CULTURAL TRAVEL + OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Global EXPERIENCE BASED LEARNING ADVENTURES

Working with schools to create

Transformational Student Trips

Extravagant Yak believes that high-quality educational travel will always be transformational. Whether its an ESL cultural immersion trip, a 3-day trek in the Canadian Rockies, or a service trip to a rural community, our aim with every student trip is to partner with schools and parents in growing world changers.

We are passionate about experiential education. Click the link below and download a sample trip description to learn more about our approach to transformational travel.

THE WORLD IS SMALLER THAN YOU THINK

EXPERIENCE BASED LEARNING ADVENTURES: CANADA

why journey with us

based in 
vancouver, canada

One of Canada’s top cultural centres and the gateway city from Asia, offering direct flights from most major Asian cities

local 
experts

EY teachers and trip leaders are local Canadians who will introduce students to the very best of Vancouver and beyond!

ESL camp + cultural travel

Trips combine ESL camp with lots of cultural experiences outside the classroom. Local Canadian students join you for both!

canadian home stays

Students stay with friendly local families and enjoy language and cultural immersion while doing daily life together

Teachers with Excellence

British Columbia certified and caring teachers give students maximum educational value during classroom time
what others have to say
  • "Each time we've brought our students on a journey with Extravagant Yak, the beautiful experience of Tibetan land and culture, combined with the caring, passionate staff, has facilitated adventures that go beyond education into the realm of personal transformation."
    Hannah Mikul Landon
    Explore Outdoor Leadership Program Director- Prairie College
  • "Having worked with many trip providers for over 15 years on 3 different continents, Extravagant Yak is the very best I have ever come across."

    John van der Marel
    Duke of Edinburgh Gold Coordinator - Jerudong International School, Brunei
  • "The guides are warm and engaging and clearly love what they are doing, which gives the students much more than just educational value."

    Dr. James W. Pilton
    Director - Quality Schools International, Chengdu
  • "Extravagant Yak not only understands how to run a trip but also knows how to engage and involve students."

    Brian Bedford
    Head of Physical Education - Léman International School, Chengdu
  • "Throughout my experience with Extravagant Yak, I felt thoroughly cared for. Not only did Jim and his team do a phenomenal job in executing the itinerary, but they also took a proactive approach in making sure all my needs were met on the trip. Because of the hospitality I experienced at EY, I was able to freely enjoy the beauty of both Chinese and Tibetan cultures."

    Frank Martens
    Student - Explore Outdoor Leadership Program
Educators we partner with
Chengdu International SchoolLeman International SchoolTianjin International SchoolInternational School of BeijingJerudong International SchoolGarden International SchoolKeystone AcademyTanglin TrustQSI ChengduWuxi International SchoolMalvern CollegePrairie CollegePony Club Chengdu
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Let's Talk

Contact us today for a student trip package - itineraries, service trip opportunities, risk assessment samples, and more.

Ask us about our recce trips for educators. Come and experience it for yourself first.

For more information about Extravagant Yak philosophy of student trips, download a sample trip program below. 

DOWNLOAD A SAMPLE PROGRAM

Visit our main site to learn more about Extravagant Yak Travel Company (English only)

2-228 West 5th Ave.
Vancouver, BC, Canada

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EXTRAVAGANT YAK SUPPORTS LOCALS THROUGH SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ACROSS TIBET AND BEYOND. ASK US HOW.
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