School Trips to the USA
USA school trips made easy with NST expertise
School trips to the USA offer big experiences, big learning and big inspiration. From iconic cities to world‑famous landmarks, students can explore history, art, economics, media, business and more. And with our expert team, planning your American adventure will be smooth and stress‑free.
What to expect on our school trip to the USA with NST
They don’t call it the “Land of Opportunity” for nothing. The USA is packed with immersive learning - from tracing the Civil Rights movement to exploring global business hubs and major art scenes.
New York alone offers icons like the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, and with Washington DC, Orlando and the West Coast to choose from too, the possibilities feel endless.
What are the highlights of a school trip to the USA trip?
With so many world‑famous visits to choose from, NST will help you build an itinerary that’s exciting, educational and seamless from start to finish.
Popular visits include:
- Empire State Building – New York
- Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island – New York
- Times Square – New York
- The White House – Washington DC
- Smithsonian Institute – Washington DC
- Hollywood Walk of Fame – Los Angeles
- Universal Studios – Los Angeles
- Las Vegas - West Coast USA
- Grand Canyon - West Coast USA
Why book your school trip to the USA with NST?
Planning a trip across the Atlantic can feel like a big undertaking - but with NST, it feels refreshingly simple.
We know the USA’s cities and educational hotspots in-depth. You’ll get an expertly-planned itinerary, smart timings, dedicated support and smooth logistics every step of the way. We’ll take care of the details so you can focus on the learning and those “this is why we do school trips” moments.
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Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
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USA school trip experts
Hundreds of groups embark on school trips to the USA with NST every year. Members of our team also regularly visit New York, Washington, Orlando, the West Coast to really get to know the ins and outs of the area. Our travel experts vet everything from logistics to our range of student-friendly accommodation, to ensure we provide a high-quality travel experience for your group.
Your dedicated USA Tour Coordinator will use their knowledge to create an itinerary that’s bespoke, perfectly timed and meets your exact learning requirements. Our travel experts will also be happy to discuss trip itinerary details, offer an insight into your destination and suggest popular evening school trip activities too.
There’s a lot to think about when travelling abroad with students. This is why our NSTs Representatives support is invaluable whilst you're away. We can arrange for your representative to meet you on arrival, assist you with hotel check-in, advise on points of interest and public transport and provide your group with 24-hour emergency assistance.
With NST, you can rest assured that you’ll never be on your own on your USA school trip.
