Far Frontiers™ is a dynamic, independently run, specialist travel company. We were the official providers of tours for the Royal Geographical Society with IBG for five years. Our hallmarks are excellent personal service and bespoke school expeditions. Far Frontiers™ provide quality overseas school expeditions with worthwhile community projects, and specialise in the provision of the DofE Expedition & Residential Sections overseas.
Far Frontiers™ offers 35 destinations, but this is just a start. We will tailor your school expedition to your exact requirements.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
We are very proud to have been appointed the first Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
We have expertise in Gold DofE overseas. In the summer of 2010 a record-breaking 180 students qualified for their Gold Award in the Himalayas, jungles of Borneo and the Atlas Mountains of North Africa, making us the leading provider of DofE gold overseas!
Teams were trekking with "remote supervision" under the 20 new conditions and, in
We are now planning to include the Volunteering Section on the expedition, through participants' planning and fundraising for the community project. In future, a Far Frontiers Expedition can combine the expedition, residential and volunteering sections in one short trip! We are the first company in the
Young Explorers Trust (YET) and Expedition Providers' Association (EPA)
The YET is a national charity dedicated to promoting safe and responsible expeditions for young people. We are proud to be a member of both YET and EPA.
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA)
Far Frontiers Expeditions is registered with The Adventure Activities Licensing Service as licensed to provide specified activities under the following heading(s)
Hill Walking & Mountaineering
Licence details can be confirmed by calling the Licensing Service. Tel: 029 2075 5715.
Young Explorers Trust (YET) and Expedition Providers' Association (EPA)
The YET is a national charity dedicated to promoting safe and responsible expeditions for young people. We are proud to be a member of both YET and EPA
Community Projects
Our school expeditions usually involve a community or project that positively impacts the young people in these villages.
A Different Attitude
Every school expedition has a defined purpose, aim and set of objectives.
Safety Matters
We only use qualified leaders for our school expeditions, with professional risk analysis and management systems (RAMS) in place. We are the first Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and have an excellent safety record.
School Leaders
The role of the School Leader is vital and we provide at least two complimentary places on each school expedition. As part of the leadership team on each school expedition, their roles include deputy leader and pastoral support.
The AQA Baccalaureate
This is an exciting qualification that adds value to students' core A-level subjects through various aspects of broader study and activities. It can help, as well as academic ability, the extra skills that can be gained on expedition such as team work, initiative, perseverance and leadership. In today's competitive world, these can provide universities and employers with extra useful information about the student.
Far Frontiers' school expeditions may be suitable for the enrichment element of the AQA Bacc which rewards many extra-curricular activities. To find out more about gaining this recognition please visit the AQA website.
The National Navigation Award (NNAS)
Far Frontiers are proud to announce that they are now official providers of the National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS), a structure for learning map and compass skills. Learn to navigate, and achieve your Bronze or Silver Award on one of our amazing school expeditions!
Find Out More
Many of our school expeditions combine visiting several countries at once. The best way to embark start a school expedition is to ask us for details of possibilities in a particular region and then use this as a base upon which to develop your school expedition to your personal preference. Our school expeditions are usually from nine days to three weeks but this is totally flexible.
Many schools like to have a lead-in time of 18 months to give youngsters an opportunity to raise funds, but a growing trend of school expeditions now are planned, presented and run the following year. Our expertise at Far Frontiers is in putting together the best possible school expedition for your team. Variety is encouraged. We can include trekking, mountaineering, horse riding, cycling, rafting, community work and even good old sightseeing!
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