ACIS Educational Tours Reviews

A wonderful, fabulous company to work with - from start to finish, you and your group are in the best of hands! If you are looking for a beyond excellent travel experience for your students as well as yourself - this is the one and only company to use! EVERYTHING is taken care of for you with the most careful attention - Flights, hotels, activities and exceptional tour managers and guides. Your students will benefit from the singular experience of absorbing different cultures with fresh eyes to educational opportunities and fun activities! Their parents will be impressed and thankful for the opportunity given to their child. I have been traveling with ACIS since 2016 and have returned each time anticipating where I will take my students next! If you have concerns that something may go amiss, I can wholeheartedly assure you that whatever situation arises, you will be quickly and competently cared for. I can attest to the extraordinary service we received when faced with a medical emergency on our last trip. The response from the travel team in both Europe and the US was immediate, and we were on our way home in less than 20 hours. Our deepest thanks and appreciation to Michele in London, Suzie and Jessica in Boston. Definitely looking forward to the next adventure!

Our school attended the Paris, Provence, and Barcelona tour, and from start to finish, it was an absolute success. We especially loved being in the city centers, which allowed our students to truly experience the culture and energy of each location. The accommodations, meals, and tour schedule were all top-notch, well-organized, and thoughtfully planned. Our tour manager, Servane, was phenomenal—her knowledge, professionalism, and warmth made a lasting impression on everyone. As a French native, she brought a personal touch and deep insight to our experience in France. I would highly recommend ACIS to any school considering an educational tour. They exceeded our expectations and created memories our students will never forget.

Our Bell' Italia trip was very well planned. From start to finish we did and saw so much - a great experience for my students. Our tour manager, Lara Corner, who has much experience in her role, was truly phenomenal in marshaling our group through the trip: dealing with all the logistics of getting museum tickets, negotiating at restaurants and hotels, speaking Italian to the bus driver, and more. Lara even helped me plan an impromptu trip to Trastevere after dinner one night. Lara alleviated any concerns I had during the trip. I thought the hotels were well located near the main destinations in Rome, Florence and Venice. And the hotels were very comfortable and provided hearty breakfasts. I wish that we had had about an hour or so more in Pompeii, but otherwise the itinerary was a good balance of sight-seeing and free time. Can't wait to plan the next adventure!

I just got back from the Greeks and Romans trip with 22 students and two other assistant group leaders. Our flight from Rome to Chicago was delayed, then cancelled, then delayed again. There was no way we would make any connecting flights from Chicago to Green Bay. I had a contact in the Rome office and one in the US office who helped me every step of the way and did everything humanly possible to get us back. There was another group traveling with a different company who got limited support and had to organize transportation on their own. This experience solidified my choice in ACIS. I will never travel with another company!!! The hiccups aside, this company plans out everything and asks for input before, during, and after the trip. Everything is tailored to the group's needs as much as possible. It's so worth the money for peace of mind!

I can't imagine traveling with a better company! So happy we chose ACIS! Our travel consultant, Beth, is fantastic. She was very knowledgeable, responded quickly to any questions, and worked with me to offer the best experience to my students. The entire trip was amazing from beginning to end: nice centrally-located hotels with a great variety of choices for breakfast, authentic food for dinner, very organized visits, and of course, an exceptional tour manager. Our tour manager, Philip, made our experience more enjoyable than we could have ever imagined. My students loved traveling with him!

I have now led three school trips through ACIS and have been consistently delighted with the service. Hotels are all centrally located, tour leaders have been very flexible and responsive, and the itineraries have been perfect. Would not consider leading one of these trips with another company.

Miguel, our driver, and Armando, our tour guide, made the trip very memorable! Can't say enough about these 2 extraordinary men. Armando is beyond knowledgeable about everything and he presents it in a way that is understandable and you retain it. I have found myself recalling and telling friends and family things I learned. Both men felt like family and were absolutely wonderful with our students. We all were very sad to leave them. Your company is blessed to have 2 such amazing men working for your company. The only complaint I have is the animal sanctuary. What a total disappointment! I would never recommend that to anyone. The people running it seemed very disinterested in us being there. One day, they sent us to clean for a couple hours and they would come and get us afterward to help build something. No one ever came and got our group. Very, very disappointing place. Felt that it was a waste of time and money being there.

I just completed my first trip with ACIS Educational Tours to Costa Rica. Everyone was professional and everything was well organized. All flight and hotel details were in place and communicated in advance of the trip. We had an excellent Tour Manager who was very knowledgeable of the country, culture, language, and wildlife. He also was funny and related well with the students. We always felt safe and enjoyed each activity. I highly recommend ACIS to educators leading student group travel.

Terrific Hotels in great locations. An extremely knowledgeable guide with the ability to relate to our group. Local guides with great knowledge. Comfortable transportation. ACIS was easily contacted when needed and worked well with our group travel challenges.

My students and I just returned from the SHOWTIME trip with ACIS. Our tour manager, Sara, was incredible. This is the third trip I've taken with ACIS, and this company feels like a family. They truly care about every aspect of our trip, and at times it seem as if we are the only group they are handling. Beth is an ally, working hard to provide everything necessary for a successful trip. Our hotel on the SHOWTIME trip was one of the nicest I've ever stayed in, either with ACIS or personally. Each meal was thoughtfully planned, each stop on our itenerary was exciting, and the shows we saw were breathtaking. ACIS is the only company I will use for student travel.

Our guide, Christina, was the so friendly and on top of things at all times. I would love to do another tour with her. I have been on a tour with another company and you surpass them in every way. I would highly recommed ACIS in the future.

We recently returned from a trip to Iceland. Our trip was amazing!!! All of the different experiences ACIS lined up for us were fantastic. Our tour guide Jamie was awesome and our local tour guide Lena was wonderful as well.

ACIS created the most incredible itinerary that included things I would have never thought of but loved. We traveled to Paris, Swizerland, and Munich and the trip was above and beyond what I expected. A great mix of educational and fun activities with some free exploration time. Student favorites were the Eiffel Tower Climb and torch lit hike down the mountain in Switzerland. Our tour manager Blaise handled all logistics so we could focus on the students and enjoy. He was so interactive and engaged our students so they gained a deeper understanding of the culture and our students are still talking about how great he and the trip was! We are already looking forward to next year!

My son's Spanish teacher invited us and other students to join a trip to Spain and Portugal with ACIS called the Iberian Voyage. I have been making payments of $1,300 every other week for several months, totaling approximately $13,000 out of the $15,000 trip cost. Last week, ACIS canceled the trip, citing insufficient participants—despite assuring my son's teacher that they would connect our group with others to ensure the trip proceeded. At no point during the payment process were we informed of the possibility of cancellation, which makes this situation all the more frustrating. When ACIS canceled the trip, they promised a full refund. However, upon requesting the refund, I was informed it would be issued as a check and mailed within 45 days. This delay prevents us from having the necessary funds to arrange another trip for my son’s high school graduation, which was the purpose of this journey. His brother and I were planning to join him, alongside his teacher and fellow students. Now, due to this unacceptable situation, we may not be able to travel at all, as my son begins summer school for college on July 1. The behavior displayed by ACIS is atrocious. They have shown complete disregard for the inconvenience and stress caused by their decision, and they seem to have no intention of rectifying the matter quickly or appropriately. I would strongly advise against using this company, especially if you are a fiduciary, such as a teacher, recruiting others to join their trip.

Brigham and Tom have been extremely helpful! Looking forward to a great trip to Germany.

I hadn't used a tour company since the late 90s, and I was a bit hesitant heading into our trip to Costa Rica. However, so many things eased my mind along the way, and our guide was the absolute best. We went w the 3 star hotel package, and they were beyond my expectations as well. I love the ability to adjust the itinerary, and I have already recommended ACIS to our other teachers. The other thing that perhaps I didn't appreciate until recently was how all of the liability is out of your hands as a teacher. Consistent contact and honest answers made this a really positive experience for me.

From the operations team to the tour managers, it is the amazing care and attention of the ACIS personnel that makes this group so special!

I have been traveling with this company for almost 20 years alongside students, families and adults and I plan to continue traveling with them as long as possible! When you pay for a trip with ACIS, you are getting a quality trip with attention to details, amazing tour guides, conveniently located hotels and quality meals. I feel confident traveling with ACIS because I know that my travelers will feel pleased with their experience and the value for their money! I think one of the biggest testimonies to this is the fact that I have individuals and family who have traveled on many of my trips - they keep coming back for more! I highly recommend ACIS for group travel!

ACIS is an outstanding educational travel company. They were responsive to our school's every need and often went above and beyond to make sure our experience was positive.  Our ACIS contact was personable, caring, and knowledgeable in every way.  She went out of her way to make sure my questions were answered and she cared personally about our experience.  I feel like I gained a friend in working with her. Our hotels were excellent and our guide in Japan was par none.  Our itinerary was also unique and they created special experiences for my students. There were literally no snafus during our ten day trip to Japan and my students loved our tour. I highly recommend working with ACIS.

Quick to respond, accommodating, always prioritizing the wellbeing of my students, and ensuring that their experiences are unforgettable.