Elk Valley Travel Club
Elk Valley Travel Club provides international education travel opportunities for local youth ( Students grade 8 - 12 ) to experience travel abroad. Providing experiences that encourage critical thinking , problem solving, teamwork and a new understand of the world around them. We offer Education, Volunteer Service and Adventure tours in over 50 countries around the globe.
Students that participate on our tours are positively impacted and often return home more confident, motivated, leaders and role models in their community.
Additionally, we are offering Adult 21+ travel opportunities. Meet like-minded adventurers and enjoy adventure with peace of mind knowing we have taken care of all the details.
Our travel partner EF Tours are the world leaders in international education with over 55 years experience and provide exceptional safety and security while traveling abroad.
Paris! The City stay w/ extension to London
Spring Break 2024
Rich in history explore Paris' iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. Discover impressionist works at the Musee d'Orsay, visit shops in the Latin Quarter, step into French royalty with a tour of Versailles Palace and snap a photo in the famous hall of mirrors. Visit Louvre and set your eyes on the Mona Lisa, Ascend the Eiffel Tower and enjoy a Seine River Cruise. Travel by Eurostar train to London where you will see Big Ben and House of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abby. Witness the changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
Youth grade 8-12 are eligible to enrol. Visit our enrolment page for trip details.
Cuisine & Culture in Southern Italy
September 23- October 2, 2024 - Adult Only 21+
Savour the sights and bites of southern Italy on this immersive tour. Explore charming seaside towns and dig in to the local flavor, whether it’s a slice of fresh focaccia or a beachside gelato tasting. See the concept of farm-to-table firsthand during visits to a buffalo mozzarella farm, a family-owned olive grove, and a small-batch factory that takes chocolate from bean to bar.
Participate in a Rome cooking class with a local Italian chef as your guide, participate in making several classic Italian recipes.
Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italy’s culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class. Upon completion, sit down at the table and enjoy the tasty fruits of your labour.
Historic Highlights include:
Trevi Fountain
Pantheon
Piazza Navona
Spanish Steps
Tour of Vatican City
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter’s Basilica
Visit the Capua Amphitheater and Gladiator Museum
Campidoglio & Michelangelo Square
Roman Forum & Colosseum (from the outside)
Visit our enrollment page for trip details. Travelers must be 21+ to enrol.
Enrollment OPEN!!
JAPAN: Land of the Rising Sun
March 17 - March 25, 2025
Japan is an island nation of contrasts.
Neon lights pulse and shine on century-old temples, monks walk alongside anime cosplayers, and Zen meditation is practiced in the same parks that people take selfies. It may sound chaotic, but Japan has perfected the balance of ancient and modern. A better understanding of Buddhism and Shinto, higher truth, or just a measure of inner peace await you on this meditative journey through the tranquil side of Japanese culture.
Trip Highlights:
Harajuku Shopping District
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Akihabara Electric Town
Joypolis indoor theme park
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto
Visit the Gold Pavillion
Visit Nijō Castle
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Visit Kasuga-taisha, Nara's most celebrated shrine
Take a tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street and enjoy dinner at the Dotonbori Canal Street Market
Enrollment OPEN!
Adventure in Belize - Spring Break 2026
Ancient ruins and amazing reefs blend together in an environmental wonderland of jungles and coastlines. Belize is Central America's eco-frontier, a young nation with ancient roots that welcomes you with diverse ecosystems and wildlife, as well as different languages and cultures. Discover the mysteries of the Maya civilization, zip line through lush jungles and snorkel in the crystal-clear Caribbean.
Trip Highlights:
Travel by boat to the New River Lagoon
Visit the Old Sugar Mill
Take an expertly guided tour of the Lamanai Ruins
Enjoy cave tubing
Experience the thrill of a ziplining adventure through the Belizean canopy
Learn how to survive in the wild at a guided jungle survival experience
Travel by ferry to the Xunantunich Ruins
Visit the Chaa Creek Natural History Museum
Jungle night hike
Visit the Belize Zoo
Travel by water taxi to Ambergris Caye
Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Snorkeling in the Coral Gardens
Travel by water taxi to Belize City for your flight home
ENROLLMENT OPEN!!!
Elk Valley Travel Club
Offering Educational Tours, Adventure Tours, Volunteer Service Learning Tours