why we give your students the option to protect their investment with their choice of two trusted travel protection plans that provide a cash refund—not just credit for a future trip like other companies provide.
Our standard plan covers baggage loss, misplaced tickets or passports, and sickness or injury during the tour, and our upgraded plan provides total peace of mind by allowing the traveler to cancel their tour for any reason up to 2 days (48 hours) before departure. Travelers will be reimbursed for 75% of the non-refundable cancellation fees which apply to the trip.
Get comfortable
We help program leaders prepare for their first tour with a New Program Leader Training trip! This program is designed to make program leaders more comfortable by meeting other teachers who love to travel, getting insider tips from Explorica staff, and learning from a veteran Program Leader on how to be successful when leading student tours abroad. In addition to the training trip, Explorica has a Teacher to Teacher (T2T) mentor program which provides the opportunity to join a vibrant community and connect with teachers from across the country who share a passion for education and belief that travel is an invaluable life experience.
Additional resources
Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to plan and prepare for your tour. For more information, please review the Safety & Security Guide, which includes the Explorica Code of Conduct, the Explorica safety plan, the emergency management strategy, tips for travelers, and much more. Additional resources are also available on our Resources page.