The complete student group travel service

We’re the UK’s leading worldwide group travel experts for higher and further education establishments.

You’re in the best possible hands with our expert team of Account Executives. With many years of educational travel experience, their expert guidance and support helps to simplify the travel arrangements of almost 1000 groups each year.

We provide group travel packages and subject linked itineraries tailored to each group’s individual needs. We’re a complete travel service that’s easy, convenient, great value and offers the utmost reassurance.

We’re part of PGL Beyond; the Breakthrough Network, the UK's largest educational tour operator.

Simplifying student group travel around the world

We know it can be time consuming to co-ordinate your group travel plans, and we’re committed to simplifying student group travel through our knowledge, expertise and personal service.

We support every aspect of your planning, from complex bespoke tour itineraries matching your learning objectives, to simple accommodation and transport bookings. We can also help you explore budget-friendly or eco-friendly options to suit your needs.

Seamless student trip organisation

From your initial enquiry through to booking and travel, your dedicated Account Executive is always here to help. Our experts aim to build long-term relationships with you, gaining an in-depth understanding of your institution's ongoing travel requirements.

Whether you’re looking for a travel package or a comprehensive subject linked itinerary, your Account Executive will work with you to pull together exactly what you need.

Best group travel pricing

Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people travel with the PGL Beyond network. This gives us unparalleled expertise and unique influence, and at StudyLink we combine our wealth of knowledge and global supply contracts to deliver exceptional value for our customers.

When you request a quote, we can provide you with multiple quote options, with suggested alternatives to help you make cost savings, improve student experience, or offer a more sustainable transport option or accommodation.

Benefit from our flexible booking options & preferential rates

With our network of travel partners worldwide - including hotels, hostels, airlines and other transport providers - we’re able to bring you an unrivalled choice of travel options, preferential rates and flexible booking conditions. We’re able to hold travel arrangements for you giving you time to confirm your group numbers.

Convenient & time-saving online travel technologies

We use the latest technology to make every stage of trip management run smoothly - you’ll get instant access to your trip information and documents online 24/7.

Our award winning My Tour Manager platform will help lift the stresses of group travel admin. You’ll be able to download free resources and templates, access your trip paperwork in one place and receive fortnightly email reminders to keep you on track. My Tour Manager also contains a handy travel app for instant access to everything you’ll need whilst you’re away.

Managing your group’s safety

We offer a thorough approach to risk management to help you protect your travellers, manage your duty of care and reputational risk. We offer:

Audited travel components including transport, accommodation and visits
Ability to track your group with Locate My Trip
24/7 on-call service
Destination advice before you travel and whilst you’re away
Detailed emergency procedure should the unforeseen happen

External accreditations providing reassurance, including ABTA, ATOL & IATA licences

You’ll have peace of mind from the moment you book because we’re fully protected through ABTA and ATOL, and are licensed by IATA too. Should the unforeseen happen, you can rest assured knowing your money and trip is protected.

Furthermore, with StudyLink you’re covered by the Package Travel Directive, if you book your travel arrangements directly with individual providers, you may not be covered.

Working in the global community

Please download our Modern Slavery Statement 2021/22 here for information about our approach to the identification of modern slavery risks and the steps we will take to prevent slavery and human trafficking. Previous years' statements can be found here.

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