Letter from the CEO

Fellow travellers, It’s been a busy and exciting year at Explorica. We departed more travellers than ever before and have enroled a record number of students for the spectacular Vimy 100 commemorative events. The year also marked another milestone in our history: We joined forces with WorldStrides, North America’s largest educational travel organization. As a WorldStrides Read More …

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 …

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 Read More …

2016 Photo Contest WINNERS

We asked. And you responded with resounding enthusiasm! Thank you for submitting a record number of fantastic images to our annual photo contest. It was incredibly difficult to choose the winners from the hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of great images we received, but here are the photos that stood out from the rest: Best cultural immersion photo | Students experiencing an Read More …

The tour process: Step 3

How to lead a life-changing educational tour in four easy steps Prepare for your tour Between the time you book and the time you travel, we offer a number of ways to prepare you for your upcoming Explorica adventure. Take a free training trip New group leaders are invited to join a free training trip 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 …

2016 Free Trip winners!

We kicked off our biggest scholarship year ever by awarding 10 full scholarships! In recognition of the hard work and dedication of the teachers who make experiential learning part of their curriculum, we recently awarded full scholarships to 10 deserving group leaders for a future tour. We see how hard you work to make these Read More …

Deadline soon: 2016 photo contest

There is only one week left for you to enter our annual photo contest. Submit your best photos by August 15th for your chance to win big. Submit your photos here! This year’s grand prize, a $300 gift card, will be awarded for the best photo of students with their teacher having an amazing time on tour. Plus, there Read More …