Find answers to common questions about school trips, sports tours, educational visits, group tours, Activities Week programmes, planning support and financial protection with Rock Tours.

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1. What does Rock Tours offer?

Rock Tours offers educational, sports and group travel programmes in Jersey. We work with schools, sports clubs and organised groups to plan tailored tours that can include accommodation, transport, fixtures, activities, educational visits and on-island support.

2. Where is Rock Tours based?

Rock Tours is based in Jersey in the Channel Islands. Our local knowledge helps us create well-planned tours that make the most of Jersey’s sports, heritage, coastline, and educational opportunities.

3. Does Rock Tours organise school trips to Jersey?

Yes. Rock Tours organises school trips to Jersey for a wide range of age groups. Programmes can include educational visits, sports tours, activities week itineraries and enrichment trips depending on the needs of the school.

4. What types of school trips does Rock Tours provide?

Rock Tours provides several types of school trips in Jersey, including sports tours, curriculum-linked educational trips, activities week programmes and combined sport and education tours. Each trip can be tailored to the group’s age, objectives and preferred dates.

5. Does Rock Tours organise sports tours for schools and clubs?

Yes. Rock Tours organises sports tours for schools and clubs, with programmes that can include fixtures, accommodation, transport, activities and local support. These tours are designed to be well-structured, enjoyable and practical for group leaders.

6. What sports tours does Rock Tours offer?

Rock Tours currently offers sports tours for football, rugby, cricket, hockey and netball. If a group has another sporting requirement, Rock Tours can discuss tailored options.

7. What is included in a Rock Tours sports tour?

A Rock Tours sports tour can include fixtures, accommodation, transport, activity planning, meals where required, on-island support and pre-trip planning assistance. Each itinerary is tailored to the group.

8. Does Rock Tours offer educational trips linked to the curriculum?

Yes. Rock Tours offers educational trips linked to curriculum areas including history, geography, business studies and environmental studies. These trips are designed to help students connect classroom learning with real places and experiences in Jersey.

9. What subjects can educational trips in Jersey cover?

Educational trips arranged by Rock Tours can cover history, geography, business studies and environmental studies. Programmes can also include wider cultural and heritage elements depending on the aims of the school.

10. Who leads the educational and cultural parts of Rock Tours programmes?

The educational, heritage and group tour elements of Rock Tours programmes are led by Toby Clyde-Smith of Tall Tales Tours. This helps bring Jersey’s history, culture and identity to life through well-structured, locally informed experiences.

11. What are Activities Week programmes?

Activities Week programmes are 3 to 5 day school trips that combine outdoor activities, exploration, teamwork and local experiences. They are ideal for enrichment weeks, transition periods and broader educational group travel.

12. What activities can be included in an Activities Week programme in Jersey?

Activities Week programmes can include surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkelling, coasteering, outdoor learning and heritage visits. The final programme can be tailored to the school and age group.

13. What age groups are Activities Week programmes suitable for?

Activities Week programmes are particularly suitable for Year 7 to Year 13 groups, although they can be adapted for other age ranges depending on the school’s requirements.

14. Does Rock Tours offer group tours in Jersey?

Yes. Rock Tours offers small group cultural and educational tours in Jersey. These tours are designed to explore the island through history, heritage, place, identity and local insight.

15. Who are Rock Tours group tours suitable for?

Group tours are suitable for organised groups looking for a more meaningful and informed visit to Jersey. They are ideal for groups interested in culture, heritage, walking tours, history and local experiences.

16. What makes Jersey a good destination for school and group travel?

Jersey is a strong destination for school and group travel because it offers coastline, history, outdoor activities, heritage and a distinctive local identity within a manageable setting. This makes it ideal for sports tours, educational visits and cultural group experiences.

17. Can Rock Tours combine sport and education in one trip?

Yes. Rock Tours can create combined itineraries that include both sports fixtures and educational or outdoor learning elements. These programmes are especially useful for enrichment weeks and post-exam trips.

18. Does Rock Tours help with tour planning and logistics?

Yes. Rock Tours helps with accommodation, transport, activities, fixtures, on-island logistics and practical planning support. We also assist group leaders with pre-trip organisation.

19. Does Rock Tours support schools with risk assessments and trip preparation?

Yes. Rock Tours provides support with pre-trip planning and can assist schools and group leaders with practical preparation, including risk assessment support and emergency contact cover during the tour.

20. Are Rock Tours bookings financially protected?

Yes. Rock Tours is a member of Protected Trust Services (PTS). Payments are held in a PTS trust account and bookings are also protected by supplier failure insurance.

21. What is Protected Trust Services?

Protected Trust Services, or PTS, is a financial protection arrangement used by travel businesses. It helps protect customer payments by holding funds securely in a trust account.

22. Can Rock Tours create a tailored itinerary?

Yes. Rock Tours creates tailored itineraries based on the group type, age range, numbers, objectives, preferred dates and the type of experience required. This helps ensure each trip is relevant, practical and well-paced.

23. Can I request a sample itinerary from Rock Tours?

Yes. If you are at an early planning stage, you can contact Rock Tours to request a sample itinerary based on your group type and travel goals.

24. How do I enquire about a school trip, sports tour, or group tour?

You can enquire by contacting Rock Tours through the website contact page or by emailing info@rocksportstravel.com with your group details, approximate numbers, preferred dates and the type of tour you are interested in.

25. Why choose Rock Tours for a Jersey tour?

Rock Tours combines local knowledge, tailored planning, practical logistics support, educational and cultural depth, and financial protection. This helps schools, clubs, and organised groups plan Jersey tours with confidence.