Everything parents ask us. Answered.
Payment plans, packing lists and honest answers to the questions we hear at every school meeting.
How payment plans work
Hold a seat
Pay a US$250 deposit online or at our office. Your child's seat is locked in.
Pay in parts
Split the rest into up to 6 monthly payments. No interest, no credit checks.
Fully paid
Final payment is due 45 days before departure. We send a receipt for every payment.
Example: Orlando, US$1,850 = US$250 deposit + 5 × US$320. Many schools also run fundraisers; we send a free fundraising kit.
Frequently asked
Who are the chaperones?
Teachers from your school plus our own trained trip leaders. Every adult has a police record check and first-aid training. We keep one adult for every 8 students.
Does my child need a passport or visa?
Yes, valid for 6 months after the trip. Orlando also needs a US visa; we run a free visa-help evening for each group.
What if my child gets sick on the trip?
Every group has a trained first-aider and full travel and medical insurance. A chaperone goes with your child to the doctor and we call you straight away.
Can I talk to my child during the trip?
Yes. Students can call home every evening, and the private parents' WhatsApp group gets photos and a check-in after every activity.
What about food allergies?
Tell us on the medical & allergy form. We brief every hotel and restaurant before the trip and a chaperone checks each meal.
What happens if we have to cancel?
The deposit secures the seat and is non-refundable. Later payments are refunded on a sliding scale, and a medical note gets a full credit for a future trip. See our Refund Policy.
What to pack
One checked bag (23 kg) and one backpack. Label everything with your child's name and school.
Download full listMust have
- Passport + copy
- Signed consent form
- Medicines in original box
- Refillable water bottle
- Comfy walking shoes
Nice to have
- Rain poncho
- Portable phone charger
- Sunscreen SPF 50
- Small spending wallet
- Autograph book (Orlando)
I was nervous about letting my 11-year-old fly without me. The WhatsApp updates every few hours made it easy. She is already saving for Panama.