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Welcome to Rayburn Tours, where the art of travel has been our passion since 1965! With six decades of expertise in crafting unforgettable school tours and group travel adventures, we stand out as a vibrant, family-run business dedicated to delivering extraordinary experiences.

Today, our growing team of over 100 experts work together to craft tailor-made tours that give over 30,000 people the opportunity to explore the wonders of the world – in the UK, across Europe and beyond…

Our specialist teams create remarkable Educational Tours, School Sports Tours, School Ski Trips, School Adventure Trips, and Concert Tours for youth music groups as well as Concert Tours for adult music groups. All our tours are tailor-made to match the preferences and personality of your group – unique and unforgettable experiences on tap!

Our number one aim is to support teachers, schools and music group leaders in creating exciting, inspirational and truly unforgettable experiences. We understand the challenges of organising a fantastic trip – balancing the expectations of parents or concert group members can be nerve-racking! Choosing the right school tour company for your students, the right concert tour provider for your members, is crucial, and that’s where we come in! With our extensive experience coordinating successful trips, we’ve got the pressure covered, so you can focus on the fun stuff!

We’re celebrating 60 years!

In celebration of our 60th anniversary, Rayburn Tours is delighted to offer our customers the chance to win ‘£60 off per person’ for your next group or school tour! This prize will be awarded three times, with a Spring, Summer, and Autumn Prize Draw each offering a chance to win.

This giveaway is just one of the many ways we’re celebrating our legacy, whilst also looking ahead to the future, with our loyal customers at the heart of it all!

 

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Why Rayburn Tours are the perfect partner for your next trip

 

  • Every tour is tailor-made – you’ll work with a dedicated Tour Coordinator to craft the perfect tour for your group!
  • Your group’s safety and financial security are paramount, and our accreditations ensure your group, and their money, are in safe hands.

 

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 Trusted by groups for almost 60 years! 

30,000

Passengers travel with us every year.

92%

Of group leaders would recommend us.

4.6/5

Last year's average customer service rating!

Real experiences

Why groups choose to travel with us

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Our recent school history trip to Berlin and Prague, organised by Rayburn, was an outstanding experience. From start to finish, they provided exceptional service and ensured that every detail was taken care of. The itinerary was well thought-out, with a perfect balance between educational visits and cultural exploration. The guides were knowledgeable and brought the historical sites to life for our students, particularly when visiting key landmarks like the Berlin Wall and Prague Castle.

Mark McCabe
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This was our first choir trip to the Edinburgh Fringe & along with Rayburn Travel, it was a year in the planning. The weekend went better than anyone could have hoped or even dreamed of. Rayburn arranged the accommodation, venues, coach travel and the group meal, all of which were first class. Having the accompanying support of Arianna from Rayburn for the weekend was a great comfort and help and nothing was too much trouble.

Wellingborough Community Gospel Choir
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Have had a great experience of running overseas school visits with the help of Rayburn Tours. The staff have been very helpful and their expertise makes putting an itinerary together hassle free and gives great peace of mind. When problems have arisen these have been dealt with quickly and efficiently so I would thoroughly recommend using Rayburn.

Simon Williams
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What an incredible trip. Our group went to Iceland for the first time and it was fantastic. Rayburn accommodated all our needs and provided top class service throughout the booking process and the trip itself. Hoping to book another trip with them very soon.

Beth MacDonald
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We took 55 year 9 pupils for 4 nights to Paris and The Somme with Rayburn Tours. Customer service was excellent. The trip was very well planned and organised. We fitted a lot into the trip, including sightseeing in Paris, Bateaux Mouches, Parc Asterix and museums and memorials for the Battle of the Somme and a visit to Boulogne-Sur-Mer. The pupils absolutely loved the trip. We would travel with Rayburn Tours again.

David Williams
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We ran a tour to Sorrento, Italy for food students through Rayburn Tours and had the most amazing time. Our tour co-ordinator Anna, delivered an itinerary which inspired students to explore the fresh produce and cuisine of the region and they loved all the hands-on experiences including pizza and gelato making. The attention to detail pre-travel and use of the Vamoos travel app when in Italy meant we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend Rayburn and Anna to other schools looking for a food trip abroad.

Nicky Thompson
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Had an amazing school trip to Sicily during half term with Rayburn. This must have been our school’s 12th or 13th Sicily trip, which have all been organised by Rayburn. The organisation from Anna and Silvia was excellent and the students had a fantastic time. Our next trip is already booked, and Anna has already started talking about our itinerary!

Jonathan Bayliffe
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Rayburn Tours were very professional from start to finish. They organised the tours perfectly and provided an itinerary that was enjoyed by all. Their aftercare service was also important as we discussed a future trip. Rayburn Tours comes highly recommended for any school trip…give them a try!

Nick Cavaye
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I have used Rayburn on numerous occasions now and recommend without hesitation. Prompt, courteous and professional service at all stages of organising a tour. Nothing is too much trouble, and their experience is second to none. An amazing team and fabulous experiences are guaranteed.

Helen Scoby
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The trip was absolutely perfect; everything went according to plan and the students had an incredible experience. The service provided by Rayburn was consistently excellent, from the initial planning all the way through to the end. I look forward to working with Rayburn again and have already started planning our 2024 visit!

Jamie Swann
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I cannot rate Rayburn tours enough in for organising a school trip. They went above and beyond to deal with concerns, questions and last minute changes and have been extremely thorough in the organisation and planning. The field trip leader also helped to make sure the execution of the trip went as smoothly as possible and was a life changing trip for our students.

Georgia Clark

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Educational excellence

We’re passionate about setting the gold-standard in educational travel, making us a stand-out among school trip companies. Authentic, real-world experiences and bucketloads fun are at the forefront of what we do. We’re an educational travel company who believe fun and memorable experiences are key ingredients when it comes to effective learning for students! New ideas, new cultures, new perspectives and unforgettable memories await!

 

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Responsibly Rayburn

Sustainability isn’t a buzzword to be thrown around!

While we may not have all the answers, we’re dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to protecting our planet. Check out our latest achievements and what we hope to implement going forward!

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