High School Trips

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High School Trips

A high school travel program should fuel curiosity, offer new perspectives, and give students the opportunity to learn more about themselves and their place in the world. These itineraries are perfect for high-schoolers, giving them the freedom to explore life in some of the most intriguing parts of our country.

New York City: The Big Apple Experience the buzzing energy of Greenwich Village, SOHO, and Rockefeller Center.
4 or 6 days View tour
Puerto Rico: Island of Natural Wonders See where Spanish, African, and Taino influences come together to create a uniquely vibrant culture.
7 days View tour
The Eastern Seaboard Discover American history and culture through Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
8 or 10 days View tour
Chicago: The Windy City Find stunning views from the Willis Tower Skydeck, tour Wrigley field, and eat deep-dish pizza.
4 days View tour
Montreal & Quebec Stroll down Rue Petit-Champlain, visit Le Château Frontenac, and tour a traditional sugar shack.
6 days View tour
Historic Boston Trace revolutionary roots as you explore the Freedom Trail, Beacon Hill, and Faneuil Hall.
4 or 5 days View tour
Metropolitan Manhattan Try out life as a New Yorker and explore Midtown, see a Broadway show, and visit Ellis Island
3 or 4 days View tour
Washington, D.C. & New York From the Lincoln Memorial to Times Square, journey through two historic and influential cities.
5 or 6 days View tour
Language & Culture in Quebec Experience local culture and practice your French in two of Canada's most captivating cities.
6 days View tour
New York & Boston See the Statue of Liberty, visit the Museum of Science, and walk along the Lexington Battle Green.
5 or 6 days View tour
Washington, D.C. & Gettysburg Explore sites like the Arlington National Cemetery before standing on the battlefields at Gettysburg
4 or 5 days View tour
African American History in D.C. & Williamsburg Learn about the important role Black voices have played in shaping our nation today.
5 days View tour

What to expect on our high school trips

  • Specialized support

    As you plan your high school trip, get help from a dedicated Tour Consultant who’s experienced in working with the high schools in your area.

  • 24/7 Tour Director

    Your expert Tour Director is with your group 24/7 and not only knows the ins and outs of each location you visit, but also how to keep students this age active and engaged.

  • Hands-on activities

    Our high school trips offer the perfect balance of cultural exploration and experiential activities.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Edge

While visiting New York City, students get a wholly unique view of The Big Apple (as they should on a high school trip!). This one-of-a-kind-tower is among the most modern buildings in the country, built with cutting-edge architecture and sustainable environmental goals. Located in Manhattan and providing views that stretch from the tip of Central Park to the Statue of Liberty, Edge leaves students buzzing about the glass floor that makes it feel like walking in the clouds.

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Find tours that are perfect for your subject, your students, and your students’ interests.


A student interacts with a robot on a class trip to Washington, D.C.

STEM Tours

Show your students the importance of STEM through hands-on experiences and collaboration with experts in the field.

The Lincoln Memorial is a teacher favorite destination on class trips

Social Studies & American History Tours

Study the most important elements of society by walking the streets where history happened and today’s culture is created.

A group of students learns a lesson in the water on a class trip

Cultural Perspectives Tours

These class trips expand students’ understanding and appreciation for a wide variety of cultures to broaden their outlook on the world.

Students attend a performance in a theater on a class trip

Performing Arts Tours

Tap into your students’ imaginations and encourage creative expression through class trips that promote storytelling and dance.

Tales from our tours


View of puerto rico

Finding home in NYC

Big Apple. Bigger dreams. This is New York uncovered for EF traveler Marissa.

3 minute watch

Is EF tours safe

A parent’s voice on safety
Are EF tours safe? Just ask Lindsay J., a parent of a student traveler from Oklahoma.

2 minute watch

Two students on a class trip use a smartphone to manage their money

On-tour money management
Learn how going cashless on tour with Till Financial teaches students about financial independence.

4 minute read

A tour director poses with a student on a class trip that is a teacher favorite

Growing through travel
Watch Group Leader Edith experience her students' growth in real time on their D.C. to NYC tour with EF.

5 minute watch

How it works

Whether it’s a unique destination or city you visit time and again, we make planning and building your high school travel program a breeze. From your biggest, boldest ideas to the teensy, tiny details, we’re with you every step of the way.

  • Icon depicting a woman with a headset: A Tour Consultant guiding a teacher to choose the new tour or new destination that’s best for their students

    Building your team

    It starts with your Tour Consultant, an expert on schools in your area who’s laser-focused on you and your students’ growth.

  • Icon depicting a map pin with radiating lines, which represents the personalized process of choosing a new tour

    Choosing the perfect trip

    We work with you one-on-one to find the perfect high school trip for the needs of your group, every time.

  • Icon depicting a waving flag that reads “TRAVEL” and represents the support EF provides to teachers signing up students for a new tour

    Spreading the word

    When it comes to signing up students and getting them excited for your class trip, we’ve got plenty of tips.

The possibilities are endless.

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