School Trips to CERN
Your school trip to CERN will be an incredible, inspirational experience for your young scientists!
CERN is most famous for being the home of the Large Hadron Collider and is, perhaps the best example for students of how science can tell us more about the world around us.Your students will return home excited by the possibilities that science holds for them!
School Trips to Geneva
A school trip to Geneva is an exciting opportunity for your students to visit a city that is an important global financial centre and home to many international organisations!
Geneva school trips are most popular among science groups who want to visit CERN, the largest particle physics laboratory in the world, as well as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum.
School Trips to Swiss Alps
A school trip to the Swiss Alps will allow you to explore alpine Europe and all its fascinating geography, spectacular landscapes and vibrant cultures!
Swiss Alps school trips are most popular among geography groups who are interested in deepening their understanding of glaciated landscapes and fluvial landforms. This is also a great destination in which to learn more about climate change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. The destinations listed on our website are only a sample of the different types of school trips we can offer. If you have another destination in mind, simply fill out our enquiry form with all your requirements and one of our Tour Advisers will be in touch with a tailor-made quote.
Yes, all of our trips include comprehensive travel insurance, which now includes Covid cover. This group travel insurance covers individuals needing to drop out of the trip in the following circumstances:
- Because a Qualified Medical Practitioner has diagnosed them as positive for Covid-19 within up to 14 days of departure.
- Because they have been hospitalised due to Covid-19 within up to 28 days of departure.
- Because they have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test & Trace for a period of time that prevents them from taking part in the trip.
The insurance also covers reasonable additional costs of accommodation and flights should an individual contract Covid-19 and have to self-isolate while abroad.
And the policy also covers reasonable additional costs to account for a family member to come across or a group leader/teacher to stay with the individual.
Please contact us for details.
Every trip we organise is unique and your itinerary manager will work with you to understand your curriculum and adapt the itinerary to suit your learning objectives. The itineraries featured on our website are just a sample of the what's achievable within a given timeframe. The trip duration and the activities and excursions can be tailored to your needs and budget.
You can see examples of the types of accommodation we have available in different destinations on the sample trip pages linked above.
All of our accommodation partners have been chosen based on their suitability for school groups. As a member of the School Travel Forum (STF), you can be certain that all accommodation contracted by us complies with local legislation with respect to fire and general safety, is contracted by trained Halsbury Travel staff or reputable agents, receives a standard audit and risk assessment prior to use by Halsbury Travel and receives a supplementary audit if it is used on five or more occasions in a year.
Your Tour Adviser will discuss your accommodation preferences with you when putting together your tailor-made quote and will assist you in choosing the best accommodation for your budget and requirements.
As a general rule we recommend that you start planning your trip 12-18 months prior to your travel date. This gives you plenty of time to get sign off from senior leadership and to launch your trip in school to students and parents. Planning early will also mean you have a greater choice of accomodation and travel options.
If you start planning your trip later than this, don't worry, it is definitely possible to plan a trip in a shorter amount of time. We're here to support you and we have a selection of templates and useful guides to help guide you and save you time throughout the process.
Activities and excursions in Switzerland that your school group will love
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world’s largest and most respected centres for scientific research.… Read More
The History of Science Museum is a must-see on a science school trip to Geneva!
Here, your students will see a… Read More
Three internationally acclaimed architects from different cultural backgrounds combined their talents to design the exhibition organized around three different themes:… Read More
Patek Phillippe is a Geneva-based firm of master watchmakers that was founded in the city in 1839.
At the Patek Philippe… Read More
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) has more than 1,600 staff, andis the biggest United Nations duty station outside… Read More
The Berneuse is the mountain that stands over Leysin, in the Bernese Alps. Take the cable car to its summit… Read More
The Langgletscher is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts a nature trail designed to educate visitors on… Read More
Les Diablerets is an area popular with tourists, particularly those interested in adventure sports. Thanks to the glacier, skiing is… Read More
Relax in the thermal baths at Saillon! Let the current carry you along the Thermal River, heal your aches and… Read More
Why choose Halsbury?
Here are just a few reasons why teachers choose Halsbury for educational school trips that inspire.
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School trips designed by teachers for teachers
Originally founded by teachers in 1986, we understand the pressures on you as Group Leader and are here to make the process of running your school trip as easy as possible.
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School trips tailored to your curriculum
We'll design your trip around your specific learning objectives and curriculum, to ensure your school trip is a truly educational experience.
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Health & safety prioritised
As a proud Assured Member of the School Travel Forum, the health and safety of your group is always our priority.
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Support every step of the way
We'll be with you every step of the way, from your very first enquiry until the moment you return home, including 24-hour support while you’re on your school trip.
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Financially secure school trips
We're ABTA bonded and all our air tours are ATOL protected, so you can be sure that your school trip is financially secure.
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Rewarding loyalty scheme
You'll earn loyalty points from your very first school trip with Halsbury. These can be used towards a discount on your school trip or a free gift for your school.
