Meaningful Learning Begins Beyond the Familiar
Edventure Travel designs educational school tours that help students step into new cultures, communities and ways of thinking, with programs shaped by care, curiosity and responsibility.
Learning Shaped by Real Experience
We believe meaningful learning begins beyond the familiar. When students step into new cultures, communities and perspectives, understanding becomes personal, practical and lasting.
Every Edventure program is shaped with care, curiosity and responsibility. We design experiences that encourage thoughtful engagement with the world, helping students learn not just by seeing, but by taking part.
Through travel, students are invited to question, connect and reflect, building knowledge that extends beyond the classroom and stays with them long after they return home from their journey.
Every Edventure program is shaped with care, curiosity and responsibility. We design experiences that encourage thoughtful engagement with the world, helping students learn not just by seeing, but by taking part.
Through travel, students are invited to question, connect and reflect, building knowledge that extends beyond the classroom and stays with them long after they return home from their journey.
How We Bring Meaningful Learning to Life
Our programs combine purposeful itineraries, community connection and high standards of care, so every journey supports meaningful learning.
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Tailored Trips
Pre-set and customised programs across Asia and New Zealand, shaped around each school’s goals and needs.
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Real Impact
Community-led activities designed to create genuine impact and meaningful student participation on tour.
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High Standards
Every program is carefully planned around learning outcomes, positive impact and student safety from start to finish.
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Growth Through Travel
Learning situations that build confidence, resilience and personal growth beyond the classroom.
Social, Environmental and Economic Impact
Every Edventure program creates meaningful learning while supporting people, places and communities. Our framework guides each journey through culture, environmental care, local partnerships and transparency.
Positive Impact
At Edventure Travel, we’re serious about making a positive difference. Every journey is designed to create lasting social, environmental and economic benefits in the countries and communities students visit.
Our impact framework guides how we plan tours, projects and experiences, from cultural preparation and community-led partnerships to environmental care, fair local spending and transparent business practices. Each decision is made with respect for the people, places and natural environments connected to the program.
This helps ensure every Edventure experience creates meaningful learning for students while supporting communities responsibly, strengthening local connections and encouraging more thoughtful travel.
Our impact framework guides how we plan tours, projects and experiences, from cultural preparation and community-led partnerships to environmental care, fair local spending and transparent business practices. Each decision is made with respect for the people, places and natural environments connected to the program.
This helps ensure every Edventure experience creates meaningful learning for students while supporting communities responsibly, strengthening local connections and encouraging more thoughtful travel.
Social Impact
We are accountable to every person connected to an Edventure program, including students, staff, suppliers, local partners and the communities we visit. Every tour is designed with respect, safety and cultural awareness at its centre, so students can engage with new places in a thoughtful and responsible way.
Students are prepared to learn from local people, customs and community settings before they take part. Through ethical partnerships, guided reflection and community-led projects, they experience meaningful connection while understanding that positive impact begins with listening, respect and shared benefit.
Students are prepared to learn from local people, customs and community settings before they take part. Through ethical partnerships, guided reflection and community-led projects, they experience meaningful connection while understanding that positive impact begins with listening, respect and shared benefit.
Environmental Impact
We aim to reduce the environmental footprint of every journey while helping students understand the natural environments they visit. Programs are planned with care, using suitable transport, responsible itineraries and activities that avoid unnecessary pressure on local ecosystems and cultural landscapes.
Students may take part in hands-on environmental projects that restore, protect or support local places. These experiences help them see how travel, conservation, climate awareness and everyday choices are connected, giving them a more practical understanding of environmental responsibility.
Students may take part in hands-on environmental projects that restore, protect or support local places. These experiences help them see how travel, conservation, climate awareness and everyday choices are connected, giving them a more practical understanding of environmental responsibility.
Economic Impact
We believe responsible travel should support local economies in practical and lasting ways. Wherever possible, we work with local suppliers, family-run businesses, homestays, restaurants, guides and community organisations, helping ensure that money spent on tour benefits the people and places students visit.
This approach helps spread the benefits of travel more widely and creates more authentic learning experiences for students. It also helps them understand how tourism can support livelihoods, small businesses and community development when it is planned fairly, transparently and with local priorities in mind.
This approach helps spread the benefits of travel more widely and creates more authentic learning experiences for students. It also helps them understand how tourism can support livelihoods, small businesses and community development when it is planned fairly, transparently and with local priorities in mind.
What is Global Citizenship?
Global citizens understand that the world is connected. They recognise their place within it and believe they can contribute to positive change through respect, awareness and thoughtful action.
Understand different cultures, values and ways of life
Recognise how local and global issues are connected
Build respect for people, communities and the environment
Develop the confidence to question, reflect and act responsibly
Work towards a more peaceful, fair and sustainable world
The Communities Behind Every Journey
Students work alongside trusted local partners, supporting community projects that create meaningful learning and lasting impact.
- People Improvement Association, Phnom Penh – supports and educates children and their families, by providing schooling, textbooks, uniforms, medical care, uniforms and meals to students.
- Free to Shine, Siem Reap – prevents girls’ exploitation and sex trafficking through education, training and employment.
- Partnering Against Poverty Association (PAPA), Siem Reap – improves the lives of vulnerable children, families and communities in Cambodia through educational programs, infrastructure projects and environmental initiatives.
- Cambodia Rural Students Trust, Siem Reap – empowers youth from rural areas through education programs and school-focused community projects, like life-skills and business skills training, mentorship, construction projects, water storage projects, health and hygiene programs, and school materials.
- Clean Water and Toilet Project, Siem Reap - engineered toilets, septic tanks systems and clean water bores in rural villages throughout northern Cambodia.
- Guiyang rural construction projects, Guiyang – builds agricultural and farming infrastructure, such as rice field embankments, water reservoirs, animal pens and fishponds, in partnership with Guiyang’s Miao ethnic minority communities.
- Huiling Services, several provinces in China – supports adults with a disability to participate in their communities and improve their quality of life, by facilitating placements in social enterprises, workshops, training centres, and delivering language classes and social outings
- Sasha Association for Craft Producers, Kolkata – connects local women and skilled artisans producing handicrafts to social and economic support, including workshops, in-home training and access to Fair Trade markets.
- Jesu Ashram, Siliguri, Darjeeling – delivers professional pro bono healthcare for people with physical and mental health issues, who can’t afford medical care.
- Ashankur Women’s Training Centre, Bhokar/Haregaon - a rural training centre the focuses on empowering women by provided training, job skills, workshops and micro-finance.
- Loreto School Panighatta, Panighatta, Siligiri – provides a junior and middle school for students who are marginalised and excluded from education.
- Luang Prabang Public Library, Luang Prabang – supports reading for people and students in local villages and rural schools, and facilitates education programs.
- Elephant Conservation Centre, Sayabouri – preserves Laos’ elephant population by transitioning captive elephants back into their natural habitat and delivers an elephant hospital and education centre.
- Waikawa Marae, Picton, Marlborough – fulfils the traditional role of a marae (a Māori cultural and knowledge centre, with a meeting house and accommodation), but also doubles as a regional emergency response and social services centre for both Māori and non-Māori populations in times of crisis.
- Kaitaikitanga, Rotorua – delivers a blend of adventure tourism (as Kaitaiki Adventures) and environmental programs (native tree planting, invasive species eradication, pest control and trapping, and water catchment construction), to protect, preserve and conserve the natural environment.
- Dignity Kitchen, Singapore – Providing food and beverage vocational training for adults with special needs and place them in employment throughout Singapore.
- Sri Lanna National Park, Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai – conserves wildlife, forest and water resources through reforestation and habitat rejuvenation projects, wildlife protection campaigns, rubbish management programs and education initiatives, for the benefit of Lisu and Karen ethnic minority groups.
- Rain Tree Foundation, Chiang Mai – educates and resources people living in rural communities to become self-sufficient and transition into employment, through skills training in English language, grass roots marketing, handicraft making, mechanics, social enterprise management and basic healthcare.
- Danang Association of Victims of Agent Orange (DAVA), Danang – provides medical treatment and vocational training to victims of Agent Orange sprays and dioxins, through treatment programs and handicraft production training.
- Endangered Primate Rescue Centre (EPRC), Cuc Phuong National Park, Cuc Phuong, Ninh Binh – rescues, breeds and rehabilitates endangered langurs and other primates.
- Vietnam Friendship Village, Hanoi – provides medical care, vocational training, physical care and accommodation for children, young adults and war veterans.
- House building partnerships, nation-wide – partners with local construction teams to fund and build homes for disadvantaged Vietnamese families, widows and ethnic minority groups in the country’s far north and Mekong Delta regions.
- Know One Teach One (KOTO), Hanoi – trains disadvantaged youth in hospitality, English language, computer skills and budgeting, then puts their new skills into practice at the KOTO restaurant, to break the cycle of poverty.
- Construction projects, Moc Chau, Mai Chau, Sapa, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Soc Trang – builds traditional wooden and brick homes, agricultural infrastructure, water reservoirs, school renovations, animal pens and fishponds, in partnership with local communities and the local authorities.
Experience the Impact of Edventure Travel
See students and teachers immersed in meaningful cultural exchange, service learning, history, and adventure across Asia and New Zealand, while discovering the lasting impact educational travel can have beyond the classroom.
Meet the People Behind Every Journey
Our founders, tour leaders and local guides bring decades of experience in educational travel, student group management and in-country support. Together, they help every Edventure program feel safe, organised and deeply connected to the places students visit.
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What Schools Say About Travelling With Us
Hear from teachers, school leaders and students who experienced Edventure programs firsthand, from careful planning to support on tour.
Billy's expertise and knowledge has been instrumental in shaping an itinerary that has met my needs and demands.
These trips have always been professionally organised but also had a real personal touch from the team in Melbourne with all the preparatory work and information evenings through to the tour leader and local guides that have been selected and trained. In the nearly 20 years of running these trips at my schools I have never felt a need to look anywhere else for providers as what Billy and Mia have done has always been outstanding, and I thoroughly recommend them and Edventure Travel for your school or organisation.
These trips have always been professionally organised but also had a real personal touch from the team in Melbourne with all the preparatory work and information evenings through to the tour leader and local guides that have been selected and trained. In the nearly 20 years of running these trips at my schools I have never felt a need to look anywhere else for providers as what Billy and Mia have done has always been outstanding, and I thoroughly recommend them and Edventure Travel for your school or organisation.
Mick Klipin, HSIE teacher
Year 11 Cambodia Cultural Trip coordinator
Our recent Service & Cultural tour of Cambodia was a wonderful experience for the students, parents and staff. From the initial contact with Mia and Billy, to the overall organisation of the activities, service activities, accommodation and travel; to the professionalism, friendliness and 'nothing we can't organise' attitude of the tour guides; to the country itself, with its rich history and natural beauty. The whole experience has left our touring party wanting more.
We couldn't have wished for a better tour.
We couldn't have wished for a better tour.
Mick Martin
Whitsunday Anglican School
I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. Edventure organised a truly spectacular trip. Having now led 11 overseas school tours, I can confidently say this was by far the best trip I have been involved in. Communication was outstanding from the outset, particularly with parents, who felt exceptionally well informed and reassured. Pre-departure information was comprehensive and meticulous, covering travel arrangements, accommodation, local guides, safety, health considerations and recommended inoculations.
I would highly recommend Edventure Travel to any school considering overseas travel. Their professionalism, attention to detail, care for student wellbeing and commitment to meaningful educational experiences are exceptional.
I would highly recommend Edventure Travel to any school considering overseas travel. Their professionalism, attention to detail, care for student wellbeing and commitment to meaningful educational experiences are exceptional.
Ben Webb, Leader of Learning
Stuartholme School, QLD
The team tailored the itinerary to suit the specific needs of our three sister schools from different states in Australia, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for everyone involved.
Safety was a top priority. Billy’s team conducted thorough risk assessments of our accommodations and school venues. They established clear communication with the schools, ensuring they were informed of our plans and enhancing our off-campus activities.
We highly recommend Edventure Travel for any school or group looking for a well-organised, immersive, and safe travel experience.
Safety was a top priority. Billy’s team conducted thorough risk assessments of our accommodations and school venues. They established clear communication with the schools, ensuring they were informed of our plans and enhancing our off-campus activities.
We highly recommend Edventure Travel for any school or group looking for a well-organised, immersive, and safe travel experience.
Brigit Keel, Global Connections Leader
Sacre Coeur
Edventure Travel organised the 2023 Simpson Prize Commemorative Study Tour to Singapore in April. Ten students, teachers and an accredited Australian War Memorial historian from Canberra participated in this week-long history and culture excursion.
Students toured and learned about prominent historical locations associated with World War II and the Japanese occupation of Singapore. It involved travelling to the sites of the Allies' surrender, the Japanese invasion landing beaches, and the infamous Changi Prison and Chapel.
Our trip was well planned, and everything went really well….Some students did not want to leave! I feel very honoured to have been part of this experience. It has been an absolute highlight of my career.
Students toured and learned about prominent historical locations associated with World War II and the Japanese occupation of Singapore. It involved travelling to the sites of the Allies' surrender, the Japanese invasion landing beaches, and the infamous Changi Prison and Chapel.
Our trip was well planned, and everything went really well….Some students did not want to leave! I feel very honoured to have been part of this experience. It has been an absolute highlight of my career.
Teacher Susan Ridley
St Michael’s College, QLD
I have been liaising with Billy, Mia, Vinh and their team for over 10 years on HVGS Community Projects to Vietnam. Every tour has been designed to our needs, meeting the service elements that are inherent in our philosophy as a school.
Each tour has enabled us to engage in meaningful cultural immersion activities, ensuring our students grow and develop with an understanding of what it means to be a global student. These experiences, from the house building, the interaction with students at the local schools, to the time spent working with the disabled students, have all been eye opening life experiences. The preparation for our trips has been well structured and supported by Billy, which is the basis of a successful trip.
Each tour has enabled us to engage in meaningful cultural immersion activities, ensuring our students grow and develop with an understanding of what it means to be a global student. These experiences, from the house building, the interaction with students at the local schools, to the time spent working with the disabled students, have all been eye opening life experiences. The preparation for our trips has been well structured and supported by Billy, which is the basis of a successful trip.
R. Walker
Co-Ordinator HVGS Community Project, Vietnam
Our students absolutely loved the trip on the whole and it was an invaluable experience in maturity and independence for many of the students.
I personally found Edventure exceptional deal within the organisation and preparation for the trip. Managing overseas excursions in the current times requires an enormous amount of compliance and risk management procedures and I was really impressed with the level of organisation and responsiveness of Edventure at each step of the way.
Once overseas, we were greeted by two friendly tour guides who had a deep knowledge of the local culture and history.
I personally found Edventure exceptional deal within the organisation and preparation for the trip. Managing overseas excursions in the current times requires an enormous amount of compliance and risk management procedures and I was really impressed with the level of organisation and responsiveness of Edventure at each step of the way.
Once overseas, we were greeted by two friendly tour guides who had a deep knowledge of the local culture and history.
David Cole
St Phillips Christian College
From the early planning stages through to our return home, the team provided exceptional service, clear communication, and genuine care for the safety and experience of our students and staff.
Every detail of the itinerary was thoughtfully considered, with meaningful cultural experiences, and knowledgeable local guides who brought the history and spirit of Vietnam to life. Even when unexpected challenges arose, Edventure Travel responded with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring our group felt supported at every step.
We highly recommend Edventure Travel to any school or organisation seeking a safe, enriching, and well organised overseas experience.
Every detail of the itinerary was thoughtfully considered, with meaningful cultural experiences, and knowledgeable local guides who brought the history and spirit of Vietnam to life. Even when unexpected challenges arose, Edventure Travel responded with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring our group felt supported at every step.
We highly recommend Edventure Travel to any school or organisation seeking a safe, enriching, and well organised overseas experience.
Stacey Bushell
Assistant Principal, David Scott School
Exceptional. This is the fifth time I have been fortunate to travel with Billy, Mia and the Edventure Team. Vietnam 2025 was again unforgettable, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Before, during and after the trip, nothing has been too much trouble, in fact they continue to make the experience more enjoyable through the support that was provided. Looking forward to Vietnam 2026. Thank you, Billy and Mia.
Andrew Junge
Westminster School
This tour presented our students with an excellent balance of history and culture, challenged them to work together and be accepting of others, and that the community task they completed was an invaluable, enriching experience….
Having been on numerous overseas and interstate tours and camps with students of all ages, I would not hesitate to recommend this as one of the very best I have ever attended. It was challenging, enjoyable, and educational
Having been on numerous overseas and interstate tours and camps with students of all ages, I would not hesitate to recommend this as one of the very best I have ever attended. It was challenging, enjoyable, and educational
Andrew M, Teacher, The Geelong College
New Zealand, Central Districts Tour
Billy's expertise and knowledge has been instrumental in shaping an itinerary that has met my needs and demands.
These trips have always been professionally organised but also had a real personal touch from the team in Melbourne with all the preparatory work and information evenings through to the tour leader and local guides that have been selected and trained. In the nearly 20 years of running these trips at my schools I have never felt a need to look anywhere else for providers as what Billy and Mia have done has always been outstanding, and I thoroughly recommend them and Edventure Travel for your school or organisation.
These trips have always been professionally organised but also had a real personal touch from the team in Melbourne with all the preparatory work and information evenings through to the tour leader and local guides that have been selected and trained. In the nearly 20 years of running these trips at my schools I have never felt a need to look anywhere else for providers as what Billy and Mia have done has always been outstanding, and I thoroughly recommend them and Edventure Travel for your school or organisation.
Mick Klipin, HSIE teacher
Year 11 Cambodia Cultural Trip coordinator
Our recent Service & Cultural tour of Cambodia was a wonderful experience for the students, parents and staff. From the initial contact with Mia and Billy, to the overall organisation of the activities, service activities, accommodation and travel; to the professionalism, friendliness and 'nothing we can't organise' attitude of the tour guides; to the country itself, with its rich history and natural beauty. The whole experience has left our touring party wanting more.
We couldn't have wished for a better tour.
We couldn't have wished for a better tour.
Mick Martin
Whitsunday Anglican School
I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. Edventure organised a truly spectacular trip. Having now led 11 overseas school tours, I can confidently say this was by far the best trip I have been involved in. Communication was outstanding from the outset, particularly with parents, who felt exceptionally well informed and reassured. Pre-departure information was comprehensive and meticulous, covering travel arrangements, accommodation, local guides, safety, health considerations and recommended inoculations.
I would highly recommend Edventure Travel to any school considering overseas travel. Their professionalism, attention to detail, care for student wellbeing and commitment to meaningful educational experiences are exceptional.
I would highly recommend Edventure Travel to any school considering overseas travel. Their professionalism, attention to detail, care for student wellbeing and commitment to meaningful educational experiences are exceptional.
Ben Webb, Leader of Learning
Stuartholme School, QLD
The team tailored the itinerary to suit the specific needs of our three sister schools from different states in Australia, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for everyone involved.
Safety was a top priority. Billy’s team conducted thorough risk assessments of our accommodations and school venues. They established clear communication with the schools, ensuring they were informed of our plans and enhancing our off-campus activities.
We highly recommend Edventure Travel for any school or group looking for a well-organised, immersive, and safe travel experience.
Safety was a top priority. Billy’s team conducted thorough risk assessments of our accommodations and school venues. They established clear communication with the schools, ensuring they were informed of our plans and enhancing our off-campus activities.
We highly recommend Edventure Travel for any school or group looking for a well-organised, immersive, and safe travel experience.
Brigit Keel, Global Connections Leader
Sacre Coeur
Edventure Travel organised the 2023 Simpson Prize Commemorative Study Tour to Singapore in April. Ten students, teachers and an accredited Australian War Memorial historian from Canberra participated in this week-long history and culture excursion.
Students toured and learned about prominent historical locations associated with World War II and the Japanese occupation of Singapore. It involved travelling to the sites of the Allies' surrender, the Japanese invasion landing beaches, and the infamous Changi Prison and Chapel.
Our trip was well planned, and everything went really well….Some students did not want to leave! I feel very honoured to have been part of this experience. It has been an absolute highlight of my career.
Students toured and learned about prominent historical locations associated with World War II and the Japanese occupation of Singapore. It involved travelling to the sites of the Allies' surrender, the Japanese invasion landing beaches, and the infamous Changi Prison and Chapel.
Our trip was well planned, and everything went really well….Some students did not want to leave! I feel very honoured to have been part of this experience. It has been an absolute highlight of my career.
Teacher Susan Ridley
St Michael’s College, QLD
I have been liaising with Billy, Mia, Vinh and their team for over 10 years on HVGS Community Projects to Vietnam. Every tour has been designed to our needs, meeting the service elements that are inherent in our philosophy as a school.
Each tour has enabled us to engage in meaningful cultural immersion activities, ensuring our students grow and develop with an understanding of what it means to be a global student. These experiences, from the house building, the interaction with students at the local schools, to the time spent working with the disabled students, have all been eye opening life experiences. The preparation for our trips has been well structured and supported by Billy, which is the basis of a successful trip.
Each tour has enabled us to engage in meaningful cultural immersion activities, ensuring our students grow and develop with an understanding of what it means to be a global student. These experiences, from the house building, the interaction with students at the local schools, to the time spent working with the disabled students, have all been eye opening life experiences. The preparation for our trips has been well structured and supported by Billy, which is the basis of a successful trip.
R. Walker
Co-Ordinator HVGS Community Project, Vietnam
Our students absolutely loved the trip on the whole and it was an invaluable experience in maturity and independence for many of the students.
I personally found Edventure exceptional deal within the organisation and preparation for the trip. Managing overseas excursions in the current times requires an enormous amount of compliance and risk management procedures and I was really impressed with the level of organisation and responsiveness of Edventure at each step of the way.
Once overseas, we were greeted by two friendly tour guides who had a deep knowledge of the local culture and history.
I personally found Edventure exceptional deal within the organisation and preparation for the trip. Managing overseas excursions in the current times requires an enormous amount of compliance and risk management procedures and I was really impressed with the level of organisation and responsiveness of Edventure at each step of the way.
Once overseas, we were greeted by two friendly tour guides who had a deep knowledge of the local culture and history.
David Cole
St Phillips Christian College
From the early planning stages through to our return home, the team provided exceptional service, clear communication, and genuine care for the safety and experience of our students and staff.
Every detail of the itinerary was thoughtfully considered, with meaningful cultural experiences, and knowledgeable local guides who brought the history and spirit of Vietnam to life. Even when unexpected challenges arose, Edventure Travel responded with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring our group felt supported at every step.
We highly recommend Edventure Travel to any school or organisation seeking a safe, enriching, and well organised overseas experience.
Every detail of the itinerary was thoughtfully considered, with meaningful cultural experiences, and knowledgeable local guides who brought the history and spirit of Vietnam to life. Even when unexpected challenges arose, Edventure Travel responded with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring our group felt supported at every step.
We highly recommend Edventure Travel to any school or organisation seeking a safe, enriching, and well organised overseas experience.
Stacey Bushell
Assistant Principal, David Scott School
Exceptional. This is the fifth time I have been fortunate to travel with Billy, Mia and the Edventure Team. Vietnam 2025 was again unforgettable, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Before, during and after the trip, nothing has been too much trouble, in fact they continue to make the experience more enjoyable through the support that was provided. Looking forward to Vietnam 2026. Thank you, Billy and Mia.
Andrew Junge
Westminster School
This tour presented our students with an excellent balance of history and culture, challenged them to work together and be accepting of others, and that the community task they completed was an invaluable, enriching experience….
Having been on numerous overseas and interstate tours and camps with students of all ages, I would not hesitate to recommend this as one of the very best I have ever attended. It was challenging, enjoyable, and educational
Having been on numerous overseas and interstate tours and camps with students of all ages, I would not hesitate to recommend this as one of the very best I have ever attended. It was challenging, enjoyable, and educational
Andrew M, Teacher, The Geelong College
New Zealand, Central Districts Tour
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