Camps International Reviews

4.0 Rating 519 Reviews
76 %
of reviewers recommend Camps International
4.0
Based on 519 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Own Driver
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In
Over A Week
Customer Service
3.1 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
Read Camps International Reviews

About Camps International:

Camps International are experts in sustainable student travel, offering life-changing school expeditions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Visit Website

Phone:

01425 485390

Email:

info@campsinternational.com

Location:

Unit 10 Kingfisher Park Headlands Business ParkSalisbury Road
Ringwood
BH24 3NX

Write Your review

Tell us how Camps International made you happy
Help future customers by talking about customer service, price, delivery, returns & refunds.
Minimum 10 characters
Would you like to add a photos or videos?
Strengthen your review by uploading photos & videos.
Drag files here or browse
(Supported files: jpg, png, mpeg, ogg, mp4 & webm)
What's your name?
Leave this blank if you'd like to publish your review anonymously.
(Optional)
What's your email?
We need your email address to verify that your review is genuine
Please note that we may share your email with the company to verify your order.
Camps International 5 star review on 1st May 2024
Sarah
Camps International 5 star review on 19th April 2024
Reena Abdul Rasheed
Camps International 5 star review on 27th November 2023
Darran Tunnah
Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
Noah Clarke
Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
Noah Clarke
Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
Noah Clarke
Camps International 5 star review on 31st October 2023
Noah Clarke
62
Anonymous
Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
good experience for young kids
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Dear Mohammad We are delighted to hear that you had a good experience in Kenya. Thank you for travelling with us and helping us support the local communities and wildlife. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
Amazing experience!
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Dear Natalie We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience in Camp Kenya. All the best The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Lovely experience for my daughter! She came back with lots of stories and big ideas.. She really lived through something i know that will stay with her for a long time and surely added a lot to her Personality… Thanks Chris and Thanks to Camps International!
Camps International 5 star review on 28th October 2022
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
We are so happy to hear your daughter had a great expedition with us to Kenya and came home with memories to last a lifetime. We will pass the news onto Chris and the team who will be thrilled to hear. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
Amazing experience for the students. Camps covered all bases and the students grew so much as people over a week. I can guarantee it is a week that they will never forget for the rest of their lives. Our leader Chris was outstanding!
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
We are so delighted to hear what a positive experience this was for your students not only in terms of their personal growth but that they made memories to last a life time. We have passed on your compliments to Chris for leading the expedition. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
My son went to Cambodia for 4 weeks this summer. Yes it cost a lot of money, yes we had the uncertainty of whether this trip would ever go ahead following Covid but oh was it worth every penny and all the eating. My son had such a positive experience. I can honestly say he has come back a changed individual. He is more driven, he is more grateful for what he has. He used to spend far too much time gaming on his PC. He now hardly ever goes on it. He is far more communicative. It has clearly had a lasting profound effect on him. I certainly hoped this would be the case when he first showed interest in the trip but it has far exceeded my expectations. A hugely positive experience as long as you go into it with the right attitude. Thanks Camps International! Keep up the good work!
Camps International 5 star review on 25th October 2022
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Dear Olivia What a delight to read this review with regards to your son's trip to Cambodia with Camps International. We believe that our trips do provide life changing experiences and to hear all the positives direct from a parent is just the best, so thank you and thank you for travelling with us and sharing your experience. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
I went on the costa rica expedition in 2022, such a surreal experience, would highly recommend it to anyone interested in taking a trip like this.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you had an unbelievable time on expedition to Costa Rica this summer. Thank you for being part of the Camps family and making an impact. Best wishes The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
I have travelled with Camps for 9 years and will hopefully keep doing so until I retire! Our team were in Kenya this year and it was as AMAZING as always. Camps staff in the UK are fantastic and the organisation that goes in to the trip is incredible. Staff in country are very accommodating and cannot do enough for you. It really is a home away from home. The impact it has on the students who travel is wonderful to witness as they are thrown into a completely different way of life, usually returning more humbled by their experience. It truly is life changing, not only for the students themselves, but also for the communities that they are helping by being there.
Camps International 5 star review on 31st August 2022
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Dear Corrine We are so glad that once again you had a fantastic time on a Camps International Expedition. We were delighted to hear that your got such great support in the run up to expedition from our UK team and that our in-country team made you feel at home. Thank you for travelling with us and helping support our partner communities. We wonder where you will go next? Best wishes The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
A fantastic opportunity given to young people in a safe, well organised environment. The chance to make a difference to a community, work together and achieve outside their comfort zone. A once in a lifetime trip.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Hi Sallie, We are so glad to hear your school had a fantastic time on their trip to Cambodia this summer with us. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for all our travellers and hearing reviews like this is why we do what we do. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Camps organised the most wonderful experience for my daughter in Costa Rica which really pushed her out of her comfort zone but made her realise her potential and capabilities and lit a fire in her belly for travel, volunteering and experiences. At no time as a parent did I worry that my daughters was not looked after. The systems that Camps have in place for coping with illness, disruption to travel and communication with parents worked well. The only reasons for four stars - lots and lots of time in country travelling to and from various camps and the trips are so expensive. Fundraising is hard!!
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Hi Samantha, We are so glad to hear your daughter had an amazing time with us in Costa Rica and that it made a huge impact on her. We understand that fundraising all the money is challenging, but the sense of achievement once its complete is well worth the effort all our travellers put in. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Rory and his staff were FANTASTIC with our school trip. It was planned through Covid lockdown and Rory was incredibly supportive. The students had an amazing time at the one-in-a-lifetime trip in the Indigenous immersion camp. Will be going again.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Hi Darcy, We are so glad to hear your school enjoyed their indigenous trip and can't wait to welcome you back on one of our expeditions. I will pass your kind words on to Rory. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Just WOW! Our son had the most amazing time travelling to Costa Rica with you. He loved the projects and said his tour leader Cameron was amazing! He said everything was really well organised, the food and accommodation was great and the projects very rewarding. As a parent, I would highly recommend going on a trip with Camps International.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much for the kind words. We hope that your son has come away from this experience knowing he has made a huge impact on the livelihoods of the local communities in Costa Rica. I will pass on the praise to our leader Cameron who will be thrilled to read this! Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
The whole Cambodia trip was an amazing adventure and the students experienced a world completely different from their own. They have worked hard, laughed a lot, supported each other, had lots of fun together, passed their PADI qualifications and pulled together as a team.
Camps International 5 star review on 24th August 2022
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
We are so happy to hear that your students had a great time with us in Cambodia this summer. Travelling to the other side of the world for 4 weeks is a huge challenge in itself at their age and I am sure they have all come back with amazing memories and grown as individuals. We look forward to welcoming more students from your school on a Camps expedition in the future. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
fantastic and brilliant made this trip fenomenal a long lasting memory that’ll stick for life!
Camps International 4 star review on 23rd August 2022
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Hi Jenny, We love to hear that your trip with us has made a long-lasting impression on you. We always want our travellers to come back from their expeditions knowing they have made a huge impact on the local communities and made some amazing memories whilst doing so. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
The staff was really friendly, the locals were amazing. The camps were peaceful and loving environments where we could relax, play games or get to know other groups. Each camp felt like a different family and every time we moved to a new place we got welcomed with open arms and full hearts and it made the experience 100 times better.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Hi Shayani, Thank you so much for your kind words. We take a lot of pride in our camps and the way they are run. Employing locally means that the teams are full of knowledge and understanding of the communities around them. This means that they are passionate and determined to make an impact and give the best experience possible to our travellers. Kind Regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
i spent a month in Cambodia on an Impact trip and it was truly one of the most exciting experiences ive had. i spent some time in south-east asia in my childhood and i think that made it all the more meaningful for me to be helping out communities like those who i remember from when i was younger. it’s not easy, i’ll say that much, but i would 100% recommend to anyone considering it. campsint are doing amazing things and its wonderful to see the result of our project work and know it will help.
Camps International 5 star review on 22nd August 2022 Camps International 5 star review on 22nd August 2022 Camps International 5 star review on 22nd August 2022
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Dear Sapphire What a lovely review to read. We are delighted that you had the most exciting time in Cambodia and that the projects you worked on, although tough, were not only meaningful to you but that you could see the resulting impact on the community. We hope you cherish your memories for years to come. All the best The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
Wow what an experience my daughter has had. Absolutely amazing throughout from leaving the UK to returning back. The care and support has been second to none. This has been a once in a lifetime opportunity for her and truly memorable for the rest of her life. As a parent I would had no hesitation in recommending any child to take up a camps international expedition- both my daughters has been through it and has made them better teenagers for it. The service is great , keeping us informed every step of the way and it’s great value for money considering all the elements of the trip and insurance. Thank you to everyone involved - incredible.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We are delighted that your daughter had an amazing time on expedition and that she made so many memories to take away with her. We are glad that you felt supported the whole way (before and during the expedition) and we will pass this on to the team here at HQ and in-country who have worked hard to ensure all our student travellers get the most out of their trip. Enjoy hearing all the stories, I am sure it will be interesting for both your daughters to compare notes. We are truly grateful for your support. Kind regards The Camps Team
Posted 1 year ago
We have mixed reviews. The concept is absolutely fantastic and we appreciate the challenges involved with coordinating such a large number of groups and people, especially when unexpected things crop up like Covid, extreme weather or political unrest. On this occasion the tour was changed very last minute. We were grateful it was still going ahead, but disappointed by the reality of the back up plan. Ie, overcrowded camps with really not many jobs to do. Pretty sure Camps were aware of this as we mistakenly received an email advising leaders of the numbers doubling, the strain on toilet and wash facilities, and the need to pull together to make the trip successful. There seemed to be very little interaction with the community itself, only camps people, so the sold ideal of having community impact in the real world with real local people wasn’t felt. Possibly due to the revolving door of students with not enough availability or opportunity. That said, the leader was great, there were several inspiring local staff with great stories. It was still a good experience of basic backpacking travel, making friends, but not for the premium price paid and the community project we were sold on. We have a feeling circumstances were not on our side and we were just unlucky. Would we do it again, probably but we would look at similar options as a comparison first.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed the expedition did not meet your expectations with regards to community interaction and project work. In all our destinations we are part of the communities we work with, with our camps built and staffed by the local community - many of whom have incredibly moving life stories. We are pleased to hear you were inspired by our local crew. We will be passing on your constructive feedback to our in-country team. Kind regards The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
The organisation and support both before and during the trip was brilliant. Our students had a wonderful experience, as did I, making a difference to the lives of the local people whilst enjoying a cultural journey. I would highly recommend.
Camps International 5 star review on 18th August 2022
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Dear Lindsey How wonderful to hear that you felt supported in both the run-up to expedition and during your time away. Working alongside local people on sustainable projects does provide a unique opportunity to integrate with new cultures whilst making an impact! It is fantastic that you are your students got to experience this first-hand. We look forward to welcoming you on another Camps International school expedition. Kind regards The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Camps has given our daughter a fantastic experience. Because it has been organised through her school it has meant she has gone with people she knows. This makes all the difference.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
We are delighted to hear that your daughter has been able to go on this lifetime opportunity with her school and make the most of the experience, sharing it with people she knows. We hope they continue to share many more memories about their time in Camp and the impact they made together with the local communities. Kind regards The Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
My daughter has recently returned from Camp Peru and I cannot thank the team enough - there are no words to express our gratitude. She has had the most wonderful experience, made friends for life and gained a fresh perspective on life. During the trip, she became unwell and required a visit to the hospital. The care she received from the Camps staff was as good as if she was with her own family. She was cared for so well and we felt happy on the knowledge that she was in such safe hands. Patrick you are a very special person. Before travelling, she was nervous - so were we! At many points in the run up we could have backed out. We are all so glad that we didn't! The pictures taken from the top of Machu Picchu and the look on her face makes us smile every day. I actually get emotional when I see the pictures as I cannot quite believe that she did it! I cannot thank Camps International enough. The experience given to young people is something that will remain with them for many years to come. A million thanks to everyone who makes this dream a reality. The Fraser Family :)
Camps International 5 star review on 16th August 2022
Helpful Report
Posted 1 year ago
Dear Geraldine, Your kind words and hearing that your daughter has had such an amazing experience has warmed all our hearts here at Camps. We are so happy to hear that she enjoyed her expedition with us to Peru and that the service provided by Patrick was of high quality. We will pass this message on to him to read. An expedition to Peru is designed to push travellers outside their comfort zone and gain a real sense of accomplishment and pride. Whether this is through project work or reaching the top of Machu Picchu. To hear this reaction from one of our expeditions is the reason we do what we do. We can't thank you enough for your kind words and always know that you are part of the Camps family. Kind regards Camps Crew
Posted 1 year ago
Camps International is rated 4.0 based on 519 reviews