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School Geography Trips

Explore the wonders of the world!

Introducing School Geography Trips – where education meets adventure. Your students will immerse themselves in the great outdoors while absorbing the rich variety of physical, human and environmental geography.

Our international school geography trips provide hands-on experiences, inspiring a deeper understanding of the subject. Absorb earth’s natural wonders from glistening glaciers in Iceland to the rumbling volcanos in Sicily. Or capture the beautiful landscapes of the garden of Eden known as the Azores, or the everlasting sands of the Sahara in Morocco.

These incredible opportunities offer students the chance to connect with culture and local communities and learn from our expert Field Study Tutors who will reflect their passion for the subject on to you all.

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98% of tours meet objectives
98% of party leaders would recommend
95% would tour again

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Real experiences

Why schools choose us

Just back from Iceland with 40 students and 5 staff- it was by far the best trip we’ve been on. Brilliantly organised, seamless execution and a stress free and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Thanks Rayburn and team, we’ll definitely be using you again and returning to Iceland.

Malcolm Burden, Cardinal Newman Catholic School - Iceland 2024

What an incredible trip. Our group went to Iceland for the first time and it was fantastic. Rayburn accommodated all our needs and provided top class service throughout the booking process and the trip itself. Hoping to book another trip with them very soon.

Beth Macdonald, Alness Academy - Iceland 2024

Had an amazing school trip to Sicily during half term with Rayburn. This must have been our school’s 12th or 13th Sicily trip, which have all been organised by Rayburn. The organisation from Anna and Silvia was excellent and the students had a fantastic time. Our next trip is already booked, and Anna has already started talking about our itinerary!

Jonathan Bayliffe

This wonderful island contains some impressive natural wonders which provide students with hugely memorable experiences. Not only are these hugely relevant to the geography curriculum but Rayburn Tours are always a reliable and experienced company to work with there.

Keith Turnbull

We used Rayburn for a recent trip to Iceland and had a fantastic time. Our Field Studies Tutor was absolutely wonderful and made the whole experience so much better. I would definitely use them again!

K Allison-Guy

A spectacular sense of otherness, experiencing alien landscapes, under the midnight sun – a life changing adventure!

Phil Brooks, Dudley College

A fantastic experience for students to develop their classroom knowledge and be inspired by the amazing physical geography of Iceland.

Calley Toomey, Bishop Justus C of E School

An excellent ‘full on tour’ of the natural glacial and tectonic features of Iceland!

Elizabeth Taylor, Chenderit School

Field Study Tutors

Our specialist Field Study Tutors live and breathe geography. They have an incredible background when it comes to geography education – long-serving teachers and experts in their field. If you’re looking for someone to bring further context to the mind-blowing natural wonders you and your students are set to explore, look no further!

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24hr Tour Support

Access to our 24 hour on tour emergency telephone support.

Financial Protection

Your trip is protected through our ABTA membership, ATOL license & ABTOT bonding.

Specialist Teams

We're here to guide and support you every step of the way.

All the added extras

We've got you covered!

For your financial security, you must have insurance when travelling with us, whether it be your own or the insurance we provide through Aviva.

Val Vannet, Field Study Tutor for Rayburn Tours, speaks with a student at a glacier.

Tour Managers

A Tour Manager can provide on-hand support and ensure your trip runs smoothly, making your life that little bit easier.

NEW – Iceland Series

We hold the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ close to our hearts! It’s one of our most popular geography school tours, and for good reason! So, we’ve launched an Iceland Series of resources for teachers, with individual packs to target both GCSE and A-Level teaching. They’re designed to provide teachers with a wealth of practical aids to deliver geographical teaching on a range of hot topics, using Iceland as an engaging case study.

UNIT 3: Climate Change – is now live!

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Study Resources

Maximise the learning and teaching experiences whilst out on tour and back in the classroom with our multi award-winning geography study resources.

Teaching Resources

We’re all about supporting young people’s learning, which is why we take the time to create fantastic free resources for you to use in lessons and out on tour!

Geography in the news

Find out more about current geographical events with our portfolio of blogs, and allow students to delve further into stories, helping enhance their understanding for geography.

The Isle of Fire Series

Proudly partnering with Time for Geography, the fascinating Isle of Fire series brings the incredible case study of the 1973 Eldfell Eruption to life. Filled with inspiring stories, fascinating research and spectacular volcanic landscapes!

Group picture with Rob Chambers and St Ivo pupils in Iceland

School group having fun while on a school trip to Iceland

Students in Switzerland posing for a photo together

FAQs

How can we prepare for the trip?
To prepare for a school geography trip, review your trip details by going over the itinerary, pack appropriate clothing and essentials, ensure health and safety needs are met, and build the momentum from the very beginning of the planning process.

Are there safety measures in place?
Clients who tour with us can be assured that we have the following support services and systems in place: Safety Management System, Generic Risk Management, Crisis Management System, ATOL Licensed, ABTA Bonded, insurance, 24-hour emergency contact system, hotel audits, coach audits and activity audits. In addition, we are a member of the School Travel Forum (STF), giving you the reassurance that all of our trips meet, or indeed exceed, the safety standards required by your school and Local Authority.

What is included in a trip package?
Your bespoke trip package includes accommodation, transportation, excursions and insurance. A tailor-made itinerary is created to meet your curriculum objectives.

Can we contact Rayburn on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.

What do you do on a geography field trip?
In brief, on a UK geography field trip, students typically explore different landscapes, environments, and geographical features to better understand physical and human geography. These geography school trips are extremely beneficial, as they engage students in real-life geography!

Llanishen High School pose on the viewpoint with Sete Cidades behind them on a Geography Tour with Rayburn Tours.

“They’ll Remember This Forever” Llanishen High School’s Epic Azores Geography Tour

From ancient volcanoes to geothermal wonders, we got the scoop on an incredible Azorean adventure!

Rayburn Tours, Time For Geography and leading universities announce major project

Rayburn Tours and Time for Geography have announced a partnership project centred around Natural Hazards and the Eldfell, Heimaey 1973 volcanic eruption. So much exciting…

The tradition of the St Ivo Iceland trip

Experiencing the best of Iceland Earlier this month, over 70 adventurers from the geography department at St Ivo School in Cambridgeshire headed to the remote…