North America tour collection

Discover how the New World became the sprawling, culturally diverse civilization it is today. Explore the vast, majestic Alaskan frontier. Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers along the Freedom Trail in Boston. Find out why New York is called the “City That Never Sleeps.” Witness Montréal’s winter wonderland of sparkling rooftops and Read More …

The history behind Veteran’s Day

On this Veterans Day, we’d like to take a moment to honor our history and the brave men and women who have fought and continue to fight for us. Veterans Day (previously known as Armistice Day) is observed annually on November 11, not only in the United States but in many other countries throughout the world. Read More …

Spain & Portugal tour collection

Wander the labyrinth of passageways off tree-lined Las Ramblas in Barcelona—a favorite diversion for tourists and locals alike. Explore the fishermen’s stalls at the port of Lisbon. Feel the passion of flamenco in Madrid. And watch your students communicate with the locals and vendors in their native Spanish and Portuguese. Explorica pro tip “This collection is Read More …

What’s included?

All Explorica tours are fully inclusive, meaning we provide everything you need for a remarkable trip: flights, hotels, meals, transportation, entrance fees to attractions, guided sightseeing tours and more. We believe you and your students should be able to experience everything you came to experience without being faced with additional costs after signup. So while Read More …

New tour! Make a Difference: Cuzco & Machu Picchu

Get the perfect balance of adventure and altruism in the heart of the Peruvian Andes on Explorica’s new tour, Make a Difference: Cuzco & Machu Picchu. Once the capital of the ancient Inca empire, Cuzco and the mountain citadel Machu Picchu are steeped in Spanish colonial history. When you aren’t exploring the vast archaeological remains, Read More …

Make A Difference tour collection

Our Make a Difference tours take you off the sidelines and into life-changing service opportunities. You will work alongside your hosts to positively improve their community. Students will encounter lessons in philanthropy by teaching schoolchildren, creating sustainable gardens by improving local agriculture and studying the ecology of an exotic corner of the globe. Become part Read More …

What are Guaranteed Travel Date Tours?

Exclusively at Explorica, we offer an alternative to traditional group travel called Guaranteed Travel Dates. It’s our answer to the industry standard “one size fits all” model of traveling with your students, and many of our group leaders tell us it’s their preferred way to travel. TRADITIONAL GROUP TRAVEL Tours with Explorica (and all other Read More …

New tour: Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan

On this Explorica tour, Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan, you’ll get an in-depth experience of South Korea. Seoul, South Korea’s capital city, is a sprawling metropolis where ancient meets hyper-modern; Skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture art installations juxtapose the prevalent Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Gyeongju, on South Korea’s southeast coast, is known for Read More …

Go farther tour collection

Get a fresh perspective on the world and bring your lessons to life on an international immersion adventure your students will never forget. Stand in awe at the altar of the magnificent Taj. Experience the world’s longest sight line from distant Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands. With over 200 tours in 75 Read More …

Explorica tour director FAQs

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 about our world-class tour directors: When will I hear from Read More …