Student Travel - Connecting Students to Their Country

Learning comes alive

Maybe it happens in the shadows of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. or while walking in the footsteps of their ancestors on Ellis Island. Perhaps, it’s as they stand awestruck at the edge of Niagara Falls. These are moments when your students’ lives are changed. Suddenly, they connect what they are learning in school to life itself. Classroom walls dissolve and an amazing world of possibilities stretches out before them. We make sure that every student tour is full of these moments of discovery.

The best experience for your class

Imagine inspiring your students for a lifetime. Imagine being the teacher they remember forever. Imagine teaching history, art or science in a classroom without walls. Our tour programs ensure that learning comes to life as students experience places and events they have only read about. Your students will never forget their fun, hands-on learning. And, you have the rewarding experience of being the teacher who is making a difference. When you choose Discovery Tours, you can rest assured that you have chosen the best experience possible for your students. Our strengths create a superior service that will make a world of difference for you.

Unique resources for your tour

Whether you are traveling to Washington, D.C., Chicago, Williamsburg or dozens of other destinations, your tour is based on the idea of making students an active part of the learning process. Our trained tour managers connect students to their education through hands-on activities that get them excited - and keep them thinking. We also provide our own companion materials tailored for your specific itinerary. These materials may include maps, self-guided walking tours or scavenger hunts that asks your students engaging questions.

Learn it by living it

A Discovery student tour lets your students discover what people mean by the American Dream. Hike the living museum of Gettysburg National Park, gaze up at the Constitution at the National Archives, attend a Broadway play in New York. Students will think about history and culture in a whole new light. Your students will also have the time of their life and make wonderful memories to last forever.

Bring your lessons to life

On an educational tour, students don’t just read about historical figures in books, they walk in their footsteps. They don’t just look at pictures of works of art, they experience them in three dimensions. They don’t just memorize facts; they make real connections by applying what they are learning to the world around them. Every tour is packed full of unforgettable moments. We become your educational travel partner.

We build the trip for you

Every Discovery tour is custom-designed. We listen to what’s important to you and your group, then build a tour that meets your curricular needs and interests. Every educational tour includes sightseeing overviews, usually by motor coach, as well as privately guided visits to important sites and walking tours of out-of-the-way attractions. Of course, we can also include free time for soaking up the local culture. Our itineraries link students to their country, allowing them to see, taste, hear, smell and feel what is happening outside the classroom and complement what’s going on inside of it. The educational value is unparalleled.

Improve their grades

Students consistently return home from a class trip more motivated to learn. Teachers notice the difference in their attitude at school. Parents see an improvement in their study habits at home. This often translates to an overall improvement in their grades.