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School tour specialists providing comprehensive teacher resources
Our teacher toolkit provides the planning resources needed to successfully plan an international school trip. From support with fundraising and communication with parents and students to planning checklists, these resources allow busy teachers to stay on track with the planning process.
Group travel management software
EA uses the latest software to make teachers' lives easier by performing tasks and collating information on their behalf. Instead of teachers chasing up parents for students' passport details, medical information, waiver forms, chasing payments etc, now Educating Adventures will do this on your behalf.
Professional local trip representatives providing 24 hour support
The EA difference is our qualified and experienced team on the ground at each of our featured destinations. Your school tour representative will meet and greet, and work with you to ensure flexibility and provide ongoing support throughout your school tour. Our representatives are selected for their ability to quickly develop a great rapport with teachers and students and because they are passionate about providing excellent service.
Bespoke educational trips, customised to your requirements
EA School Tours have been working with schools for 14 years to facilitate informative and inspiring school tours around the world. In addition to key featured trips to the USA, UK & Europe, NZ, South America and Japan, our experienced team can create bespoke educational travel itineraries for your school. All packages are fully inclusive with flights, accommodation, activities and so much more…
Superior organisation for a stress free experience
EA School Tours provides an unsurpassed level of support to teachers. From the concept to completion of your school tour, your dedicated school travel consultant will work with you to ensure a memorable and safe experience for your students, parents, and teachers. There is a high level of communication required in order to successfully plan an international trip and our team will ensure the planning is on track to deliver an exceptional school trip.
Excellent knowledge of local activities
Your school travel consultant will have intimate knowledge of our featured travel locations and a handful of other exciting travel destinations around the globe. Our committed team have been selected because of their knowledge of international travel, their high level of organisational skills and great service, and their ability to source exciting and educational trip activities to add to your overall school travel experience.
Our planning
The next step is to let know that you would like to work with us and we can advise and help you to make this tour a reality. There is no obligation to travel, this step just allows us to make all necessary enquiries and work with our suppliers on organising initial details for your group while you advertise the trip to your school and collect deposits.
Get it right
This quotation and itinerary is a starting point. We enjoy this stage, spending time with teachers to make changes and ensure each school group gets the best itinerary at a suitable package price.
Confirm the trip
To confirm your trip a non-refundable deposit (normally 15% of the package price) is required. Once we have secured the main components of your trip with our suppliers we will send you a confirmation invoice. This will include a remaining payments schedule as agreed with you. Note: international flights are generally only available to be booked 11 months prior to travel.
Price guarantee
We know how difficult it is for teachers to ask parents for more money. Once we have issued a confirmation invoice the price will never change as long as the itinerary does not change and the numbers of travellers remain the same. So the price of the tour will not increase if flights and/or taxes increase or exchange rate changes. Another reason why EA School Tours makes teachers' lives easier!
After spending your very first night in Seattle enjoy breakfast to give you fuel for your first big day.
From your hotel, walk to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and enjoy a guided tour.
The Foundation is a nonprofit that is fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. The tour allows you to witness the global impact of their work, from eradicating diseases to promoting education and economic empowerment. Through interactive exhibits and compelling stories, discover how the Foundation is transforming lives and shaping a healthier, more equitable world for all.
No visit to Seattle is complete without a visit to the Seattle Space Needle.
It will take you 43 seconds to travel in the Space Needle elevator from the ground to the tower’s top observation level, 520 feet above Seattle. The Space Needle is recongnisable by its futuristic design with its distinctive saucer-shaped observation deck and towering needle-like structure. On good weather days it offers panoramic vistas of Seattle's skyline, and even on to the Puget Sound and the majestic Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges.
Enjoy the fantastic views of the city while standing upon the world's first and only revolving glass floor.
After breakfast at your hotel, visit the Microsoft Visitors Center and experience a glimpse into the future.
Once inside, you can explore the vision, products, culture, and history of Microsoft, a company which has forever left its mark on our world. The exhibits display everything from the latest cutting edge Microsoft Research innovations to the very first personal computer. Explore hands-on exhibits featuring some of the company's most exciting technologies for home and business.
You can expect to see items such as the original Altair 8800, the first successful personal computer, as well as early versions of Microsoft software like MS-DOS and Windows. Additionally, you can find historic devices like the first Microsoft Mouse or original Xbox games consoles, showcasing the company's evolution and contributions to the tech industry.
You will also take part in one of their educational workshops.
This afternoon you’ll visit the fascinating Museum of Pop Culture, which is where pop culture is used to inspire learning, connecting, and creating.
Test your DJ skills in Sound Lab, and get the scoop on the world’s most mesmerizing producers of pop culture. Hands-on experiences, iconic artifacts, and award-winning exhibitions featuring luminaries in the fields of music, literature, television, and film make MoPOP an experience to remember.
Highlights include memorabilia from music legends like Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana, props and costumes from blockbuster movies such as "Star Wars" and "Harry Potter," and exhibits exploring the history of video games and science fiction. Visitors can also enjoy hands-on experiences like creating music in the Sound Lab or designing their own superhero in the Interactive Lab, making MoPOP a captivating destination for fans of all ages.
It's time to say goodbye to Seattle, so after breakfast pack your bags and check out of your hotel.
Private transfer to the Boeing Factory to enjoy a Future of Flight Aviation experience and for a tour around the factory.
The Boeing Factory is the largest building in the world by volume at 13,385,378 m3 (472,370,319 cu ft) and covers 399,480 m2 (98.3 acres). A visit offers a glimpse into aerospace innovation with interactive exhibits where students will witness the meticulous process of building advanced commercial aircraft like the 747 and 787 Dreamliner. Boeing's Future of Flight Aviation experience promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of aerospace excellence.
Say goodbye to the "emerald city" as you head to the airport and fly to San Francisco.
On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
Welcome to San Francisco. Renowned for its iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, San Francisco has a diverse culture and innovative tech scene. Nestled along the picturesque California coast, it is the gateway to Silicon Valley.
After breakfast, travel by San Francisco’s world-famous cable car to visit the California Academy of Sciences. These historic vehicles are a symbol of the city and are operated by an underground cable system, making them distinct from traditional streetcars or trams.
At the California Academy of Sciences, you’ll be taken on an exclusive Behind The Scenes Tour. The Academy exists to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Sights include a planetarium, aquarium, natural history museum, and a rainforest habitat. Highlights include interactive displays on biodiversity, a living roof with native plant species, a coral reef exhibit, and hands-on science exhibits.
In the afternoon, visit the famous Alcatraz Island where your group will enjoy a guided tour with headsets.
From 1934 to 1963 Alcatraz served as a federal prison for some of the most dangerous civilian prisoners. Escape attempts were rare, but a few inmates did escape from the island, but whether they survived the currents of the bay is unknown.
This evening you will dine at Fisherman’s Wharf and have a chance to explore the area. It is a bustling waterfront district famous for its seafood restaurants, souvenir shops, historic ships, and stunning views of the bay.
This morning you will take a guided tour of the Golden Gate Bridge and visit their engineering exhibition.
Acclaimed as one of the world's most beautiful bridges, there are many different elements to the Golden Gate Bridge that make it unique. With its tremendous towers, sweeping cables, and great span, the bridge is an engineering marvel.
In the afternoon, visit the fabulous Exploratorium for lots of hands on science exhibitions.
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, technology, and arts. It has been described as 'a mad scientist's penny arcade, a scientific funhouse, and an experimental laboratory all rolled into one'. During a visit, you can expect to see fascinating exhibits such as the Tactile Dome, where you navigate through total darkness using only your sense of touch, the mesmerizing Tinkering Studio, where you can create and experiment with various materials and tools, and the captivating exhibits exploring topics like light, sound, and motion, including the famous Giant Mirror and Colored Shadows installations.
This morning, head to Stanford University and explore the Ivy League University Campus.
Stanford University, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is renowned for its cutting-edge research, prestigious academic programs, and stunning campus featuring iconic landmarks like the Main Quad and Hoover Tower. Learn how the academia-industry partnership has played a pivotal role in shaping the tech landscape we know today.
Important to note that you will need to book this yourself, as they will not accept bookings from Educational Tour Companies.
This morning you’ll visit the USS Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation and take part in their STEM to Stern workshop.
Students can tour the massive aircraft carrier, including its flight deck, hangar deck, and various aircraft on display. There are interactive exhibits detailing the ship's storied past, including its crucial role in World War II, the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 space missions, and its service during the Cold War.
The mission of the USS Hornet and the collections, exhibitions, and educational programming is to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, technology, and service.
Kick off your tour with a comprehensive introduction to Silicon Valley's unparalleled culture of disruptive innovation. Visit an incubator or a leading tech firm to understand how companies here are constantly pushing the envelope. Learn the art of self-disruption, where businesses pivot or invent new technologies to stay ahead of the competition.
Step into a realm where the digital and physical worlds collide at Meta's Augmented Reality (AR) Showroom. This exclusive visit provides a riveting hands-on experience that explores the cutting-edge advancements Meta is making in the field of AR. Witness firsthand how Augmented Reality can revolutionize industries, from healthcare and education to retail and entertainment.
Discover how Google, a pacesetter in tech innovation, approaches product development for emerging markets. Get an overview of Google's work culture, where data-driven decision-making meets creative problem-solving. Learn about their initiatives in regions where technology adoption is nascent yet rapidly growing. Understand how they customize solutions to meet specific local needs while also scaling them globally.
End the tour with a visit to Apple's Visitor Center, a public space where you can explore the company's innovative technology and design philosophy. Experience firsthand how Apple's focus on user-centric design and seamless integration has made it a global leader in consumer technology. Get a glimpse into their product ecosystem and maybe even preview upcoming releases.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and travel by coach to visit the Intel Museum, where you will journey through decades of innovation and explore the people and technology that changed our world. Students may see cutting-edge demonstrations of semiconductor technology, immersive showcases highlighting innovations in artificial intelligence and data analytics, and interactive exhibits providing insights into the company's role in shaping the future of computing.
Students will also take part in a fascinating workshop.
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