What is an Exceptional Travel Experience Worth to You?

Talking with teachers who are new to ACIS, we are frequently asked to describe the differences in our educational travel programs that account for our higher prices. It’s a perfectly fair question and one that we’re happy to answer because the differences between an ACIS program and an ordinary tour can be quite significant.  In fact, we’re more concerned in the cases where teachers don’t ask the question because those are the group leaders who are more susceptible to buy into the belief that budget travel providers can magically offer a similar experience at a much lower price tag.  That’s just not true! 

To help would-be group leaders who are struggling with this cost-versus-quality question, we’ve put together an infographic which outlines all that you’ll get for a slightly bigger investment up front.   

We cover nine different aspects of trip quality which we’ve found are important to teachers leading educational tours and invite you to consider how much those features are worth. 

Some examples: 

More On-Tour Inclusions  

Our goal is to have you reach for your wallet as little as possible while out on tour. Activity costs ranging from ground transportation to museum entries are built into your program fee.  

Central Hotels  

We want to make the most of your time abroad, so our hotels are in the city centers, walkable to major attractions. Budget companies save you a few dollars by placing you outside city limits, and you end up trading exploration time for long commutes.

Customizable Itineraries  

We have more than 200 itineraries that you can adapt to fit your classroom needs. Want to add an extra stop or switch out an activity? Your personal program consultant can make it happen.  

Service Guarantee

We think you’ll have a wonderful experience with us, and we’re willing to bet on it. Any group leader who returns from tour and does not provide a good or excellent rating for their trip receives a $1,000 scholarship toward their next travel experience.

Take a look at the full infographic and consider what the investment of educational travel means to you.  

FAQs

Why is there a cost difference between ACIS and budget educational travel companies? 

ACIS Educational Tours have a higher cost largely because of an emphasis on quality and centrally located accommodations. Budget companies take away from the on-tour experience by placing groups in hotels outside of the city center, minimizing personalized itinerary planning and lowering the standard quality of food and activities.

What does an ACIS Tour include? 

Your ACIS tour includes round-trip flights, central hotels, all ground transportation, breakfasts, dinners, museum entrances and tour activities, and a 24/7 tour manager. These are in addition to the high caliber pre-trip program planning services and service guarantees in the event of any issues that arise on tour.

How much more on average does an ACIS tour cost than a budget tour? 

An ACIS tour will on average cost $50-$100 per day more than a budget trip. This is largely due to central hotel accommodations, a higher level of personalized customer care for teachers and students, and support from qualified tour managers on the road.

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