ACIS Educational Tours Reviews

I went to Italy this summer and it was amazing! I learned so much - about art especially but also the culture (food especially!). The whole trip was well planned so that we had a variety of experiences including some time on our own for choosing what we'd like to eat for lunch so it wasn't all decided for us. I chose squid! And of course the scenery was gorgeous! Well worth it!

Thoroughly enjoyed our trip-from the tour manager, food, hotel, sites, etc. We were in Dublin, Ireland, traveled through Wales, Scotland & down to London.

Our tour guide John could not have been better. Of course, a few logistical challenges and itinerary changes popped up over the course of the week, but he was able to alter plans and schedules quickly and without any major problems. He had deep knowledge of the language, history, and culture of France, and also of wider Europe. He was also very friendly. He knew the Paris Metro well. Just wonderful. Three out of four hotels were very good to excellent, the other was acceptable but in need of renovation and some things in the room didn't work properly. Breakfast at the hotels were all good to excellent in terms of variety and quality. Hotel Lorette Opera in Paris had the standout best breakfast and lobby amenities. Merkur in Saint Malo had the nicest room overall, but Lorette and Kyriad (Tours) were also fine. Villa Modigliani in Paris had a nice location, but the room was not as clean and somewhat rundown. The control for towel warmer in the bathroom was broken and the warmer was on the whole time, heating up the room and warring with the room AC. The card entry system was down for nearly 24 hrs which made it a real pain getting in and out of the room. Overall not a great experience at that hotel. Dinners were all good. My two favorites were at Bistrot a deux tetes and Les Gourmandes de Notre Dame, both in Paris. Of the sites we visited, my favorites were Mont Saint Michel and the American Cemetery in Normandy. Also enjoyed the grounds at Chambord and Versailles.

First class from start to finish, excellent tour guides and accommodations.

ACIS always dellivers! I've taken students on trips in Europe and Central America with ACIS over the course of the last 12 years. They always have top notch tour guides, hotel accommodations, and excursions. This is the only travel company I will ever use. Other travel companies may be a bit cheaper, but the saying "you get what you pay for" definitely applies here. With ACIS, I can assure students and their parents that we will be safe, that any problems that arise will be handled swiftly and professionally by our guide and the ACIS staff, and that students will not return home the same as when they left. The experiences on these trips encourage our students to continue to be world travelers and equip them to be global citizens.

I looked into a number of different travel companies before deciding on ACIS and now, two years and two trips later, I am so glad I made that choice. Both trips were incredible - community service opportunities that helped students meet the requirements for graduation, activities the students enjoyed, transportation that was perfectly coordinated, meals that catered to all tastes (including allergies and diet preferences), the best, most knowledgeable tour manager and capable bus driver, hotels in fantastic locations with wonderful amenities. Students and parents alike have told me that the trips were life changing experiences for the students. Everyone with whom I've had contact in the Boston office has been professional, friendly, and extremely helpful; any concern I've ever had has been handled quickly and efficiently. The global conferences that teachers can qualify for are certainly an amazing perk; my first year I went to Barcelona for a training weekend, this year I'm off to Nicaragua. I plan on traveling with ACIS for many years to come.

We traveled about a week ago on the Via Aurelia trip and I could not have asked for a better experience. Our tour guide, Ana, did an unbelievable job in making sure we were safe, well-fed, and happy! Looking back now, I know my feet hurt, but I don't know how we were able to fit so many amazing things into a short 9 days. As a teacher taking my first trip with ACIS, I was blown away by the preparation that goes into the trip and how well ACIS took care of us. Most importantly, the students' reactions were priceless. My favorite comments were "omg, I need to come back to study abroad." What more could you ask for as a foreign language teacher? THANK YOU ANA and ACIS!!!!

Good time. Very educational. Guides were knowledgeable and upbeat. I did start to drag a little towards the end, but it was also very hot during our trip, so maybe that had something to do with it.

Tremendous experience for all. Our travel guide was absolutely amazing.

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Loved the trip; 3 countries in ten days; amazing. Loved having Spain, France and Italy together! Loved not going just to major cities, but having some small ones in between. Loved the bus and seeing the countryside!

Great trip, loved the evening walks to dinner & back. Hotels good! Need to warn attendees to be prepared to walk all day, especially uphill. Students & adults need to prep if they are not daily walkers.

Went on the Coast to Coast Costa Rica tour. Absolutely the best trip ever. Our tour manager Herson was totally amazing. Learned a lot and enjoyed the cultural experience.

ACIS delivered excellence in all fields of our trip to Ireland, Wales and Scotland, from beginning to end.

I have been traveling with ACIS since 2000, they had ed always fixed any problems immediately. Highly recommend them with out hesitation!

I thoroughly enjoyed my first Tour group experience. Having been a very experienced independent traveler, I didn't think I would like being in the control of others but the itinerary was far more extensive than anything I would have put together myself. Our tour leader, James, was simply outstanding. He was so very knowledgeable, had great "classroom management" skills and enjoyed giving life to the sights with his theatrical skills. The hotels ranged from adequate to wonderful but all were exceptionally well located for walking tours. The food was as good as can be expected for serving 40 people at the same time. Logistics were totally and competently handled. I could not recommend the trip highly enough!

Loves the itinerary- jam packed with cool and educational information

Great trip! Expertly arranged and Raquel was a phenomenal guide!!!

I have been on many educational tours and have had wonderful experiences however the tour with ACIS far exceeded every other tour by far! The itinerary was perfect and allowed us time to truly experience the culture at a comfortable pace and never left us a dull moment. Exploring in Tortuguero and witnessing a sea turtle lay eggs on a protected beach at night is something I will treasure for life...zip lining with my students...horeseback riding...these are memories that were all made possible by ACIS. Everyone from Jessica who helped create the itinerary to Marco who was THE best guide I've ever experienced (who- by the way- went ABOVE and BEYOND! This is a man who loves his job and adores Costa Rica and the love really spills over into those lucky enough to have him as a guide!!) were super kind and professional. On a scale of 1-10 I give ACIS a 12!! Thank you for a truly memorable experience for my students and myself :)

Our guide in Ireland and the U.K. was wonderful but the latter part of the trip went downhill as far as the choices of hotels and evening meals. Choice in evening meals is important especially to students who are often picky eaters. Ultra modern hotels or sub standard ones are never a good idea for the older travelers.