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AAngusPro planVenture Beyond – Marketing & Website/Repositioning expedition page elements in WordPressClaude finished the responseYou said: Edit Expedition Page Templates – WordPresstpl-guide-lombok-island.phpphpguide-page.csscssEdit Expedition Page Templates – WordPress I need to edit my expedition pages on my website, to add the Page Summary (AI Summary) at the top of each page, below the Jump Menu which sits underneath the Hero Image. I also want to reposition the titles / text that sits on the Hero Image of the individual expedition pages, so they sit lower. Here is a reference of how the page summary and Hero Titles / Subtitles should look:8:47 amClaude responded: I can see the template already has the Page Summary section (section 2b) in the PHP, and the CSS already has .Ran 2 commands, viewed a fileRan 2 commands, viewed a fileI can see the template already has the Page Summary section (section 2b) in the PHP, and the CSS already has .sec-page-summary styles. The template also already has $page_summary = get_field(‘page_summary’) at the top. So the page summary is already implemented.
Now I need to understand your reference image. You mentioned it but haven’t attached it yet — I don’t see an image in your message. Let me proceed with what I can infer from your description:

Page Summary — already exists in the PHP template (section 2b) and CSS. It just needs the ACF field populated.
Hero titles/subtitles repositioned lower — the hero-inner content currently uses align-items: flex-end on the container (so it’s already bottom-aligned), but the padding-bottom controls how far from the bottom.

Could you share the reference image you mentioned? That said, I can make the two changes now based on your description. Let me check what specifically needs to change:

The Page Summary section is already in the template — it will render as long as the page_summary ACF field has content
The hero text position needs adjusting

Let me make the hero text sit lower and ensure the page summary styling matches what you’d expect:Copy files to working directoryCopy files to working directoryThe files are already well-structured. Since you mentioned a reference image that didn’t come through, let me make the two targeted changes based on your description, then show you a visual preview so you can confirm before I finalise the files.
Changes I’ll make:

Hero text lower — reduce padding-bottom on the hero container and push the hero-inner further down so title/subtitle/CTA sit closer to the bottom edge of the hero
Page Summary — the PHP and CSS already exist; I’ll refine the CSS styling to make it more prominent/polished (bordered left accent, slightly larger text, better spacing)
Edited 2 filesEdited 2 filesNow let me build a visual preview so you can see exactly how both changes look:
::view-transition-group(*),
::view-transition-old(*),
::view-transition-new(*) {
animation-duration: 0.25s;
animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}
VvisualizeVvisualize show_widgetHere’s the preview showing both changes. Now let me copy the updated files to outputs:Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileHere’s what was changed and what to note:
guide-page.css — two changes:

Hero text lower — padding-bottom on .sec-expedition-hero .container reduced from 80px to 48px. Since the container already uses align-items: flex-end, this pushes the title/subtitle/CTA closer to the bottom edge of the hero image. You can tune this value — lower number = closer to the bottom.
Page Summary styling — refined from the original. Key updates:

Added border-left: 3px solid #00AADD accent bar (matching the brand blue)
padding-left: 20px to inset text from the bar
Max-width capped at 860px so long text doesn’t span the full container
Slightly smaller text (14px) and darker colour (#555) to distinguish it from body copy

tpl-guide-lombok-island.php — no changes needed. The template already had the $page_summary = get_field(‘page_summary’) field fetch and the sec-page-summary HTML block in place. You just need to populate the page_summary ACF field in WordPress for it to appear.
One thing I noticed — you mentioned a reference image for how the summary and hero titles should look, but it didn’t come through. If you can share it, I can adjust the exact positioning, font sizing, or styling to match your reference precisely.Guide pageCode · CSS DownloadTpl guide lombok islandCode · PHP DownloadDownload allYou said: Those were reference pages.single-expedition-mount-rinjani-summit.phpphpsingle-expedition.csscssThose were reference pages.
This is the first file I need to edit.
I need the page summary added to the template (will I need to add an ACF Field?)
I also need the hero Title repositioned, as per the Lombok Island page8:51 amClaude responded: Now I have everything I need.Ran 3 commandsRan 3 commandsNow I have everything I need. Two clear differences from the Lombok guide page:

Hero — align-items: center (vertically centred) and padding-bottom: 120px vs Lombok’s align-items: flex-end and padding-bottom: 48px. Need to change to flex-end + reduce padding.
Page Summary — not in the PHP at all, and no page_summary ACF field fetch. Need to add both.
Ran 5 commands, edited a fileRan 5 commands, edited a fileGood. Now add the Page Summary HTML block between the jump nav and section 3:Ran 4 commandsRan 4 commandsNow fix the CSS — hero positioning and add the page summary styles:Ran 4 commandsRan 4 commandsNow append the page summary styles to the CSS. Let me find the end of the file to add them cleanly:Ran 3 commands, read a fileRan 3 commands, read a fileBoth files are updated. Here’s a summary of every change made:
single-expedition-mount-rinjani-summit.php

Added $page_summary = get_field( ‘page_summary’ ); to the ACF field fetches at the top
Added the sec-page-summary HTML block (section 2b) between the jump nav closing

and section 3 (Program Overview) — identical pattern to the Lombok guide page

single-expedition.css

Hero repositioned lower: changed .sec-expedition-hero .container from align-items: center → align-items: flex-end, and padding-bottom: 120px → padding-bottom: 48px
Page summary styles appended at the bottom — matches the guide-page.css pattern exactly (grey background, sky blue left border, italic Merriweather body text)

Yes, you’ll need a new ACF field. Add a Wysiwyg (or Textarea) field named page_summary to your Single Expedition field group, under a new “Page Summary” tab. Apply it to the page template. The block only renders when the field has content, so existing pages won’t be affected until you populate it.Single expedition mount rinjani summitCode · PHP DownloadSingle expeditionCode · CSS DownloadDownload allYou said: What next?What next? Add and ACF Field to the pages (there are 4 expedition pages)8:53 amClaude responded: Here’s exactly what to do next — one ACF field, added once, applied to all 4 expedition pages.Searched project for “ACF fields expedition pages WordPress setup”Searched project for “ACF fields expedition pages WordPress setup”Here’s exactly what to do next — one ACF field, added once, applied to all 4 expedition pages.
Yes, you need one new ACF field. Here’s the full setup:

In WordPress Admin → Custom Fields → Field Groups
Find your existing field group for the single expedition template (likely called something like “Single Expedition” or “Expedition — Content”). Open it and add:
SettingValueField LabelPage SummaryField Namepage_summaryField TypeTextarea (recommended) or WysiwygInstructionsAI/AEO summary. 2–3 sentences describing what this page covers and who it’s for. Appears below the jump nav in italics.RequiredNoRows4
Why Textarea over Wysiwyg? The template outputs it via wp_kses_post() and the CSS styles the

tags — Wysiwyg adds a toolbar you don’t need for 2–3 italic sentences. If you want the ability to bold or link within the summary, use Wysiwyg.
Location rules — set it to display on:

Page Template → is equal to → Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition (and repeat for each of the 4 expedition templates, using OR conditions)
Or if all 4 share the same template file (i.e. single-expedition.php with the post type), set it to:

Post Type → is equal to → Expeditions

Once saved, go to each of the 4 expedition pages and populate the page_summary field. The block won’t render at all until content is entered, so there’s no risk of empty sections appearing.
Want me to draft the actual page summary copy for each of the 4 expeditions? I have enough context from the project files to write them in the right AEO style.You said: This is what exists at the moment (I haven’t added anything yet)This is what exists at the moment (I haven’t added anything yet)8:55 amClaude responded: The page_summary field (row 4) already exists in your ACF field group — someone added it previously.The page_summary field (row 4) already exists in your ACF field group — someone added it previously. It’s a WYSIWYG Editor type, sitting under its own “AI Summary” tab.
You don’t need to add anything. You can go straight to each of the 4 expedition pages and populate the Page Summary field content.
Want me to write the AI summary copy for all 4 expeditions now? I have the context from your project files to write them in the right AEO/GEO style — concise, factual, answer-engine optimised.You said: Leave everything as is on the existing ACF.Leave everything as is on the existing ACF. But I want to create a new one called “AI Summary” – this is the one that will sit unter the Jump Nav Menu, with the grey shaded background.I actually see on the Lombok Page editior, the Tab is “AI Summary”. I suggest we use the same name9:00 amClaude responded: Looking at your screenshot, the Lombok Island page already has it working perfectly — the grey italic summary block is rendering beautifully below the jump nav.Looking at your screenshot, the Lombok Island page already has it working perfectly — the grey italic summary block is rendering beautifully below the jump nav.
So to confirm what you want:

The Lombok guide page already has “AI Summary” as the tab name with page_summary as the field name — and it’s working
For the 4 expedition pages, you want to add the same thing: a new “AI Summary” tab with a page_summary WYSIWYG field to the expedition field group

Looking at the ACF screenshot you shared, the expedition field group already has rows 3 & 4 — “AI Summary” tab and “Page Summary” field (page_summary, WYSIWYG). That’s exactly the right setup.
So the field already exists in the field group. The only thing left is to go to each of the 4 expedition pages and paste in the content for the page_summary field.
Want me to write the AI Summary copy for all 4 expeditions now? I’ll match the tone and style of the Lombok one in your screenshot — factual, written for Heads of Outdoor Ed, 3–4 sentences.You said: No – what I pasted was from the Lombok Page – we need to create the field group on the Expedition ACF Field Group, and ensure the template / CSS is mapped corr…No – what I pasted was from the Lombok Page – we need to create the field group on the Expedition ACF Field Group, and ensure the template / CSS is mapped correctly9:01 amClaude responded: You’re right, sorry for the confusion.You’re right, sorry for the confusion. Let me check exactly what’s in the expedition field group vs what the template is calling.Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsGood — the template and CSS from our earlier edits are already correct. Here’s the full picture:
What’s done ✅

single-expedition-mount-rinjani-summit.php calls get_field( ‘page_summary’ )
single-expedition.css has .sec-page-summary styles

What’s missing ❌

The expedition ACF field group doesn’t have the AI Summary tab + Page Summary field yet

Here’s exactly what to add in ACF:

Custom Fields → find your Expedition field group → Add Field
Add two items in this order:
Item 1 — Tab
SettingValueField TypeTabLabelAI Summary
Item 2 — Field
SettingValueField TypeWYSIWYG EditorLabelPage SummaryField Namepage_summaryToolbarBasicMedia UploadNoRequiredNo
Position both immediately after the Hero Section tab (so it mirrors the Lombok field group structure you showed in the screenshot).

Once saved, the field will appear on all 4 expedition pages and the template will pick it up automatically — no further code changes needed. Want me to write the summary copy for all 4 expeditions while you set that up?You said: i need to check i’m looking at the correct ACF Field Group.i need to check i’m looking at the correct ACF Field Group. Are you able to tell me which one the Rinjani Summit Expedtion is linked to?9:06 amClaude responded: I can see from the template file what ACF fields it’s pulling from, but I can’t directly query your WordPress database to tell you the field group name.I can see from the template file what ACF fields it’s pulling from, but I can’t directly query your WordPress database to tell you the field group name.
However, I can tell you exactly how to find it:
In WordPress Admin → Custom Fields → Field Groups
Look for the field group that contains these fields — they’re what the template calls:

single_tour_content (Group field — contains most of the page content)
route_section_title
route_tabs
route_intro
safety_title
safety_content
safety_facts

The field group will also have its Location Rule set to either:

Post Type → Expeditions, or
Page Template → Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition

Cross-reference those field names against the groups listed in your ACF dashboard and that’s your group. The name is likely something like “Single Expedition” or “Expedition Page”.
Once you spot it, screenshot the field list and I can confirm it’s the right one before you add anything.You said: Here it isHere it is9:06 amClaude responded: That’s the one.That’s the one. CTP: Tours is the field group — I can see single_tour_content, route_section_title, route_intro, route_tabs, safety_title, safety_content, and safety_facts — all matching exactly what the template calls.
Add the following to this field group:
Click “+ Add Field” and add these two, positioned between row 2 (Single Tour Content group) and row 3 (Route and Safety tab):
New row 3 — Tab
SettingValueField TypeTabLabelAI Summary
New row 4 — Field
SettingValueField TypeWYSIWYG EditorLabelPage SummaryField Namepage_summaryToolbarBasicMedia UploadNo
Then drag them up so they sit between Single Tour Content (row 2) and Route and Safety (row 3). Hit Save Changes.
That’s it — all 4 expedition pages will immediately show the AI Summary tab in their editor, and the template will render the grey summary block automatically once you add content.You said: How come there is no Hero Tab?How come there is no Hero Tab?9:08 amClaude responded: Good catch.Good catch. Looking at the template, the hero content is pulled from inside the single_tour_content group field (row 2) — not as a separate top-level field:
php$hero_subtitle = $single_tour_content[‘intro_subheading’] ?? ”;
So the Hero data lives nested inside the Single Tour Content group, which is why there’s no separate Hero tab at the top level — unlike the Lombok guide page where hero_image, hero_title, and hero_subtitle are standalone fields under their own Hero tab.
It’s a different structure — the Lombok field group has everything flat with tabs, the expedition field group uses a Group field (single_tour_content) to contain most of the content, with only route and safety fields sitting outside it at the top level.
So when you add the AI Summary tab + Page Summary field, they’ll sit correctly at the top level alongside the Route and Safety fields — and get_field(‘page_summary’) will find them fine. Nothing to change, just worth understanding why the two field groups look different.You said: I’ll leave these at the bottom.I’ll leave these at the bottom. Ok, so now, everthing is in place – have you update the templates yet?9:09 amClaude responded: Yes — both files were updated in our earlier session and delivered.Yes — both files were updated in our earlier session and delivered. To recap what was done:
single-expedition-mount-rinjani-summit.php

Added $page_summary = get_field( ‘page_summary’ ); to the ACF field fetches
Added the sec-page-summary HTML block (section 2b) between the jump nav and section 3
Hero repositioned lower (align-items: flex-end, padding-bottom: 48px)

single-expedition.css

Hero container changed from align-items: center + padding-bottom: 120px → align-items: flex-end + padding-bottom: 48px
Page summary styles appended at the bottom

Both updated files are in your outputs from this session. However — one important question before you deploy:
Does single-expedition-mount-rinjani-summit.php serve all 4 expedition pages, or does each expedition have its own template file?
If each of the 4 expeditions has its own .php template file, we’ll need to apply the same two changes to the other 3 templates as well. If they all share one template, you’re done on the PHP side.You said: So you referenced the new ACF Fields correctly?So you referenced the new ACF Fields correctly?9:09 amClaude responded: Looking back at our work — yes and no.Looking back at our work — yes and no.
The template correctly calls get_field( ‘page_summary’ ) which matches the field name you’re about to add to CTP: Tours.
However, there’s a potential issue. The expedition template fetches most of its data like this:
php$single_tour_content = get_field( ‘single_tour_content’ );
$hero_subtitle = $single_tour_content[‘intro_subheading’] ?? ”;
Most fields are nested inside the single_tour_content group. But page_summary is being added as a top-level field in CTP: Tours (not inside the group), so get_field( ‘page_summary’ ) is the correct way to call it — it will work fine.
So yes, the template is correctly referencing it. Once you:

Add the AI Summary tab + Page Summary field to CTP: Tours and save
Upload the updated single-expedition-mount-rinjani-summit.php and single-expedition.css to your theme
Populate the page_summary field on each expedition page

…it should render. Do you want me to write the AI summary copy for all 4 expeditions now so you have it ready to paste in?You said: Now, please help me write the AI Summary.Now, please help me write the AI Summary. This will tell AI scraping bots, exactly what this page is about (but try to keep the language as human as possible). Here is some information about the Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition:

The Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition is offered across three itinerary options – a focused 2 Day / 1 Night Crater Rim only route, and two versions of the Crater Rim and Second Summit program spanning 2 or 3 days. All options start and finish in Senaru Village and are operated within the Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani (TNGR) national park.

The tabs below outline each route with elevation profile, map, and daily breakdown. The right option for your school will depend on the time available, the fitness of your group, and whether the Second Summit add-on is appropriate. If you are unsure, contact us and we will give you an honest assessment.

Most schools add days either side of the mountain component for sightseeing, snorkelling, and cultural activities on Lombok, making total trip length typically 6 to 8 days.

For schools wanting a less demanding introduction to trekking on Lombok, our Sembalun Highlands Expedition offers a range of day and overnight hikes without the sustained elevation demand of the Senaru trail. For schools ready for the full Rinjani summit, the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition is the next step.

If contains embedded Google Maps route maps of each Rinjani Crater Rim Expedtion we offer.
It containts Safety content about Risk ManagementShow more9:12 amClaude responded: Here’s the AI Summary for the Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition:Here’s the AI Summary for the Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition:

This page covers the Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions — a school trekking program on Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia. Three itinerary options are available: a 2 Day / 1 Night Crater Rim route, and two Crater Rim and Second Summit programs of 2 or 3 days, all departing from Senaru Village inside the Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani national park. The page includes route maps, elevation profiles, and daily breakdowns for each option, along with safety and risk management information relevant to school groups. It is written for Heads of Outdoor Education, Deputy Principals, and teachers assessing whether the Crater Rim Expedition is the right program for their students.

That’s 4 sentences, deliberately structured so AI systems can extract: what the page is → what’s on it → who it’s for. The language stays readable for human visitors too.
Want me to write the summaries for the other 3 expeditions now? If you can share similar brief notes for each one (or just confirm what they are), I’ll draft them all so you can paste them straight in.You said: Great.Great. Just remove Em Dashes9:13 amClaude responded: This page covers the Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, a school trekking program on Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia.This page covers the Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, a school trekking program on Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia. Three itinerary options are available: a 2 Day / 1 Night Crater Rim route, and two Crater Rim and Second Summit programs of 2 or 3 days, all departing from Senaru Village inside the Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani national park. The page includes route maps, elevation profiles, and daily breakdowns for each option, along with safety and risk management information relevant to school groups. It is written for Heads of Outdoor Education, Deputy Principals, and teachers assessing whether the Crater Rim Expedition is the right program for their students.

Ready for the next expedition when you are.You said: Please give me the updated PHP and CSS – I don’t think I uploaded them, as the new AI section is not showing in the Preview.Please give me the updated PHP and CSS – I don’t think I uploaded them, as the new AI section is not showing in the Preview. Also, the hero title is slightly too low. Can you try to match the position with the Lombok Island example i gave before.9:15 amClaude responded: Looking at both screenshots, I can see two things to fix:Looking at both screenshots, I can see two things to fix:

Hero title position — Lombok has the title sitting roughly 60% down the hero. The Crater Rim page has it lower. I need to adjust padding-bottom up slightly.
The files — you’re right, the outputs from earlier need to be re-delivered with all changes intact.

Let me check the current state of both files and fix the hero position:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsBoth are already at 48px. Looking at the screenshots more carefully, the Lombok title sits higher because the Lombok hero uses height: 100vh with max-height: 800px, while the expedition hero may be taller. Let me check and compare:Check expedition hero height settingsCheck expedition hero height settingsThe hero dimensions are identical — both 100vh / max-height: 800px. The difference in the screenshots is that the Lombok title is at roughly the bottom third of the hero, while the Crater Rim title appears even lower because the hero content area has more padding.
The real fix is increasing padding-bottom on the expedition hero to push the content up slightly from the very bottom edge — matching Lombok’s visual feel:Adjust hero padding-bottom to 80px to match Lombok visual positionAdjust hero padding-bottom to 80px to match Lombok visual positionNow also check the mobile responsive override and update that too:Check mobile hero stylesCheck mobile hero stylesGood — no mobile override for padding-bottom so that’s fine. Now verify the full state of both files and copy to outputs:Verify all changes are present in both filesVerify all changes are present in both filesEverything is in place. Copying to outputs:Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileBoth files are ready. Summary of what’s in them:
single-expedition.css — hero padding-bottom increased from 48px to 80px, which should lift the title up to roughly match the Lombok Island position. align-items: flex-end remains so it anchors to the bottom of the hero.
single-expedition-mount-rinjani-summit.php — get_field(‘page_summary’) fetch and the sec-page-summary block between the jump nav and section 3.
Upload both to your theme, add the AI Summary content to the expedition page in WordPress, and it should render correctly.Single expedition mount rinjani summitCode · PHP DownloadSingle expeditionCode · CSS DownloadDownload allYou said: Please write me an AI Summary for the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition Page.Please write me an AI Summary for the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition Page. Here is some content from the page:The Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition is Venture Beyond’s flagship school program. It is built around a single, unambiguous objective – the full summit of Mount Rinjani at 3,726m, Indonesia’s second highest volcano. Everything about how we operate this program is designed to give students the best possible chance of reaching it safely, and returning changed by the experience.
The mountain component runs across three to five days depending on the itinerary your school selects, with most groups adding days either side for sightseeing, familiarisation, and rest. Total trip length is typically eight days. All trekking takes place within the Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani (TNGR) national park, on trails operated in partnership with Rinjani Dawn Adventures – the locally led operation co-founded by Venture Beyond director Angus Lawrence.
Programs are available in five itinerary formats, from a focused Sembalun Loop to a full five-day Senaru to Sembalun crossing. All options reach the summit. Most schools opt for the 4 Day / 3 Night or 5 Day / 4 Night Senaru routes, which include the crater lake, the hot springs, and enough time on the mountain for students to acclimatise properly and absorb what they are doing.
Groups are small by design. Guide ratios are 1:4, with a minimum of two guides on every program. Meals are fully catered by Cafe Rinjani Dawn, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-specific options available. Risk management is aligned with the Australian Adventure Activity Standards.
Full itinerary and risk assessment documentation are available on request.Five itinerary options across two routes – Sembalun and Senaru to Sembalun. We work with your school to select the format that fits your students, timeframe, and program objectives.Programs support IB CAS, Duke of Edinburgh Gold, and outdoor education outcomes. Pre and post-expedition resources available on request.Programs are backed by comprehensive risk assessments aligned with the Australian Adventure Activity Standards. Helicopter rescue is available as of 2026. Full documentation available on request.Rinjani Dawn Adventures guides with current first aid certification and years of experience on Rinjani specifically. Guide ratio of 1:4, with a minimum of two guides per group regardless of size.Optional service and cultural components through our partners in Senaru village. Meaningful engagement beyond the trail.Park permits, meals, transport, and mountain equipment handled end to end. Schools focus on the students – we handle everything else.*Again, this page has interactive Google Map embeds for all the Rinjani Trekking options, as well as elevation profilesThe Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition is offered across five itinerary options, ranging from a focused 2-day Sembalun Loop to a comprehensive 5-day crossing from Senaru to Sembalun. All options reach the full summit at 3,726m and are operated under the same guide ratios, safety framework, and catering standards.
The tabs below are arranged in order of duration and complexity. Use them to explore the route, elevation profile, and daily breakdown for each option. The right choice for your school will depend on the time available, the experience level of your students, and the kind of expedition you want to deliver.
Most schools opt for the 4 Day / 3 Night or 5 Day / 4 Night Senaru to Sembalun itineraries. Both include the crater lake, the hot springs, and a daytime summit – and both allow students enough time on the mountain to acclimatise properly, move at a considered pace, and absorb what they are experiencing. The shorter Sembalun Loop options are available for groups with limited time or specific program requirements, but are best suited to students with prior trekking experience.
If you are unsure which itinerary is right for your group, contact us and we will help you work through the options honestly.
For schools seeking a challenging but less demanding alternative to the full summit, our Sembalun Highlands Expedition offers a range of day and overnight hikes across the Sembalun Valley – a structured outdoor education experience without the demands of a Rinjani summit attempt.Show more9:21 amClaude responded: This page covers the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, a school trekking program built around a single objective: the full…This page covers the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, a school trekking program built around a single objective: the full summit of Mount Rinjani at 3,726m, Indonesia’s second highest volcano. Five itinerary options are available across two routes, ranging from a 2-day Sembalun Loop to a 5-day Senaru to Sembalun crossing, all reaching the summit and all operated within the Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani national park in partnership with Rinjani Dawn Adventures. The page includes interactive route maps, elevation profiles, and daily breakdowns for each itinerary, along with safety and risk management information aligned with the Australian Adventure Activity Standards. It is written for Heads of Outdoor Education, Deputy Principals, and teachers assessing whether the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition is the right program for their students.You said: The screen is white when i try to preview itThe screen is white when i try to preview it9:22 amClaude responded: That’s a PHP error — a white screen in WordPress almost always means a syntax error in the template file that’s stopping it from rendering.That’s a PHP error — a white screen in WordPress almost always means a syntax error in the template file that’s stopping it from rendering.
The most likely cause is the sed command I used to insert the page summary block, which can sometimes introduce formatting issues.
Quickest way to diagnose:

In your browser add ?debug or check WordPress Admin → Tools → Site Health for errors
Or temporarily add this to the top of your wp-config.php:

phpdefine(‘WP_DEBUG’, true);
define(‘WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY’, true);
Then reload the page — the actual error message will show instead of the white screen.
Or — let me just rebuild the PHP file cleanly from scratch rather than relying on the sed insertion. Can you confirm — is the white screen on all expedition pages or just the Rinjani Summit one?

If all pages → the issue is in single-expedition.css (unlikely to cause white screen) or a shared template
If just the Summit page → it’s definitely single-expedition-mount-rinjani-summit.php and I’ll rewrite it cleanly now
You said: It hadn’t saved properly – it’s working now.It hadn’t saved properly – it’s working now.
The Title on the Hero is positioned wel,, but the AI box is not showing when i preview the page.9:23 amClaude responded: Good that it’s working!Good that it’s working! The AI box not showing is almost certainly because the page_summary field in the CTP: Tours field group hasn’t been saved yet with content — the block only renders when the field has content.
Two things to check:

Have you added the AI Summary tab + Page Summary field to CTP: Tours yet? If the field doesn’t exist in the field group, get_field(‘page_summary’) returns nothing and the block won’t render.
Have you pasted the summary text into the Page Summary field on the expedition page? Go to the Rinjani Summit expedition in WordPress admin, scroll down to the AI Summary tab, and confirm the field is there and has content saved.

Which of those two is the blocker — is the field showing in the page editor or not?You said: It’s present now, But I want the text to span the full width, like the Lombok Page example.It’s present now, But I want the text to span the full width, like the Lombok Page example. I also don’t want the blue vertical strip on the left9:26 amClaude responded: Both of those are quick CSS fixes.Both of those are quick CSS fixes. The blue left border and the max-width cap on the inner div are the culprits:Ran 3 commands, read a fileRan 3 commands, read a fileJust the CSS this time — no PHP changes needed. The two fixes:

Blue left border — removed
Full width text — max-width: 860px changed to max-width: 100% and the padding-left removed

That should now match the Lombok layout exactly.Single expeditionCode · CSS DownloadYou said: Ok, that’s worked.single-expedition-sembalun-highlands.phpphpOk, that’s worked. I now need to give you the other expedition templates to update – applying the same changes. First, this one9:28 amClaude responded: Both changes confirmed.Ran 7 commandsRan 7 commandsBoth changes confirmed. Copying to outputs:Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileDone. Same two changes as the Summit template:

$page_summary = get_field( ‘page_summary’ ) added to the ACF fetches
sec-page-summary block inserted between the jump nav and section 3

The CSS (single-expedition.css) covers all .single-expedition pages so no CSS changes needed — it’s already in place from the earlier update. Send the remaining two templates when ready.Single expedition sembalun highlandsCode · PHP DownloadYou said: Next.single-expedition-rinjani-crater-rim.phpphpNext.9:31 amClaude responded: Done.Ran 4 commands, read a fileRan 4 commands, read a fileDone. Send the last one when ready.Single expedition rinjani crater rimCode · PHP DownloadYou said: Finally:single-expedition-cultural-service (1).phpphpFinally:9:32 amClaude responded: Done.Ran 4 commands, read a fileRan 4 commands, read a fileDone. All 4 expedition templates are now updated. To recap everything that’s been delivered this session:
PHP files updated (all 4):

single-expedition-mount-rinjani-summit.php
single-expedition-sembalun-highlands.php
single-expedition-rinjani-crater-rim.php
single-expedition-cultural-service.php

CSS updated (covers all 4 pages):

single-expedition.css

Next steps on your end:

Upload all 5 files to your theme
Go to each expedition page in WordPress and paste the AI Summary content into the Page Summary field
You still need the AI summaries written for the Sembalun Highlands and Cultural Service pages — send me some content when ready and I’ll draft them
Single expedition cultural serviceCode · PHP DownloadYou said: You’re right, first, help me write the AI summary for Cultural and Service ExpeditionYou’re right, first, help me write the AI summary for Cultural and Service ExpeditionA community and culture expedition program based in Senaru Village, Lombok, IndonesiaA community-focused program based in Senaru Village, combining cultural immersion, environmental education, and meaningful service activities. Accessible to a wide range of year groups and fitness levels from age 14.A community-focused program based in Senaru Village, combining cultural immersion, environmental education, and meaningful service activities. Accessible to a wide range of year groups and fitness levels from age 14.

The Cultural and Service Expedition is Venture Beyond’s community-focused program for schools seeking a meaningful Lombok experience without the demands of a mountain trek. Based in and around Senaru Village at the base of Mount Rinjani, the program is built around genuine engagement – with the local community, the natural environment, and the cultural fabric of Lombok.

This is not a sightseeing itinerary. Every activity is selected for its educational depth and curriculum relevance, with particular attention to IB CAS outcomes across all three strands – Creativity, Activity, and Service. Program activities are mapped to UN Sustainable Development Goals 4, 11, 14, 15, and 17, supporting schools in demonstrating real-world impact beyond the classroom. Programs are designed in close collaboration with each school to match their students, year level, and specific learning objectives.

Activities include community projects through the Sasak Warriors initiative, engagement with local schools in Senaru, visits to working farms growing rice, coffee, and vanilla, guided cultural visits to the Islamic Centre in Mataram and areas of historical significance, and marine environment education and snorkelling with a local conservation partner.

Softer trekking options – including the Senaru Waterfalls trail, rice field walks, and day hikes to peaks such as Dandaun, Pergasingan Hill, and Bao Daya – can be incorporated for schools wanting outdoor education elements without the sustained elevation of a Rinjani approach.

The program is designed as a standalone expedition and is not recommended as an add-on to the Rinjani Summit or Crater Rim programs. The two program types serve different objectives, and attempting to combine them within a standard school trip timeframe does not do justice to either. Schools with 10 or more days on the ground may wish to discuss a combined itinerary – contact us to explore options.

All programs are operated in partnership with Rinjani Dawn Adventures, co-founded by Venture Beyond director Angus Lawrence and Senaru-based co-founder Saefudin Zohri. Full program documentation, IB CAS outcome mapping, and UN SDG alignment documentation are available on request.

Page includes embedded maps of all the key locationsShow more9:36 amClaude responded: This page covers the Cultural and Service Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, a community-focused school program based in Senaru Village at the b…This page covers the Cultural and Service Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, a community-focused school program based in Senaru Village at the base of Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia. The program combines cultural immersion, environmental education, and meaningful service activities for students from age 14, with program activities mapped to IB CAS outcomes across all three strands and UN Sustainable Development Goals 4, 11, 14, 15, and 17. Activities include community projects through the Sasak Warriors initiative, engagement with local schools, farm visits, cultural excursions, marine environment education, and optional day hiking. The page includes embedded maps of key locations and is written for Heads of Outdoor Education, Deputy Principals, and teachers assessing whether the Cultural and Service Expedition is the right program for their students.You said: Sembalun Highlands ExpeditionSembalun Highlands ExpeditionAn entry-level school expedition program in the highlands of Lombok, IndonesiaAbout This Program
The Sembalun Highlands Expedition is Venture Beyond’s entry-level school program, designed for groups new to multi-day hiking and for schools wanting a structured outdoor education experience without the demands of a Rinjani summit attempt.
Programs are built around the remarkable range of terrain the Sembalun Valley offers. Depending on timeframe and group ability, we typically begin with day hikes to smaller peaks such as Bukit Pergasingan or Duan Duan, returning to accommodation each afternoon for a debrief, dinner and rest. As the program progresses, we move to peaks that involve overnight camping. Anak Dara, Gedong, and Kondo are popular choices before building toward a higher objective such as Gunung Sempana or the Sembalun Crater Rim.
No two programs are identical. The Sembalun Highlands offers enough variety to suit all ability levels and most school timeframes, and we work with each school to design an itinerary that matches their students and objectives.
This program is well-suited to younger year groups, students with limited hiking experience, and schools using the expedition as a foundation for future programs on Rinjani. It can also be extended with community and service components through our partners in Senaru.
Full itinerary and risk assessment documentation are available on request.DurationFlexible – 3 to 8 days
DifficultyFlexible – suited to all abilities
SeasonalityYear-round – best April to October
Group Size10 to 30 studentsThis page includes embedded Google Maps, showing all the potential hills / routes we can offer under this packageShow more9:39 amClaude responded: *This page covers the Sembalun Highlands Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, an entry-level school trekking program based in the Sembalun Valley,…*This page covers the Sembalun Highlands Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, an entry-level school trekking program based in the Sembalun Valley, Lombok, Indonesia. The program is designed for groups new to multi-day hiking and for schools wanting a structured outdoor education experience without the demands of a Rinjani summit attempt, with flexible itineraries ranging from 3 to 8 days and routes suited to all ability levels from half-day walks to multi-day overnight programs across eight peaks including Dandaun, Bao Daya, Pergasingan Hill, Anak Dara, Kondok-Seribu, Bukit Gedong, Sembalun Crater Rim, and Bukit Nanggi. The page includes embedded route maps for each trekking option andClaude’s response was interrupted.Try againYou said: As well as FAQ’sAs well as FAQ’s9:39 amClaude responded: This page covers the Sembalun Highlands Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, an entry-level school trekking program based in the Sembalun Valley, …This page covers the Sembalun Highlands Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, an entry-level school trekking program based in the Sembalun Valley, Lombok, Indonesia. The program is designed for groups new to multi-day hiking and for schools wanting a structured outdoor education experience without the demands of a Rinjani summit attempt, with flexible itineraries ranging from 3 to 8 days and routes suited to all ability levels from half-day walks to multi-day overnight programs across eight peaks including Dandaun, Bao Daya, Pergasingan Hill, Anak Dara, Kondok-Seribu, Bukit Gedong, Sembalun Crater Rim, and Bukit Nanggi. The page includes embedded route maps for each trekking option, a frequently asked questions section, and is written for Heads of Outdoor Education, Deputy Principals, and teachers assessing whether the Sembalun Highlands Expedition is the right program for their students.You said: I would like to record all the information on my website, to create a spreadsheet showing all the ACF Fields, and the text / information given.I would like to record all the information on my website, to create a spreadsheet showing all the ACF Fields, and the text / information given. The purpose of this will be to have an overall picture of the content. Is there an easy way to do this?9:42 amClaude responded: Yes, there are a few approaches depending on how hands-on you want to get:Yes, there are a few approaches depending on how hands-on you want to get:
Easiest — WordPress Admin Export

ACF Pro has a built-in export tool but it only exports the field group structure (labels, names, types), not the actual content saved against each page. So this alone won’t give you what you need.
Best approach for your goal — a simple PHP export script
I can write you a standalone PHP script that you upload temporarily to your theme, run once in the browser, and it outputs a CSV with:

Page title
Template name
Every ACF field name and its saved content

You download the CSV, open it in Excel or Google Sheets, and delete the script from your server. Takes about 5 minutes to run.
Alternative — use a WordPress plugin

Plugins like WP All Export can export post data including ACF fields to CSV with no coding required. Free version covers what you need.

Which would you prefer?

PHP script — quick, no plugin install, I write it now
WP All Export plugin — no code, you configure it yourself in WordPress admin

Given you’re already comfortable working with PHP templates, the script is probably faster. Want me to build it?You said: Yes please – build the scriptYes please – build the script9:43 amClaude responded: Good — I have a clear picture of all fields across all templates.Ran 3 commandsRan 3 commandsGood — I have a clear picture of all fields across all templates. Now building the script:Created a file, ran a command, read a fileCreated a file, ran a command, read a fileHere’s how to use it:
Upload and run:

Upload vb-acf-export.php to your theme root folder (same level as functions.php)
Visit https://venturebeyond.tours/?vb_export=1 in your browser
A CSV downloads automatically — open in Excel or Google Sheets
Delete the file from your server immediately after

What the CSV contains:
ColumnExamplePage TitleMount Rinjani Summit ExpeditionPage URLhttps://venturebeyond.tours/expeditions/…Post Type / TemplateCPT: ToursField GroupCTP: ToursField LabelPage SummaryField Namepage_summaryContentThis page covers…
It covers all 4 expedition pages and the Lombok guide page — every text field, repeater row (FAQs, key facts, route tabs, safety facts), and the new AI Summary field. Complex fields like images and galleries are flagged as [complex field — see WordPress editor] rather than dumping URLs into the sheet.Vb acf exportCode · PHP DownloadYou said: I just realised I want to make some further edits (same as the ones we just made) to some other pages, ensuring hero titles are positioned the same, and we hav…I just realised I want to make some further edits (same as the ones we just made) to some other pages, ensuring hero titles are positioned the same, and we have AI summarys on every page9:46 amClaude responded: Sure.Sure. Send me the template files one by one and I’ll apply the same two changes to each:

$page_summary = get_field( ‘page_summary’ ) added to ACF fetches
sec-page-summary block inserted between jump nav and first content section
Hero positioning adjusted to match (align-items: flex-end, padding-bottom: 80px)

One question first — are these additional pages using their own CSS file, or do they share single-expedition.css or guide-page.css?
If they share an existing CSS file that’s already been updated, no CSS changes will be needed. If they have their own stylesheet, send that along with the PHP and I’ll update both.You said: Leave the hero title and subtitle along on this one.tpl-about.phpphpabout-page.csscssLeave the hero title and subtitle along on this one. Just add the AI Summary. I will add the ACF Field Group9:47 amClaude responded: No page summary styles in the about CSS yet.Ran 3 commandsRan 3 commandsNo page summary styles in the about CSS yet. I’ll add both the PHP changes and the CSS:Ran 3 commandsRan 3 commandsGood. Now append the CSS:Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a fileBoth files ready. What was changed:
tpl-about.php — $page_summary = get_field(‘page_summary’) added alongside the hero fields, and the sec-page-summary block inserted between the jump nav and Section 2 (Origin Story).
about-page.css — page summary styles appended, scoped to .about-page to avoid conflicts. Note I’ve used .about-page as the scope — make sure your

or body wrapper on the about page has that class, otherwise let me know what class it uses and I’ll adjust.
Send the next template when ready.Tpl aboutCode · PHP DownloadAbout pageCode · CSS DownloadDownload allYou said: is this correct?is this correct?9:49 amClaude responded: Yes, that’s perfect.Yes, that’s perfect. Exactly what’s needed:

Tab — “AI Summary” (row 25)
Field — Label: “Page Summary”, Name: page_summary, Type: WYSIWYG Editor (row 26)

Hit Save Changes and the field will appear on the About page editor ready for content. Send the next template when ready.You said: Please wite me the AI Summary based on this:Please wite me the AI Summary based on this:Why We Created Venture Beyond
Venture Beyond was created because we believe young people are capable of more than they are usually asked to give.
We believe that real growth happens outside the classroom, outside the comfort zone, and outside the familiar. It happens on a steep trail at altitude, in a village where nothing looks or sounds like home, in the quiet moment when a student realises they are stronger than they thought. That is what we are here to create.
We created Venture Beyond to bring genuinely transformative experiences to students. Not packaged adventure, but real challenge in a real place, with guides who know and love that place as deeply as we do. The kind of experiences that forge lasting friendships, build grit and resilience, and leave students with memories and a sense of themselves that no classroom can replicate.
We created Venture Beyond because we believe business should be a force for good in the communities it operates in. We work closely with the chief of Senaru Village at the base of Mount Rinjani, providing food aid and educational materials to the local school. Following the 2018 earthquakes, our sister operation Rinjani Dawn Adventures founded the Sasak Warriors program to support the community through its recovery. That commitment to the people of Lombok has never wavered.
We created Venture Beyond because the environment that makes these expeditions possible deserves to be protected. We limit group sizes, follow strict leave no trace principles, and work exclusively with local guides, suppliers and partners to ensure that tourism benefits the community rather than exploiting it.
Genuine challenge and rigorous safety are not opposites. Our risk management systems have been built and refined over twelve years of operating on Mount Rinjani, one of Indonesia’s most demanding environments. Every guide is trained, every route is assessed, and every decision on the mountain is made with student welfare as the only priority. We will never compromise on safety, and we will never water down the experience. Both matter, and we have spent twelve years proving that you do not have to choose between them.
Venture Beyond is built on twelve years of doing this properly. We are proud of what we have built, and we are only just getting started.Seeing a student push through something they did not think they could do, and come out the other side with a quiet confidence they did not have before. That is something you cannot manufacture in a classroom or replicate on a weekend camp. Genuine challenge, lasting memories, real growth. That is what I believe in, and that is what Venture Beyond is built around.
— Angus Lawrence, Founder, Venture Beyond ExpeditionsAngus Lawrence
Founder & Managing Director
Australia & Lombok
Angus grew up in the UK, served as an officer in the Army, and spent the years that followed working as a commercial diver and rope access supervisor on offshore oil and gas projects across the North Sea, West Africa and Australasia. It is a background that instils a particular attitude toward risk, safety and personal responsibility. Those foundations have never left him.
He first came to Lombok in 2011 and never really left. What began with a small resort on Gili Meno grew into the founding of Rinjani Dawn Adventures, an operation he has led for over twelve years. Saefudin Zohri has been his operational partner from the very start, and is today his official business partner and Indonesian co-director.
Now an Australian citizen, Angus established Venture Beyond Expeditions to bring that proven operation to school groups, backed by Australian accountability and a team that has been on the ground for over a decade.
Angus divides his time between Lombok and Melbourne, where he lives with his partner and twin daughters.Saefudin Zohri
Operations Manager, Lombok
Lombok
Saefudin Zohri has spent twelve years as the operational heart of Rinjani Dawn Adventures. Born and raised on Lombok, he knows Rinjani and its surrounding landscapes with the kind of depth that only comes from a lifetime on the mountain. He manages the guide team, coordinates all logistics, makes the on-the-ground safety calls, and ensures that every expedition runs exactly as planned.
When the 2018 earthquakes devastated communities across Lombok, Saefudin was one of the driving forces behind the establishment of the Sasak Warriors program, a community outreach initiative that channelled support to those most affected during the recovery. That commitment to his community was not a response to a crisis. It reflects who he is and how he operates every day.
Saefudin lives in Senaru Village, at the base of Mount Rinjani, with his wife Nur and their son, who attends the local school that Venture Beyond supports with educational materials. Nur runs Cafe Rinjani Dawn, the on-site catering facility that feeds every Venture Beyond school group during their time on the mountain. Their roots in the Senaru community run deep, and that connection is felt by every group that passes through.
When your students arrive on Lombok, Saefudin is there. He is not a contractor or a subagent. He is a partner, and he treats every group that comes through as a direct reflection of everything he has built.Rinjani Dawn Adventures
Our Ground Operation
Rinjani Dawn Adventures is the Indonesian trekking operation at the heart of every Venture Beyond expedition. Founded over twelve years ago by Angus Lawrence and operated day-to-day by Saefudin Zohri, it is the same team, the same guides, and the same systems that run every school group we bring to Lombok. When you book with Venture Beyond, there is no handoff to a third party. You are working with the people who built this operation from the ground up.
Over the years, Rinjani Dawn Adventures has had the privilege of working with some wonderful groups, including independent schools from Singapore and a Scouting group from Australia. Those experiences taught us a great deal about what school groups need, and they are a big part of why Venture Beyond Expeditions exists. We wanted to make that experience our entire focus.
We are proud of the reputation we have built on Rinjani, but we are more proud of how we have built it. Small group sizes, responsible waste management, a locally employed guide and porter team, and a genuine commitment to leaving the mountain in better condition than we found it. Mount Rinjani is one of Indonesia’s most extraordinary natural environments, and we take our responsibility to protect it seriously. That commitment has been recognised with the World Luxury Travel Award for Sustainable Tour Operator of the Year, Indonesia, a Luxury Travel Guide Sustainable Tourism Award, and multiple TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards and Certificates of Excellence. We have also been voted Lombok’s number one guiding company on consecutive years, and were invited to contribute the Mount Rinjani chapter to National Geographic’s “100 Hikes of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Scenic Trails”.
Cafe Rinjani Dawn, run by Saefudin’s wife Nur in Senaru Village, provides all meals for Venture Beyond school groups. Every dietary requirement is registered and managed in advance, and every meal is prepared fresh on site.Show more9:51 amClaude responded: This page covers the About section of the Venture Beyond Expeditions website, introducing the company, its founders, and the Indonesian ground operation behind…This page covers the About section of the Venture Beyond Expeditions website, introducing the company, its founders, and the Indonesian ground operation behind every school expedition. It explains why Venture Beyond was created, the backgrounds of founder Angus Lawrence and Lombok-based co-director Saefudin Zohri, and the twelve-year history of Rinjani Dawn Adventures, the locally led trekking operation that runs every program on the ground. The page covers the company’s approach to safety, community, and environmental responsibility, and is written for Heads of Outdoor Education, Deputy Principals, and teachers who want to understand who they are trusting with their students before making an enquiry.You said: Next, add the AI Summary to this page.guide.css378 linescsstpl-guide.php308 linesphpNext, add the AI Summary to this page. No need to do anything with the Hero. I will add the ACF Field9:56 amClaude responded: Looking at this template, there’s no jump nav — the structure goes Hero → Intro → Guide Grid → CTA.Looking at this template, there’s no jump nav — the structure goes Hero → Intro → Guide Grid → CTA. So the AI Summary block should sit between the Hero and the Intro section.Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsClaude’s response was interrupted.Try againYou said: Let’s add a Jump Nav as wellLet’s add a Jump Nav as well9:57 amClaude responded: Good idea — it makes sense for a hub page.Good idea — it makes sense for a hub page. What links do you want in the jump nav? Based on the template sections I can see:

Overview (linking to the Intro section)
**Explore
Claude’s response was interrupted.Try againYou said: I also notice I haven’t got an Enquiry Form on this page.I also notice I haven’t got an Enquiry Form on this page..
Add this form at the bottom, under the “Ready to Start Planning Your School Expedition?”10:00 amClaude responded: Good catches.Good catches. So for this page I need to add three things:

Jump Nav — after the hero
AI Summary — after the jump nav
Enquiry form section — after the CTA strip

Before I build, two quick questions:

Jump nav links — based on the page sections, I’d suggest: Overview (intro) → Explore the Guide (guide grid) → Enquire. Does that work or do you want different labels?
Which WPForms ID should I use for the enquiry form on this page? The expedition pages use IDs like 1212, 1216 etc. Do you have a general enquiry form ID, or should I use one of the existing ones as a placeholder?
You said: Yes, that works for me.Yes, that works for me.
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Job Title

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10:00 amClaude responded: Now I have everything I need.Ran 4 commandsRan 4 commandsNow I have everything I need. Let me apply all three changes:Ran 4 commandsRan 4 commandsThe CTA section has wrapping it which broke the replacement. Let me fix that:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsAll in. Now add the CSS for the jump nav and enquiry form to guide.css:Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a fileBoth files ready. Here’s what was added:
tpl-guide.php

Jump nav (Overview → Explore the Guide → Enquire) between hero and AI summary
id=”overview” added to the intro section
id=”explore-the-guide” added to the guide grid section
Enquiry form section with id=”enquire” and #wpforms-2071 { --wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px; --wpforms-field-size-input-spacing: 15px; --wpforms-field-size-font-size: 16px; --wpforms-field-size-line-height: 19px; --wpforms-field-size-padding-h: 14px; --wpforms-field-size-checkbox-size: 16px; --wpforms-field-size-sublabel-spacing: 5px; --wpforms-field-size-icon-size: 1; --wpforms-label-size-font-size: 16px; --wpforms-label-size-line-height: 19px; --wpforms-label-size-sublabel-font-size: 14px; --wpforms-label-size-sublabel-line-height: 17px; --wpforms-button-size-font-size: 17px; --wpforms-button-size-height: 41px; --wpforms-button-size-padding-h: 15px; --wpforms-button-size-margin-top: 10px; --wpforms-container-shadow-size-box-shadow: none; }

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guide.css

Jump nav styles (sticky blue bar, matching all other pages)
Page summary styles (grey italic block)
Enquiry form section styles (white background, Bebas Neue heading with blue underline, max-width 760px centred)

Send the next template when ready.Tpl guideCode · PHP DownloadGuideCode · CSS DownloadDownload allYou said: Next, please write me the AI Summary:Next, please write me the AI Summary:The page is mainly a link page to the individual pages10:17 amClaude responded: This page is the Schools Guide to Lombok hub, published by Venture Beyond Expeditions as a resource for teachers and school administrators researching Lombok a…This page is the Schools Guide to Lombok hub, published by Venture Beyond Expeditions as a resource for teachers and school administrators researching Lombok as a school expedition destination. It provides an overview of why Lombok is suited to school groups and links to eight individual guide pages covering Lombok Island, Mount Rinjani National Park, Climbing Mount Rinjani, Senaru, Sembalun, the Gili Islands, Travel Logistics, and Best Time to Visit. It is written for Heads of Outdoor Education, Deputy Principals, and teachers who want a structured starting point for their Lombok expedition research.You said: I noticed on this page, the AI summary is formatted differently (it’s not italic).tpl-guide-best-time-to-visit-lombok.phpphpguide-page (1).csscssI noticed on this page, the AI summary is formatted differently (it’s not italic).10:24 amClaude responded: Let me check the CSS for this template first: The CSS already has font-style: italic — so the issue isn’t the CSS, it’s likely that the content in the WYSIWYG …Let me check the CSS for this template first:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsThe CSS already has font-style: italic — so the issue isn’t the CSS, it’s likely that the content in the WYSIWYG field is wrapped in a

instead of

tags, which means the italic style isn’t being applied.
This is a common ACF WYSIWYG quirk — the editor sometimes outputs

rather than

. Two ways to fix it:
Option 1 — Quick fix in WordPress: Go to the page, open the Page Summary field, and make sure the text is in a proper paragraph (not just plain text). In the WYSIWYG editor, check the format dropdown says “Paragraph” not “Div”.
Option 2 — Fix it in CSS — add a div rule alongside the p rule so both are covered regardless. I can update the CSS now:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsNow apply the same two changes (page_summary fetch + HTML block) to the Best Time to Visit template:Find insertion points in the best time templateFind insertion points in the best time template$page_summary is already fetched on line 36. Now I just need to find where the jump nav closes and insert the HTML block:View jump nav and what follows itView jump nav and what follows itThis template already has everything in place — $page_summary is fetched and the HTML block is already there at section 3. The issue is purely the CSS formatting. The CSS fix I already made (adding div alongside p) will resolve it.
Let me also apply the same fix to single-expedition.css and about-page.css as a precaution, since they could have the same issue:Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a fileThree CSS files updated. The fix is the same across all of them — the .page-summary-inner selector now targets both p and div tags, so the italic styling applies regardless of how the WYSIWYG editor wraps the content.
The Best Time to Visit template didn’t need any PHP changes — it was already fully implemented. Good news is that means any other guide sub-pages built from the same pattern likely already have the page summary block in place too. Which pages are left?Guide pageCode · CSS DownloadSingle expeditionCode · CSS DownloadAbout pageCode · CSS DownloadDownload allYou said: Next, I want to add the AI Block to this Blog Archive Page.blog-hero.css194 linescsstpl-blog.php145 linesphpNext, I want to add the AI Block to this Blog Archive Page. I also want to use the subtitle text in the AI block, so i can make the subtitle smaller. The title needs to be a bit bigger as well.10:30 amClaude responded: Let me understand the full picture before touching anything:Let me understand the full picture before touching anything:

AI block — added below the hero, pulling from page_summary ACF field (same pattern as all other pages)
Subtitle moves into the AI block — so the hero_desc field content displays in the grey summary block instead of overlaid on the hero image
Title bigger — increase the h2 font size in the hero CSS
Subtitle smaller on the hero — or removed entirely from the hero since it’s moving to the AI block

Two quick questions before I build:

Should the subtitle be removed from the hero entirely (since it’s moving to the AI block), or should it remain on the hero in a smaller size as well?
For the AI block on this page — should I use the existing hero_description field as the source, or add a separate page_summary field like all the other pages? Using hero_description means no new ACF field needed, but using page_summary keeps everything consistent with the rest of the site.
You said: Remain – keep the same size – I’ll just re-write the textRemain – keep the same size – I’ll just re-write the text
I have added an AI Tab with page Summary in ACF10:32 amClaude responded: Perfect.Perfect. So the changes are:

Title bigger in the hero
page_summary field added below the hero (same pattern as all other pages)
CSS for the page summary block scoped to this page
Ran 3 commandsRan 3 commandsNow update the CSS — bigger title and add page summary styles:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsClaude’s response was interrupted.Try againYou said: Also, the title is currently sitting a bit too high.Also, the title is currently sitting a bit too high. Can we lower is a bit?10:33 amClaude responded: Looking at the hero CSS, the title is centred vertically (align-items: center).Looking at the hero CSS, the title is centred vertically (align-items: center). To push it lower I’ll change that to flex-end and add some bottom padding, matching the pattern used on the other pages.Ran 4 commands, read a fileRan 4 commands, read a fileBoth files ready. Summary of all changes:
tpl-blog.php

$page_summary = get_field(‘page_summary’) added to ACF fetches
sec-page-summary block inserted between the hero and the blog post grid

blog-hero.css

Title larger: clamp(64px, 9vw, 120px) — scales with viewport, roughly 30-40% bigger than the theme default
Title repositioned lower: align-items: flex-end with padding-bottom: 60px on .slide-content
Page summary styles appended, scoped to .page-template-tpl-blog

If the title still feels too high or large after uploading, let me know and I can fine-tune the values.Tpl blogCode · PHP DownloadBlog heroCode · CSS DownloadDownload allYou said: Please write me the AI SummaryPlease write me the AI Summary10:35 amClaude responded: What’s the blog page called and what topics does it cover?What’s the blog page called and what topics does it cover? From the screenshot I can see it’s “Expedition Insights” with the subtitle “Practical thinking on school expedition planning, risk management, and what it takes to run a serious program on Mount Rinjani. Written by Angus Lawrence, Founder of Venture Beyond Expeditions.”
Is that enough for me to work from, or is there anything else you’d like included?You said: Practical thinking on school expedition planning, risk management, and what it takes to run a serious program on Mount Rinjani.Practical thinking on school expedition planning, risk management, and what it takes to run a serious program on Mount Rinjani. Written by Angus Lawrence, Founder of Venture Beyond Expeditions.But also mention Lombok, The Gili Islands, Senaru and Sembalun, Hospitals / Medivac, etc10:36 amClaude responded: This page is the Venture Beyond Expeditions blog, written by Angus Lawrence, Founder of Venture Beyond Expeditions.This page is the Venture Beyond Expeditions blog, written by Angus Lawrence, Founder of Venture Beyond Expeditions. Articles cover practical topics relevant to schools planning an expedition to Lombok and Mount Rinjani, including school expedition planning, risk management, guide ratios, medical and medevac considerations, hospitals on Lombok, altitude and acclimatisation, the Gili Islands, Senaru Village, the Sembalun Valley, and what it takes to run a serious outdoor education program in Indonesia. It is written for Heads of Outdoor Education, Deputy Principals, and teachers who want informed, experience-based thinking from an operator with over twelve years on the ground.You said: Looking Good, but the title and sub title need to come up / more centralLooking Good, but the title and sub title need to come up / more central10:37 amClaude responded: Easy fix — just increase the padding-bottom to push the content back up toward centre: padding-bottom increased from 60px to 140px — that should bring the titl…Easy fix — just increase the padding-bottom to push the content back up toward centre:Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a filepadding-bottom increased from 60px to 140px — that should bring the title and subtitle up noticeably toward centre. If it needs a further nudge up or down, just let me know and I’ll adjust the value.Blog heroCode · CSS DownloadYou said: Just a fraction more up.Just a fraction more up. I was wanting to centralise it between the bottom of the menu, and the bottom of the hero. But try adding a littl emore padding first10:39 amClaude responded: Up to 180px.Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a fileUp to 180px. If it’s still not quite centred after uploading, the true fix would be switching back to align-items: center and removing the padding entirely — that guarantees perfect vertical centring regardless of screen size. Let me know how it looks.Blog heroCode · CSS DownloadYou said: Suggest a re-write for this.Suggest a re-write for this. It appears in my footer: Where Mountains Call and Adventure Answers
More Than a Trip.11:06 amClaude responded: A few options depending on the tone you want:A few options depending on the tone you want:
Option 1 — Direct / school-focused

School expeditions to Mount Rinjani, Lombok.

Built for students who are ready for something real.
Option 2 — Authoritative / confident

Twelve years on Rinjani.

The school expedition specialists.
Option 3 — Evocative but grounded

Real mountains. Real challenge. Real growth.

School expeditions to Lombok, Indonesia.
Option 4 — Minimal

Mount Rinjani school expeditions.

Operated by the people who know it best.
My recommendation is Option 2 — it leads with your strongest proof point (twelve years) and positions you as specialists without being vague. It also works well at small footer sizes.
Which direction appeals, or would you like me to blend elements from a few?You said: How do i edit the name of this facebook page?How do i edit the name of this facebook page?11:15 amClaude responded: That’s a Facebook admin question rather than something I can action directly, but here’s how to do it:That’s a Facebook admin question rather than something I can action directly, but here’s how to do it:
In Facebook — Desktop:

Click Edit (top right of your page, next to Professional dashboard)
Scroll to Name
Click Edit next to the page name
Type the new name and click Continue
Facebook will review the request — usually approved within a few minutes, sometimes up to 3 days

A couple of things to be aware of:

Facebook limits how often you can change a page name
If your page has over a certain number of followers, changes go through a review process
The URL (facebook.com/VentureBeyondTours) is separate and changed under Settings → Page Info → Username

What do you want to rename it to? I can also suggest what the username/handle should be to match.You said: I have some old FAQ’s in the theme settings – will these show anywhere?I have some old FAQ’s in the theme settings – will these show anywhere?11:21 amClaude responded: Almost certainly not — FAQs hardcoded in theme settings won’t display unless a template explicitly calls them.Almost certainly not — FAQs hardcoded in theme settings won’t display unless a template explicitly calls them. Based on everything I’ve seen of your templates, all FAQ content is pulled from either:

ACF repeater fields (faq_items on guide pages, faqs inside single_tour_content on expedition pages)
Hard-coded $faqs arrays directly in the PHP templates

So unless one of your templates has a call like get_theme_mod() or get_option() pointing to those theme settings, they’re sitting dormant and won’t appear anywhere on the site.
The only way they’d show is if your theme has a global FAQ widget or footer section that references theme settings — worth doing a quick check in Appearance → Widgets and Appearance → Customize to see if there’s a FAQ widget placed anywhere.
Do you want me to search the template files for any get_theme_mod or get_option calls that might be pulling them in?You said: Is it worth me adding the Founders Section to the home page?Is it worth me adding the Founders Section to the home page?11:24 amClaude responded: Yes, strongly worth it — and here’s why it matters strategically for your audience.Yes, strongly worth it — and here’s why it matters strategically for your audience.
Your buyers (Heads of Outdoor Ed, Deputy Principals) are making a high-stakes decision. They’re putting students on a volcano in Indonesia with an operator they’ve never met. The single biggest thing that moves them from interested to enquiring is trust in the people behind it.
A founder section on the homepage does three things:
1. Puts a face to the company immediately

Angus’s background — Army officer, commercial diver, 12 years on Rinjani — is genuinely compelling. That’s not a typical adventure travel founder story and it signals exactly the kind of person a school wants running their expedition.
2. Introduces Saefudin early

Schools need to know there’s an experienced local operator on the ground. Seeing Saefudin on the homepage — not buried on the About page — tells them this isn’t a booking agent outsourcing to whoever is available.
3. Differentiates you from every competitor

Most operators lead with destinations and pricing. Leading with people is rarer and more powerful for a school audience that is fundamentally buying trust.
What I’d suggest for the homepage section:

Angus photo + 3-4 line bio pulling the strongest credentials
Saefudin photo + 2-3 line bio focusing on his role on the ground
A single CTA — “Meet the team” linking to the About page

Is the homepage built on a template file you can share, or is it a page builder?You said: What size should the images be?What size should the images be?11:24 amClaude responded: For a two-column founder section on the homepage, I’d recommend:For a two-column founder section on the homepage, I’d recommend:
Portrait/headshot style (recommended for trust/credibility)

Aspect ratio: 3:4 (portrait)
Display size: roughly 480 × 640px on desktop
Upload size: 960 × 1280px (2x for retina screens)

Square style (cleaner, more modern)

Aspect ratio: 1:1
Display size: roughly 480 × 480px
Upload size: 960 × 960px

A few practical notes:

Upload at 2x the display size for sharp rendering on retina/high-DPI screens
Compress before uploading — aim for under 200KB per image (use Squoosh or TinyPNG)
Consistent framing between Angus and Saefudin matters — both should be shot at roughly the same distance, same background treatment, same crop height
If the photos are taken in different conditions (one studio, one on the mountain), a circular crop can help unify them visually

For Saefudin specifically — a photo of him on the mountain or in Senaru will be more powerful than a studio shot. It places him in context and reinforces the “person who actually lives and works there” message.
Do you have existing photos of both, or do they need to be sourced/shot?You said: Can you help me out with:Can you help me out with:
Founders Subheading
Founders Heading
Angus Contentfor the homepage. use what I uploaded for the About Page11:32 amClaude responded: Good — the homepage already has a founders section built in from a previous session.Relevant chatsRelevant chatsGood — the homepage already has a founders section built in from a previous session. Here’s the copy for the three fields:

Founders Subheading

The People Behind the Operation

Founders Heading

Built by People Who Live It

Angus Content (for the founder_angus_content WYSIWYG field)
Angus grew up in the UK, served as an Army officer, and spent the years that followed working as a commercial diver and rope access supervisor on offshore oil and gas projects across the North Sea, West Africa, and Australasia. It is a background that instils a particular attitude toward risk, safety, and personal responsibility.
He first came to Lombok in 2011 and never really left. What began as a small resort on Gili Meno grew into the founding of Rinjani Dawn Adventures, an operation he has led for over twelve years. Now an Australian citizen, he established Venture Beyond to bring that proven operation to school groups, backed by Australian accountability and a team that has been on the ground for over a decade.
Angus divides his time between Lombok and Melbourne, where he lives with his partner and twin daughters.

Do you want me to write the Saefudin content for the homepage as well?You said: Please try againPlease try again11:33 amClaude responded: Founders SubheadingFounders Subheading

Twelve Years on the Mountain

Founders Heading

The People Your Students Trek With

Angus Content
Angus served as an Army officer before spending years as a commercial diver and rope access supervisor on offshore oil and gas projects across the North Sea, West Africa, and Australasia. That background shapes everything about how he thinks about risk, safety, and the responsibility of putting people in demanding environments.
He first came to Lombok in 2011. What followed was twelve years building Rinjani Dawn Adventures into one of the mountain’s most respected guiding operations. Venture Beyond exists to bring that same operation — the same guides, the same systems, the same standards — to school groups, backed by Australian company registration and a decade of proven performance on the ground.

Want me to write Saefudin’s now too?You said: good, but remove em dashesgood, but remove em dashes11:34 amClaude responded: Founders SubheadingFounders Subheading

Twelve Years on the Mountain

Founders Heading

The People Your Students Trek With

Angus Content
Angus served as an Army officer before spending years as a commercial diver and rope access supervisor on offshore oil and gas projects across the North Sea, West Africa, and Australasia. That background shapes everything about how he thinks about risk, safety, and the responsibility of putting people in demanding environments.
He first came to Lombok in 2011. What followed was twelve years building Rinjani Dawn Adventures into one of the mountain’s most respected guiding operations. Venture Beyond exists to bring that same operation, the same guides, the same systems, the same standards, to school groups, backed by Australian company registration and a decade of proven performance on the ground.

Saefudin next?You said: The section is not showing when I save / publish it.The section is not showing when I save / publish it. Can you take a look at the home page template?11:36 amClaude responded: Yes — share the homepage template file and I’ll find out why the founders section isn’t rendering.Yes — share the homepage template file and I’ll find out why the founders section isn’t rendering.home-blog-cards (2).csscsstpl-home (1).phpphp11:37 amClaude responded: The template and condition look correct.Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsThe template and condition look correct. The section renders when any one of these three fields has content: founders_heading, founder_angus_content, or founder_saefudin_content.
The issue is almost certainly that these ACF fields aren’t attached to the homepage in WordPress. Here’s how to check:
In WordPress Admin → Custom Fields → Field Groups
Find the field group that contains founders_heading, founder_angus_content etc. Open it and check the Location Rules at the bottom. It needs to be set to:

Page Template → is equal to → Home Page (or whatever your homepage template is called)

If the location rule is pointing to a different template or post type, the fields won’t appear on the homepage editor at all, so saving content there does nothing.
Can you screenshot the field group that contains the founders fields and its location rules? That will confirm exactly what’s wrong.You said: I added my info, but not SaaefudinsI added my info, but not Saaefudins11:38 amClaude responded: The fields are all populated correctly — that’s not the issue.The fields are all populated correctly — that’s not the issue. The section isn’t showing because the template condition is:
phpif ($founders_heading || $founder_angus_content || $founder_saefudin_content)
All three of those fields have content, so it should be rendering.
The most likely culprit is a CSS issue — the section exists in the HTML but isn’t visible. Can you:

Right-click on the area where the founders section should appear on the homepage
Click Inspect
Tell me if you can see sec-founders in the HTML

If it’s there but invisible, it’s a CSS conflict — likely display: none or a missing style from the homepage CSS. If it’s not there at all, then the ACF field group location rules are the problem.
Which CSS file styles the homepage — is it home-blog-cards.css or a separate file? I can check if .sec-founders styles exist.You said: I haven’t added Saefudin’s content yetI haven’t added Saefudin’s content yet11:39 amClaude responded: That’s fine — the condition if ($foundersheading || $founderanguscontent || $foundersaefudincontent) should still trigger because $foundersheading (“Built by P…That’s fine — the condition if ($founders_heading || $founder_angus_content || $founder_saefudin_content) should still trigger because $founders_heading (“Built by People Who Live It”) and $founder_angus_content are both populated.
So the section should be rendering. Can you right-click on the homepage where the founders section should appear and hit Inspect to check if sec-founders is in the HTML? That will tell us whether it’s a PHP/ACF issue or a CSS issue.You said: where should it appear?where should it appear?11:39 amClaude responded: Based on the template, let me check the order of sections: It should appear between the “Why Choose Venture Beyond” section and the Testimonials section — roug…Based on the template, let me check the order of sections:Get the order of all sections in the homepage templateGet the order of all sections in the homepage templateIt should appear between the “Why Choose Venture Beyond” section and the Testimonials section — roughly two thirds down the page, after the features/why-us block and before “What Schools Say”.
So on your homepage, scroll past the expedition options and the reasons-to-choose section, and it should be there. If you’re not seeing it at all in the page, do the inspect check in that area and look for sec-founders in the HTML.You said: We disabled a couple things before – testimonials being one of them, founders section being anotherWe disabled a couple things before – testimonials being one of them, founders section being another11:40 amClaude responded: That explains it — the founders section was deliberately disabled previously.That explains it — the founders section was deliberately disabled previously. Let me check the template to see how it was disabled:Ran 6 commandsRan 6 commandsThe CSS file doesn’t hide the founders section — so it’s not disabled there. The template code looks active too. The most likely explanation is that it was disabled in a different CSS file (perhaps the main style.css or another homepage stylesheet) that wasn’t uploaded here.
The quickest fix: right-click on the page where the founders section should be, hit Inspect, search for sec-founders in the HTML panel. Two possibilities:

It’s in the HTML — the section is rendering but hidden by CSS somewhere. Share which stylesheet is flagging it and I’ll remove the display: none
It’s not in the HTML — the PHP condition isn’t firing, which would be very strange given the fields are populated

Can you do that quick check?style (1).csscss11:41 amClaude responded: No display: none anywhere on .Ran 3 commandsRan 3 commandsNo display: none anywhere on .sec-founders in style.css. So the section isn’t being hidden by CSS. Let me check the actual template more carefully for the PHP condition:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsThe template structure is fine. The issue is clear now — look at line 773: the founders section closes with and the section renders correctly in PHP.
The problem is most likely that the ACF field group for the homepage doesn’t include these founder fields, so get_field() is returning null for all of them, making the condition false.
Go to Custom Fields → Field Groups and find the group assigned to your homepage. Check if it contains founders_heading, founder_angus_content etc. — my bet is they’re in a separate field group that isn’t assigned to the homepage template.
Can you screenshot the field group list so we can identify which one has the founders fields?LabelNameType
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Hero Section
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Edit Duplicate Move Deletepasted11:42 amClaude responded: The field group is correct — all the founders fields are there (rows 44-55).The field group is correct — all the founders fields are there (rows 44-55). The fields are in the right group, assigned to the homepage.
So the fields ARE being called, the content IS saved. The only remaining explanation is the order of sections in the template. Look at the template — the founders section is wrapped inside a block that starts around line 660. Let me check if there’s a PHP syntax issue around that block that’s silently killing it:Check the full PHP block around the founders sectionCheck the full PHP block around the founders sectionThe PHP looks clean. The comment on line 661 is the answer:

“Do not publish until professional photos of both are ready.”

This was a note left in the template — but look at the condition:
phpif ($founders_heading || $founder_angus_content || $founder_saefudin_content)
$founder_angus_content is a WYSIWYG field but in the field group it’s listed as WYSIWYG Editor — however the founder_angus_content field is populated. The issue may be that the Angus Content field is a WYSIWYG but you entered it in Text mode rather than Visual mode, which can sometimes return empty if ACF doesn’t register it correctly on save.
Quick test to confirm: Go to the homepage in WordPress admin, find the Angus Content field, switch to Visual tab, make a small edit (add a space, remove it), and hit Update. Then check the frontend.
If it still doesn’t show, the fastest fix is to temporarily change the condition to just check $founders_heading which is definitely a plain text field with content saved:Ran 5 commands, read a fileRan 5 commands, read a fileThe condition has been changed from checking WYSIWYG fields to checking plain text fields that are definitely saved:
Before: if ($founders_heading || $founder_angus_content || $founder_saefudin_content)
After: if ($founders_heading || $founders_subheading || $founder_angus_name)
Since founders_heading (“Built by People Who Live It”), founders_subheading (“Twelve Years on the Mountain”), and founder_angus_name (“Angus Lawrence”) are all plain text fields with content saved, this condition will definitely evaluate to true and the section will render.
Upload this and it should appear.Tpl homeCode · PHP DownloadYou said: That worked, but I need to reformat this section.That worked, but I need to reformat this section. Smaller ImagePerhaps we could have both founders side by side?11:45 amClaude responded: Good call — side by side is much stronger visually and is the standard layout for a two-person founder section.Good call — side by side is much stronger visually and is the standard layout for a two-person founder section. Let me check the current CSS for this section:Ran 3 commandsRan 3 commandsGood — the HTML uses .founder-item for each person stacked vertically. I just need to add CSS to place them side by side with smaller images. No PHP changes needed:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsThe CSS alone won’t achieve the side-by-side layout because the two .founder-item divs need to sit inside a common grid wrapper. I need to update the PHP to wrap them:Ran 3 commands, read a fileRan 3 commands, read a fileBoth files updated. What the layout will look like:

Grey background section with centred subheading and heading
Two white cards side by side — Angus left, Saefudin right
Each card has a 3:4 portrait image at the top, name in blue below, role in black, then bio text
Collapses to single column on tablet/mobile
“Meet the team” button centred below both cards if the founders_button field is populated

Upload both files and add Saefudin’s content when ready.Tpl homeCode · PHP DownloadHome blog cardsCode · CSS DownloadDownload allYou said: Please now write me the text for SaefudinPlease now write me the text for Saefudin11:48 amClaude responded: This page covers the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, a school trekking program built around a single objective: the full…This page covers the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions, a school trekking program built around a single objective: the full summit of Mount Rinjani at 3,726m, Indonesia’s second highest volcano.
Wait — wrong response, sorry. Here’s Saefudin’s content:

Saefudin was born and raised on Lombok and has spent twelve years as the operational heart of Rinjani Dawn Adventures. He knows Rinjani and its surrounding landscapes with the kind of depth that only comes from a lifetime on the mountain. He manages the guide team, coordinates all logistics on the ground, and makes the safety calls that matter.
When the 2018 earthquakes devastated communities across Lombok, Saefudin was one of the driving forces behind the Sasak Warriors program, channelling support to those most affected. That commitment to his community is not a response to a crisis. It is who he is.
Saefudin lives in Senaru Village at the base of Mount Rinjani with his wife Nur, who runs Cafe Rinjani Dawn and feeds every Venture Beyond school group on the mountain. When your students arrive on Lombok, Saefudin is there. He is not a contractor. He is a partner.You said: focus more on his strong ties with the community, and the national park authority, as well as the guiding associationfocus more on his strong ties with the community, and the national park authority, as well as the guiding association11:50 amClaude responded: Saefudin was born and raised on Lombok and has spent twelve years as the operational heart of Rinjani Dawn Adventures.Saefudin was born and raised on Lombok and has spent twelve years as the operational heart of Rinjani Dawn Adventures. His relationships with the Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani park authority and the local guiding association have been built over more than a decade of operating on the mountain with integrity, and they run deep. Those relationships matter when things need to happen on the ground.
He is one of the founding members of the Senaru guiding community and remains actively involved in how guiding standards on Rinjani are maintained and developed. His standing with the park authority means that when permits, access, or on-mountain decisions need to be resolved quickly, they are.
When the 2018 earthquakes devastated communities across Lombok, Saefudin was one of the driving forces behind the Sasak Warriors program, channelling aid and support to those most affected in Senaru and the surrounding villages. That commitment to his community is not a response to a crisis. It is how he operates every day.
Saefudin lives in Senaru Village at the base of Mount Rinjani with his wife Nur, who runs Cafe Rinjani Dawn and feeds every Venture Beyond school group during their time on the mountain. When your students arrive on Lombok, Saefudin is there. He is not a contractor. He is a partner.You said: Need more editsNeed more edits11:53 amClaude responded: Good progress — it’s showing side by side.Good progress — it’s showing side by side. A few obvious issues I can see:

Text columns too narrow — the text is wrapping very tightly because the image is taking too much width
Image too tall — the 3:4 ratio is making it very long, should be shorter
Name wrapping — “Angus Lawrence” and “Saefudin Zohri” are breaking across lines

Before I fix the CSS, tell me what else you wanted to change — are there any content or layout edits beyond what I can see?You said: The image is fine.The image is fine. But the text could go under the image / wrap around11:54 amClaude responded: So the layout should be:So the layout should be:

Image top (full width of the card)
Name + role + bio text below the image

That’s a simpler single-column card layout — stack everything vertically within each card. Let me update the CSS:Update founder CSS to stack image above text within each cardUpdate founder CSS to stack image above text within each cardAlso add padding to the content area below the image:Add padding to content area below imageAdd padding to content area below imageAlso remove the padding that was on the founder-item itself since the content div now handles it:Check for any leftover padding on founder-itemCheck for any leftover padding on founder-itemGood — no leftover padding: 36px. Let me also update the mobile breakpoint to keep single column stacking clean:Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a fileCSS only this time — no PHP changes needed. Each card now:

Image full width at the top (4:3 ratio, so landscape/shorter)
Name, role and bio text sit directly below with padding
Both cards side by side on desktop, stacked on mobile
Home blog cardsCode · CSS DownloadYou said: Make the images taller – the original ratioMake the images taller – the original ratio11:56 amClaude responded: Back to 3:4 portrait ratio: Done — aspect-ratio changed from 4/3 back to 3/4.Back to 3:4 portrait ratio:Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a fileDone — aspect-ratio changed from 4/3 back to 3/4. Upload and it should match the original tall portrait crop.Home blog cardsCode · CSS DownloadYou said: Angus served as an Army officer before spending years as a commercial diver, rope access supervisor, and marine inspector on offshore oil and gas and renewable…Angus served as an Army officer before spending years as a commercial diver, rope access supervisor, and marine inspector on offshore oil and gas and renewables projects across the North Sea, West Africa, and Australasia. That background shapes everything about how he thinks about risk, safety, and the responsibility of putting people in demanding environments.
He first came to Lombok in 2011. What followed was twelve years building Rinjani Dawn Adventures into one of the mountain’s most respected guiding operations. Venture Beyond exists to bring that same operation, the same guides, the same systems, the same standards, to school groups, backed by Australian company registration and a decade of proven performance on the ground.Add to this, please. mention I divide my time between Lombok and Melbourne. Mention I have twin daughters, aged 3Show more12:00 pmClaude responded: Angus served as an Army officer before spending years as a commercial diver, rope access supervisor, and marine inspector on offshore oil and gas and renewable…Angus served as an Army officer before spending years as a commercial diver, rope access supervisor, and marine inspector on offshore oil and gas and renewables projects across the North Sea, West Africa, and Australasia. That background shapes everything about how he thinks about risk, safety, and the responsibility of putting people in demanding environments.
He first came to Lombok in 2011. What followed was twelve years building Rinjani Dawn Adventures into one of the mountain’s most respected guiding operations. Venture Beyond exists to bring that same operation, the same guides, the same systems, the same standards, to school groups, backed by Australian company registration and a decade of proven performance on the ground.
Angus divides his time between Lombok and Melbourne, where he lives with his partner and twin daughters, aged three.You said: I want to keep the photo scales the same, but make them smaller, but having a white border around them.I want to keep the photo scales the same, but make them smaller, but having a white border around them. Can you update accordingly?12:02 pmRan 4 commandsRan 4 commandsClaude’s response was interrupted.Try againYou said: ContinueContinue12:02 pmClaude responded: Done.Presented filePresented fileDone. The white border effect is achieved by adding padding: 24px 24px 0 to the .media wrapper — this creates white space on the left, right and top of the image while keeping the 3:4 portrait ratio intact. The bottom has no padding so the content text sits flush below.
If you want more or less white space around the image, just let me know and I’ll adjust the padding value.Home blog cardsCode · CSS DownloadYou said: Minor thing on mobile display: Name Centralised (or job-title left).Minor thing on mobile display: Name Centralised (or job-title left). At the moment they are out of line12:08 pmClaude responded: Looking at both screenshots, on mobile the name and role are centred for Saefudin but left-aligned for Angus — they need to be consistent.Looking at both screenshots, on mobile the name and role are centred for Saefudin but left-aligned for Angus — they need to be consistent. Let me make both left-aligned to match the desktop feel:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsThe name and role have no explicit text-align set, so they’re inheriting from somewhere else — likely a global text-align: center on the role from the theme. Let me explicitly set both to left:Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a filetext-align: left explicitly set on both .content h2 (name) and .content h3 (role) — this overrides whatever the theme was inheriting. Both cards will now be consistently left-aligned on mobile and desktop.Home blog cardsCode · CSS DownloadYou said: Next, we need to add a founders title above this section.Next, we need to add a founders title above this section. And we need to add this to the Jump Menu12:10 pmClaude responded: Looking at the template, the founders section already has founderssubheading and foundersheading fields — and we set those to “Twelve Years on the Mountain” an…Looking at the template, the founders section already has founders_subheading and founders_heading fields — and we set those to “Twelve Years on the Mountain” and “The People Your Students Trek With”. So the heading is already in the ACF and should be rendering.
Let me check the jump nav in the template to see what’s currently there:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsid=”our-team” already exists on the founders section. I just need to add it to the jump nav and check the heading is rendering. Let me do both:Add Our Team link to jump navAdd Our Team link to jump navNow check the section header HTML is rendering correctly:Check section header outputCheck section header outputGood — the header block is already in place. Both fields are populated in ACF so it should render. Let me verify the jump nav change and output the file:Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a fileDone. Two things updated:
tpl-home.php — “Our Team” added to the jump nav between “Why Us” and “FAQs”, linking to #our-team
The section heading (“The People Your Students Trek With”) and subheading (“Twelve Years on the Mountain”) are already in the template and will render as long as those ACF fields are populated — which they are from the screenshot you shared earlier. If the heading still isn’t showing on the live site, it may be a CSS issue where .section-header styles are being overridden by the theme.Tpl homeCode · PHP DownloadYou said: Can you add an “Our Team” heading above the photos?Can you add an “Our Team” heading above the photos?12:11 pmClaude responded: Looking at the screenshot, the section heading isn’t rendering despite the ACF fields being populated.Looking at the screenshot, the section heading isn’t rendering despite the ACF fields being populated. The issue is likely that .section-header styles are being overridden. Let me add an explicit heading directly in the CSS that will definitely show:Ran 2 commandsRan 2 commandsThe CSS is fine. The issue is the theme is likely overriding h2 and h3 inside .section-header. Let me add !important to force them through:Ran 2 commands, read a fileRan 2 commands, read a fileAdded !important to all .section-header rules and explicitly set display: block to ensure they can’t be hidden by the theme. The subheading (“Twelve Years on the Mountain”) will appear in blue above the main heading (“The People Your Students Trek With”) in black Bebas Neue. Upload and it should show.Home blog cardsCode · CSS DownloadYou said: Still didn’t work.Still didn’t work. Can you just add “Our Team” to the template?12:13 pmClaude responded: Actually let me do this cleanly — just hardcode it simply without the hidden ACF block: Done — hardcoded directly into the template, no ACF dependency:Add hardcoded Our Team heading to templateAdd hardcoded Our Team heading to templateActually let me do this cleanly — just hardcode it simply without the hidden ACF block:Ran 3 commands, read a fileRan 3 commands, read a fileDone — hardcoded directly into the template, no ACF dependency:

“The People Behind the Operation” as a

subheading
“Our Team” as an

This will render regardless of what the theme does with ACF fields. Upload and it will show.Tpl homeCode · PHP DownloadYou said: Didn’t workDidn’t work12:15 pmClaude responded: Let me look at what the theme is actually doing around that section to understand why headings aren’t showing: The PHP and HTML look correct.Let me look at what the theme is actually doing around that section to understand why headings aren’t showing:View the exact HTML around the founders section headerView the exact HTML around the founders section headerThe PHP and HTML look correct. The heading is there. Can you right-click on the area just above the photos on the live site, click Inspect, and tell me if you can see the
element in the HTML? That will tell us if it’s a PHP rendering issue or a CSS hiding issue.12:16 pmClaude responded: I can see the problem clearly now.I can see the problem clearly now. Look at the styles panel on the right:
csssection {
overflow: hidden;
position: relative;
}
The theme is applying overflow: hidden to all section elements. This is clipping the
inside .sec-founders. Also notice the global reset has margin: 0; padding: 0 on everything.
The fix is to override overflow on .sec-founders specifically:Override overflow hidden on sec-foundersOverride overflow hidden on sec-foundersWait — actually overflow: hidden on a section wouldn’t hide child elements that are within normal flow. Looking more carefully at the inspector, the sec-founders section is in the HTML (I can see it: section id=”our-team” class=”sec-default sec-founders”). Click the … next to it to expand it — the heading should be inside. The issue is more likely the wrapper div has no height or the heading has color: transparent or font-size: 0 from the theme.
Can you click the arrow next to section id=”our-team” to expand it and show what’s inside?Ran a command, read a fileRan a command, read a fileUpload this CSS in the meantime, but expand that our-team section in the inspector and screenshot what’s inside — that will tell us exactly where the heading is going.Home blog cardsCode · CSS DownloadYou said: Are these error messages worth investigating?Are these error messages worth investigating?12:18 pmClaude responded: The console errors aren’t related to the heading issue, but let me quickly run through them:The console errors aren’t related to the heading issue, but let me quickly run through them:
Not worth worrying about:
Tracking Prevention blocked access to storage — browser privacy feature blocking cookies/storage, harmless
JQMIGRATE: Migrate is installed — WordPress jQuery compatibility layer, normal
The Cloudflare preload warnings — these are Cloudflare’s own challenge scripts, nothing to do with your site code
Worth fixing when you have time:
Failed to load resource: /favicon.ico 404 — you don’t have a favicon set. Easy fix: go to WordPress Admin → Appearance → Customize → Site Identity and upload a favicon (a square version of your logo, 512×512px)
Failed to load resource: challenges.cloudflare… 401 — a Cloudflare authentication issue, worth checking your Cloudflare settings but not urgent
None of these are causing the heading problem. Can you go back to the Elements tab, click the arrow to expand section id=”our-team” and show me what’s inside? That’s the key to solving the heading issue.You said: Can you make me this, based on my company name, and main theme font?Can you make me this, based on my company name, and main theme font?12:18 pmClaude responded: I can create a favicon for you.I can create a favicon for you. Based on what I know about your site — Bebas Neue as the display font and #00AADD as the brand blue — here’s a “VB” monogram favicon:
::view-transition-group(),
::view-transition-old(),
::view-transition-new(*) {
animation-duration: 0.25s;
animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}
VvisualizeVvisualize show_widgetThree options using Bebas Neue and your brand colours. Which do you prefer? Once you pick one I can export it as a proper SVG file you can convert to .ico / .png for WordPress — or point you to a free tool to do the conversion.You said: option 1option 112:19 pmClaude responded: Here’s your SVG at 512×512.Created a file, ran a command, read a fileCreated a file, ran a command, read a fileHere’s your SVG at 512×512. To get it into WordPress:
Go to realfavicongenerator.net — upload the SVG and it generates all the sizes you need (.ico, 192px, 512px PNG etc.)
Download the package and upload to WordPress via Appearance → Customize → Site Identity → Site Icon
That will fix the favicon 404 error in the console too.Favicon venture beyondImage · SVG DownloadYou said: While file should I upload?While file should I upload?12:22 pmClaude responded: Upload the favicon.Upload the favicon.ico file to WordPress — that’s the universal format that works across all browsers.
In WordPress Admin → Appearance → Customize → Site Identity → Site Icon
Upload the favicon.ico there. WordPress will handle the rest.
The other files in the package are for progressive web app (PWA) support — not needed right now. The favicon.ico is all you need to fix the 404 error.You said: it says I’m not allowed to upload this file typeit says I’m not allowed to upload this file type12:23 pmClaude responded: WordPress blocks .WordPress blocks .ico files by default. Use the web-app-manifest-512×512.png instead — WordPress accepts PNG and it’s the best quality option in your package.
Appearance → Customize → Site Identity → Site Icon → Upload → select web-app-manifest-512×512.png
WordPress will automatically crop and resize it for all the different sizes it needs (browser tab, bookmark icon, etc.).You said: ok, back to the other issue.ok, back to the other issue..12:24 pmClaude responded: The heading still not showing.The heading still not showing. Let me try a completely different approach — instead of using a
inside the wrapper, let me put the heading outside the wrapper div entirely so the theme can’t interfere with it:Ran 4 commands, read a fileRan 4 commands, read a fileTwo key changes this time:
Moved the heading outside the wrapper div — directly inside container, so the theme’s wrapper styles can’t interfere
Used fully inline styles — no CSS classes at all, so nothing in the theme or any stylesheet can override it
This should work regardless of what the theme is doing. Upload and let me know.Tpl homeCode · PHP DownloadYou said: That’s worked, great!That’s worked, great!12:25 pmClaude responded: Good.Good. A few things still on the list from this session — want to keep going?
The “Our Team” heading on the founders section — now done ✅
The other expedition template AI summaries — Sembalun Highlands and Cultural Service copy is written, just needs pasting in
Any remaining page templates to update with the AI summary block
Saefudin’s content to add to WordPress
What would you like to tackle next?You said: I need to update this AI summary on the Expeditions Page (the page that shows all the expeditions).I need to update this AI summary on the Expeditions Page (the page that shows all the expeditions). Can you improve it?Venture Beyond Expeditions offers four school expedition programs to Lombok, Indonesia, operating from Senaru Village at the base of Mount Rinjani. Programs range from the Cultural and Service Expedition, a community-focused program suitable for students from age 14, through to the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition at 3,726 metres, our flagship program for experienced student expeditioners. The Sembalun Highlands Expedition and Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition sit between these two extremes, offering progressive trekking challenges for secondary school groups. All programs are designed with curriculum alignment in mind, supporting IB CAS outcomes, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Ground operations are provided through Rinjani Dawn Adventures, founded by Venture Beyond director Angus Lawrence and Senaru-based operator Saefudin Zohri. Programs are suitable for secondary school students aged 14 to 18.Show more12:26 pmClaude responded: This page lists the four school expedition programs offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions on Lombok, Indonesia.This page lists the four school expedition programs offered by Venture Beyond Expeditions on Lombok, Indonesia. Programs range from the community-focused Cultural and Service Expedition, suitable for students from age 14, through the Sembalun Highlands Expedition and Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition, to the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition at 3,726 metres. All programs are operated on the ground by Rinjani Dawn Adventures, co-founded by Venture Beyond director Angus Lawrence and Senaru-based co-director Saefudin Zohri, and are designed to support IB CAS, Duke of Edinburgh Gold, and outdoor education outcomes. This page is for Heads of Outdoor Education, Deputy Principals, and teachers comparing expedition options for their school group.

Our Programs

School Expedition Packages

Mount Rinjani and Lake Segara Anak Venture Beyond Expeditions

Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition

Sembalun Highlands Expedition

Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition

Cultural and Service Expedition

Our Safety Commitment

Venture Beyond Expeditions operates all school programs under a risk management framework aligned with the Australian Adventure Activity Standards. Our guide-to-student ratio for school groups is 1:4, with a minimum of two qualified guides on every program regardless of group size.

Ground operations and emergency coordination are managed through our sister company, Rinjani Dawn Adventures. Saefudin Zohri is based at our Senaru office throughout every school expedition, coordinating directly with guides on the mountain and with emergency services if required.

Every lead teacher receives a full emergency protocol document before departure, covering evacuation routes, the contact chain, and the location of the nearest medical facilities. Angus Lawrence manages all school planning, risk documentation, and pre-departure liaison from Australia.

Detailed risk assessment documentation, suitable for school risk committees and board presentations, is available on request.

Framework Australian Adventure Activity Standards

Guide Ratio 1 Guide Per 4 Students

Emergency Coordination Saefudin Zohri - On-Site, Senaru

Planning & School Liaison Angus Lawrence

Risk Documentation Available on Request

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What school expedition programs does Venture Beyond Expeditions offer?

Venture Beyond Expeditions runs four school programs on Lombok, Indonesia. The Cultural and Service Expedition is based in Senaru Village and focuses on community engagement, environmental education, and cultural immersion. The Sembalun Highlands Expedition introduces trekking in the highlands around Mount Rinjani, a progressive program for schools new to expedition travel. The Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition is a serious trekking program reaching 2,659 metres on the edge of the Rinjani caldera. The Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition is the full summit at 3,726 metres, our flagship program for schools ready for a transformative challenge.

How do I know which program is right for my school?

The right program depends on three things: your students' physical capability, your curriculum objectives, and the time you have available. The Cultural and Service Expedition suits schools prioritising community and curriculum outcomes without a significant physical challenge and is accessible to a wide range of year groups and fitness levels. The Sembalun Highlands Expedition is ideal for schools new to expedition travel who want a genuine trekking experience without the demands of a full mountain program. The Crater Rim and Summit expeditions are for schools whose students are physically prepared for multi-day trekking. Contact us and we will give you an honest recommendation based on your group.

What ages are your programs suitable for?

Our programs are designed for secondary school students, typically aged 14 to 18. The Cultural and Service Expedition and the Sembalun Highlands Expedition are suitable for students from age 14 provided they are engaged and willing participants. The Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition is best suited to students aged 15 to 18, and the Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition is recommended for students aged 16 to 18 who have a demonstrated base of physical fitness and expedition experience. We are happy to discuss your specific cohort and give a frank assessment of suitability.

How do your programs support IB, IGCSE, and Australian curriculum frameworks?

All four programs are designed with curriculum alignment in mind. The Cultural and Service Expedition maps directly to IB CAS outcomes across all three strands, Creativity, Activity, and Service, and supports five UN Sustainable Development Goals. The trekking programs support IB CAS Activity requirements and are suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions at Bronze, Silver, and Gold level depending on the program chosen. We provide pre and post-expedition curriculum resources on request and can produce SDG alignment documentation suitable for school reports and board presentations.

What is the minimum and maximum group size?

We accept school groups of 10 to 30 students across all programs, with larger groups accommodated with additional planning and guide allocation. Our guide-to-student ratio is 1:4 for all trekking programs, with a minimum of two qualified guides on every program regardless of group size. The Cultural and Service Expedition is flexible on group size and can accommodate smaller groups from 8 students.

When is the best time of year to run a school expedition to Lombok?

The best conditions across all programs are generally April to October, when weather is most stable and trekking conditions on Rinjani are at their best. Mount Rinjani is closed to trekking from 1 January to 1 April each year, which affects the Summit and Crater Rim expeditions. The Cultural and Service Expedition and Sembalun Highlands Expedition can run outside these months with some flexibility. We recommend booking at least six months in advance to secure your preferred dates, particularly for June and July which are peak school travel months.

Are your programs suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award?

Yes. The Sembalun Highlands Expedition is suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Award expeditions. The Rinjani Crater Rim Expedition is suitable for Silver and Gold. The Mount Rinjani Summit Expedition meets the requirements for Duke of Edinburgh Gold. The Cultural and Service Expedition covers the Service and Activity strands and can contribute to Bronze and Silver awards. DoE supervision and risk management requirements vary between schools and accrediting organisations. Contact us to discuss your school's specific requirements and we will work with you to confirm suitability and agree on the appropriate supervision arrangements.

Who operates the programs on the ground in Lombok?

Our ground operations and guiding team are provided through our sister company, Rinjani Dawn Adventures, which was founded by Venture Beyond's director, Angus Lawrence, together with Saefudin Zohri, who is based in Senaru at the foot of Mount Rinjani. Rinjani Dawn Adventures has operated on the mountain for over 15 years and holds the local relationships, permits, and emergency coordination infrastructure that makes our programs safe and effective. Angus Lawrence is involved in all program design, risk management, and school liaison.

What safety standards do you operate under?

Venture Beyond Expeditions operates under a risk management framework aligned with the Australian Adventure Activity Standards. Our guide-to-student ratio is 1:4 with a minimum of two qualified guides per group. Every lead teacher receives a full emergency protocol document before departure covering evacuation routes, the contact chain, and the location of the nearest medical facilities. Saefudin Zohri is based at our Senaru office throughout every school expedition and coordinates directly with guides and emergency services if required. Full risk assessment documentation is available on request for school risk committees and board presentations.

How far in advance should we start planning a school expedition?

We recommend beginning the planning process at least six months before your intended travel dates, and ideally 12 months for first-time school expeditions. This allows sufficient time for school approval processes, parent information evenings, student preparation, and permit applications for Mount Rinjani. That said, we can also accommodate last-minute expeditions providing we are able to secure national park entrance permits and accommodation. We work with schools through every stage of the planning process, from the initial program proposal and risk documentation through to pre-departure briefings and post-expedition curriculum resources. Contact us to begin a conversation and we will put together a detailed proposal for your school.

Need a Custom Program?

Every school is different. If you have specific curriculum requirements, group size, timing constraints, or a budget to work within, we can design a program around you. Talk to us about what you need and we will give you an honest answer.

Discuss a Custom Expedition

Enquire About Our School Expeditions

Tell us about your school and what you are looking for. We respond to all school enquiries within three business days.