ACIS Educational Tours Avis 

Now that travel is back on the table after years of it not being an option in my district, I sought out a company that could provide a great experience--ACIS turned out to be just what I (and the students) were looking for.

There are many options to choose from with the ability to adjust certain parts to fit your school's needs. Likewise, the field rep I am working with is awesome--every question I have he gets back to me right away and I have felt supported and confident every step of the way.

ACIS is worth every penny as it is a quality experience. Highly recommended!

I love traveling with ACIS! My Trip coordinator, Beth Pfphl, I amazing. Always very helpful and the company takes great care of all their teachers with wonderful rewards. I always feel well cared for and safe.

I traveled with a group of high school students to Costa Rica and ACIS made it an incredibly smooth process from start to finish. It was my first time taking students on an educational trip abroad and they helped me every step of the way. Our tour guide did an awesome job connecting with everyone and made it the best experience possible. I cannot see myself traveling with any other company.

The attention to details make ACIS a special company. The hotels, the restaurants, and the local city tours are all planned to give the best experiences. When something goes wrong with flights or schedule changes, the ACIS staff will work hard to smooth out problems. You will not be disappointed.

As a French teacher, I’ve had the incredible privilege of traveling with my students on three summer tours with ACIS, and each one has been nothing short of life-changing—for them and for me. From start to finish, ACIS provides a seamless, thoughtfully organized experience that makes travel abroad both educational and unforgettable.
Every detail is handled with care: the itineraries are rich with culture and authentic experiences, the tour managers are passionate and knowledgeable, and the accommodations and meals are consistently excellent (centrally-located hotels are the best!). But what stands out most is how ACIS makes language and culture come alive for my students. Watching them order their first croissant in French, navigate the Métro, or stand in awe beneath the stained glass at Notre Dame is something I’ll never forget.
Personally, leading these tours has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my teaching career. ACIS takes care of the logistics so that I can focus on what matters most: helping my students connect with the world. I can’t recommend ACIS highly enough. If you’re an educator considering travel with your students, this is the company you can trust to turn your classroom lessons into lifelong memories.

We have travelled with ACIS twice. On both trips we had outstanding tour managers and guides. Our students loved the experience and look forward to travelling with them again in the near future.

I have taken students on trips with ACIS since 2015 and it has been a wonderful experience each time. My contact has always been helpful as I prepare for the trip, but the real advantage is when you arrive. The tour managers are phenomenal. They really try and get to know your students and will use their vast knowledge to cater the trip for your group. I have had one less than great meal in the 8 trips I have taken and I have never had a bad hotel.

Our Art class went to Japan in 2024 Spring break and it was incredible. We didn't have to manage any booking or traveling plans, our tour guide helped keep us on schedule and was so sweet and kind- focusing on more art related places. Our students had an incredible time and still talk about the trip today. We are planning another spring break trip for next year. Thanks ACIS!

It has been a joy to work with Brita. She has helped me set up the best tour for my students at a reasonable price. In this economy, it is easy to see travel as something to cut from the budget, but she has made it possible for students to travel and learn.
I am sure our tour in June will be amazing

If you are interested in organizing a trip abroad with our students, ACIS is by far the best company to use! They go above and beyond to ensure their groups have an authentic, high quality and unforgettable experience. I have worked with other companies and can say without a doubt that I would never use anyone else again. ACIS provides quality hotels in prime locations, delicious and authentic cuisine, and the most knowledgeable and friendly tour guides and managers. If you are new to organizing student travel, they will walk you through the planning, organizing, and tips for travel.

I have been traveling with ACIS since 2015 and I have not been let down by them yet! They do amazing trips for students and work hard to make it a smooth and great experience for teachers! So happy that I chose ACIS as my travel provider!

ACIS was recommended to me when I wanted to lead a student trip to Peru. I had such a great experience with them, that I used them again for Costa Rica and plan on traveling with them this summer with students to the Galapagos Islands. The hotels and food always impress, and their professional local guides know how to connect to the students and make the culture come alive. I so appreciate the company’s quick responses to all of my queries and do not plan on using anybody else in the future. If you are planning on leading a tour and want a company that has your back and that creates an amazing experience for your kiddos, I highly recommend ACIS.

I have had the best experience having ACIS manage my student travels for a number of years now. They are a top tier company that has managed multiple South American tours for me. Traveling with middle school students requires extra attention to the details and ACIS has done just that. I can relax on my tours knowing that the mechanics of each day will be smooth.

I have used ACIS for my last three international educational tours and they are by far the best tour company. The customer service is top notch and they really care about the teachers and students. Highly recommend!

ACIS is an amazing company to travel with. Trusting them was easy because of all of the support they give you way before you even leave. From the moment we stepped off the plane, the travel guide was there with us. The activities, food, and ease of planning was beyond what I expected. I have traveled with ACIS twice now with a group of students, and I plan on so many more trips!

ACIS pays attention to details and when traveling with groups, details matter. This was a life changing opportunity for myself as the group leader and for the students that participated. Our hotels were all centrally located, which wasted no time in seeing different cities. Every minute was planned to absorb the most amount of culture. It was fantastic. I cannot recommend ACIS enough!

In June I traveled with eleven students to Perú with the ACIS. After a traditional welcoming ceremony, we prepared a local meal with an indigenous Quechua community and danced to traditional instruments. On other days we strolled the colorful open-air bazaars, tried our hand at pre-Colombian pottery, and hiked historic Machu Picchu. The memories that my students now carry with them are priceless. I already have my next interest meeting planned for students traveling with me to Europe next summer!

If you're looking for a top-notch experience for your students, travel with ACIS. I have traveled with ACIS seven times and I am currently enrolling participants for my 8th and 9th trips. I have taken students to Costa Rica, Spain, France, Ecuador, and Mexico. Next I’m going to Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Planning a trip with ACIS is easy from start to finish because of the travel experts who help me every step of the way - from deciding on an itinerary and tweaking it to my desires to departure day.

While traveling, the ACIS tour managers are amazing. They are incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and they're also super fun and engaging! They know the history and culture so well that every stop becomes a real lesson. I love how they handle the details and logistics of the trip so that I can focus 100% on my students and their needs. They are true partners in education!

The quality of the accommodations and meals provided by ACIS is consistently excellent, which is so important for keeping a group of travelers happy and energized. ACIS always uses hotels that are centrally located. We stay close to the action and all the major sights, which saves us travel time and allows for more time exploring. The hotels are clean, comfortable, and safe.

Trying the local cuisine is one of my favorite parts of traveling. The food on all of my trips has been wonderful! The students and I love the variety at the breakfast buffets in the hotels and we enjoy authentic local cuisine at great restaurants in the evenings. The food is a fantastic way for students to experience the culture and it’s a highlight of every trip.

ACIS trips are always full and well-planned. The itineraries are truly educational, mixing site visits with unique local experiences. My students see so much and come back with an amazing new perspective.

I love how the price of the tour includes everything so that families can budget. Students only need to bring money for lunch and souvenirs.

For any educator or parent considering an international trip for high schoolers, I give ACIS my highest recommendation. It's an investment in a memorable, safe, and truly educational experience.

I have been traveling with students for the last 21 year, I have used multiple companies and ACIS is the best by far. My favorite thing with ACIS is that we stay in the heart of every city. Other companies would end the day shortly after dinner because there were busses and trains that we needed to catch before they stopped running for the day, when you added up all of the hours of traveling into and out of the city it was close to a whole day. With ACIS my high school students and I are still able to enjoy gelato and the culture in the Piazza Navona well into the evening, close to midnight. Most recently we went to Egypt and it was the most amazing experience of my life. The tour managers are amazing and knowledgeable, the accommodations are clean and close, the food is outstanding and the organization is top notch.

ACIS offered a wide variety of tour options for our trip Costa Rica in 2024. The itinerary was interesting, and I really liked the service component. I felt that communication about expectations about different parts of our trip could have been better, but overall, they were a good company to work with, and I am traveling with them again this spring.