Why choose an Edwin Doran sports tour?
Our unparalleled knowledge and expertise mean we can provide you with perfectly matched fixtures and an experience to remember, whatever your chosen sport.
As long-standing leaders in global school sports travel, we provide:
Featured sports tours
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Hockey Tour to Madrid
Train in the Spanish sunshine, go behind the scenes of Real Madrid’s home stadium, discover the city’s most famous landmarks and play exceptional fixtures with eager local teams on a hockey tour to Madrid.
School Rugby Tour to France
Take your team to the Land of wine, cheese, and rugby devotion! French rugby is a benchmark for passion, flair and pace, join us on an unforgettable school rugby tour to France.
Military Rugby Tour to South Africa
Rugby is like a religion in this warm, friendly nation of rugged natural beauty, so gather the troops and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime military rugby tour to South Africa.
Hockey Tour to Lille
Train at first-class facilities and make French connections with players and coaches. Your team will upskill their hockey and explore the charming city of Lille.
School Football Tour to Spain
Enjoy the sights of Barcelona, fantastic beaches and delicious Catalan cuisine, and test your skills in the sunshine against silky Spanish opposition on a school football tour to Spain.
School Rugby Tour to Italy
Your team can enjoy the perfect combination of great weather and competitive fixtures on a school rugby tour to Italy, a country that has fully embraced the world of rugby.
Rugby Tour to France & Belgium
Discover our Edwin Doran rugby tour to France and Belgium, and get a chance to play exciting international fixtures, enjoy friendly hospitality and explore two major European cities.
School Netball Tour to Barbados
With a passionate sporting culture & pristine, paradise-like beaches, your school netball tour to Barbados will certainly be memorable.
Football Tour to Barcelona
Explore beautiful Barcelona, visit the Nou Camp stadium, train with the La Liga professional coaches & play exciting local fixtures on a football tour to Barcelona for schools or sports clubs.
School Lacrosse Tour to the USA
Raise your game and develop your skills on a school lacrosse tour to the USA, a true test for any school side. Choose between East Coast or West Coast USA.
Military Hockey Tour to India
Dive into India’s fascinating culture and visit colourful cities and awe-inspiring palaces, while playing challenging games on a military hockey tour to India.
MasterClass Football Tours to Turin
Combine unforgettable on-pitch experiences with cultural highlights, authentic Italian food, and the thrill of watching Serie A stars in action.
Explore the world of sports tours
We deliver tours for many sports beyond our core offering. Whether it’s basketball, tennis, water polo, swimming, badminton, fencing or athletics, we build tours that deliver credible competition and outstanding experiences.
Unforgettable excursions
Your sports tour can include:
- Cultural and historical city tours in Europe
- Heritage and landmark visits across Asia
- Beach days and water-based activities in the Caribbean
- Guided tours tailored to your sport and destination
Whether you want culture, adventure or downtime, we’ll shape excursions around your team’s needs.
Discover excursion options
Bowling
Try a team bowling night and see who can get the most strikes
Snorkelling Tour
Discover the wonders of Barbados’ marine life and swim with sea turtles
Sea kayaking or surfing
Head to the coast near Bordeaux for an escorted sea kayaking excursion or a surfing session.
Surfing session
Portugal is a European surf mecca and Lisbon’s beautiful beaches are the perfect place to give it a try
Johan Cruyff Arena tour
Be in the presence of sporting greats with a tour of the Johan Cruyff Arena, home of Dutch footballing giants Ajax
Barcelona Guided Tour
Explore Barcelona on a guided tour, with sights including the Old Town, Las Ramblas and Gaudi’s magnificent cathedral, La Sagrada Familia.
Nou Camp Barcelona FC Stadium
Take a guided tour of Nou Camp, the home of Barcelona FC, including a trip to the museum and the club shop.
Gardaland Theme Park
Adventure and adrenaline await at Gardaland Park
Lake Garda sightseeing
Explore the scenic towns of Italy’s largest lake with some Lake Garda sightseeing
South Africa Game Reserve
Go on an escorted safari to spot the ‘big five’: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino.
Cape Peninsula Tour
Journey to dramatic Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, visiting Boulders Beach and Duiker Island.
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The tour was absolutely brilliant from start to finish, with fantastic sporting facilities, accommodation and a wonderful tour guide. The trip was organised superbly by the tour company which meant we could just relax and enjoy the trip as members of staff. The students had the most wonderful time and we will definitely be touring with Edwin Doran again!
LeAF Studio
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We used Edwin Doran for a basketball trip to Sri Lanka, this was a brilliant choice as nothing was too much trouble so we got to focus on enjoying our trip. Everything promised was delivered and more. I cannot recommend them enough.
Royal Engineers Basketball
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The Masterclass staff were extremely helpful and attentive when out in Salou, always about to answer any questions and checked in often. Our favourite moment was the boys’ football tournaments. Second time on this tour and the students loved it!
Beauchamps High School
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This was our sixth trip to South Africa with Edwin Doran and it was one of the best: outstanding planning and delivery throughout, and great to have local support throughout the trip. Thank you.
Shrewsbury House School
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An absolute pleasure working with your very dedicated team from planning to implementation. I can’t praise Craig Bones Head of Military Sales and Sports Tours team enough for such an amazing tour to South Africa. With Craig being ex armed forces, he clearly understood our needs and requirements and introduced us to some amazing people in country. We would really recommend Craig and the team for any tours overseas.
Adjutant General’s Corps
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With four sports to cater for it was always going to be a challenge, but our trip flowed and our pupils loved every minute of it.
Durham School
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The service from Edwin Doran was excellent throughout. We visited some incredible places, superbly impressive sporting venues and met wonderful people meaning everyone had a fantastic week full of memories.
Kimbolton School
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Overall a very successful tour for pupils and staff. Hockey matches were of a suitable level for both our teams. Organisation and support by Alex in London beforehand and Dani during our trip were excellent.
Strathearn School
Ready to plan your sports tour?
All of our sports tours are tailored to meet the specific requirements of your group. Speak to us to build your perfect itinerary on 020 3617 7983 or request a quote below.
Other sports tour FAQs
How do you aim to get the right standard of fixtures?
Upon booking, we will send a group information form which will ask for further information regarding your fixture requirements, including team strengths. We will also arrange a virtual meeting or phone call to discuss your teams in more detail.
When will I receive my tour’s fixture list?
We aim to confirm all fixtures 4 weeks prior to travel. However, this is dependent on the destination. Fixtures may only be finalised closer to departure as we rely on the goodwill of teachers and coaches around the world.
Do we need travel insurance?
Yes. We provide travel insurance in partnership with Endsleigh Insurance which offers a policy specifically designed for your tour itinerary.
What vaccinations will we need for travel?
We can advise on mandatory health requirements; however, we are not medical experts. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain proper and detailed medical advice at least 2 months prior to travel for the latest health requirements, recommendations for your destination and any costs.
Do I need to get permission to go on a sports tour?
This depends very much on obtaining the players’ permission to tour. We will provide you with all the details you need to make the ‘form filling’ as simple as possible. Make sure you allow plenty of time for the process.