An educational tour through Asia and the Pacific brings subjects to life in a way books or the internet simply can’t. Through hands-on activities and direct interactions with local people, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of different cultures, perspectives and ideas. You’ll also witness the impact of political, environmental and development issues firsthand. 

Our tour leaders encourage your curiosity. They’ll help you look beyond the unusual scenery, sounds and scents to delve deeply into the why and how of everyday life in the country you’re visiting. As you step outside your cultural comfort zone, you’ll also be invited to reflect on your own life. 

Student trips: Subject areas for students will match your curriculum. They can include everything from history and humanities to geography, STEM, environment, the arts – and more! On tour, your students will also learn foundational skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, budgeting and inclusivity. For more detail, check out the ‘Subjects, skills and curriculum’ section in our FAQs for Teachers below. 

Private tours: If you’re a life-long learner, choose their own tour theme based on an area of knowledge you’d like to develop or a particular skill you’d like to hone. From gourmet cuisine and cooking, to photography, textiles or martial areas, we can tailor your tour to any subject imaginable. Check out our private tours page for more ideas. 

Our educational tours are underpinned by mutual learning through immersive cross-cultural exchange. We follow community development principles to help travellers learn through teamwork, cooperation and friendship with local communities. Naturally, each tour is tailored to your group’s unique learning goals, needs and interests. 

Yes, we offer community service projects on both our student trips and private tours. Community service projects are a chance to collaborate with people you couldn’t otherwise meet. Each project is unique and hands-on, and offers an effective way to ‘learn by doing’.  

You’ll work together with locals, doing the very same tasks, on a meaningful, community-led task. For example, your group might help build a house, install irrigation, or support local students with English lessons. In fact, you can even include multiple community service projects in your itinerary.  

In countries where community service projects are less common, like China and Japan, we offer authentic interaction with local schools, community groups and youth organisations. 

Our community service projects are devised in consultation with local communities, NGOs and village governance groups. We develop every project through partnerships founded in trust and understanding and built over several years. 

Our community-led approach means every project is well-planned, inclusive and non-exploitative. What’s more, each project delivers tangible and sustainable benefits to both you and the local communities you’ll work with. For more detail, check out the three different types of programs you can choose from. 

No matter which country you’re travelling through, we’re prepared for any worst-case scenario. We offer major international services for medical and crisis care, with major providers like International SOS and Global Rescue. 

We complement major providers’ reach with in-person support from our trusted local staff. They’re trained in first aid, speak the local dialect and can respond instantly in a crisis. They’re able to provide real-time information, on-the-ground support and expert knowledge of local emergency and medical services. 

This blended approach ensures you can access expert medical attention at any time of day, no matter where you are. It’s also essential outside of major cities, where some major providers’ services are limited. 

Edventure Travel’s director, Billy Penfold, spent more than a year in an Australian COVID-19 clinic learning prevention and infectious control measures. Our COVID-safe travel protocols apply Billy’s knowledge and expertise in combination with the latest health and travel advice.  

Check out our COVID-safe travel page to discover what travelling in a COVID-normal world looks like, and how we keep you COVID-safe on tour. 

Yes, we can arrange comprehensive travel insurance for your group, arrange your international flights and organise any visas you need, as an additional trip cost. 

Yes. Our support staff and tour leaders are contactable at all times – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to help immediately if any issues arise. For student trips, we’ll provide your school with your tour leader’s mobile phone number well in advance. 

Your tour leader is your teammate on tour. Having them by your side enhances your travel experience, as they provide incredible local insights about the places you’ll visit. They’ll explain everything from the local culture and traditions, organise your transport, and suggest what local cuisine to eat and where.  

They’ll also assist you with daily planning and organisation, brief you on in-country etiquette and monitor your group’s wellbeing. Working in partnership with you, they’ll share responsibility for accommodation, security and travel arrangements, and risk management. Think of your tour leader as an educator, interpreter, problem-solver – and a friend! 

If you’re a teacher on a student trip, be sure to read our blog to find out how tour leaders and guides complement your role on tour.

The best people to lead you through a country are the locals who live there. They know the most efficient travel routes, the best local restaurants, and where to enjoy the most magnificent views at the end of a busy day. They also speak the local language fluently and can introduce you to their remarkable culture. 

At Edventure Travel, each of our passionate tour leaders are qualified professionals. They have at least three years’ experience leading groups, and many also hold degrees in tourism. They’re trained in theory as well as practice, and they’re adept at teaching travellers of all personalities, interests and abilities. 

They’re also trained in first aid and our COVID-safe travel protocols, which means they’ll make sure your group always stays healthy and safe. And to ensure communication on your tour stays smooth, all our tour leaders are fluent in English and their national language. 

Our tour leaders and tour guides have passed their National Police Check or equivalent. (If you’re booking a student trip, please note that most countries don’t offer Working with Children Checks as they do in Australia.) 

Whether you’re travelling as part of a family-friendly tour or on your school’s student trip, you’ll be pleased to know our tour leaders are expertly trained to deal with young travellers’ distinct needs. All our tour leaders are experienced in leading student groups and are knowledgeable about young people’s attention spans, endurance levels, tolerance to heat, enthusiasm levels in the morning compared to the evening, emotions at confronting sites and museums – the list goes on! 

Our business model and operational framework is efficient and slimline. Rather than outsourcing our trips to local providers, we operate 100 per cent in-country. We use local tour leaders to manage your trip and work directly with local communities, guides and suppliers. 

By working locally, we reduce our overheads – which means more of your money goes directly toward your tour. In turn, you receive a more competitive tour price. 

For student trips in particular, it’s our ethical imperative to provide an affordable educational travel service to as many students as possible. No-one should miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime to travel abroad. To overcharge students goes against our philosophy.