Trips Spotlight
Trip Deals | Staff Favorites | New Trips | Sustainability-focused Trips | Destination Inspiration
With 200+ educational tours to destinations around the world, we believe we have a trip for everyone. And if we don’t, we’ll customize one right for you! Below are just few that we’d like to shine a light on—a mix of great deals, staff favorites and new tours.
Trip Deals
Looking for an exceptional trip at a great price? Check these out!
2028 Travel Flash Sale!
Take an extra $500 off these 22 trips when you register by January 1, 2027 for trips departing January 1 - October 14, 2028
Guaranteed Travel Dates
Calling all small groups, have you ever wanted to give ACIS a try? Hop on one of these trips guaranteed to run in 2027 and enjoy an exceptional educational journey.
2/10 – Heroes of Greece
2/11 – Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona
2/11 – Paris, Switzerland and Munich
2/12 – Insider’s Ireland and England
2/12 – Costa Rica Conservation and Biodiversity
3/6 – Highlights of Japan
3/11 – Dublin, London and Paris
3/18 – Via Aurelia
3/19 – Barcelona, Madrid and Seville
3/19 – Cultures of Japan Past and Present
3/19 – Insider’s Roman Italy
3/20 – Normandy to Bruges
3/25 – Insider’s Costa Rica
3/25 – Via Aurelia
3/28 – Discover Taiwan
3/31 – Edelweiss
4/1 – Paris, Alsace et Le Lac
4/3 – Highlights of Japan
4/5 – Céad Mile Fáilte
4/8 – Discover Taiwan
4/9 – Edinburgh to London
Value Tours
We know that every teacher’s ideal trip is different. And that budgets can be different too. That’s why we offer a wide range of trip prices across our destinations. Check out some of our most affordable trips across destinations, as well as some trips where you get an especially high bang for your buck!
Staff Favorites
Is picking a favorite trip like picking a favorite child? Nearly! Through some serious arm twisting, six of our program consultants chose some of their favorites. They all wanted to remind you that what’s perfect for them might not be perfect for you, so let’s talk!
Le Grand Voyage
Trouville (2) • Loire Valley (1) • Paris (2) • Provence (1) • Cote D’Azur (2)
“…the perfect combination of the north, the south, Paris, and it also pops out to the Loire Valley” – Beth
Iberian Voyage
Madrid (2) • Seville (2) • Lisbon (3)
“A beautiful opportunity to experience so many wonderful and rich traditions” –Brita
Paris, Switzerland and Munich
Paris (3) • Engelberg (2) • Munich (3)
“The range of this program means there is something for everyone.” – Jill
Sustainability in Italy
Rome (3) • Tuscany (1) • Montecatini (2)
“Our sustainability in Italy tour is just outside the box creative” – Tricia
Insider’s Costa Rica
San José (1) • San Carlos (2) • Monteverde (2) • Puntarenas (2) • San José (1)
“I lived [in Costa Rica] for a couple years with my family. This program—you can’t go wrong.” –Cara
The Inca Trail
Lima (2) • Sacred Valley (1) • Aguas Calientes (1) • Cuzco (1) • Puno(2)
“It’s the quintessential Peruvian experience…” – Tom
New Trips
To meet teachers needs, ACIS is constantly innovating and improving. We develop new trips to feature new destinations, new combinations of cities, new activities and new themes.
Marrakech to Paris
Marrakech (3) • Agafay (1) • Paris (3)
- Fondouks of Marrakech Culture Quest
- Visit with Local Students in Marrakech
- Agafay Nomadic Camp Dinner and Desert Tents Overnight
- Pétanque Lesson in Paris
Marrakech to Madrid
Marrakech (3) • Agafay (1) • Madrid (3)
- Moroccan Folklore Dinner and Show
- Amazigh (Berber) Indigenous Community Exchange
- Agafay Nomadic Camp Dinner and Desert Tents Overnight
- Sightseeing in Madrid and Toledo
Spain and Morocco
Madrid (3) • Tangier (1) • Fes (1) • Rabat (1) • Marrakech (2)
- Sightseeing of Madrid, Toledo, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Meknes, Rabat and Marrakech
- Spanish Cooking Lesson in Toledo
- Chouara Tannery in Fes
- Bahia Palace
In the Footsteps of St. Augustine
Rome (3) • Florence (2) • Milan Area (2)
- Two Private Masses
- Two Cultural Exchanges with Local Clergy or Religious Scholars
- Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Basilica of San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro
Best of Vietnam
Hanoi (2) • Hoi An (2) • Hue (1) • Ho Chi Minh City (2)
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex
- Tra Que Farming Village Visit and Cooking Lesson
- Imperial City of Hue
- Cu Chi Tunnels
Wonders of Thailand
Chiang Mai (3) • Sukhothai (1) • Ayutthaya (1) • Kanchanaburi (1) • Bangkok (2)
- Elephant Nature Park
- Sukhothai and Ayutthaya Historical Parks
- Bridge over the River Kwai
- Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Culture and Conservation in Thailand
Bangkok (4) • Chiang Mai (4)
- Temples of the Golden Buddha and Reclining Buddha
- Muay Thai Workshop
- Elephant Nature Park
- Hill Tribe Village Community Exchange
Discover Cambodia
Siem Reap (3) • Battambang (2) • Phnom Penh (2)
- Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
- Bicycle Tour of Rural Battambang
- Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields
Cambodian Community and Culture
Siem Reap Homestay (2) • Siem Reap (3) • Phnom Penh (2)
- Siem Reap Community Homestay and Joint Activities
- Kampong Phluk Floating Village on Tonlé Sap
- Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
- Cambodian Cooking Lesson
Uzbekistan’s Silk Road
Tashkent (2) • Khiva (2) • Bukhara (2) • Samarkand (2)
- Tashkent Tour with Guide
- Khiva’s Itchan Kala
- Po-i-Kalyan Complex
- Madrasahs of Registan Square
Highlights of South Korea
Seoul (2) • Jeonju (1) • Haeinsa Temple (1) • Busan (2) • Seoul (1)
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Demilitarized Zone “DMZ” Excursion
- Jeonju Hanok Village and Kimchi Making Lesson
- Overnight stay at the Buddhist Haeinsa Temple
Best of Morocco
Casablanca (1) • Fes (2) • Rabat (1) • Marrakech (3)
- Meknes Sightseeing Tour
- Nejjarine Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts
- Moroccan Cooking Lesson
- Agafay Desert Nomadic Community Exchange
Nurturing Minds in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam (1) • Morogoro (5) • Vuma Hills (1) • Dar es Salaam (1)
- Five-day Cultural Exchange with SEGA Students and Leaders
- Sokoine University of Agriculture
- Uluguru Mountains Hike with Guide
- Game Drives in Mikumi National Park
Moroccan Community and Culture
Marrakech (5) • Agafay (1) • Marrakech (1)
- Medersa Ben Youssef
- Amazigh Full-Day Indigenous Community Exchange
- Essaouira Tour with Guide
- Agafay Nomadic Camp Dinner and Desert Tents Overnight
Portugal, Galicia and Madrid
Lisbon (2) • Porto (2) • Santiago de Compostela (2) • Madrid (2)
- Jerónimos Monastery
- University of Coimbra
- Porto Tour with Guide
- Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Culture and Conservation in Panama
Panama City (3) • Chitré (2) • Azuero Peninsula (2) • Panama City (1)
- Panama Canal Miraflores Visitor Center
- Emberá Indigenous Village Visit
- Chitré Mask Making Workshop
- Azuero Peninsula Conservation Service Project
Cultures of Japan Past and Present
Osaka (1) • Kyoto (3) • Tokyo (2)
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
- Kimono Dressing Experience
- Sumo Wrestling Workshop
- Dine Your Way Evening in Tokyo
El Camino
Madrid (1) • Sarria (1) • Portomarín (1) • Palas de Rei (1) • Arzúa (1) • O Pino (1) • Santiago de Compostela (2)
- Madrid Tour with Guide
- Prado Museum with Guide and Reservation
- Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage
- Santiago de Compostela Tour with Guide
Insider’s Panama
Panama City (3) • Chitré (2) • Pacific Coast (2) • Panama City (1)
- Emberá Indigenous Village Visit
- Visit with Local Students in Panama
- Surfing Lesson on Panama’s Pacific Coast
- Panamanian Folklore Show and Dinner
Sustainability-focused Trips
ACIS’ Sustainability Tours are designed to showcase activities, organizations, transport and food movements that align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, alongside traditional sightseeing fun.
Sustainability in Italy
Rome (3) • Tuscany (1) • Montecatini (2)
- Beekeeping workshop at a community-run urban garden in Rome
- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
- Farm-to-table lunch
- Geothermal nature park and museum tour
- Locally-owned sustainable textile company visit
- Tuscan Pasta making lesson
Sustainability in Spain
Madrid (4) • Barcelona (3)
- Madrid street art workshop
- Matadero Madrid
- Bike tour of the Madrid Río and Casa de Campo urban parks
- Bee Farm and Beekeeping Museum
- Non-profit community restaurant dinner in Barcelona
- Barcelona urban regeneration bike tour
- Barcelona Fisherman’s Village workshop and lunch
Sustainability in London
London (6)
- London by bike tour
- Shoreditch street art walking tour
- Barbican Centre Conservatory
- English countryside foraging tour
- Brighton visit and Sea Shanty singing lesson
- Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park art and biodiversity tour
Sustainability in Northern France
Paris (3) • Loire Valley (3) • Paris (2)
- Bio-Inspired exhibits at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
- Fontainebleau Château and forest biodiversity tour
- Organic goat dairy farm visit and cheese tasting
- Loire River kayaking
- French locavore cooking lesson
- Villandry Château and organic gardens tour
- Good Planet Foundation workshop
Destination Inspiration
Can’t decide where to go? Get a taste for life on an ACIS tour in some of our most popular educational travel destinations.
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