Redwood Edutours

What Redwood Edutours does

Redwood Edutours is an India-based educational travel company that designs and operates curriculum-mapped experiential learning tours for K-12 students, primarily serving premium international and private schools. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company runs a portfolio of six themed program pillars — STEM Tours, Adventure & Life Skills, Art/History/Culture, Ecology & Conservation, CAS Tours, and Sustainable Development — delivered across 40+ destinations spanning India, East Asia (Japan, South Korea), the Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), and Europe (Germany, Belgium, Austria). Programs are 3-10 days in duration, designed for groups of 25-80 students, and include end-to-end logistics (travel, accommodation, activities, supervision), safety infrastructure (mandatory insurance, 24x7 helpline, seasoned tour leaders), and curriculum alignment including support for IB CAS hours. The company has served 30,000+ students through 400+ completed edutours and works with 60+ school partners including JBCN International School, Oakridge International School, TISB, Bombay International School, and Don Bosco International School.

The business operates on a sales-led, direct-to-school go-to-market model with no disclosed intermediaries. Revenue is generated through one-time per-program fees quoted individually based on destination, duration, and group specifications; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct: Redwood works with school administrators and activity coordinators, uses its website as the primary marketing channel, and closes via inquiry-driven sales conversations. The company maintains three regional offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Nagpur, supplemented by supply-side partnerships with airlines, hotels, local NGOs (notably Barefoot College in Tilonia), and research centers that anchor on-ground experiential content. Payments are processed through Razorpay, a third-party PCI-DSS-compliant Indian payment gateway.

From a technology standpoint, Redwood is a service business without a proprietary technology platform. There is no mobile app, no API, and no disclosed use of AI/ML or proprietary software — operations rely on standard website inquiry systems, direct outreach, and partner-managed travel infrastructure. The company is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, and operates with an 11-50 employee headcount. Its competitive position rests on curriculum-aligned program design, an established school-partner ecosystem, supply-chain relationships that enable competitive landed-cost pricing, and an accumulated track record of safe program delivery in a category where school procurement decisions are highly trust-driven.

Name

Redwood Edutours

Legal name

Redwood Edutours

Website

https://redwood.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redwood Edutours is an India-based, curriculum-mapped educational travel company that designs and operates themed experiential learning tours for K-12 students across 40+ destinations in India, East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, serving 60+ premium international and private schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

School Group & Curriculum-Led Trips (THAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student & Youth Educational Tours (THAKAGAA), Educational & Student Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAJ)

Keywords

• Educational travel tours
• Curriculum-mapped edutours
• Student experiential learning
• School group tours
• K-12 educational travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Educational Tour Programs: Redwood generates revenue through one-time fees for educational tour programs. Programs are priced per student with group sizes typically ranging from 25-80 students. The company offers end-to-end support including travel, accommodation, activities, and supervision. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Redwood Edutours designs and operates curriculum-mapped educational travel programs for school student groups (Grades 3–12). Programs run 3–10 days across 40+ destinations in India, East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, organized into six themed categories (STEM, Adventure & Life Skills, Art/History & Culture, Ecology & Conservation, CAS, and Sustainable Development). The company handles all travel, accommodation, activities, supervision, insurance, and 24x7 support on a tailormade, per-group basis.

Product overview

Redwood Edutours is an educational travel company offering a portfolio of themed edutour programs for school students (Grade 3–12), organized across six core themes: STEM Tours, Adventure & Life Skills, Art History & Culture, Ecology & Conservation, CAS Tours, and Sustainable Development. The company operates across four geographic destination regions — India, East Asia, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East, and Europe — and partners with over 60 schools including JBCN International School, Bombay International School, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Don Bosco International School, Oakridge International School, and TISB. Its flagship programs include Sustainable Development in Ladakh (8–10 days), Discover Japan (7 days), Discover South Korea (8 days), Germany/Belgium & Space Camp, Adventure Camp in Kerala (5–6 days), Andaman: Island Ecology and Conservation (5–7 days), Goa: Coastal Ecosystems and Cultural Riches (4–6 days), and Jaipur: A Journey through Royal Heritage (3–5 days). Programs include end-to-end planning support, safety and security standards with mandatory insurance, and 24×7 helpline. The company also maintains an India office network in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Nagpur.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEM Tours Themed educational travel program for K-12 students that engages participants with cutting-edge technologies and innovations through interactive projects and real-world applications, targeting critical thinking and problem-solving. Destinations include Ladakh, Japan, South Korea, and Germany/Belgium.
• Adventure & Life Skills Adventure sports–based edutours for school students that build life skills, responsibility, and values through trekking, kayaking, rock climbing, raft-building, and team-building. Programs include Kerala Adventure Camp, Andaman Island Ecology, and Goa Coastal Ecosystems.
• Art, History & Culture Educational tours that immerse students in the cultural, artistic, and historical essence of destinations, fostering global fraternity and appreciation of diversity. Programs include Jaipur: Royal Heritage, Hampi: Unearthing History, Dharamshala & Amritsar, and Pondicherry & Auroville.
• Ecology & Conservation Edutours that immerse students in the natural world, fostering environmental empathy through visits to national parks, wildlife reserves, coffee plantations, and coastal ecosystems. Programs include Pench National Park, Andaman: Island Ecology and Conservation, and Coorg: Coffee Ecology, Adventure & Heritage.
• CAS Tours Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) edutours that immerse students in local contexts to learn about development processes, practice teaching skills, and collaborate with local NGOs in transformative community journeys — enabling IB students to earn CAS hours.
• Sustainable Development A distinctive hands-on program where students participate in site visits, workshops, and practical projects to gain real-world insights into sustainable practices across various sectors, distinguishing it from typical edutours.
• India Tours Domestic educational travel programs spanning India's diverse culture and geography, including marine conservation in the Andamans, Tibetan Buddhism in Dharamshala, sustainable development in Ladakh, and medieval history in Hampi.
• East Asia Tours International edutour programs in Japan and South Korea focused on local histories and technological advancements, engaging students with local communities and cultural practices.
• Middle East Tours Edutours exploring futuristic innovation in Dubai and Abu Dhabi while exposing students to traditional Arabic culture in old towns.
• Europe Tours Educational tours covering Western Europe's Renaissance and WWII history alongside technological advancement, with a culminating space immersion at the Euro Space Center.
• Sustainable Development in Ladakh An 8–10 day program for Grade 9–12 students exploring Ladakh's art, culture, architecture, and geography, with local interactions, sustainable practice learning, and understanding of regional challenges and livelihoods.
• Discover Japan A 7-day program for students exploring Japan's blend of ancient traditions and modern innovation, experiencing robotics, electronics, futuristic technology, cultural practices, and historical sites including Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Osaka, and Hiroshima.
• Discover South Korea An 8-day program for Grade 8–12 students exploring Seoul as a leading smart city, understanding innovative urban solutions, visiting high-tech manufacturing facilities, and engaging with South Korean culture.
• Germany, Belgium & Space Camp A program spanning Germany and Belgium, featuring Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart, Neuschwanstein Castle, Brussels, chocolate-making workshops, and a 3-day space immersion at the Euro Space Center with astronaut training and rocket launches.
• Adventure Camp in Kochi and Munnar A 5–6 day program for Grade 6–9 students developing critical thinking, leadership, and self-reliance through trekking, raft-building, kayaking, rock climbing, tea estate volunteering, and Kalaripayattu martial art experiences.
• Andaman: Island Ecology and Conservation A 5–7 day program (October–May) exploring the Andaman Islands' beaches, marine ecosystems, coral reefs, Cellular Jail history, water sports (scuba diving, snorkelling, jet-skiing), and collaborative marine conservation efforts.
• Goa: Coastal Ecosystems and Cultural Riches A 4–6 day program exploring Goa's diverse marine and coastal ecosystems through field research, kayaking, dolphin spotting, mangrove exploration, heritage walks, spice farm visits, and cultural immersion.
• Jaipur: A Journey through Royal Heritage A 3–5 day program for Grade 3–6 students (September–February) exploring Rajasthan's royal heritage, architectural marvels, Rajput culture, women's empowerment initiatives, and traditional crafts including block printing and blue pottery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ students have experienced Redwood Edutours programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local NGOscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedwood partners with local NGOs for community immersion programs. Students work with NGOs during CAS Tours and Sustainable Development programs to understand development processes and foster empathy towards host communities. These partnerships enable authentic community engagement experiences.
• Research CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedwood collaborates with research centres to provide students immersive learning experiences in real-world settings. Students interact with subject experts at these facilities during STEM and ecology-focused edutours.
• Airline and Hotel PartnersminorOthersRedwood maintains an extensive network of airline, hotel and travel partners. These partnerships enable the company to offer competitive pricing and student-friendly rates for edutour programs.
• Barefoot CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRedwood partners with Barefoot College in Tilonia for community immersion programs. Students visit the college as part of Jaipur programs to understand rural education and empowerment models led by local women.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Explorica: Educational student travel company offering curriculum-tied international tours for schools. Comparable to Redwood in school-channel GTM, curriculum-aligned product design, and group-tour delivery model.
• World Strides: US-headquartered educational travel provider specialising in student tours for K-12 schools with curriculum-linked itineraries. Highly comparable to Redwood's curriculum-mapped model and school-channel distribution approach.
• ACIS (American Council for International Studies): Educational tour operator specialising in curriculum-linked international trips for middle and high school students. Comparable to Redwood in academic alignment, school-partnership model, and multi-destination offerings.
• EF Education First: Global leader in educational travel and language learning, operating student tours across multiple continents. Directly comparable to Redwood as both companies design curriculum-aligned student travel experiences for school-age audiences, though EF operates at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Brightspark Travel: Student tour operator serving North American schools with educational trips, sports tours, and music festivals. Closely comparable to Redwood in target buyer (school administrators), group size, and curriculum-linked offerings.

Broad incumbents

• SOTC Travel: Established Indian tour operator offering leisure, corporate, and student group tours. Overlaps with Redwood on group travel to international destinations but does not specialise in curriculum-mapped K-12 educational programming.
• Thomas Cook India: Major Indian travel company providing outbound tour packages, MICE, and student travel. Comparable to Redwood on India-to-international student movement but offers broader leisure and corporate products beyond curriculum-aligned education.
• Kesari Tours: Indian tour operator with group travel packages to international destinations. Overlaps with Redwood on group student travel logistics but does not focus on curriculum-mapped K-12 educational content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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