Adventure Trips are JAM-PACKED with heart-racing, adrenaline-pumping activities, feel-good challenges and pinch me moments!
These tailor-made adventure trips offer the ULTIMATE selection of activities for school groups! There’s so much to learn outside the classroom, and it doesn’t get more exciting than nature’s playground. These cherry-picked destinations offer lush landscapes, action-packed activities and the opportunity to forge friendships – perfect for kickstarting the new academic year or having a well-earned break from the ordinary.
Soar high above tree tops with ziplining or low into the depths of caves with lava tubing. Hike across gleaming glaciers or kayak across crater lakes. Whether you choose to venture to the UK or abroad in destinations such as France, Italy, Iceland, The Azores or Spain, our diverse range of individual and team-based activities will ignite your sense of adventure!
The great outdoors is calling!
We’re celebrating 60 years!
In celebration of our 60th anniversary, Rayburn Tours is delighted to offer our customers the chance to win ‘£60 off per person’ for your next group or school tour! This prize will be awarded three times, with a Spring, Summer, and Autumn Prize Draw each offering a chance to win.
This giveaway is just one of the many ways we’re celebrating our legacy, whilst also looking ahead to the future, with our loyal customers at the heart of it all!
Discover moreUp for the Challenge?
We’ve picked destinations that we already know and love, and we’ve taken it up a notch! Each destination has its own vibe – what kind of adventure are you looking for?
The Azores
Prepare for a high-energy school trip set against an Eden-like landscape. Explore towering volcanic peaks, kayak across pristine crater lakes, and conquer rugged bike trails.
UK Mount Cook
A fantastic residential and outdoor activity centre that sits on the outskirts of the magnificent Peak District in Derbyshire, UK. You have it all – zip-wiring, canoeing, bush crafting… You name it!
Iceland
Take a wild ride through the land of fire and ice! Venture beneath caves, hike across gleaming glaciers, ride along trails and snorkel between continents.
Costa Brava
If sun, sea, sand and water sports is what you’re after, this is the activity trip for you! Get stuck into sailing catamarans, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, riding banana boats and beach activities.
Tour Managers
A Tour Manager can provide on-hand support and ensure your trip runs smoothly, making your life that little bit easier.
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. We highly recommend our insurance because it’s tailored specifically for school groups and offers cover for Covid related cancellation and curtailment.
Responsibly Rayburn
Sustainability isn’t a buzzword to be thrown around!
While we may not have all the answers, we’re dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to protecting our planet. Check out our latest achievements and what we hope to implement going forward!
Visit our Sustainability Hub
FAQs
- What should students pack for adventure school trips?
Here are some of the essentials that students should bring on school adventure trips (please note that some items are seasonal):
Travel documents:
- Passport
- Visa (if required)
- GHIC card
Clothing:
- Socks
- Underwear
- Tshirts
- Shorts/trousers
- Waterproof coat
- Jumper
- Pyjamas
- Outfits for downtime/ evening meal
- Appropriate footwear
Personal care
- Toiletries- shampoo, bodywash, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, sanitary products
- Medication
Environmental protection items
- SPF
- Hat/cap
- Lip balm
- Insect repellent
- Woolly hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Thermal layers
Other
- Chargers for electrical devices
- Plug adapters
- Card games
- Book
- Portable gaming device
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