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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
On this new itinerary, Costa Rica: Coast to Coast, you’ll see Costa Rica from the Pacific to the Caribbean, and experience the highlights of this biodiverse Latin American country. Get up close and personal with the famous turtles of Tortuguero. Experience the Sarapiqui River by kayak and continue your active adventure with a thrilling mountain Read More …
Jump right into the language and local culture on our sun-filled Latin American tours. Soar above the Costa Rican rain forest canopy on a zip line. Climb to the top of the ancient Incan citadel, Machu Picchu. Dance to merengue music in the Dominican Republic. Witness the remarkable beauty and ecological diversity of the Galapagos. 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: Do you give group leaders an Read More …
