Transformative Learning Journeys Across Southeast Asia Learning that empowers. Impact that endures.
Agent Overview
Who We Are
Community Empowerment · Transformative Learning · Lasting Impact
Discova Educational Travel creates transformative learning journeys that inspire global citizenship, empower local communities,
and
align
with
the
UN
Sustainable
Development Goals. Through long-term partnerships with our in-country
hosts,
deliver
tailored,
meaningful
travel
experiences that leave a lifelong impact – for both travellers and the communities they visit.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT G OALS
Agent Overview
Our Team DET exists to deliver transformative travel through impactful encounters that strengthen global resilience and the pursuit of learning.
“Being the General Manager of Discova Educational Travel brings together two of my strongest passions and values: the transformative power of education, and the opportunity to give back to local communities through purposeful travel that bring lasting impact.”
“What sets Discova Educational Travel apart is the way we match programme design with seamless logistics. We focus on developing content and coordinating delivery with local teams, so student trips run smoothly and learning happens on the ground.”
Michaela Connor General Manager, DET
Raymond Wong Head of Operations, DET
“DET programmes always come back to one question: what do we want students to walk away knowing, feeling, and able to do? We design for curiosity, resilience, and the confidence to do hard things. We aim for a transformative learning journeys working exactly as it should.”
“Being part of Discova Educational Travel means building relationships that go beyond logistics. Every programme is a partnership, and seeing how our collective efforts shape experiences that inspire students and support communities is truly rewarding.”
Naome Pangilinan Product and Marketing
Quynh Tran Account Manager, DET
Agent Overview
Why Choose Us? Our approach combines safety-first delivery, community-led partnerships, and real-world learning, so agents can sell with confidence.
Safety First Culture
Student-Centred Learning
Continuous, in-person audits and proactive risk management ensure the highest industry standards across all activities.
Active and experiential pedagogical approach with customisable itineraries and outcomes that spark inquiry and reflection.
24/7 Global Support
No Management Fees
Backed by a dedicated customer experience and crisis management team, ensuring round-the-clock safety and peace of mind.
100% of partner and student donations go directly to community projects — maximising local benefit and transparency.
Regenerative and Community-Led
Award-Winning Impact
Built with communities through long-term partnerships, our regenerative programmes create authentic impact and self-sustaining systems that strengthen resilience beyond each trip.
Our grassroots projects are recognised for meaningful change across healthcare, education, sanitation, and economic empowerment
Agent Overview
Our Communities Trei Nhoar CAMBODIA
Borneo
M A LAY S I A
Distance: 1.5 hours from Siem Reap
Distance: 1.5 hours from Kuching
Experience Highlights:
Experience Highlights:
Community projects
Wildlife
Cultural workshops
Conservation
Manggis
INDONESIA
Sao Hai
THAILAND
Distance: 1.5 hours from Bali
Distance: 1.5 hours from Bangkok
Experience Highlights:
Experience Highlights:
Conservation
Heritage farming
Women Empowerment
Social impact
Agent Overview
Our Communities Mai Chau
NORTH VIETNAM
Quyet Thang
NORTH VIETNAM
Distance: 3.5 hours from Hanoi
Distance: 3 hours from Hanoi
Experience Highlights:
Experience Highlights:
Cultural exchange
Cultural exchange
Social impact
Social impact
Hoi An
CENTRAL VIETNAM
Distance: 1 hour from Danang Experience Highlights: UNESCO heritage Regenerative farming
Vinh Long
SOUTH VIETNAM
Distance: 3 hours from Ho Chi Minh City Experience Highlights: Mekong Delta culture Social impact
Agent Overview
What We Offer Our programmes span multiple formats, with strong safeguarding, trusted local delivery, and customisable learning outcomes to match your clients’ needs.
Community-Based
Faculty-Led
Collaborative journeys, including CAS experiences, that immerse learners in local life while contributing to sustainable community development and meaningful exchange.
Academic-guided programmes developed with educators to connect classroom theory with real-world learning through fieldwork, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
Curriculum-Linked
CSR / Corporate
Programmes designed to align classroom learning with realworld application through handson, experiential study.
Purpose-driven experiences that enable teams to engage in community projects, strengthen collaboration, and contribute to sustainable impact.
Impact Immersion (3–4 weeks)
Tailor-Made
Extended experiences that combine field engagement, professional learning, and social impact in partnership with local communities.
Fully customised journeys crafted to meet specific learning goals, interests, and partner objectives.
Agent Overview
Our Destinations Discova Community Profiles Sample Programme Pack - Indonesia Sample Programme Pack - Vietnam Sample Curriculum-Linked Programmes Singapore STEM and Sustainability Programme Japan History and Culture Programme East Bali Marine Conservation Programme Central Vietnam History and Cultural Reflection Programme
Sample Community-Based Programmes Trei Nhoar Service Learning Programme Manggis Service Learning Programme Central Vietnam Service Learning Programme Sao Hai Service Learning Programme
Sample Impact Immersion Programme Factsheets Bali Women Empowerment Factsheet Central Vietnam Regenerative Factsheet
Agent Overview
Client Reflections "Despite around 1,000 additional
"Our NPS for ground team support
students travelling with us compared
hugely increased in 2025. We ended on
to the previous year, we were still able
an impressive score of 59. Your
to improve our overall customer
diligence in selecting quality, safe
experience, achieving an NPS of 64.
services, your investment in guide
That is a result we are proud of, and
training, and the time spent
your contribution to it has been
collaborating with our team here has
significant."
really created fantastic results."
Intermediary partner, end-of-season
Intermediary partner, end-of-season
review
review
"Our guide in Siem Reap was absolutely "Our guide kept us updated in real time during the typhoon and advised us clearly on what to do when we were stuck in Hanoi. That kind of calm, informed support under pressure is exactly what you want." School Leader, Vietnam
amazing. He was professional, welcoming, and genuinely wonderful with our students. He shared so much of his knowledge and experience, helped us navigate the city, and came up with great ideas for making the most of our time there." Tour Leader and School Leader, Cambodia
"Our ground teams in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia achieved an NPS greater than 70 from a high volume of responses. These are our first recipients of our Outstanding Ground Team Award. Congratulations and our sincere thanks for your hard work and dedication." Intermediary partner, end-of-season review
"Meeting local students, exchanging contacts, and staying in touch even now is something I will never forget. Those one-on-one days were something you could never experience as a tourist." Student, Vietnam and Cambodia
"For me, it was seeing the living situations in Cambodia and Vietnam. We might see things as problems. For the people living there, it is everyday life. That reframe stayed with me." Student, Vietnam and Cambodia
"Our guide and the transport team were excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable, great fun, and brilliant with the students." School Leader, Indonesia
For enquiries, contact us at educationaltravel@discova.com Visit us: www.discova.com/educational-travel