Educational Trips & Student Travel Packages to Washington DC

Educational Tours for Curious Young Minds

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Washington is the city of Southern Efficiency and Northern Charm.” 
- John F Kennedy 

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Washington DC Educational Trips for Students

The trip that started it all—TripU’s educational student tour to Washington DC—remains the ultimate school travel experience.

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Our expertly guided student tours to Washington DC transform the capital into a living classroom, offering unforgettable lessons in democracy, leadership, and civic engagement. From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to the historic grandeur of the Capitol Building, students explore iconic landmarks on a fully immersive journey. 

As a trusted Washington DC student tour company, we provide all-inclusive student travel packages tailored for schools and educators. Whether you're organizing a short educational trip or a full-scale student group tour to Washington DC, our programs ensure a fun, safe, and enriching experience for every student.

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Known for inspiring and impactful student trips to Washington DC, the District of Columbia invites young adventurers to dive deep into the heart of American history. Our expertly crafted educational student travel to Washington DC allows students to explore three of the most popular Smithsonian museums, visit iconic monuments and memorials, and stand face-to-face with the original Bill of Rights and U.S. Constitution.

These student group tours to Washington DC are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, encourage civic understanding, and make history come alive. As a leading Washington DC student travel company, we offer dynamic student travel programs that connect classroom learning with unforgettable real-world discovery. TripU’s student travel packages to Washington DC ensure each tour is educational, engaging, and memorable—an experience that stays with students long after the trip ends.

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Why choose TripU Tours for Educational

Student Travel Washington DC

At TripU Tours, we specialize in educational student travel to Washington DC that’s safe, structured, and engaging. Our team designs itineraries that balance learning with fun, allowing students to enjoy key attractions while staying on schedule. With years of experience organizing student tours, we ensure that teachers and parents have peace of mind while students have the trip of a lifetime. Every tour is designed to reinforce academic concepts in history, civics, and leadership. Students not only see monuments and museums—they experience the stories behind them.

TripU Tours offers comprehensive student travel packages in Washington DC that cover transportation, lodging, meals, and guided tours. Our all-inclusive approach ensures teachers and administrators don’t have to stress over logistics.

What’s Included in Every Package:

  • Airfare and ground transportation.

  • Comfortable, student-friendly hotels.

  • Licensed guides and chaperone allowances.

  • All meals, including special group dining options.

  • Entrance fees to museums, memorials, and cultural sites.

Affordable Student Travel

Packages to Washington DC

Student Travel Groups in Washington DC

Our programs are built for student travel groups visiting Washington DC of all sizes. Whether you are organizing a small class, a large school district, or a private academic group, TripU Tours provides complete support from start to finish. We tailor packages to meet different budgets, interests, and timelines. Groups can add optional visits like Gettysburg, the U.S. Naval Academy, or Mount Vernon for a more customized itinerary.

A Trusted Washington DC

Student Travel Company

When selecting a Washington DC student travel company, schools want an experienced partner who values safety, education, and memorable experiences. TripU Tours has built a reputation for organizing trips that inspire students and give teachers confidence. From night-time hotel security to medical coverage and dedicated tour guides, every detail is handled to keep students safe and parents reassured.

FAQ About Educational Student Travel to Washington DC

  • An educational trip to Washington DC gives students a first-hand look at American history, government, and culture. Visiting landmarks like the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian museums, and national memorials helps reinforce classroom lessons in an engaging way.

  • TripU Tours is a trusted provider of educational student travel to Washington DC, offering complete packages that cover flights, hotels, meals, transportation, and guided tours. Our focus on safety and learning ensures teachers and parents can feel confident about every detail.

  • Yes. We organize student travel groups in Washington DC for schools, youth programs, and private educational organizations of all sizes. Whether it’s a small class or an entire grade, we design itineraries that fit your needs.

  • Our student travel packages in Washington DC include airfare, hotel accommodations, all meals, charter bus service, licensed guides, medical/accident insurance, post departure insurance, and entry to museums and monuments. We also provide chaperone allowances and night-time security.

  • As an experienced Washington DC student travel company, TripU Tours combines education, safety, and fun. Our tours are structured to maximize learning while keeping students engaged, making us a preferred choice for schools nationwide.

Your Trip


Length

Typical trip length 4 days/3 nights  

Destination

Washington D.C

Add-On Options: Gettysburg, Colonial Williamsburg, Baltimore/Fort McHenry, Naval Academy/Lunch in Annapolis

What is Included?

School to Airport Transport, All Meals, Hotel, Airfare, Medical Insurance, Charter Bus, Licensed Bus Driver/Tour Guide, All Entrance fees, Chaperone Allowances at pre-set ratios, Night-time Security Guards

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Itinerary

At TripU we will provide your group with the itinerary that best fits U and your trip. Here’s a sample to get your adventure juices flowing

  • MORNING

    Depart for Washington DC.

    Arrive in Washington DC - TripU representative will meet U at the airport upon arrival and get you U on your way to DISCOVERing and EXPERIENCing DC.

    AFTERNOON

    LUNCH - custom lunch waiting for you when you arrive

    Smithsonian Institute

    -African American History Museum

    -American History Museum

    - National History Museum

    - Air and Space Museum

    Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

    FDR Memorial

    EVENING

    DINNER - Pizza and Pasta Dinner at one of our favorite DC area restaurants. Pizza eating contest anyone?

    IWO Jima Marine Memorial

    Air Force Memorial

    Hotel Check In - U will be greeted at the hotel by your TripU host and ushered into your geographically desirable, quality hotel.

    Security on duty from 10PM to 5AM

  • (or take an optional day trip to Gettysburg, PA)

    MORNING

    BREAKFAST - at the hotel

    Walking Tour of Capitol Hill

    - US Capitol

    - Library of Congress

    - Supreme Court

    GROUP PHOTO - Have your group’s photo taken in front of our Nation’s Capital

    AFTERNOON

    TASTE OF DC - Food Truck Lunch on the National Mall - stretch your legs and watch DC go by as you eat picnic style on the National Mall

    International Spy Museum

    Albert Einstein Photo Stop

    Vietnam Memorial

    EVENING

    EVENING ACTIVITY OPTIONS

    Dinner at the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront and Alexandria Ghost and Graveyard Tour

    - Dinner/Dance River Cruise

    - Dinner and Theater Performance

    Return to the Hotel

    Security on duty from 10pm-5am

  • MORNING

    BREAKFAST at the Hotel

    OPTIONAL ADD ONS:

    - Naval Academy Tour and Lunch in Annapolis

    - Fort McHenry and Baltimore with Lunch on the Inner Harbor

    - Service or Learning Project

    - Exercise/Physical Activity using DC’s vast and beautiful green spaces

    AFTERNOON

    Mount Vernon - George Washington’s Estate

    - Mansion Tour

    - Walk the Grounds

    - Museum

    EVENING

    NIGHT TOUR

    - Lincoln Memorial

    - Korean War Memorial

    - Jefferson Memorial

    Return to Hotel

    Security on duty from 10pm-5am

  • MORNING

    BREAKFAST at the HOTEL

    Arlington National Cemetery

    - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier/Changing of the Guard

    Optional Wreath Laying Ceremony

    - Kennedy Gravesites

    - Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial

    AFTERNOON

    LUNCH

    National Archives

    White House Photo Stop

    Holocaust Museum

    DINNER

    Depart DC For Home

Washington D.C. Attractions

  • White House

  • Arlington National Cemetery

  • Capitol Hill

  • Lincoln Memorial

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

  • Mount Vernon

  • Washington Monument

  • Smithsonian

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