Are your students studying civil rights? Then you cannot miss the opportunity to take them on a school trip to Atlanta!
School trips to the USA are increasingly popular and surprisingly affordable. Your students will love exploring a country that they will in many ways be familiar with, thanks to TV and films, but may not have had the opportunity to visit.
Whatever your subject, a school trip to the USA is one that your students will never forget, making it the perfect option for inspiring in them a passion for your subject.
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Why visit the USA?
The influential culture
School trips to the United States are always a hit with students because American culture is so far-reaching. Your students will have grown up watching American films and TV programmes and listening to American music. So if you’re looking for a school trip to inspire performing arts or media studies students, then the USA could be the perfect answer!
Why not discover the history of American music on a school tour of the South, from Nashville to New Orleans? Or learn more about the media in North America on a trip to Los Angeles?
And you can even explore the American fashion industry and art scene on a school trip to New York City.
The huge choice of destinations
The hardest thing about a school trip to America is choosing which of its incredible cities to base your group in.
New York is a city that always makes a great impression on students of almost any subject and, being on the East Coast also offers some of the shortest flight times.
Also on the East Coast, Washington D.C. really is a must for any groups interested in the history or politics of the USA.
In the South, you could choose to visit Atlanta, where your students will have the opportunity to explore the civil rights movement and its most famous figures. Or take a tour of some of the most important cities in the South, such as Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, where your students will learn more about the country’s musical heritage.
And don’t forget about the West Coast, where you can choose to experience the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles or learn more about the USA’s fascinating geography in San Francisco.
The perfect destination for any school trip
America is a huge, diverse country and this is reflected in the variety of educational opportunities it offers for school trips.
New York City offers educational opportunities for most subjects, including food technology, business studies, maths and religious studies.
Perhaps you want your students to see science in action on a science school trip to Orlando, where you’ll explore the physics of rollercoasters and learn more about space exploration at the Kennedy Space Center?
Why not head out west to the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park to explore the USA’s spectacular geography? The possibilities are almost endless, which also makes the USA a great choice for cross-curricular trips.
We’ll tailor your trip to meet your specific learning requirements so, whatever the motivation for your educational tour to America, we’ll ensure that your learning objectives are supported by a well-designed itinerary.
Browse our trips
Political History & Civil Rights School Trip to Atlanta
School Media Studies Trip to Los Angeles
Inspire your media studies students with a school trip to Los Angeles, where they'll explore all that Hollywood has to offer!
£999PP
School Performing Arts Trip to Los Angeles
Known as the 'Creative Capital of the World', Los Angeles is the perfect setting for your next performing arts school trip!
£1099PP
Political History & Civil Rights School Trip to New York
Explore the diversity of New York and how various communities have affected the city's politics on your school trip to New York!
£1249PP
School Art Trip to New York
Looking for the ultimate art school trip to inspire your students? Look no further than the Big Apple - New York City!
£1249PP
School Business Studies Trip to New York
Considered the world's premier financial centre, where better than New York for business students?
£1249PP
School Performing Arts Trip to New York
Explore the incredible theatrical scene around Broadway on your unforgettable performing arts school trip to New York!
£1249PP
School Media Studies Trip to New York
Explore film and TV locations and visit working studios on your unforgettable media studies school trip to New York!
£1249PP
School Fashion Trip to New York
One of the world's major fashion capitals, a school trip to New York will be an unforgettable experience for your students!
£1249PP
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Activities in USA that your school group will love
Guggenheim New York
The original Guggenheim museum, conceived by Solomon Guggenheim in 1937 as an exhibition space for twentieth-century art, is a must
Financial District Walking Tour
This four hour guided walking tour, weavestogether history, events, architecture and the people of Downtown - the birthplace of New
Broadway Workshops
We can arrange a selection of Broadway related workshops from the Audition Process, Singing and Choreography, Stage Combat as well
Alcatraz Cruises
Alcatraz and history go hand in hand. Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, the federal penitentiary that
Kennedy Space Center
A science tour to Orlandois not complete without a trip to Kennedy Space Center. Just 45 minutes from Orlandothe NASA’s
Universal Studios
You’re the star at Universal Studios, the number one movie and TV based theme park in the world. At this
Smithsonian Institution
The world's largest museum complex and research organization is composed of 19 museums, 9 research centres and the National Zoo.
Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial stands at the west end of the National Mall as a neoclassical monument to the 16th President.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is a spectacular sight and not to be missed on any trip to Utah. The name
NatureBridge Yosemite
NatureBridge Yosemite gives your students the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature, among the stunning surroundings of Yosemite National Park.
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is surrounded by the towering cliffs andis known for its incredible canyons, including The Narrows, which attract
National Civil Rights Museum
The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the Lorraine Motel, the assassination site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., chronicles
Where to visit in USA
School trips to Atlanta
School trips to Atlanta help students to better understand the social and historical context in which the civil rights movement was born and gained momentum!
Most popular with politics groups interested in learning more about the civil rights movement, whatever your reason for choosing to visit Atlanta on a school trip, we’ll work closely with you to ensure that your tailor-made trip supports your learning objectives and brings your curriculum to life.
School trips to Los Angeles
School trips to Los Angeles are ideal for inspiring your media studies or performing arts students!
You certainly won’t find it difficult to garner enthusiasm for your school trip to Los Angeles, whatever your subject. We’ll work closely with you to ensure that your tailor-made school trip to Los Angeles suits your specific learning objectives and brings your curriculum to life.
School trips to New York
School trips to New York offer students the opportunity to explore one of the most exciting cities on Earth!
New York is a city that always makes a great impression on students and you’re bound to leave with memories for life.
Whether you visit New York for politics, business studies, mathematics or any other subject, your days will be packed with places to visit and things to do! And whatever your subject, we’ll work closely with you to ensure that your itinerary is carefully designed to support your specific learning objectives and requirements.
School trips to Orlando Florida
School trips to Orlando, Florida offer students the unforgettable opportunity to see science in action and discover why it’s such an important subject!
Orlando, Florida is most famous for its numerous theme parks, which will certainly make this a popular school trip destination among your students.
But while they’re having fun, they’ll also be discovering some of the real-life applications of science, whether that’s the physics employed by rollercoasters, biodiversity and evolution in the Everglades, or witnessing a launch at the Kennedy Space Center.
School trips to San Francisco
School trips to San Francisco offer students the opportunity to discover some of the USA’s most incredible landscapes and learn about the realities of living in a seismically active area!
Most popular as a destination for geography school trips, San Francisco is an exciting base for any school trip. Our school travel specialists will work closely with you to make sure that your itinerary supports your specific requirements and learning objectives.
School trips to The Grand Canyon
School trips to the Grand Canyon offer students the incredible opportunity to discover the Earth’s geological history in one of the most spectacular places in the world!
Grand Canyon school trips are most popular with geography groups, but whatever your reason for visiting, our school travel experts will work closely with you to design a school trip to suit your specific requirements and learning objectives.
School trips to Washington DC
School trips to Washington D.C. offer students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the political history of the USA!
The capital city of the USA, Washington D.C. is the ideal destination for any group keen to learn more about the US Constitution, federalism, and the roles of key institutions within the US government. It’s also a great choice of destination for groups studying the civil rights movement.
Whatever your reason for visiting Washington D.C., our school travel experts will work closely with you to ensure that your itinerary is tailor-made to support your learning objectives.
School trips to New Orleans
School trips to New Orleans offer students the opportunity to explore the USA’s most unique city and its incredible musical heritage!
While a school trip to New Orleans is most popular among performing arts groups, the city is a fantastic choice for a number of subjects. Whatever your reason for visiting New Orleans, we’ll work closely with you to tailor make your trip to ensure that it suits your specific learning objectives and leaves your students feeling inspired!
School trips to Nashville
School trips to Nashville are ideal for performing arts groups interested in the American music industry!
Our school travel experts will work closely with you to ensure that your itinerary is tailor made to support your specific learning objectives and leave your students feeling inspired.
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FAQs
I can't see the exact destination I want to visit in the US, does this mean you can't help me?
Definitely not. The destinations featured on this page are our most popular trips to the USA.
However, we have great relationships with suppliers across America, so there shouldn't be any problem for us to arrange whatever it is you want to do. Just get in touch and we'll see what we can do for you.
And remember, all the trips featured here are examples of what can be achieved - your itinerary will be totally tailored to you, you can go for longer or shorter durations and you can do different activities. Just let us know what you want to achieve with your school trip to the USA and we'll make it happen.
Do my students need a visa to visit the USA?
To travel to the USA on a school trip, you will usually require a Electronic System for Travel Auuthorisation (ESTA) visa waiver. This can be applied for online and costs $14. There may be different requirements for members of your group travelling on a non-British passport. You can find out more on the [US state department website](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html).
Do you offer travel insurance?
We do. Travel insurance is an optional extra and you can find out more about it in our travel insurance resource (which includes the policy documents and FAQs).
If you decide against arranging this insurance through us (which is absolutely fine, by the way), please just remember you must have suitable travel and medical insurance to cover your group.
Can the trip itinerary be adapted to my curriculum and requirements?
Every single trip we arrange is tailor made, so absolutely yes.
Our Tour Advisers and Itinerary Coordinators are all experienced school travel specialists. They'll work closely with you to make sure your itinerary supports your learning objectives. They'll be able to offer suggestions and advice to make sure you make the most of your time.
So, when you're browsing through our school trips, just remember that the itineraries and activities you see are there for inspiration only - your own itinerary can look as similar or as different as you want.
Equally, we've suggested trip durations based on what groups usually request - if you want to go for a shorter or longer duration, just let us know.
How far ahead should I be planning my trip to the USA?
So, generally, we recommend 12-18 months to plan any school trip. This just means all the key tasks are spread out a bit so you don't get totally overwhelmed (after all, you're already extremely busy), and parents have plenty of time to pay for the trip.
And we've put together a useful resource explaining the key events in a school trip planning timeline if that helps.
For any long-haul destination, like the USA, we definitely recommend planning your trip as early as possible. For one thing, it will be more expensive than a trip to Europe, so you do need to give parents a bit more time to pay for it.
If you do want to travel sooner than this and you're sure that students' families will be able to pay for the trip comfortably in that timeframe, we can certainly arrange this for you, so just get in touch. Just note that availability will be more limited and prices may be a little higher (although where we see opportunities to keep costs down, we'll certainly point them out to you).
What accommodation options are available in the USA?
As you'd expect, a wide variety of accommodation options are available in the USA. It will largely depend on where you want to go as to what exactly is available.
But rest assured that wherever you go, we'll only suggest accommodation we believe to be suitable for school groups, as we're an Assured Member of the School Travel Forum and have a rigorous Safety Management System in place.