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Passionate & Experienced
Travel experts

First-hand Experiences aims to give young people the chance to travel, learn, and acquire important skills through exploration.

We assist young people in expanding their comfort zone and acquiring key life skills that will serve as valuable foundations for their personal and professional development.
We specialize in organizing

Safe, educational, and fun trips for school groups

Expertise

We work with teachers to design itineraries that align with curriculum objectives and provide meaningful learning experiences for students.

Attention to detail

We handle all the logistics of your trip so that you can focus on teaching and enjoying the experience with your students.

Trust & Safety

We carefully select our destinations and have comprehensive safety protocols in place to ensure that your trip is as safe as possible.

Competitive pricing

We work with a wide range of travel partners to secure the best rates for our clients. We are committed to providing excellent value for your money.

Personalized service

We understand that each school and group is unique, and we take the time to get to know your specific needs and preferences.

Customer satisfaction

Our top priority is your satisfaction. We go above and beyond to ensure that your school trip is seamless and enjoyable for both you and your students.

About Us

Customised Experiential
Learning Program

Our passionate and experienced team of experts in educational travel has carefully designed our expeditions to provide a blend of project work, adventure, and cultural immersion. These itineraries are meant to create life-changing experiences and have a meaningful and lasting impact on both our traveling students and teachers, as well as the places they visit.

An expedition like this is a unique and rare opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, grow personally and professionally, and make a positive impact. It will allow you to make friends from all around the world and create memories that will last a lifetime. This experience has the potential to help you succeed and thrive in life.
“Empower young people through experience”

Mission & Vision

We believe in the value of hands-on, interactive learning experiences. Our organization’s vision is to create a dynamic and engaging educational environment that encourages individuals to take an active role in their own education and development.

Our motto is “empower young people through the experience.”

We focus on actively participating in and reflecting on real-world experiences rather than just receiving information through lectures or reading materials. This approach to learning can be effective because it allows individuals to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical setting, can be more engaging and meaningful than traditional forms of learning, and can promote deeper understanding and retention of information.

Ultimately, our goal is to create a culture of continuous learning and personal growth and to empower young people to take control of their own learning journey.

Our team

Meet The Team

Narine John
Founder & CEO
Narina is passionate about education and has experience teaching in a convent school for 5 years. With her Master’s degree in education, she is dedicated in designing and organizing learning experiences outside the classroom. In her free time, Narina likes to spend time with her two daughters – Ziya and Zarah.
Yaseen Mushtaq
Operations Manager
Yaseen enjoys working with teachers and students in facilitating the experience on the ground. Apart from taking care of the minute details on the ground for the school groups, Yaseen likes to read books and play cricket in his spare time. He has the experience of more than 5 years working with school groups.
Abin Joseph
Key Account Manager
Having visited many places in India and abroad, Abin is enthusiastic about designing safe and meaningful out-of-the-classroom experiences for young people. He has expertise in designing a program according to the needs and educational objectives of the school. In his spare time, he likes to travel and explore new places.
Dr. Peter Slowe
Advisor
A former Professor and Author, Dr Peter Slowe is the founder of the largest volunteering and internship organization, Projects Abroad. Peter’s expertise and experience in the field of experiential learning help First-Hand Experiences in designing and developing new programs in India and Abroad.
Mr. Ashish John
Advisor
Ashish, the Recruitment Director of a UK-based volunteering and internship organization for Asia, has over 12 years of experience in education travel and specialized knowledge in designing experiential learning programs. His expert advice helps us in designing safe and meaningful travel experiences.
Testimonials

Customer Reviews

I accompanied the Grade XI students on the Jim Corbett - Nainital trip, and I wanted to share my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional organization and execution of the tour. The students had an absolute blast! They thoroughly enjoyed: - The thrilling wildlife safari - The scenic beauty of Nainital - The engaging team-building activities - The delicious food arrangements and organized stay Your attention to detail and professionalism made the trip seamless and stress-free for us as an accompanying teachers.
Jisha
Accompanying Teacher, Grade XI, Trivandrum International School.

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FHE specializes in arranging personalized experiential learning programs that align with a school’s curriculum or goals. They also offer safe travel options that are carefully planned to support the development of young people.

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