Top Educational Tours and Travel Services

Education Insider Magazine proudly presents the Top Educational Tourism Services, a prestigious industry recognition. This award recognizes the stellar reputation and trust these service providers hold among their customers and industry peers, evident in the numerous nominations we received from our subscribers. The top companies have been selected after a comprehensive review process by an expert panel of education and travel professionals, industry thought leaders and the editorial board.

    Top Educational Tours and Travel Services

    NationsClassroom is a leading educational travel company providing educational student tours and school trips that are curriculum-aligned, easy for educators, and meaningful for students—combining exceptional service with consistent, ... read full profile
    Bio Bio Expeditions Worldwide designs adventurous journeys to remote destinations, combining small groups, expert guides, and continuing education. Rooted in rivers and long-standing community partnerships, each trip delivers discovery, ... read full profile
    Wilderness Adventures is an experiential education organization that leads outdoor adventure programs for students across the U.S. and around the world. Founded by educators in 1973, the organization specializes in outdoor adventures ... read full profile
    Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours is the product of 35 years of experience on the path of World War II and U.S. history. Its historical tours are deep and accurate. It offersexpertise perfected by Stephen Ambrose and then directly handed ... read full profile
    ACIS
    ACIS (American Council for International Studies) brings learning to life through inspiring educational travel experiences for middle and high school students. Its carefully crafted 9–15 day tours go beyond sightseeing, offering deep cultural immersion and meaningful moments that spark curiosity and global awareness. Every group is supported by a dedicated Program Consultants and Tour Managers to make the journey smooth, safe and unforgettable.
    Educational Destinations
    Educational Destinations is an Indianapolis-based student travel company founded by experienced educators, specializing in fully customized educational tours across the U.S. and internationally. It partners closely with teachers to create engaging, curriculum-driven trips from STEM and history to arts, language and performance, that make learning come alive. Each tour is led by expert Tour Directors and enhanced by its Trip Account app, offering seamless planning, transparent pricing and real-time updates with no hidden costs and a commitment to personalized experiences.
    Educational Discovery Tours
    Educational Discovery Tours (EDT) based in Reno, Nevada, that designs immersive, curriculum-based experiences for students, families and adult groups. From history tours and performing arts trips to civic explorations and custom group travel, EDT brings learning to life through hands-on, real-world experiences. It handles all logistics—scheduling, accounting, staffing—so educators can focus on the educational journey. With 24/7 support and expert tour leaders, EDT ensures each trip is safe, seamless and unforgettable.
    Educational Travel Consultants
    Educational Travel Consultants (ETC) transforms classroom learning into real-world adventure through thoughtfully designed and affordable student trips across North America. Prioritizing safety at every step, it provides secure suburban accommodations, dedicated hotel security and one free chaperone for every ten students. Whether it’s walking through history, performing on stage, or immersing in new cultures, each custom itinerary is crafted to make learning engaging and memorable. ETC also takes the stress out of planning by offering practical tools, fundraising guidance and full logistical support—so teachers and parents can focus on the experience, not the details.
    Landmark Educational Tours
    Landmark Educational Tours creates unforgettable, custom travel experiences for school groups, both across the U.S. and internationally. From hands-on STEM adventures in Washington D.C. to French immersion in Quebec City and behind-the-scenes Broadway tours in New York, each themed trip is designed to inspire and engage students beyond the classroom. With fully personalized itineraries and the support of experienced Landmark Leaders, educators can count on a seamless, safe and enriching journey.

More in News

Parents Look Beyond Childcare As STEAM Play Programs Gain Attention

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Late afternoons have become increasingly challenging for working parents. School lets out far before the work day ends, leaving parents to choose between traditional childcare programs, free time or organised activities. Interest in STEAM-based play sessions has seen a rise as a result of parents seeking alternative activities that offer both enrichment and supervision during this in-between time. STEAM sessions are not focused on building skills through traditional means or encouraging compliance through extrinsic rewards, but rat

Chiropractic Colleges Review Education Models as Healthcare Expectations Continue to Shift

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Chiropractic colleges are taking a closer look at how they prepare students for a healthcare environment that increasingly values clinical reasoning, patient communication and cooperation across different areas of care. While chiropractic programs have traditionally focused on developing hands-on skills, many institutions are reviewing whether their current education models reflect the expectations graduates will encounter in professional settings. The place of chiropractic care within the wider healthcare system has influenced the

Chiropractic Colleges Review Enrollment Challenges as Student Expectations Shift

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Chiropractic colleges are paying closer attention to enrollment trends as changing career preferences and competition across healthcare education influence how students choose professional programs. Institutions are looking beyond attracting applicants and are examining what prospective students expect from their education experience and what support helps them successfully complete their training. For many colleges, enrollment decisions begin with how potential students understand the chiropractic profession. People exploring heal

Clinical Partnerships and Technology Influence the Future Direction of Chiropractic Education

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The connection between classroom learning and clinical practice is becoming a central issue for chiropractic colleges as institutions consider how students gain practical experience before entering the profession. Education providers are reviewing clinical partnerships, training environments and technology use to ensure graduates are prepared for the realities of patient care. Hands-on experience has always been an important part of chiropractic education. Students need opportunities to apply what they learn in classroom settings a

STEM Schools Face Growing Pressure to Connect Classroom Learning with Workforce Expectations

Thursday, August 27, 2026

A growing number of K-12 STEM schools are finding that strong science and mathematics instruction alone is no longer enough to satisfy families or education stakeholders. Questions are shifting toward how classroom experiences prepare students for practical careers and whether STEM programs reflect the skills employers increasingly expect from future graduates. The changing scenario is accordingly affecting purchasing decisions inside schools as much as it influences curriculum planning. Administrators reviewing laboratory equipmen

Teacher Capacity Becomes a Central Question for Expanding STEM Programs

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Interest in STEM education continues to grow, yet one issue is receiving increasing attention inside K-12 schools: whether educators have sufficient time and support to deliver increasingly ambitious STEM programs. Adding new laboratory equipment or software rarely changes classroom practice on its own. Teachers often need time to redesign lessons, understand unfamiliar instructional tools and adapt activities for different student abilities. Those requirements have become an important consideration whenever schools evaluate curric

Take Me Top