Turn travel into a classroom
Curriculum-linked expeditions and bespoke travel programs for schools and educators.
Travel is a magical experience that can transform us in ways we never thought possible. That's why at Gaia Exploration, we're dedicated to providing unique, unforgettable travel experiences that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. From exotic destinations to cultural hotspots, we'll help you discover the world in a whole new way.
Idea Alley - Previous expeditions we've delivered
Footprints Through Time: Northern Spain’s Human Story
Pathways & Wilderness Skills: New England’s First Nations
Pathways & Wilderness Skills: New England’s First Nations
Explore Europe’s deep past at Atapuerca, where early humans lived 1.2M years ago. Visit Roman villas and mosaics, then medieval citadels. Learning goals: archaeology, human evolution, cultural heritage, urban development. Keywords: prehistoric humans, Roman Spain, medieval cities, experiential learning.
Pathways & Wilderness Skills: New England’s First Nations
Pathways & Wilderness Skills: New England’s First Nations
Pathways & Wilderness Skills: New England’s First Nations
Trace Mohawk pathways while studying geology and geography across New England’s varied landscapes. Learn primitive bushcraft in forests and mountains. Learning goals: Indigenous history, natural geography, survival skills. Keywords: Native American heritage, wilderness education, physical geography, cultural resilience.
Atlas Roads & Ancient Walls: Southern Morocco
Pathways & Wilderness Skills: New England’s First Nations
Atlas Roads & Ancient Walls: Southern Morocco
From Marrakech’s souks to Berber villages in the Middle Atlas, explore commerce, religion, and tradition. Tour Aït Benhaddou’s UNESCO site. Learning goals: subsistence living, heritage conservation, cultural landscapes. Keywords: Atlas Mountains, Berber crafts, UNESCO heritage, cultural geography.
Capitals & Conquests: Spain’s Shifting Powers
Medinas & Desert Stars: Morocco’s Living Traditions
Atlas Roads & Ancient Walls: Southern Morocco
Journey through Andalusia to Madrid, exploring Moorish influence, religious shifts, and evolving capitals. Discuss flamenco, food, and identity. Learning goals: Islamic Spain, cultural transitions, political power, arts. Keywords: Moorish Spain, cultural history, Andalusia, Spanish capitals.
Medinas & Desert Stars: Morocco’s Living Traditions
Medinas & Desert Stars: Morocco’s Living Traditions
Medinas & Desert Stars: Morocco’s Living Traditions
Discover Morocco’s Islamic learning centers, artisan guilds, and vibrant souks. Visit Chefchaouen’s indigo medina and camp with Berbers in the desert. Learning goals: Islamic history, trade, cultural identity, sustainable traditions. Keywords: cultural immersion, Moroccan history, Berber heritage, global trade routes.
Palaces & Protests: South Korea’s Past and Present
Medinas & Desert Stars: Morocco’s Living Traditions
Medinas & Desert Stars: Morocco’s Living Traditions
Travel from Seoul’s palaces to southern provinces by high-speed rail. Study Japanese occupation, war, and modern tensions with neighbors. Learning goals: cultural resilience, conflict, modernization, food and identity. Keywords: Korean history, Japanese colonization, cultural heritage, modern Asia.
Rivers as Classrooms: Canoe Expeditions in Maine
Rivers as Classrooms: Canoe Expeditions in Maine
Rivers as Classrooms: Canoe Expeditions in Maine
Canoe Maine’s rivers on multi-day expeditions, gathering environmental data. Explore communities shaped by waterways from industrial hubs to rural towns. Learning goals: hydrology, ecosystems, human-environment interaction. Keywords: river studies, environmental science, fieldwork, water systems.
Glaciers & Pipelines: Alaska on the Edge
Rivers as Classrooms: Canoe Expeditions in Maine
Rivers as Classrooms: Canoe Expeditions in Maine
From Anchorage to Denali and the Arctic Ocean, study glaciers, ecosystems, and energy impacts. Visit oil operations along the Haul Road. Learning goals: climate change, geology, energy use, ecosystems. Keywords: climate science, Arctic studies, oil and gas, sustainability education.
Upcomming: Faiths & Frontiers: India & Nepal
Rivers as Classrooms: Canoe Expeditions in Maine
Upcomming: Faiths & Frontiers: India & Nepal
Experience South Asia’s cultural and religious diversity. From Delhi’s temples to the Sikh Golden Temple and the Taj Mahal, then on to Kathmandu’s Buddhist heritage and Himalayan hikes. Learning goals: religion, culture, geography, global heritage. Keywords: India educational travel, Nepal expeditions, religious diversity, world heritage sites, cultural immersion, South Asia.