During Explorica’s London Soccer Experience, you’ll see enough iconic British highlights to satisfy any Anglophile, then get ready to be immersed into the world of UK “football.” During your time in London, you’ll receive lessons from FA and UEFA-qualified coaches along with a tour of the stadium at the English Premiere League. A fan favorite itinerary Read More …
The town of Avila, Spain (located just west of Madrid), has the best preserved medieval walls in the country and is the second biggest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. These ancient walls were built as a defensive mechanism but also served to control the entrances (of both people and goods) to Read More …
On tour, your experienced Explorica tour director guides your group every step of the way. They leverage their local expertise to bring the destinations to life and provide insider tips you won’t find in guidebooks. They’re fluent in your destination’s languages and are always one step ahead managing trip logistics, so you can relax and Read More …
It’s our favorite time of the year: Photo contest time! We received a record number of submissions in 2016 and we want to make 2017 bigger and better than ever. This year, we’ve chosen a theme: Learning in action. Show us the candid learning moments from your 2017 tour and you could win a $300 Read More …
Meet Gary, a Canadian history and social studies teacher for grades 9-12. He has 24 years of teaching experience, has led four tours with Explorica and is bringing his students to Vimy 100, a commemorative event hosted by the Canadian government marking the 100thanniversary of the First World War and the Battle of Vimy Ridge Read More …
It’s finally starting to look like winter here at the Explorica headquarters in Boston. We decided to have some fun and look up winter weather folklore to see if we can predict the winter ahead. We’re going to rely on our local weather forecasters to tell us when to expect cold and snow, but for Read More …
We stay in close contact with our group leaders and tour directors throughout the entire trip-planning process; from the first phone call to returning home, we are there every step of the way. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we get during the planning process regarding spending money on tour: How Read More …
One of the most iconic symbols of Japan is an ancient one—Mt Fuji. This mountain is located at the center of the southern coast and is Japan’s highest mountain (at 12,388 ft). There is a torii gate at the summit, and over hundreds of thousands of people climb it in warmer weather. However, Mt Fuji Read More …
Explorica’s Financial Assistance Program: Our commitment to affordability At Explorica, we believe all students should have the opportunity to experience the world. In addition to offering the guaranteed best prices, fundraising support and student scholarships, we are proud to add another option to make our educational tours accessible to more students. As a WorldStrides organization, Read More …
The nation swears in the 45th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2017. In conjunction with WorldStrides, Explorica sent more than 5,000 students and their teachers to participate in this historic event. Obviously, not all of us can be in D.C., but that doesn’t mean you can’t soak up the energy and celebrate this Read More …
