Look Past the Traditional Classroom with Scott Dunn’s Back-to-School Itineraries

Parents looking to provide their kids with hands-on learning experiences going beyond textbooks by visiting unique destinations with family-centric approaches will find that and more with Scott Dunn‘s private, expert-led itineraries. These experiences provide lessons the classroom cannot.

From rare opportunities, like up-close encounters with ancient ruins in Greece to memorable interactions with wildlife in Kenya, these trips give travelers a deeper connection with one-of-a-kind destinations.

For the Aspiring Conservationist: Field Study of Maasai Mara

Begin by exploring the conservancy’s pioneering conservation work in the Lewa plains. Visit the anti-poaching unit, track endangered rhino, and learn about animal tracks and plants via guided bush walks. Continue the experience in Nairobi, where Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Orphans’ Project hosts lessons about elephant and rhino rescue and rehabilitation. Luxury Kenya itineraries, such as Iconic Kenya, start at $9,600 per person for 10 nights.

For the Future Art Historian: France’s Many Faces

Start the experience off strong with guided private tutoring sessions, before guests gain special access to The Louvre and Musee d’Orsay, studying some of the world’s most sought-after and celebrated masterpieces. Creativity comes to life in the kitchen with a hands-on Parisian cooking class led by a local chef, immersing participants in the art of French cuisine and discovering the well-kept secrets of French technique. Then, head over to Normandy and ride along the coast to explore the D-Day landing beaches of Omaha and Utah, where allied troops came ashore, before discovering Sainte-Mère-Église. Focus: Paris & WWII Normandy starts at $8,100 per person for eight nights.

For the History Buff: Ancient Greek Civilization, Firsthand

Get a taste of Ancient Greece through private tours full of mythology lessons, archaeological discoveries and even a journey to the birthplace of Europe’s earliest civilizations. Jet set on a private boat to the archaeological sites of Delos and Rhenia to experience Greek mythology firsthand, or escape to the rural scenery of the Peloponnese region via helicopter. Limitless Greece starts at $7,800 per person for seven nights.