ACIS Educational Tours Recenzje 869

I have always believed that you don't know what's really on your travel bucket list until you're there, on the ground, doing it. In this case, Morocco was a hidden gem that awaited us. Little did we know how much we would enjoy the adventure.

In short, the Morocco trip was tremendous. The leadership from Radouan, our tour guide, was stellar. His confidence, cultural fluency, sense of humor, and timing were spot on. The accommodations and meals were fantastic. Every single detail on the itinerary was thought out so well. Each day was packed with meaningful cultural encounters, one of a kind moments, or great 'memory makers.'

One caveat for prospective travellers: this was a HOT trip. If you're adverse to hot weather, you might want to think twice about going to North Africa in July.

Previously (in the 80-90's) it was easier to talk to a customer representative. Getting an appointment and scheduling a discussion makes it a little tougher to work into a teacher's schedule.

I went to Spain with this agency and it was a horrific experience. I do not recommend this travel agency to anyone, it’s a waste of money. Our tour manager, Almudena, was incredibly disappointing, unfriendly, and undeniably inflexible. The itinerary’s are packed and “free time” to explore the city on your own are incredibly limited and non-existent. If your looking to explore a country, and have a great experience, this is not the agency for you. Our group was additionally abandoned by the agency following the airline cancelling our flight home.

Customer service is also incredibly difficult to get ahold of; I complained in June and didn’t hear back until August. I also felt my complaint was completely brushed off. Overall, I do not recommend this agency at all.

We had a jam-packed wonderful time! A big thank you to Jeannie Page who was with us every step of the way, and to our wonderful tour manager, "Nacho" for making sure everything on the trip went smoothly.

From the beginning, Jeannie Page at ACIS was so very helpful and supportive. I owe the trip to her. Everyone I encountered at ACIS was friendly and seemed happy to be a part of the company.
We had great accommodations and meals. The excursions were thoughtful and well-organized. Our tour guide, Ignacio was AMAING. Overal trip of a lifetime and ACIS is life. Will travel with them again!

Our trip through Paris, Normandy, and the Loire Valley exceeded every one of my expectations. I cannot imagine taking students abroad with a company other than ACIS, because they allowed us to experience such a profound and eye-opening adventure with ease, patience, and an abundance of care. These moments-turned-memories were only possible because of their acute attention to detail, from the authentic French meals at dinner to a lesson on Impressionist painting by the Seine. Most of all, their tour managers are a wealth of knowledge and ours certainly had an immeasurable impact on the trip itself through his ability to engage students with his cultural and historical expertise. He modeled what it means to be a lifelong learner so brilliantly that we have requested him to lead our group again next summer. All in all, ACIS made it easy for me to be fully present, and to fully enjoy these moments with my students.

I had always wanted to take students on a trip to learn about the things they see in my history class, and I finally did it this summer with ACIS! I have had a lot of travel companies reach out to me to help me organize trips before, but ACIS really stood out because of how much attention to detail they put into every element (the hotels, food, itinerary). I saw it all as I was planning for the trip, but the actual trip itself was even more packed with memorable experiences than I could have imagined! Lastly, they were also the most supportive people I could have hoped to work with -- when traveling (whether on your own or leading a trip like this) there will always be hiccups, but I never once felt alone, Jeannie and Bridget were always there to provide support. Quentin was also a phenomenal tour guide, super helpful and made it a fun experience for everyone. Totally recommend ACIS!

Dom, our tour manager, knocked yet another tour out of the park! He is knowledgeable, fun and funny, and he's great with the kids! The fact that we requested him specifically for 2023 after he did such a wonderful job in 2022 should say it all. Cara at ACIS has been my go-to girl for years now, and I remain very pleased with that arrangement. She is hardworking, up front, friendly, and she always arranges a fantastic experience for my students and for me. She works very hard to make my trip visions become reality, but she also keeps my expectations grounded when necessary, and I appreciate that balance.

Our tour of Spain with 25 students was an unparalleled success! Our tour guide Raquel was experienced, knowledgeable, and helpful, comfortable equally in managing the tour’s schedule and making additional accommodations for how to maximize our experiences in each city. This is my third ACIS tour, and I wouldn’t dream of traveling with any other company!

As the logistics leader of the trip for our school, I was so grateful that we were with ACIS. ACIS went above and beyond when due to flight cancelation which had the group stuck in NYC for 3 days, ACIS took care of our groups lodging and food even though it wasn't their fault. We also had a medical emergency on the trip and they were attentive to the situation. Also very grateful that ACIS rescheduled and reworked the entire Iceland trip so the group could still experience as much of it as possible. ACIS did not let us down and stepped up when we needed it most.

I was a first time group leader with ACIS this June, and am grateful to have partnered with them for our school's arts department's first major international trip post-Covid. ACIS custom-made an itinerary that included our must-sees in London and Paris, and our tour guide was friendly, experienced, and hard-working. Highly recommend!

I have been a group leader for two different ACIS trips in the past two years. The care they provide is incredible and I feel so confident traveling internationally with students when using ACIS. The cost includes so much and is a steal for the value you receive. The customer service that my travelers have received is quick, personal, and understanding. I have yet to run into any issues traveling with ACIS, so I cannot speak to their troubleshooting on a trip, but I think that is not an accident and speaks to their attention to detail and planning. I plan on continuing to lead tours with ACIS and sending my child on trips with ACIS as a traveler. Huge thanks to ACIS for allowing me to facilitate life changing travel experiences for my students!

Our experience was great because it was well organized and very professional. ACIS took care of a lot of the details that could be very complicated for a school to deal with. They were very responsive to all questions and requests throughout the experience.

I've always had a top-notch experience with ACIS and wouldn't consider traveling with any other company. Our hotels are always nice and centrally located. Our food is delicious and our tour guides have been amazing and willing to accommodate any last minute requests. We never get hit with last minute price changes or surprises like you might find with cheaper travel companies (you really do get what you pay for!) and the whole ACIS team has always been a pleasure to work with. I can't recommend them enough!

Being in charge of a trip like this with a large group of teenagers is worrisome on so many levels. I worry about the logistics, their over-all experience, their safety, etc. What I appreciate so much about the ACIS is how their unflagging attention to detail, sincere support, and diligence put my mind at ease throughout the months of preparation and the trip itself. No matter how big or small they respond to every question in a timely manner, check and double check all the logistics, and are just fun to work with. I have been with them for 15 years and they are the very best.

This was such a great experience! I had never been anywhere out of my home country before this trip, but by the first day, it had already opened my eyes, and allowed me to see so much. It was great for me to get out of my comfort zone and really do great things. I'll definitely plan on traveling with you again in the future!

I’ve had the pleasure of traveling with ACIS both as a trip leader and a chaperone. The experiences, opportunities, and accommodations provided by ACIS are unparalleled. I’ve traveled to half a dozen countries with them, and they have never ceased to impress. We even had our tour manager make a mid-trip schedule adjustment to visit a 13th century castle that wasn’t even a part of our itinerary. ACIS recognizes the significance of international travel and makes sure that everyone, from students to chaperones, has a life changing experience they will never forget.

Last year my daughter traveled with ACIS and, from a parent’s perspective, I could not have been happier with the process. She had a wonderful time-saw so many things as they made their way from England to France to Germany and made some tremendous friends along the way. What impressed me the most was how easy and comfortable ACIS made us through the whole process. We always knew what to expect, had all of our questions answered in a prompt manner, and never for a moment felt uncertain as we sent our daughter away to another continent. I was also impressed with how all of the hotels were in the city centers of their destinations. For example, her hotel in Paris was just a couple blocks from the Arc de Triompfe-that allowed them to see so much more.

Great hotels, restaurants and tour managers.
Hotels are centrally located, restaurants served local food and TM Jo was amazing.
Fantastic support throughout the trip, before departure and during travel.

Students really enjoyed the cultural connections of cheese tasting in Normandy and Cezanne workshop in Aix-en-Provence.

Liz Rees is great to work with, extremely helpful and very responsive! She thoroughly helped me create a fantastic custom itinerary!

ACIS is the best! I have traveled with them on multiple occasions and they take care of everything start to finish. Whether it’s meal planning for travelers with allergies, or hotel requests, they always go out of their way to make sure travelers’ needs are met. One of the many benefits of traveling with ACIS is that they put you up in high quality hotels right near the city center. As opposed to being on the outskirts of town in a potentially risky area, you are always placed in an urban center within walking distance of cultural destinations and places to eat. If you are thinking of traveling by yourself or with a group, ACIS is definitely the right choice. There is something for nearly everyone, and you know what you’re getting from the very beginning. You’ll never get surprised by an additional charge for something that should be included in the first place, it’s all laid out for you in the itinerary. I can’t wait to travel with them again soon!