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Customized Tours

Educational Student Trips

Plan a customized student or group trip with Smart Student Travel. Build a flexible itinerary around curriculum, destination, budget, group type, and travel goals.
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Location

Customized Tours

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Ideal For

Student Groups, Teacher Groups, Family Groups, Other Groups/Organizations

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Trip Length

2 – 7 Days

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Group Size

10+ Travelers

Overview
Build a custom educational trip around your group’s goals, schedule, and budget.

A customized Smart Student Travel itinerary gives your group flexibility to choose the destination, learning focus, trip length, transportation style, and activity mix. This option works well when your group has a specific curriculum goal, performance need, college-readiness plan, faith-based purpose, family travel goal, or special event.

Smart Student Travel helps group leaders turn a general idea into a realistic trip plan with organized logistics, destination guidance, and support from early planning through travel.

Learning Highlights
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Government & Civics

Explore landmarks, civic institutions, and major places connected to leadership and public life.

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History

Connect classroom learning with real places, stories, museums, and cultural moments.

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Culture & Arts

Experience museums, exhibits, performances, architecture, food, and local culture.

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Discovery

Give students opportunities to explore new places, ask better questions, and build lasting memories.

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“Very fun experience EVERYONE was dancing and singing and having a good time. Happy with this experience!”
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Popular Stops
Curriculum-Focused Experiences
Curriculum-Focused Experiences
College & Career Visits
College & Career Visits
Cultural Landmarks
Cultural Landmarks
STEM & Leadership Stops
STEM & Leadership Stops
Performance & Group Activities
Performance & Group Activities
Trip Details
Customized Group Travel Experience
Departure / Return Location:

From your school or local airport if flying.

Trip cost starting at:

Custom quote based on group size and dates.

Included:

Hotel accommodations, private hotel security, expert tour guides, transportation and/or airfare, admissions to selected attractions, gratuity, taxes, and fees.

Not Included:

Travel insurance and spending money for souvenirs.

Hotel Stay:

Premium hotel accommodations based on selected package and availability.

Other Important Info:

Trips can be customized by destination, subject, curriculum, group type, travel goal, schedule, and budget. Common themes include STEM, Civil Rights, Leadership, Finance, Music & Band, college-bound trips, family groups, teacher groups, and more.

Sample Itinerary
A flexible itinerary for your group.
Sample Day 1
Sample Day 2
Sample Day 3
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Arrival at selected destination

Group orientation

First custom activity or site visit

Group dinner

Hotel check-in and schedule review

Day 1 Details

Day 1 Details

Arrival and custom trip orientation


The group arrives at the selected destination and begins with an itinerary designed around its specific goals. The first day usually focuses on orientation, a first activity, hotel check-in, and setting expectations for the experience.

Possible Day 1 experiences may include:

  • Arrival by bus, air, or local transportation
  • Destination orientation and group expectations
  • First customized site visit or activity
  • Group dinner and hotel check-in
  • Evening review of the schedule and next-day priorities

The first day is built around arrival timing, location, transportation, and the purpose of the trip.

Day 2 Details

Day 2 Details

Main educational, cultural, or enrichment experiences


Day 2 is typically the core learning day. Activities are selected based on the group’s goals, whether the focus is academics, leadership, culture, STEM, history, performance, college readiness, or family travel.

Possible Day 2 experiences may include:

  • Curriculum-aligned site visits or guided experiences
  • College, career, STEM, history, or cultural activities
  • Performance, workshop, or group enrichment option
  • Group photos, reflection, and guided discussion
  • Evening activity if schedule and budget allow

This day can be structured around the group’s exact learning outcomes and preferred pace.

Day 3 Details

Day 3 Details

Final experience, reflection, and departure


The final day gives the group a chance to complete the itinerary with one more meaningful stop or activity before returning home. For longer trips, this day can be expanded into additional full itinerary days.

Possible Day 3 experiences may include:

  • Final custom site visit or attraction
  • Student or group reflection activity
  • Optional college, cultural, or enrichment stop
  • Departure preparation and luggage coordination
  • Return travel or continuation to another destination

Customized tours can be kept simple or expanded into a multi-day, multi-city experience depending on the group’s needs.

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Customizable itineraries for your group

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Trip Info
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Best Time to Visit

Year-round

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Closest Airport

Varies by selected destination

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Transportation

Charter bus, flights, private transfers, and local transportation as needed

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Location

Washington, DC

Ideal For

Middle School, High School, Colleges, Educator Trips

Trip Length

2 - 5 Days

Group Size

10+ Travelers

overview

Bring History, Civics, and culture to life in our nation's capital.

A student trip to Washington, DC offers hands-on learning experiences that connect directly to classroom lessons. From government and history to art, science, and innovation, your students will explore the places where our nation's story comes to life.


Our team takes care of the details so that you can focus on your students. We'll help you design a trip that's educational, engaging, and unforgettable.


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  • Customizable Itineraries for your group
  • Affordable options for every budget
  • Expert support every step of the way
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