School Trip to Ecuador & Galapagos
Extraordinary adventures with a purposes
Choose your trip type
Expedition
Curriculum
Curriculum
Learning Service
Project Independence
Art
Classics
Cross-Curricular
Culture
Food
French
Geography
German
History
Italian
Science
STEM
Spanish
Expedition
Inspiring leadership through student-led school expeditions.
Your Leadership Expedition has been refined over 30 years of student travel, with an emphasis on developing tomorrow’s leaders.
- 7-27 night overseas school expeditions
- Emphasis on student leadership
- Supervised by both school and World Challenge staff
- Environmental Conservation
- Mountain Trekking
- Jungle/Forest Trekking
- Camping
- Snorkelling
- Paddlesports
- Adrenaline Activities
Curriculum
Achieving educational outcomes through applied curriculum learning.
Our 7–20 night Educational Tours are packed with opportunities for sparking a greater passion for learning and creating a powerful connection between our amazing planet and the national school curriculum.
Curriculum
Achieving educational outcomes through applied curriculum learning.
Our 7–20 night Educational Tours are packed with opportunities for sparking a greater passion for learning and creating a powerful connection between our amazing planet and the national school curriculum.
Learning Service
Shaping global citizens through tailored Journeys of culture.
Our 7–13 night Learning Service Journeys are cleverly curated to foster global citizenship through cultural immersion. It’s about taking students out of their bubbles, expanding their minds through the sharing of cultures.
- Global citizenship
- An appreciation for different cultures and community
- Broadening students’ perspectives on the world
Project Independence
Independent trips for those brave enough to take the road less travelled with a group of like-minded friends.
The project independence team is made up of students from all over the country excited to take the adventure of a lifetime. Running independently of school, you’ll get all the benefits of the training, support and safety of a World Challenge experience with a ready-made team of like-minded young travellers who you’ll get to know in the build up to the trip ahead. Each year, we hand select a list of the very best destinations and have (limited) spots available for those brave young souls ready to take up the challenge. All that’s left to do is choose your destination, sign up and put the dates in your diary.
Art
Bringing art to life through immersive creative experiences.
Our 3-5 night Art Adventures are designed to ignite imagination, deepen artistic understanding, and connect students with the cultural forces that shape creative expression around the world. Whether sketching in vibrant city streets, exploring iconic galleries, or discovering contemporary art spaces off the beaten path, these journeys give students a unique lens through which to explore and respond to the world through art.
Classics
Bringing the ancient world to life through immersive exploration.
Our 3-5 night Classics Adventures transport students beyond the textbook and into the heart of ancient history. From walking in the footsteps of Roman citizens to uncovering myth and philosophy at iconic archaeological sites, these journeys offer powerful, hands-on learning that connects Classical Civilisation with the modern world, and inspires a lifelong fascination with the past.
Cross-Curricular
Inspiring curiosity across subjects through real-world learning.
Our 3-5 night Cross-Curricular Adventures are built to spark connections between disciplines, linking geography with science, history with language, and beyond. Whether exploring ecosystems, cultural landmarks, or global issues, students engage in active, applied learning that supports multiple areas of the curriculum while broadening their perspective on the world.
Culture
Achieving educational outcomes through applied curriculum learning.
Our 7–20 night Educational Tours are packed with opportunities for sparking a greater passion for learning and creating a powerful connection between our amazing planet and the national school curriculum.
Food
Exploring culture, cuisine, and creativity through hands-on culinary adventures.
Our 3-5 night Food Adventures serve up a rich blend of practical learning and cultural discovery. From sourcing local ingredients in bustling markets to mastering regional recipes in expert-led cooking classes, students gain real-world insight into nutrition, food production, and international cuisine, connecting the curriculum to life beyond the classroom.
French
Bringing language learning to life through real-world cultural immersion.
Our 3-5 night French Adventures are designed to build confidence, fluency, and a deeper appreciation of Francophone cultures. Whether ordering lunch in a local market, navigating historic neighbourhoods, or chatting with native speakers, students experience the language in its natural context, reinforcing classroom learning and inspiring a lasting love for French.
Geography
Achieving educational outcomes through applied curriculum learning.
Our 7–20 night Educational Tours are packed with opportunities for sparking a greater passion for learning and creating a powerful connection between our amazing planet and the national school curriculum.
German
Achieving educational outcomes through applied curriculum learning.
Our 7–20 night Educational Tours are packed with opportunities for sparking a greater passion for learning and creating a powerful connection between our amazing planet and the national school curriculum.
History
Bringing the past to life through unforgettable historical journeys.
Our 3-5 night History Adventures give students the chance to stand where history happened, from ancient ruins and medieval castles to battlefields and museums. These immersive experiences deepen understanding, spark critical thinking, and help students connect the dots between the events of the past and the world they live in today.
Italian
Connecting classroom Italian with real-life language and culture.
Our 3-5 night Italian Adventures give students the chance to practise their language skills in authentic settings, whether ordering gelato in the piazza, exploring Renaissance art in Florence, or conversing with locals during community experiences. These trips build confidence, deepen cultural understanding, and make learning Italian meaningful and memorable.
Science
Achieving educational outcomes through applied curriculum learning.
Our 7–20 night Educational Tours are packed with opportunities for sparking a greater passion for learning and creating a powerful connection between our amazing planet and the national school curriculum.
STEM
Achieving educational outcomes through applied curriculum learning.
Our 7–20 night Educational Tours are packed with opportunities for sparking a greater passion for learning and creating a powerful connection between our amazing planet and the national school curriculum.
Spanish
Turning Spanish lessons into real-world communication and cultural discovery.
Our 3-5 night Spanish Adventures immerse students in the language and lifestyle of the Spanish-speaking world. From practising conversation in local cafés to exploring vibrant markets and historic landmarks, every moment reinforces classroom learning while building confidence and cultural awareness in an unforgettable way.
Your school trip to Ecuador & Galapagos awaits
Pack your bags for a once-in-a-lifetime school expedition to Ecuador & Galapagos, a country of breathtaking contrasts and rich cultural heritage. Straddling the equator on South America’s northwest coast, Ecuador is too intrepid for the average tourist, offering an adventure that stretches from the depths of the Amazon to the heights of the Andes, and from bustling cities to ancient Inca ruins and indigenous villages.
On this school trip, you’ll dive into Ecuador’s vibrant traditions, trek through cloud forests, and engage with local communities to gain an authentic insight into life in this extraordinary country. Then, journey west across the Pacific to the legendary Galapagos Islands, a living laboratory of evolution where much of the wildlife exists nowhere else on Earth. Here, you’ll encounter giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and the iconic blue-footed boobies—an experience that will change the way you see the natural world.
This student adventure is more than just an incredible journey, it’s an opportunity to build resilience, step outside your comfort zone, and discover a whole new perspective on the world. Ecuador & Galapagos is waiting. Are you ready?
“ We had the most amazing time volunteering at a school in Ecuador & Galapagos, teaching the children games and songs. The clapping game, 'a sailor went to sea sea sea', was a particular favourite!”
Laura, Student
