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MOROCCO
After just a 3 hour flight from the UK your students will experience a fusion of cultures and diverse landscapes. Learn about the Arab, Berber, black African and European culture; discover the Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, spectacular gorges, intricate irrigation systems and the rural and urban settings of a developing country.

Experience the vibrant city of Marrakesh where your students will experience the sights and sounds of the largest souks in the country, visit the Saadian Tombs, the El Badii Palace and the Medersa Ben Youssef (Koranic School). Here, it is also possible to investigate urban management and water resource issues. Enjoy a visit to the High Atlas Mountains, a must for all geographers and geologists visiting Morocco. Plate tectonics, fold mountain formations, volcanic rocks and uplifting sedimentary strata, both tilted and folded, are all clearly evident in this rugged landscape. Discover the Sahara, the largest desert on earth which covers much of the South East of Morocco. Students will explore dramatic dunes and also have the chance to observe the traditional communities that surround the desert including the study of artesian wells, which are integral to the way of life in the region. Finally, Morocco provides an excellent case study for sand dune encroachment. View Itineraries »

OMAN
Discover a captivating country that in many ways is untouched by tourism, ideal for an educational trip with a difference. Stand amidst glorious mountains; observe green turtles laying eggs in their natural environment; explore impressive wadis, dramatic sand deserts and lush oases. Enter one of the largest cave systems in the world and discover the Grand Canyon of Oman. Contrast this with cattle markets, souqs, forts, mosques and castles, and opportunities to observe traditional Bedouin life in the harsh desert environment. Your students will return home inspired and enthused by a host of subject matters.

Much of Oman is covered by a vast gravel desert plain where your students will experience undulating red and white sand dunes, green lush oases and stunning dry river beds. Your students will also have the chance to meet a traditional Bedouin family to learn about their unique way of life in the desert. Take time to explore one of the largest cave systems in the world, the Al Hoota Caves, and visit the Grand Canyon of Oman with the chance to swim in a spectacular limestone sink hole known as Bait al Alfreet and travel through the unique Hajar Mountains. Then learn how Omanis manage dominant environmental issues such as sand encroachment and flash flooding along the wadis. Oman also offers you the chance to study urban management and global cities. Discover the bustling city of Muscat which offers much diversity and the opportunity to explore colourful souks, grand mosques and fascinating museums. Also, on request, students can study urban management and travel over the border to Dubai to discover this modern metropolis. View Itinerary »

LAPLAND
A region of great natural beauty which covers a large area of northern Sweden, Finland, Norway and part of Russia’s Kola Peninsula. Situated above the Arctic Circle, it is also a cultural region inhabited by the indigenous Sami. Over 60,000 Sami live across Lapland and with at least 2000 years of tradition behind them, their influence and many of their customs are still very much in evidence today.

Our Lapland study trip focuses on Swedish Lapland and the magnificent ICEHOTEL, a truly cross-curricular destination. A trip here will give students an understanding of how the human population of this area has been effected by the geological wonders underground and sometimes harsh climate conditions. Learn about the Sami, their fascinating culture and how these semi-nomadic peoples, with their lives inextricably linked to the reindeer and reindeer herding, have adapted to their environment. Also explore part of the largest iron ore mine in the world, witness the incredible Northern Lights and visit Esrange, the European Centre for Space and Environmental Research. Swedish Lapland offers an array of study topic areas. We are currently developing our Lapland itinerary, please contact us for further information.

NEW ZEALAND
The South Pacific island nation of New Zealand is often described as a world in itself. Its two main islands span over 1000 miles and take in all climates from the sub-tropical north to the sub-Antarctic alpine south. Just about everywhere you travel you will be surprised and delighted by what you find – the diversity of the landscapes, wealth of natural wonders, the friendliness of its peoples and its rich cultural heritage make it a destination where ‘awe and wonder’ is a term used liberally.

Learn about the Maori culture and legends that are still revered and experience the multifaceted culture, explore the landscape that has been formed by centuries of volcanic activity and continuous movement along fault lines and venture along the spectacular coastline. This incredibly diverse scenery in New Zealand is of relevance to a wide range of field studies. Venture to the rich volcanic basins with mud pools and geysers; lofty snow-capped mountains, view the abundance of picturesque lakes and rivers, rolling hills and farmlands; miles upon miles of unspoilt coastline with dramatic cliffs, craggy headlands, sheltered bays, sandy beaches and idyllic coves. View Itineraries »

ANTARCTICA
The driest desert on earth! Until quite recently, the vast ‘White Continent’ of Antarctica was solely the domain of scientists and explorers, who often faced incredible hardships to uncover its secrets. While scientists continue to make startling revelations about this remarkable place so too, do adventurous travellers. For the first time we are offering a unique opportunity for our student travellers. Under carefully controlled conditions, discover Antarctica’s extraordinary wildlife and scenery, reaping the rewards of an expedition voyage in the world’s last true wilderness area.

The world’s fifth largest continent covers an area of roughly 14 million square kilometres, most of which is covered by a vast permanent ice sheet averaging 2000m thick. The Antarctic region comprises a much larger area of ice shelves, seas and islands and is 4 million square kilometres larger than Europe!

At the edges of the ice sheet, ice breaks off and floats away as icebergs, leaving sheer cliffs. Where the outward creep of the ice is channelled into ice streams (zones of more rapid flow), great floating ice tongues project into the sea; where mountains slow down outward movement, the flow is channelled into great valley glaciers, the world’s largest, the Lambert Glacier, flowing into the Amery Ice Shelf in east Antarctica. The Ross Ice Shelf is the largest in the world and is around the same size as France.

Please contact us for further details on travel opportunities to Antarctica.