Take your students on global educational expeditions, with safe, curriculum-aligned itineraries.
As teachers you know, first-hand, every student learns differently. For those who soak up new knowledge practically through experiences, travel is a wonderful educator. Just picture, wandering exotic Asian markets or setting foot on majestic, ancient sites.
But, those vivid images of far-off places are quickly replaced with logistics, safety questions, and fears, navigating unknown destinations with a large group of students. Very soon, the trip can easily be put in the ‘too hard’ basket.
An independent, school-based tour operator, TravelBound has over 30 years of experience supporting high schools to coordinate educational tours to all corners of the globe.
We understand, organising an educational tour is unlike standard overseas trips. There are various people involved, each with their individual goals:
> Your school’s plan to enhance learning experiences with itineraries that complement the curriculum…
> The Government’s health and safety standards…
> The expectations of parents…
> And, getting students ready for a life-changing experience.
Travelbound will be by your side to help you satisfy the needs of all parties involved.
Travelbound tours, while extremely fun, aren’t recreational in focus. Our itineraries are educational, immersive and rich in experiences to help your students excel in a specific subject, class or interest.
Knowledge learned will compliment your students’ performance back in-class and beyond, graduated and existing in the ‘real world.’
We have the largest range of trusted partners around the world, so we can craft the perfect itinerary for your needs. Our strong bonds with suppliers allow us to offer competitive pricing and value-packed itineraries that fit your budget.
It is our legal and moral obligation to care for the health and safety of all travellers. Our commitment is unrivalled, with rigid processes in place to keep all students and teachers safe.
We conduct stringent risk assessments using an auditing process for all accommodation, transport providers, and activities. This gives us the confidence that every supplier meets Australian health and safety standards. Our safety management system is externally verified every year, as a member of the School Travel Forum (STF).
We want you to enjoy the pre-trip excitement state, without the stress and hassle that comes with organising a tour. With three decades of experience, we know all the issues you might face – and we’ve fine-tuned our processes to handle everything, down to the tiniest details.
We maintain and regularly test our comprehensive Incident Management Plan. This covers all accident, incident and emergency situations (and includes access to trained staff through our 24-hour operations centre). Accident and incident reports are completed, reviewed and kept for all incident levels. We’re with you, until you’re land safely back at home.
No, you won’t have to navigate foreign call centres, talking to strangers. Your Travelbound representative will meet you in your destination country. During the trip, we’re on-hand 24/7, offering ongoing support when and where you need us.
As a School Leader, this gives you peace of mind that you’re not alone, once you’ve landed. Our dedicated Account Managers and Tour Leaders have been working with Australian high schools for decades.
All travellers must be covered by insurance. We provide an industry-certified, comprehensive insurance policy, to protect you against anything from misplaced passports to major medical expenses. Travel with ease, with us.
Now, you’re excited and ready to share this amazing education opportunity with students and parents? TravelBound representatives will help you communicate the trip, through promotional materials, information nights, and one-on-one sessions.
Worried about unforeseen events? We’re a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA). Plus, all of our tours are fully bonded by ABTA, ATOL, IATA, and the Civil Aviation Authority.
At Travelbound, you can rest assured that we will make your booking process as simple as possible. We will take care of much of the required administration, from detailed quotes and tailored itineraries to the documents collection; ensuring each step is easy and stress-free for the tour leader.
If you have seen a particular destination or tour in our brochure and would like further information or advice, there are three simple ways to contact us:
Our website shows only some of the educational tours we offer, so if you cannot find what you are looking for please do not hesitate to call or email. If you would prefer, we are able to come to meet with you at your school to discuss your school trips.
Place a ‘no obligation’ provisional booking with us which will be held for 3 weeks. This will enable you to promote the trip to your students. We will be happy to provide promotional material to ensure that you reach your desired group size.
Within 3 weeks of making a provisional booking, send us your completed booking form and the relevant first deposit amount. Upon receiving your first deposit we will send you written confirmation of your booking along (Next Steps) with details of your payment structure.
Contact your dedicated Travelbound tour coordinator to let them know of your final numbers. We will also send you the (API) Advanced Passenger Information form which should be completed and returned to us within 16 weeks prior to departure. The second installment will be due approximately 2-3 months after the first deposit.
The final balance is due 10 weeks before departure. If for any reason this payment is delayed we reserve the right to apply an administrative charge of $20 AUD per person.
We will send out all relevant travel documentation to you 2-3 weeks prior to departure, which will include your ticket wallets. Inside these wallets will be e-tickets, itineraries, travel information, destination specific knowledge, plus vital safety and contact information. Teachers and tour leaders will receive a variation of the pack, inclusive of all documentation necessary for the smooth running of the tour.
Please note: For any European tours that include transportation by ferry or Eurotunnel, your tickets will be issued on arrival at the port.
It’s finally time to leave! Make sure you have the passports with you, that everything is packed and that you have all necessary contact details of our 24-hour support network.
Upon your return from your incredible trip, we will organise a debrief session to hear all of your feedback, including the most memorable experiences as well as the less memorable ones.
