Top School Trips of 2024

As we approach the end of the year, let's take a look at the top 5 destinations for schools this year. Each of these destinations offers unique opportunities for students to grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Whether exploring ancient temples, contributing to conservation projects, or challenging themselves in the great outdoors, these experiences create memories—and lessons—that last a lifetime.

We tailor all of our programs to suit your school's required learning outcomes. Click on the link below to see some trip outlines and contact our team for a unique program to suit your students.

1. Nepal

One of the great school adventure travel destinations in the world and a clear winner in 2024. World Expeditions Schools organised more school programs to Nepal than ever before.

Schools travelled on remote trails in the Annapurna Ranges, explored Chitwan National Park and raised their school flag at Everest Basecamp, the roof of the world.

They built classrooms, ablution blocks, health centers, retaining walls and facilitated fresh running water tanks and biogas ovens into the villages through this amazing country.

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2. Cambodia

Voted the most popular destination for schools for the second year running. Cambodia really has everything. Ancient temples that are begging to be explored, authentic humanitarian and conservation service projects, diverse cultural connection opportunities with locals, and fun activities aplenty.

Cambodia has always received incredible student and teacher feedback and is one of the best “all-round” destinations for mixing service, culture, history, and physical activity.

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3. Australia

After COVID, all schools pivoted to Australia-based programs. This allowed our domestic operations teams to showcase our own backyard. Standout locations included kayaking Exmouth and Ningaloo Reef, cultural immersions in Kakadu National Park, multi-activity programs in the amazing Blue Mountains, conservation service in Far North Queensland and Kangaroo Island, and a mix of everything (including our full pack expeditions) in Tasmania!

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4. Vietnam

One of our most popular Southeast Asian destinations. Our partner schools helped build medical centers in the regions of the North, helped fight coastal erosion off the coast in Hoi An, learned Tai Chi on a traditional junk in Ha Long Bay, and participated in cooking classes in Saigon.

They also bartered at the markets, became keepers for a day at Free the Bears Centers, and spoke to monks about Buddhism in Vietnam.

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5. Malaysia / Malaysia Borneo

Malaysia (and Malaysian Borneo) is a real emerging destination for schools who want fantastic value for money. Both areas are incredible locations to combine hands-on conservation service work with marine biology reef restoration, cultural immersion, and fun physical challenges.

Borneo is a biodiversity hotspot and one of the best places in the world to view animals in their natural habitat.

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What Our Schools Say

• ✔️ Safety - number 1 priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions, and your financial security all come standard when travelling with World Expeditions Schools.
• ✔️ Minimising risk - Our industry-leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners, our track record is exemplary.
• ✔️ Service Learning specialists - School Service Learning Community Projects offer a unique way to experience genuine cultural interaction while also providing real tangible benefits to underprivileged communities. Every Service Learning project is guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.