Frequently Asked Questions

Travel is the best education; therefore, we focus on educational student tours with an emphasis on the performing arts. Bands, Choirs, and Orchestras are taken to destinations throughout the United States and Canada. In addition, we arrange tours for Theater students, Science classes, Cheerleaders, Government classes, senior class trips, etc. All tours are customized; therefore, we can work with all types of student groups.

Anytime you can begin planning and booking early helps in many ways. Booking early provides students a longer time frame for fundraising. Having more time to earn the necessary funds for the tours generally corresponds with higher student participation.

Early tour deposits enables GNTT to block hotel rooms, reserve motorcoach, airline, cruise or Amtrak space, and attractions before they are sold out. In addition, we are able to begin the process of planning performance opportunities. In times of high demand such as Spring Break or Easter it is especially important to make arrangements early.

Planning early allows the necessary time to get approvals from the appropriate boards within the school; therefore, getting your tour on the school calendar.

It is important to select tour operators that are part of a bigger world of travel. GNTT maintains membership in SYTA (Student Youth Travel Association); that means we have a consumer protection plan in place to back customer deposits.

We orchestrate every part of the trip from start to finish, ensuring a seamless experience for student groups. Learn more about our process and getting started here.

Generally a minimum of one free chaperone is included for each motorcoach. However, that ratio of complimentary chaperones will be adjusted based on your needs. Let us know what you need; we are flexible.

YES, GNTT is flexible to the needs of each group. We are more than happy to arrange for an exclusive professional security guard to be included in the original proposal or added later; just let us know. Most hotels have staff that monitor the overall hotel premise; our exclusive night time security guard is a professional employed to monitor the specific floors where students sleep. The security guard is secured from accredited Companies that require criminal background checks and drug testing.

GNTT carries professional liability insurance to protect in case of injury or property damage. In addition; as a member of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA) we have a consumer protection plan that protects our client deposits. In addition, motorcoach companies are required to have insurance.

Individual travel insurance can be purchased via our website here, (or directly during online registration if this avenue is selected by the group leader).  We have partnered with Travel Guard one of the largest companies to offer student travel insurance.  We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance to protect your child in case of an unforeseen emergency.  The cost of insurance varies based on length of tour, age of insured, cost of tour, type of transportation, type and amount of insurance coverage desired, etc.

It is best to evaluate the tour itinerary to determine what additional monies are necessary. GNTT customizes each tour; therefore, number of included meals varies as does amount of time available for souvenir shopping. We recommend approximately $20 per meal.

Either send card or cash in smaller denominations (no larger than $20).

The majority of motorcoaches do have individual connections. However, it might not always be at every seat. We suggest bringing an extension with extra outlets. Coaches are equipped with capability for general usage. Any media shown on the coach should be PG or PG13.