WEST COAST STUDENT TRIP
09 DAYS/08 NIGHTS
ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT LOS ANGELES
Arrive in Los Angeles. Home to the iconic Hollywood sign, studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers, Los Angeles is a sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation’s film and television industry. On Hollywood Boulevard, TCL Chinese Theatre displays celebrities’ hand- and footprints and the Walk of Fame honors thousands of luminaries.
Overnight in Los Angeles.
DAY 02: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
oin us today for a tour of Universal Studios which has always been known for its innovative rides and attractions, designed to let visitors experience the movies like never before. A trip to Universal is like a trip into the heart of Hollywood. With films and TV shows always in production, one never knows who they might see wandering the sidewalks of the park.
Overnight in Los Angeles.
DAY 03: DISNEYLAND
Join us on a visit to Disneyland where you can enter a magical kingdom in which you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars! Disneyland Park is a beloved Southern California destination where generations of families have made their Disney dreams come true.
Optional add-on Youth Education Series at Disneyland (for groups of 10 or more) :
1) Disney’s Approach to Leadership and Teamwork:
Learn from Walt Disney’s leadership strategies and apply them to achieve stronger collaboration skills, increase confidence and set a course for success.
2) Properties of Motion Physics Lab:
Head to Disney California Adventure Park to experience physics principles like kinetic energy and speed at work. Learn the role science plays in engineering Disney’s most thrilling attractions.
3) Creating a Leadership Legacy
Students learn how to develop their own leadership legacy to become confident in their ability to accomplish goals and be motivated to achieve the impossible.
Overnight in Los Angeles.
DAY 04: LOS ANGELES CITY TOUR, UCLA, GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
Enjoy a city tour of Los Angeles. We will drive you through the “Entertainment capital of the world”, Hollywood, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, Grumman Chinese Theater, Sunset strip, Rodeo Drive for the world’s most expensive shopping and China town for some good bargains. Visit University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and explore its historic campus, tradition of academic excellence, vibrant student body and vast array of resources and opportunities. Then proceed to Griffith Observatory, which is a unique hybrid of public observatory, planetarium, exhibition space and the most-visited public observatory in the world.
Overnight in Los Angeles.
DAY 05: LOS ANGELES TO 17-MILE DRIVE TO SAN JOSE
Depart from Los Angeles to go to San Jose via 17-Mile Drive. It is one of the most scenic roads in the world, passing through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California, much of which hugs the Pacific coastline, arriving at an enchanting world full of dramatic coastal cliffs, snow-white beaches, mystical forests and iconic golf courses. Upon arrival in San Jose, check in to the hotel.
Overnight in San Jose.
DAY 06: SILICON VALLEY – FACEBOOK & GOOGLE, MUSEUMS
Visit the world-famous Apple campus, take a selfie in front of the Google Campus, then check-in at Facebook in the afternoon, followed by a visit to Intel Museum where you can learn about Intel microprocessor history, silicon chip design, and chip fabrication. Next up, visit the Computer History Museum where you’ll get a chance to see some of the first mega-computers and commercially produced machines.
Overnight in San Jose.
DAY 07: MYSTERY SPOT & SFO CITY TOUR
Proceed to Mystery Spot, The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. It is a circular area of effect around 150 feet or 46 meters in diameter. Within the Mystery Spot you will be stunned as your perceptions of the laws of physics and gravity are questioned. But don’t take our word for it, come and decide for yourself!
Later proceed to sightseeing tour of San Francisco. You will visit the famous Golden Gate Bridge, with the world’s highest bridge towers. Continue on to Ghirardelli Square, Lombard Street, Pier 39, Nob Hill, Civic Center, Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Palace of Fine Arts etc.
Overnight in San Jose.
DAY 08: SCIENCE ACADEMY, PLANETARIUM, EXPLORATORIUM
Visit the California Academy of Sciences which is a renowned scientific and educational institution dedicated to exploring, explaining, and sustaining life on Earth. Based in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, it is home to a world-class aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum—all under one living roof. Then, we shall visit the Morrison Planetarium. From faraway galaxies to the workings of our own planet, you’ll experience the cosmos like never before, from their 75-foot dome that displays one of the most accurate digital Universes ever created. Next up, we shall visit the Exploratorium which is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception, creating tools and experiences that help you to become an active explorer.
Overnight in San Jose.
DAY 09: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, spend some time at leisure; proceed to the airport to board your flight for next destination.
Have a happy and safe trip!!!
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