Tours by experience

All Explorica tours provide authentic educational immersion experiences. Narrow you search by choosing what topic you’d like your itinerary to focus on, and then we’ll help you to make any adjustments you need to make it perfect. History Go back to where it all began on an in-depth historical tour. See more: explorica.com/history Battlefields of Read More …

Meet a mentor: Linda E.

Teacher to Teacher (T2T) is the Explorica training and mentorship program for new group leaders. We give you the opportunity to join a vibrant community and connect with teachers from across the country who share your passion for education and belief that travel is an invaluable life experience for all who partake in it. One Read More …

France tour collection

Feast on an unforgettable meal in a brasserie tucked away in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Walk the beaches of Normandy and stand on the hallowed ground where Allied soldiers fought and fell for freedom. Visit the warm Mediterranean cities of the French Riviera, speckled with old palaces and mansions—the relics of the formidable Grimaldi Read More …

Meet a mentor: Raquel A.

Teacher to Teacher (T2T) is the Explorica training and mentorship program for new group leaders. We give you the opportunity to join a vibrant community and connect with teachers from across the country who share your passion for education and belief that travel is an invaluable life experience for all who partake in it. Meet Read More …

Letter from the CEO

Fellow travelers, It’s been a busy and exciting year at Explorica. We departed more travelers than ever before and visited several new destinations, including a remarkable tour to Antarctica that extended our reach to all seven continents. The year also marked another milestone in our history: We joined forces with WorldStrides, North America’s largest and Read More …

The tour process: Step 4

How to lead a life-changing educational tour in four easy steps Bon voyage! Once you have your itinerary, your students and your training, you’re ready to lead a tour! But we don’t leave you there. We continue to work with you throughout your trip to make your travels worry-free. Expert tour directors Our professional tour Read More …

2016 Photo Contest WINNERS

We asked. And you responded with resounding enthusiasm! Thank you for submitting a record number of fantastic images to our annual photo contest. It was incredibly difficult to choose the winners from the thousands (yes, thousands!) of great images we received, but here are the photos that stood out from the rest: Best cultural immersion photo | Students experiencing an exciting and unique activity Read More …

The tour process: Step 3

How to lead a life-changing educational tour in four easy steps Our job is to ensure that every aspect of your tour planning and travel experience is simple, hassle-free and fun. Here are just a few ways our expert program consultants, teacher mentors and tour directors help you prepare for and lead an incredible tour. Read More …

The tour process: Step 2

How to lead a life-changing educational tour in four easy steps Recruit students We’ve taken care of all the details, now it’s time to invite students to join your tour. But you’re not alone. We offer a number of resources to help you reach out to students and parents. Tour promotion materials We provide all Read More …

The tour process: Step 1

 How to lead a life-changing educational tour in four easy steps Choose your tour Creating your own perfect tour is even easier than ever with Explorica. And with more than 200 tours in over 75 countries with thousands of activities, the options are endless. Talk to a travel expert Our expert program consultants provide one-on-one Read More …