Student trip leaders
Student Trip Planning Checklist
A practical school trip planning checklist covering goals, approval, proposals, family communication, payments, chaperones, rooming, emergency contacts, and final preparation.
Read the guideEducator-founded student travel
Where the curriculum comes alive
Founded by an educator, we design each trip around how students learn, building a clear thematic progression wherever the destination and itinerary allow. We plan, book, and manage every detail from the first conversation through the ride home.
Why teachers choose us
A trip that teaches, with the planning, payments, and logistics handled for you
Learning built into the journey
We include the major landmarks, then look for local people, places, and hands-on experiences that deepen what students are learning. When it fits the destination, that might mean meeting a local expert, making or tasting something rooted in the region, or visiting a place most school groups miss.
Safety planning and 24/7 support
We plan sensible chaperone ratios, clear procedures, age-appropriate pacing, and trusted partners. A real person remains available throughout the trip whenever your group needs help.
Built for every family
Families self-enroll and pay through their own online portal, so teachers and schools never collect money or track payments. Starting early gives families more time to spread out the cost, with approved payment plans available for up to 24 months.
We manage every detail
We plan, book, and manage everything: lodging, meals, transportation, both motorcoach and airline, and all attraction and museum admissions, so you can be present with your students instead of coordinating.
The Great Falls difference
Master Storyteller Guides who lead the experience
Our highly vetted and trained Master Storyteller Guides stay with your group throughout the tour. They do more than identify landmarks. They keep the story moving, draw students into why each place matters, ask questions, and adjust to the group to help students stay involved. Teachers can focus on their students while our guides lead the experience.
Where student groups go
Destinations that fit your curriculum
Every destination can be shaped around your subject, grade level, and dates.
City Tours
Washington, D.C. Discovery
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City Tours
Boston Discovery
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City Tours
New York City: Immigration, Icons & Broadway
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International
Iceland Fire, Ice & Northern Lights
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International
Spain's Golden Triangle
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International
Portugal Atlantic Discovery
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Three steps from first conversation to ride home
Start with a conversation
Tell us about your students, subject, grade level, preferred dates, and what you want them to experience. You do not need a budget figured out before we talk; we will shape the trip and pricing together.
We design and price it
A curriculum-aligned itinerary with a custom quote, including the chaperone and payment details up front.
Your guide leads the experience
Our highly vetted and trained Master Storyteller Guides stay with your group throughout the tour, move the story forward, and keep students engaged. We coordinate the logistics so you can focus on your students.
Clear safety procedures
24/7 on-trip support
Licensed & insured
Sensible chaperone ratios
Planning resources
Practical help for planning a school trip
Use the teacher checklist to organize approvals, chaperones, payments, and family communication, then compare potential travel partners with clear questions.
Student trip leaders
Choosing a Student Tour Company
A teacher-friendly guide to comparing student tour companies, including planning, payments, chaperones, rooming, support, insurance, and what should appear in the proposal.
Read the guideStart planning
Request your custom tour quote
Tell us about your group and we'll be in touch. No pressure, just a real conversation.