How to travel with Explorica

We help you choose

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.

Our expert program consultants provide one-on-one assistance every step of the way. Connect with a program consultant.

Plug in your date, add-ons, and group size and voila! Get an automatically generated price. Browse tours.

Add activities, upgrades, and even extra days at the click of a button. Learn how.

We organize all your tour information, including your itinerary, roster, payments, and more in one easily accessible digital space: your Tour Center on explorica.com.

We help you recruit

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.

We provide all the tools you need to host parent meetings and info sessions, sending you PowerPoints, posters, flyers and more to get the word out about your tour.

Learn recruitment tips from experienced group leaders in an interactive, online setting. See current webinars.

With automated monthly payment plans as low as $149/month for international tours, even more of your students can afford to travel.

With all those students you need some help! That’s why we offer one free place for every 6 students on standard tours.

We prepare you

Between the time you book and the time you travel, we offer a number of ways to prepare you for your upcoming Explorica adventure.

New group leaders are invited to join a free training trip to Italy, France, England, Poland or Costa Rica. Learn more.

Join a webinar hosted by veteran group leaders and learn everything you need to know before you go!

Our teacher-to-teacher mentorship program connects you with experienced group leaders for tips on everything from fundraising to packing for your trip. Learn more.

If you need help with anything prior to your tour, just give us a call at 1.888.310.7120. We’re here to answer any questions from the time you book your tour to the time you return home.

We deliver an exceptional experience

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.

Our professional tour directors are fully trained in safety procedures and fluent in your destinations’ languages.

Our dedicated Emergency Contact Line is available 24/7 to help you with any problem, anywhere, and at any time.

With offices and partners around the world and representatives in every country we go to, we can provide additional support whenever you need it.

With 15 years in student travel, we know the ins and outs of student travel. We provide top-quality tours and constant assistance to make sure you get the best tour possible, and we’re constantly innovating to make the experience even better. Learn more.