Trip Overview

This ten-day academic journey is specifically designed for ambitious students planning their higher education future. This tour provides an unparalleled opportunity to step onto the campuses of some of the most prestigious universities in the United States, from the Ivy League halls of the East Coast to the innovative tech powerhouses of the West Coast. Students will gain firsthand experience of campus life, understand admission processes, and visualize their potential academic path, all while exploring the vibrant cities these world-class institutions call home.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in New York City
We’ll meet you at New York’s JFK or Newark Airport and provide a transfer to your hotel. After check-in, you’ll have time to relax and acclimate. The schedule for the evening will be adjusted based on the group’s arrival time to ensure a comfortable start to the tour.

Day 2: New York Icons & History
We begin our exploration with New York’s most iconic landmarks. We’ll visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, pay respects at the 9/11 Memorial & Freedom Tower, walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, and explore the neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO. We’ll experience the dazzling energy of Times Square in the evening.

Day 3: Ivy League Glimpse & Urban Culture
Today we get our first taste of elite academia with a tour of Columbia University, an Ivy League institution in the heart of New York City. We’ll also enjoy the natural escape of Central Park, the luxury of Fifth Avenue, and panoramic views from a skyscraper observatory like Summit One Vanderbilt.

Day 4: Princeton & Thrills in New Jersey
We take a day trip to New Jersey to visit the stunningly beautiful campus of Princeton University, another iconic Ivy League school. After soaking in the collegiate atmosphere, we’ll enjoy a contrast of thrills and fun at the Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park before returning to our hotel.

Day 5: Yale & Brown University Tour
We travel to New England to visit two more members of the Ivy League: Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, known for its stunning Gothic architecture, and Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, with its unique open curriculum.

Day 6: Boston’s Academic Powerhouses
We spend the day in Boston, a city synonymous with higher education. We’ll take guided tours of two of the world’s most renowned institutions: Harvard University, the oldest university in the U.S., and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a global leader in science and technology.

Day 7: Dartmouth College & West Coast Transfer
We’ll visit Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, the smallest and most rural of the Ivy League schools, offering a different perspective on campus life. Later, we will transfer to the airport for our flight to San Francisco, California.

Day 8: Stanford & Silicon Valley
We dive into the West Coast tech scene with a tour of Stanford University, with its sprawling, mission-style campus and unparalleled entrepreneurial spirit. We’ll also get a driving tour of Silicon Valley, seeing the global headquarters of tech giants that were often started by university alumni.

Day 9: Los Angeles & Caltech
We travel to Los Angeles for a city tour before visiting the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), a small but incredibly powerful university renowned for its science and engineering programs, and its close ties to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Day 10: Academic Reflection & Departure
After breakfast, we will transfer to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for your departure. This final morning allows for reflection on the incredible array of universities visited and the diverse academic opportunities available.

Cost Included

The trip price covers nine nights in 3–5 star hotels, daily breakfast, comprehensive travel insurance, the domestic flight from the East Coast to San Francisco, all ground transportation in private coaches, all entrance fees for tours and observatories, and guided campus tours.

Cost Excluded

The price does not include international airfare, lunches and dinners, personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, university merchandise), or any optional activities.

Additional Program Elements

Educational Value: This trip is an intensive, firsthand research experience for university selection. It provides critical insights into different campus cultures, academic strengths, and admission expectations across a range of top-tier U.S. institutions.

Safety & Logistics: This is a complex, multi-state itinerary. We use a combination of private coaches and domestic flights for efficiency. Our guides are adept at coordinating logistics and ensuring the group stays on schedule for campus tours, which are often booked months in advance.

Group Requirements: A minimum of 10 participants is required. This tour is specifically designed for high-achieving high school students seriously considering applying to U.S. universities.

Note: Campus tour schedules are set by the universities and are subject to change. This may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary. A final, detailed schedule with confirmed campus tour times will be provided upon booking.