Social and Cultural Programmes at LSI

"There is an excellent social programme that includes a very wide range of social, cultural and artistic activities and visits." LSI Education ISI Report

All our schools offer a fun and varied social programme that allows you to make the most of your time abroad while practising your language skills in a natural environment and making new friends from around the world.

Whatever your interests or lifestyle, we will find an appropriate and enjoyable activity for you. Day trips, museum and gallery visits, theatre and cinema outings, restaurants and pubs, international events and sports fixtures are all regular features of our programme. Many activities are free and many others are offered at discounted prices. In addition, arrangements can be made in all locations for most sporting activities – just ask our staff.

Our social programme includes

  • Day trips
  • Museum and gallery visits
  • Theatre and cinema outings
  • Restaurants and pubs
  • International events
  • Sports fixtures

Excursions

In addition to our weekly social programme LSI organises exciting weekend excursions. We offer a range of day trips, overnight excursions or longer 3-5 day excursions so you can to explore the best of your host country.

Snow Trekking & Igloo Building Tour

Snow Trekking & Igloo Building Tour

Experience the fun of the Swiss Alps in winter.

Snow Trekking & Igloo Building Tour

2 Days / 1 Night

Experience the fun of the Swiss Alps in winter.

Tour Highlights

  • Hike through the Swiss Alps in snow shoes
  • Build an igloo with tips from an expert guide
  • Sleep overnight in an igloo
  • Cook fondu over a campfire
Vancouver Island Tour

Vancouver Island Tour

Known to all British Columbian’s as a favourite getaway spot, Tofino on Vancouver Island, is a magnet for surfers and nature lovers alike.

Vancouver Island Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

Known to all British Columbian’s as a favourite getaway spot, Tofino on Vancouver Island, is a magnet for surfers and nature lovers alike.

Tour Highlights

  • Free time to surf, explore beaches or simply relax
  • Visit Long Beach, Cathedral Grove and Coombs ‘Goats on the Roof’ Market
  • Go whale or bear watching (optional extra)
  • Make new friends around a beach camp fire (seasonal)
Edinburgh & Durham Tour

Edinburgh & Durham Tour

Compare the medieval splendour of England and Scotland with a visit to Scotland’s ancient capital and Durham.

Edinburgh & Durham Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

Compare the medieval splendour of England and Scotland with a visit to Scotland’s ancient capital and Durham.

Tour Highlights

  • See Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace
  • Explore Edinburgh at your own leisure
  • Experience a typical Scottish night out
  • Guided walk around the medieval streets of Durham
Rotorua, Taupo & Waitomo Caves Tour

Rotorua, Taupo & Waitomo Caves Tour

The Rotorua region is known for its geothermal activity and as the heartland of Maori culture.

Rotorua, Taupo & Waitomo Caves Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

The Rotorua region is known for its geothermal activity and as the heartland of Maori culture.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit geysers, hot thermal springs and mud pools
  • See the spectacular Huka Falls and Lake Taupo
  • Explore the world renowned Waitomo Glowworm caves (optional extra)
  • Take a native forest bush walk
Edinburgh & York Tour

Edinburgh & York Tour

Compare the medieval splendour of England and Scotland with a visit to Scotland’s ancient capital and York.

Edinburgh & York Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

Compare the medieval splendour of England and Scotland with a visit to Scotland’s ancient capital and York.

Tour Highlights

  • See Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace
  • Explore Edinburgh at your own leisure
  • Experience a typical Scottish night out
  • Guided walk around the medieval streets of York
Fraser Island Camping Safari Tour

Fraser Island Camping Safari Tour

Frazer Island is a place of exceptional beauty with long, sandy white beaches, ancient rainforests, crystal clear creeks and freshwater lakes.

Fraser Island Camping Safari Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

Frazer Island is a place of exceptional beauty with long, sandy white beaches, ancient rainforests, crystal clear creeks and freshwater lakes.

Tour Highlights

  • Drive along sandy beaches in a four wheel drive (4WD)
  • Sleep under canvas in Fraser Island National Park
  • Cook around your own camp fire
  • Take a dip in the clear blue waters of Lake MacKenzie
Edinburgh & Loch Ness Tour

Edinburgh & Loch Ness Tour

Capture the essence of Scotland in our tour of Edinburgh and Loch Ness.

Edinburgh & Loch Ness Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

Capture the essence of Scotland in our tour of Edinburgh and Loch Ness.

Tour Highlights

  • Guided bus tour around Edinburgh’s many historic sites
  • Visit beautiful Loch Ness, infamous for the legendary monster (optional extra)
  • Free time to explore Edinburgh at your own pace
  • Discover the darker side of Edinburgh in the Ghosts and Ghouls Walking tour (optional extra)
Liverpool & Manchester Tour

Liverpool & Manchester Tour

A dream tour for Beatles’ fans and football enthusiasts the world over.

Liverpool & Manchester Tour

2 Days / 1 Night

A dream tour for Beatles’ fans and football enthusiasts the world over.

Tour Highlights

  • Tour the historic Albert Docks and Anfield Road, home of Liverpool F.C.
  • Travel to ‘Penny Lane’ and the ‘Cavern Club’ made famous by the Beatles
  • See the Beatles Story Exhibition (optional extra)
  • Visit the stadium of Manchester United (optional extra)
Bordeaux Tour

Bordeaux Tour

Discover a region famous for its wine and its rich history.

Bordeaux Tour

2 Days / 1 Night

Discover a region famous for its wine and its rich history.

Tour Highlights

  • Wine tasting in a local vineyard
  • Guided walking tour of the city
  • Unique views of the city from the Pey-Berland Tower
  • Explore Bordeaux at your own leisure
Great Barrier Reef Tour

Great Barrier Reef Tour

Brimming with sea life and coral species, the Grand Barrier Reef is a diver’s paradise.

Great Barrier Reef Tour

1 Day / 2 Nights

Brimming with sea life and coral species, the Grand Barrier Reef is a diver’s paradise.

Tour Highlights

  • Visit Upolu Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Snorkel in turquoise waters amongst the many reef fish and turtles
  • Discover about life on the reef from a marine expert
  • Cruise over the reef in a glass bottomed boat
  • Learn to scuba dive from qualified instructors (optional extra)
Los Angeles Tour

Los Angeles Tour

See the capital of the entertainment industry.

Los Angeles Tour

2 Days / 1 Night

See the capital of the entertainment industry.

Tour Highlights

  • Follow in the footsteps of the stars on the Walk of Fame
  • Photo opportunity in front of the Hollywood sign
  • Ride down the Sunset Strip and Beverly Hill’s Rodeo Drive
  • Visit Santa Monica and Venice Beach
  • Experience the thrills of Universal Studios
  • Tour is 5 Days/4 Nights from LSI Berkeley and includes time in San Diego and entrance to SeaWorld or San Diego Zoo. Contact school for details
Swiss ‘Grand Canyon’ & White Water Rafting Tour

Swiss ‘Grand Canyon’ & White Water Rafting Tour

Known as the Swiss ‘Grand Canyon’, the Ruinaulta Gorge consists of impressive chalk cliffs and fairytale forests, a haven for wildlife.

Swiss ‘Grand Canyon’ & White Water Rafting Tour

2 Days / 1 Night

Known as the Swiss ‘Grand Canyon’, the Ruinaulta Gorge consists of impressive chalk cliffs and fairytale forests, a haven for wildlife.

Tour Highlights

  • Travel along the Rhine on a raft
  • Experience the thrills of riding the rapids
  • Pitch camp on a river bank and cook over a campfire
Canadian Rockies Tour

Canadian Rockies Tour

The Rockies – a land of waterfalls, lakes, towering mountain peaks, icefields and glaciers inhabited by wolves, bears, cougars and moose. Experience the Canadian wilderness at its finest!

Canadian Rockies Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

The Rockies – a land of waterfalls, lakes, towering mountain peaks, icefields and glaciers inhabited by wolves, bears, cougars and moose. Experience the Canadian wilderness at its finest!

Tour Highlights

  • Explore Lake Louise, Banff, Athabasca Falls and the Columbian Icefields
  • Sleep in a traditional log cabin and roast hot dogs over a campfire
  • Visit a wolf sanctuary and a buffalo ranch
  • Polar bear swim challenge in Bow Lake
  • Take a gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountains (optional extra)
Philadelphia & Washington D.C. Tour

Philadelphia & Washington D.C. Tour

Explore two of the most historic and important cities in the United States and discover their rich historic past and their modern day beauty, culture, and charm.

Philadelphia & Washington D.C. Tour

2 Days / 1 Night

Explore two of the most historic and important cities in the United States and discover their rich historic past and their modern day beauty, culture, and charm.

Tour Highlights

  • Top Washington landmarks including the White House and Lincoln Memorial
  • See the iconic Liberty Bell
  • Learn about the US founding fathers at Philly’s Independence Hall
  • Visit Arlington Cemetery where US President JFK is buried
Las Vegas & Grand Canyon Tour

Las Vegas & Grand Canyon Tour

Visit the legendary city of Las Vegas and enjoy spectacular vistas over the Grand Canyon!

Las Vegas & Grand Canyon Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

Visit the legendary city of Las Vegas and enjoy spectacular vistas over the Grand Canyon!

Tour Highlights

  • Guided tour of the Las Vegas Strip
  • Fly by small plane and visit the West Rim of the Grand Canyon
  • Two free nights and days to explore the famous casinos and clubs of Las Vegas
  • Tour offered as 3 Days/2 Nights in San Diego
New York City Tour

New York City Tour

Explore New York City home to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and many other iconic landmarks.

New York City Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

Explore New York City home to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and many other iconic landmarks.

Tour Highlights

  • Tour of Manhattan
  • Free time to visit top New York attractions
  • Enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of Central Park
  • Shop on stylish Fifth Avenue
Niagara Falls & Finger Lakes Tour

Niagara Falls & Finger Lakes Tour

Combine the majesty of the famous falls with the spellbinding beauty of New York state’s Finger Lakes National Parks.

Niagara Falls & Finger Lakes Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

Combine the majesty of the famous falls with the spellbinding beauty of New York state’s Finger Lakes National Parks.

Tour Highlights

  • Fireworks display over Niagara Falls
  • Maid of the Mist boat trip to the Falls (optional extra)
  • Explore local trails in the Watkins Glen State Park and enjoy spectacular views of the gorge
  • Shop and dine in Niagara Falls City
Camping Tour to Algonquin Park

Camping Tour to Algonquin Park

Explore the wildlife and beauty of Ontario’s oldest national park.

Camping Tour to Algonquin Park

3 Days / 2 Nights

Explore the wildlife and beauty of Ontario’s oldest national park.

Tour Highlights

  • On daily hikes discover beaver dams, moose, deer and much more...
  • Canoe on one of the countless lakes and rivers
  • Forage for woodland edibles
  • Sing songs around a campfire and sleep under the stars
Paris Tour

Paris Tour

Often considered as the most romantic of European cities, Paris offers culture, cuisine and top class entertainment in an elegant and yet bohemian setting.

Paris Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights

Often considered as the most romantic of European cities, Paris offers culture, cuisine and top class entertainment in an elegant and yet bohemian setting.

Tour Highlights

  • Guided coach tour around Paris
  • Free time to visit iconic sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre
  • Leisurely cruise along the River Seine (optional extra)
  • Take in a world famous Cabaret show (optional extra)

Social Programme Highlights

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