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Educational Student Trips
Customized Tours
Student Groups, Teacher Groups, Family Groups, Other Groups/Organizations
2 – 7 Days
10+ Travelers
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.
Explore landmarks, civic institutions, and major places connected to leadership and public life.
Connect classroom learning with real places, stories, museums, and cultural moments.
Experience museums, exhibits, performances, architecture, food, and local culture.
Give students opportunities to explore new places, ask better questions, and build lasting memories.
Student Traveler
From your school or local airport if flying.
Custom quote based on group size and dates.
Hotel accommodations, private hotel security, expert tour guides, transportation and/or airfare, admissions to selected attractions, gratuity, taxes, and fees.
Travel insurance and spending money for souvenirs.
Premium hotel accommodations based on selected package and availability.
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.
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.
Speak with our team about dates, pricing, group size, and the best trip options for Customized Tours.
Customizable itineraries for your group
Affordable options for different budgets
Support through each step of the planning process
Safe, reliable, student-conscious travel
Year-round
Varies by selected destination
Charter bus, flights, private transfers, and local transportation as needed
Get a custom quote for Customized Tours today.
Questions about Customized Tours, pricing, dates, or group travel requirements?
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.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Ready to start planning your Washington, DC Adventure?
- Customizable Itineraries for your group
- Affordable options for every budget
- Expert support every step of the way
- Safe, reliable, and stress-free

