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 …

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 …

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 …

100th anniversary of the U.S National Park Service

On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service, a new federal bureau in the Department of the Interior responsible for protecting the 35 national parks and monuments then managed by the department and those yet to be established. This “Organic Act” states that “the Service thus established shall Read More …

Prepping for back to school

There are a ton of resources out there for teachers to take advantage of when it comes to back to school preparation. We’ve done a little digging and compiled some of the best information to get your year, and educational tour, off to the right start. You’ll want your classroom to reflect your personality and Read More …

The three things you need for back to school

There are a ton of resources out there for teachers to take advantage of when it comes to back to school preparation. We’ve done a little digging and compiled some advice from our group leaders on how to get your year off to the right start–including the steps to take to plan an incredible educational Read More …

Spanish language tours

Join our Spanish language tours and immerse your class in the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Roam the busy streets of Madrid or of the equally bustling metropolis of Barcelona, stopping to see Gaudí’s brilliant works of architecture along the way. Travel to Latin American locales like Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Peru for a sunny Read More …

Mangia la pasta!

Next time you visit Italy, think outside the pizza box. In North America, Italian cuisine is largely believed to be composed of five major food groups: Tomatoes, basil, bread, pasta, and cheese. But when you travel to Bell’ Italia, see for yourself what a wide variety of dishes and yes, even vegetables, make up Italian cuisine. Of all Read More …