Whenever a school or university is planning a trip for their students or school group travel, the main questions that arises is the quality of the operator being charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the school ski trip or tour is a success; both in terms of the experience that the students have on their School Ski trip in New Zealand, as well as the costs effectiveness and value for money that the school ski holiday provides.
One way to ensure that both of these issues are addressed, it is essential that research be completed on the various companies that provide these tours in New Zealand; and not just any tour company, but one that specialises in school group travel and educational tours. Only then can you rest in the knowledge that the tour company guiding your next school ski trip has the necessary experience and expertise in dealing with school group travel.
Additionally, as with any tour or activity, there is a need for the staff employed by the business to have experience in their areas of speciality. In the case of School ski trips and snow tours, it is expected that the tour company will employ specialist guides who have skiing and/or snowboarding instructional background. However, this is not the case; with only the few award winning New Zealand School Tour Company's employing ex-professional skiers and snowboarders who have instructional and tutoring backgrounds in the respective winter sports.
The other essential ingredient is reliable and consistent snow conditions. There is nothing more disappointing to any travel group, including school group travel, when the weather conditions and inconsistent snow patterns reduce their ability to hit the slopes. New Zealand, over the past several years, has experienced bumper snow seasons; the powder has been fresh, the weather has been great, and the school ski trips and snow tours have been going off.
From the above discussion, it is readily apparent that booking a school ski trip in New Zealand is not simply about using the first company you find. The experience of the students is of the utmost importance and it is your responsibility to ensure that they have the experience if a lifetime. So when searching for a reputable New Zealand tour company for your next school ski trip, follow a four-step check system: Firstly, do they specialise in school group travel and educational travel; Secondly, do they employ ski and snow professionals as guides who have a wealth of experience in instructing; Thirdly, are they an award winning tour company which highlights their quality of service and experience, and lastly; Do they offer flexibility in their tours to be customised to suit your requirements.
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