As sports players and enthusiasts ourselves, we believe the best way to capture team spirit and develop as a team is with school sports tours. Whether you choose Europe or further afield, we’ll build your school sport tours from the ground up and fine-tune everything until it’s right for you. Using our years of experience and excellent contacts, with school sports trips, you can enjoy evenly-matched, competitive fixtures against local and international teams, as well as unforgettable excursions, professional coaching and epic tournaments.
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Find the destination that suits your groups’ dynamic – we have plenty of sports travel packages to choose from!
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!
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Our destinations in a nutshell
Multi-Sport Tours
Take multiple teams away for a more inclusive and cost-effective multi-sport tour. Any combination of football, rugby, netball, basketball, cricket and hockey can create a popular and more accessible tour, and we have a wide range of destinations that are perfect for multi-sport tours.
Football Tours
Football is offered in almost all of our destinations, alongside a number of exciting professional training options. Train at world-renowned clubs such as Sporting CP, Olympiacos FC, New York Red Bulls and Orlando City Soccer Club, or channel your competitive spirit with a football tournament at the Gothia Cup or Rey Cup.
Rugby Tours
Rugby is held in highest regard in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, whilst the sport is increasing in popularity in Europe with strong levels of play. Working with local rugby clubs, we’ll evenly match your team’s abilities to provide challenging and competitive fixtures to get the most out of your players.
Netball Tours
Whether you’re after somewhere close to home or further afield, we have a range of destinations perfect for school netball tours. Strong in Malta, Greece and the UK, we also offer Dubai, the Caribbean and the USA, amongst many others where you can take your netball skills to the next level.
Cricket Tours
For the ultimate cricket tour, set your sights on India. Cricket is a way of life here, so you’re guaranteed competitive fixtures alongside a Delhi Daredevils tour. Alternatively, head to Sri Lanka, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Doha for the perfect multi-sport tour, or St Lucia and Barbados for a Caribbean twist.
Hockey Tours
Immerse your hockey team in a whole new culture where the game is at its strongest. From European destinations like the Netherlands, Spain and Greece to long-haul locations including India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, you’re guaranteed some healthy hockey competition.
Basketball Tours
From sunny Greece and Spain to big-hitters like New York, Orlando and Atlanta, basketball is played in a number of incredible destinations. Follow in the footsteps of NBA stars with a professional coaching experience at Orlando Magic TNBA and train beside the very best.
Professional Coaching
Let your team train like the professionals at some of the best sports facilities in the world. Our professional coaching packages will take you behind the scenes of some of the world’s leading clubs, with top facilities, impressive set ups and training sessions.
Tournaments
Tournaments can provide an ideal pre-planned itinerary for any sports tour and really help to get the competitive juices flowing! Enjoy ready-made fixtures and the chance to interact with like-minded teams.
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.
Tour Managers
A Tour Manager can provide on-hand support and ensure your trip runs smoothly, making your life that little bit easier.
Sports Fixtures
Our extensive fixture database helps guarantee evenly-matched, competitive fixtures in a variety of sports all over the world, using contacts with local and international schools, as well as local clubs.
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FAQs
- What should students pack for sports tours for schools?
Here are some of the essentials that students should bring on a sports school 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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