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Evening activities

Another way we maximize travel time is by making use of ALL of the day, including the night! Our centrally located hotels allow our groups time to further explore after dinner, an opportunity that just isn’t available with ordinary travel companies. Evenings are a great time to see another side of a city like the locals do, and we don’t want you to miss out.

We fix things fast

Unpleasant surprises can happen on even the best-planned trips—illness, lost passports, even volcanic ash clouds. Our culture of care demands that we check up on groups during their travels and swoop in during emergencies (no matter how large or small) to save the day.

Centrally Located Hotels

Would you rather stay just steps away from Hyde Park or within earshot of Heathrow? We thought so—that’s why we have the most centrally located hotels in the business. Commuting two hours a day wastes time! And comfort is essential, which is why we only book three- and four-star hotels.

You get more choices

We’ve carefully crafted 200+ itineraries to destinations worldwide. If none seem just right, we can customize trips to new destinations, incorporate service learning opportunities and more. Our team of Program Consultants will get to know you and your educational goals, then help you put together the perfect trip!

Authentic local cuisine

Eating local cuisine is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience a new culture. With ACIS, there are endless opportunities. Paella in Spain, pizza in Italy—authentic food your students will love. What you won’t get are pale imitations of the real thing, served at suburban hotels. Leave that to the other student travel companies.

Exceptional tour managers

ACIS Tour Managers are the heart and soul of our trips. They’re carefully selected, rigorously trained and supported by our overseas network. Best of all, they know how to explain each destination’s history and culture so students are engaged—and often laughing out loud. There’s a reason teachers keep telling us how much they adore them!

More inclusions

Simply put, we include more than other travel companies. Some inclusions are highlights like French cooking lessons or bull ranch visits. Others are personal connections like a dinner with a local family in Wales or a visit with local students in China. The reality is that bargain prices come from including less. We think you deserve more.

Timed entrances

Not only do we include the key sights on our itineraries from the beginning, we also book timed entrances to museums and other attractions wherever possible. These cost a bit more up front, but guess what? You get to jump to the front of the line!

Comfortable transportation

Let’s face it: Getting there is rarely half the fun. But it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. We make the hassles of transportation easier with flights as direct as possible and motor coaches that are clean, operated by reputable companies and drivers, and not packed to capacity. So you arrive in a new city feeling refreshed and ready to explore—not exhausted.

Destination expertise

Our itineraries reflect 40 years of experience in how to maximize your travel time. That means less time waiting and more time experiencing: Arranging stays in Venice to make the most of the city’s water taxi system—with passes that we provide. Touring Munich in the evening by bicycle, so you can cover more ground (and have more fun!). Whatever trip you’re on, it will run like clockwork, but never feel rushed.

Evening activities

Another way we maximize travel time is by making use of ALL of the day, including the night! Our centrally located hotels allow our groups time to further explore after dinner, an opportunity that just isn’t available with ordinary travel companies. Evenings are a great time to see another side of a city like the locals do, and we don’t want you to miss out.

We fix things fast

Unpleasant surprises can happen on even the best-planned trips—illness, lost passports, even volcanic ash clouds. Our culture of care demands that we check up on groups during their travels and swoop in during emergencies (no matter how large or small) to save the day.

STEM

Connect science, technology, engineering and math subjects to the real world and inspire a lifetime of scientific discovery.

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Art

View the world’s most famous art pieces up close and engage your students’ creativity and cultural understanding through one-of-a-kind workshops.

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History

Feel history come alive as you expose students to the sights, sounds and places that they learn about all year long.

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Spanish

Watch your Spanish students fall in love with the language as they take the skills they’ve learned in class and apply them in conversations overseas.

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French

Take your students’ French language skills to the next level and inspire a love for the culture when you travel with them to a French-speaking location.

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German

There’s no better place for your class to practice their German language skills and develop a deeper understanding of the culture than in Germany itself.

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Latin

Revel in the glory of the Roman Empire as you explore ancient ruins and witness how the Latin language lives on in everyday life.

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English

Explore the places that inspired literary greats and watch as your students develop key critical thinking skills and find inspiration for their own writing.

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STEM

Connect science, technology, engineering and math subjects to the real world and inspire a lifetime of scientific discovery.

Get Inspired

Art

View the world’s most famous art pieces up close and engage your students’ creativity and cultural understanding through one-of-a-kind workshops.

Get Inspired