Educational Travel Ground Operator & DMC Since 1969

Custom educational group programs in Spain, Puerto Rico and Cuba, run from Seville since 1969.

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Students in Seville, Spain

Alandis Travel
Who we work with

We work B2B with educational institutions and travel organizations that need reliable local program delivery. Our partners include high schools, universities and faculty leaders, study abroad providers, tour operators and travel agencies, educator associations and organized sports groups.

What we handle

Alandis can support the full on-the-ground program: itinerary and program design, accommodation, ground transportation, educational and cultural visits, local guides and coordinators, supplier management, risk planning and 24/7 emergency support during the program. The exact scope is defined with each partner.

Where we operate

Primary destinations: Spain, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Programs are designed around the institution’s learning goals, group profile, dates, budget and operational requirements.

Why institutions use a local ground operator

A local operating partner gives institutions one team responsible for destination logistics, supplier coordination and day-to-day execution. This lets the institution focus on academic objectives, recruitment and participant experience while Alandis manages the operational layer. Learn more about Alandis Travel.

Wholesale Tour Operations

B2B white-label programs for travel agencies

Ground Operator Services for Study Abroad Providers

housing coordination, excursions, on-site & 24/7 logistics

Educational Tours for High Schools

student group travel, cultural immersion, local partnerships

Custom Group Study Abroad Programs

faculty-led coordination, student housing, academic logistics

Soccer Training Tours & Camps

developed in collaboration with elite local soccer clubs

Educator & Faculty Programs

faculty-led study tours, teacher groups, professional development travel

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Testimonials

The hotels chosen, city guides and tours, visits to museums, choice of restaurants, and other cultural activities have all represented meaningful, oftentimes life-changing experiences for all, giving our students direct exposure to some of the realities and cultural richness Spain has been famous for."
Daniel O. Mosquera, PhD
Daniel O. Mosquera, PhDProfessor of Spanish, Hispanic, and Latin American & Caribbean Studies at Union College
"Traveling overseas is stressful. Particularly if you are leading a group of young students who are full of expectations. Without the efficiency and knowledgeable tour guides provided by Alandis Travel, my experience as a program leader would not have been as memorable as it was. I cherished every minute."
Juan C. Toledano Redondo
Juan C. Toledano RedondoProfessor of Hispanic Studies (WLL) Lewis & Clark College
"I could not speak more highly of their professionalism and excellent customer service. They are problem solvers and pay attention to every detail on our schedule so our students can have the best cultural and academic experience possible, besides being available 24/7. Every year every participant on the program raves about the well-rounded and knowledgeable tour guides, the overnight trip accommodations and the excellent transit to the sites visited. Because of their highly-organized programs and travel offerings, other UMD departments have started to partner with Alandis Travel. "
Ginette Eldredge University of Maryland
Ginette Alomar Eldredge, PhDDepartment of Spanish and Portuguese, University of Maryland
Having taken students to Costa Rica and Spain for 30 years, I'm an extremely demanding trip planner looking for perfection. It has been a pleasure to work with the owners of Alandis. They certainly do and will do whatever it takes to please customers and for a very good and reasonable price. I will continue using this company for all my educational and personal excursions and I highly recommend it.
Professor Diana Rodriguez-Lozano, Ph.D.
Professor Diana Rodriguez-Lozano, Ph.D.Associate Professor at Mount Saint Mary’s University
"I have worked with Alandis Travel for over 10 years and I can attest to the quality of the programs that this organization has put together for the groups that I have led during this time period. Time and time again, the staff at Alandis Travel designed high quality programs that were executed with consummate professionalism. Words simply cannot express just how much I appreciate Alandis Travel for being such a trustworthy organization and for its uncompromising commitment to excellence. It goes without saying that I look forward to working with Alandis Travel for many more years!"
Richard J. Chacon, Ph.D
Richard J. Chacon, Ph.DProfessor of Anthropology Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology

Successful business cases

University of Maryland · Spain and Cuba
A partnership of more than 15 years. We run an average of five language-immersion programs a year for UMD, designing the cultural program, organising conversation exchanges and volunteering, and handling the logistics in Cuba, including academic visas.

Noble and Greenough School and The Rivers School · Cuba
A music-focused trip for 37 high school students in 2024. We designed the itinerary and arranged workshops with Cuban musicians, rehearsals at Abdala Recording Studio and a joint concert with conservatory students.

Road Scholar · Spain
More than 35 years as Road Scholar’s ground operator in the south of Spain, with over 14 groups a year. We run operations, local educators and supplier networks, with 24/7 support while groups travel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alandis Travel is an educational travel ground operator, DMC and wholesale tour operator founded in Seville in 1969. It designs and operates customized group programs for educational institutions, travel partners and organized groups.

Alandis works with high schools, universities and faculty leaders, study abroad providers, travel agencies and tour operators, educator associations and organized sports groups.

Depending on the program, services can include program design, accommodation, ground transportation, educational and cultural activities, local guides and coordinators, supplier management, risk planning and on-site support.

No. Alandis primarily builds customized group programs around each partner’s objectives, participant profile, dates, destination and budget.

Alandis operates programs in Spain, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Portugal can be included as a stop within an itinerary.

Alandis made our high schoolers' trip to Spain seamless! The staff at Alandis is absolutely wonderful. We, as teachers in the US, exchanged many emails for many months with Laura. She always responded with great detail, having checked into all of our questions and concerns thoroughly. Rocío, our trip leader took care of the things on the ground with local guides, and Michelle and Ramon were so welcoming and generous. We would absolutely plan a trip with them again.
Priya Talwar
Priya TalwarSpanish Teacher, Anacapa School, California
I worked with Alandis Travel, an academic travel company that put together an intensive itinerary custom-tailored to my quirky interests. I couldn't have been happier. See trip review
Paul Lieberman
Paul LiebermanDirector of Wind and Jazz Ensembles,Nobles & Greenough, MA
Alandis Travel has been a stellar partner in organizing our exchange program with a school in Seville. The staff is dedicated to creating a rich experience for our students and provides us with ongoing support throughout our entire stay. Due largely to the efforts of Alandis Travel, this exchange program has become very popular among our students, and the campus in Seville is considered an extension of our campus in the U.S., focusing on experiential learning and language immersion.
Catherine B. Gomez-Goodnow
Catherine B. Gomez-GoodnowSpanish Teacher, Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA,
Alandis Travel is a sheer joy to work with and treated us like family! Their professional dedication ensured the WESIPS Conferences have been successful since 2015. We hope to keep working with Alandis Travel for many years to come! Working with Eugenia Lopez, Francisco Cuenca, and Juanma on the 2024 WESIPS Conference was a true pleasure. In sum, Alandis Travel is a trustworthy organization and we hope to keep working with Alandis for many years to come!
Dr. Richard J. Chacon
Dr. Richard J. ChaconProfessor of Anthropology, Winthrop University

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