Embarking on a school excursion is just the beginning of a complex planning process. From gauging student interest to securing parental support and managing risk assessments, the tasks can be daunting. This is where a dedicated school travel specialist offers great value.
Established in 2003, Away We Go Tours has been a trusted partner for countless schools and educators, offering comprehensive planning services for primary and secondary school excursions both domestically and internationally. We handle everything, collaborating closely with educators to tailor itineraries to educational objectives, budget, and student needs.
It’s a common misconception that working with a specialist school travel agency is costly but in fact an agency often has established relationships with hotels, transportation providers, and tour operators. This can lead to cost savings through negotiated group rates and discounts, making your school excursion more affordable for students and their families. Away We Go Tours works with all school budgets because they believe cost should never be a prohibitive factor for students to attend an excursion.
All-inclusive packages
Planning an excursion involves a myriad of logistics, from transportation, accommodations, activities, meals, rooming and sourcing quality educational programs. A school travel agency handles all these tasks, saving teachers and school staff a significant amount of time. This allows educators to focus on the educational aspects of the school excursion rather than the administrative details. Additionally, an agency like Away We Go Tours provides niche inclusions such as school-specific accommodation (meaning no public access), evening entertainment, teacher lounges and single rooms (subject to availability) making the excursion a meaningful experience for everyone.
Safety
Travel agencies can provide risk assessments, CoC’s and guidance on safety measures, school travel insurance options, and other critical aspects to ensure the well-being of students during the excursion. Away We Go Tours has supportive drivers who know their destination well and provide transport compliant with all safety standards.
24/7 Support
This is an important one - we offer 24/7 support during the excursion. This means there's one constant point of contact available to assist with any issues that may arise during the trip, providing peace of mind to both educators and parents.
Destination specialists
School travel agencies have destination specialists who know the area and are familiar with all the ground logistics. Away We Go Tours is a national organisation with destination specialists located across Australia. This is invaluable when you are managing large travel numbers or are trying to maximise your time and learning impact on an excursion.
Make Australia your classroom
Away We Go Tours celebrates 21 years in the school travel Industry facilitating over 360 school excursions annually. So, if you are planning a sport or language tour internationally, maybe a civics and citizenship excursion to Canberra, considering a ski trip to the Snowy Mountains, or wondering what attractions Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane have to offer contact Away We Go Tours today!
Testimonial from a recent client:
“What a joy it has been to work with you Kiley. You have made the trips so easy and instilled such confidence in me that I can lead a camp to Moreton Island and beyond you have been organised clear and wonderful to communicate with.” Rebecca 5-day Canberra and Moreton Island 2024
02 6456 4033
1300 138 812
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