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School Watersports Tour to Paris

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Experience the perfect blend of adventure and magic on this exciting trip to Paris.

You'll be based at a lakeside activity centre, where students will enjoy a full day of watersports, building confidence, teamwork and new skills while making the most of the fantastic on-site facilities. With comfortable accommodation, hearty meals an dedicated social spaces, there's plenty of opportunity to relax and spend time with friends after an action-packed day on the water. 

The highlight of the trip is a full day at Disneyland Paris, where thrilling attractions, spectacular entertainment and immersive themed lands bring the Disney magic to life. From the enchanting new Frozen-themed area to classic rides, parades and character encounters, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Before returning home, students will also have the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of Paris, taking in some of the French capital's most iconic landmarks and famous streets. 

School Watersports Tour to Paris

From

£649PP

4 days, 3 nights

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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Meet at school and board your private coach. 

Arrive at Dover and swap your feeder driver for your tour driver. 

Afternoon

Take the ferry to Calais. 

Arrive in Calais and continue your journey to the accommodation. 

Check in, unpack and make yourselves at home. 

Evening

Enjoy a three-course evening meal at the accommodation. 

Spend the evening relaxing in the common room, making use of the large screen TV and social spaces. 

Day 2

Morning

Enjoy a hearty self-service breakfast at the accommodation. 

Walk across to the on-site watersports centre and take part in a safety briefing before getting kitted out. 

Split into smaller groups and begin rotating through your first watersports activities on the lake. 

Afternoon

Continue the action with further watersports sessions, developing skills and confidence on the water. 

Make the most of your final activity session before returning to the accommodation. 

Evening

Refuel after an active day with a three-course evening meal. 

Enjoy exclusive use of the common room, perfect for group activities such as quizzes, games or bingo. 

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at the accommodation. 

Travel to Disneyland Paris and enjoy entry to both parks. 

Spend the morning exploring Disney Adventure World, including the exciting new Frozen-themed area. 

Afternoon

Head into Disneyland Park to experience iconic attractions, spectacular parades and character encounters throughout the afternoon. 

Evening

Use your meal voucher within the Disney Parks, choosing from a range of restaurants and dining options, before returning to your accommodation. 

Day 4

Morning

Enjoy an early breakfast before checking out of the accommodation. 

Travel into Paris and spend time exploring the heart of the city on foot, taking in famous landmarks including the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde and the beautiful Tuileries Gardens. 

Afternoon

Rejoin your coach and travel to Calais. 

Board the ferry to Dover. 

Swap your tour driver for your feeder driver and continue the journey home. 

Evening

Arrive back at school, bringing your French adventure to a close.

  • 3 nights' half-board accommodation
  • Return coach travel from your school to Paris
  • Coach will be available throughout your tour according to drivers' legal limits
  • Return ferry crossings between Dover and Calais
  • All motorway tolls and taxes
  • Free staff place ratio 1:8
  • 3 watersports sessions per person
  • Entrance fees to Disneyland Paris
  • Detailed information pack
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
  • VAT at current rates to tour operators

Accommodation

Lakeside Activity Centre, Paris

Just 15 minutes from Disneyland Paris and 35 minutes from central Paris, this lakeside activity centre boasts an on-site sports centre offering a variety of watersports, including windsurfing, rafting, and much, much more. There are also padel facilities, an indoor space for evening activities, classrooms, and an on-site restaurant serving nutritious meals (all served buffet-style, so everyone can help themselves to what they want to eat). Guestrooms are offered in singles, twins and quads, all with en-suite bathrooms and luggage storage. 

Excursions

Disneyland® Paris

Disneyland® Paris is a magical setting, with much more to offer for students of all subjects and ages than the rides and attractions it's known for.

Arc de Triomphe

This monument to French military prowess was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to commemorate his victories.

Place de la Concorde

Many key figures were executed by guillotine in the Place de la Concorde, from Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to Georges Danton and Maximilien Robespierre, making it an important stop on a history tour.

Supporting you
every step of the way

Creating your perfect sports tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour to parents and students

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After
you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).

Support while
you’re away

While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After
your trip

When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you). 

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