Outdoor Activity School Trip to the Opal Coast

Enjoy an exciting outdoor activity school trip to the Opal Coast, combining thrilling outdoor adventures with enriching cultural experiences!

On the stunning sandy beaches of the Opal Coast, your group will experience the exhilarating sport of sand yachting. Feel the wind in your hair and the adrenaline rush through your veins as you zoom across the beach in these specially designed land sailing vehicles. The qualified instructors will guide you through the basics and ensure your group’s safety every step of the way.

Then, you’ll test your limits and conquer new heights on a high ropes course. Navigate through the treetop obstacles and fly down ziplines, building resilience, teamwork and personal confidence along the way.

But that’s not all, you’ll also be able to enjoy some sightseeing and cultural activities in the charming town of Boulogne. Your group will immerse yourselves in the rich history and vibrant Northern French culture as you explore the bustling old town, discover how the area was affected during the two world wars at Étaples Military Cemetery and learn more about the shared history between England and France at the magnificent Église Notre-Dame de Calais.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Private coach transfer and ferry to Calais

Afternoon

Visit to Eglise Notre-Dame de Calais

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Sand yachting

Afternoon

High ropes course

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Visit to Etaples Military Cemetery

Afternoon

Boulogne-sur-Mer town trail Bakery visit with workshop

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation

Day 4

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation Begin journey home

Afternoon

Shopping at Cite Europe

Evening

Arrive back at school

Private coach transfers
Return ferry crossings
3 nights' half-board accommodation
Sand yachting
High ropes course
Bakery visit with workshop and croissant to take home
Boulogne-sur-Mer town trail
1:10 free staff ratio
Travel and medical insurance
Tour planning service

Accommodation

CES Calais

The Centre Européen de Séjour youth hostel is a stone's throw from the seafront and a few minutes away from Calais town centre. In the immediate area, between the two headlands on the Opal Coast and the inland St Omer region, visitors can partake in kitesurfing, sand-yachting and other activities. The hostel has rooms that accommodate one to four beds and eight of these have wheelchair access. There is a shared bathroom for every two bedrooms.

Excursions

Opalaventure High Ropes Course

If you have a group of thrill seekers, make sure you include a visit to the Opalaventure High Ropes Course, where you'll enjoy a treetop adventure your students will never forget.

Étaples Military Cemetery

Visit the largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in France.

Église Notre-Dame de Calais

Visit this beautiful church in Calais where your students can learn more about the shared history of England and France.

Sand Yachting Opal Coast

Try your hand at sand yachting on the coastline where it was born.

Boulogne Old Town

Enjoy a self-guided walk around the old part of Boulogne, to get a feel for the traditions and culture of Boulogne.

Le Boulanger de Lévis

Visit this modern French bakery to learn more about how bread and pastry are made in France.

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).