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Fun activities and cultural visits
This enriching school trip supports the service aspect of the IB Diploma Programme, as well as providing fun activities and cultural visits. Students will have the opportunity to plant trees, contributing to the regeneration of the local woodlands which were gutted in the devastating fires of summer 2017. They will also visit local environmental associations and dams to learn more about the environmental issues affecting this area and how they are being approached.
Sample itinerary
If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.
Day 1
Flight to Lisbon and transfer by coach to Olho Marinho. Evening meal at the accommodation followed by Karaoke.
Day 2
A morning workshop on the topic of deforestation in Portugal. In the afternoon, contribute to reforestation efforts by planting trees. An evening game of laser tag.
Day 3
Travel to Lisbon for a day of sightseeing and cultural visits. Enjoy a traditional evening meal and ‘Fado’ entertainment, a genre of music unique to Portugal.
Day 4
A morning conference and visit to a local environmental association. An afternoon visit to a local dam to learn about the effects of climate change on the area’s water source. Free time in the evening to reflect on the day’s activities.
Day 5
Visit the towns of Caldas da Rainha and Óbidos. Wander the markets and soak up the local culture. Visit the reforestation area in the afternoon for a further planting session. Farewell party at the accommodation in the evening.
Day 6
Check out of accommodation and depart for return journey to school.
CAS activities
Conference & visit to a local environmental association
The students will have the chance to ask previously prepared questions, in order to better understand the problem of climate change in Portugal. The group will discuss solutions and how these could be applied, both in Portugal and worldwide.
Visit a dam - where has the water gone?
With a guided visit to a local dam, the students will have the opportunity to learn more about global warming and how this affects the local water source.
Reforestation
Around 80% of the largest pine forest in Portugal was destroyed by the 2017 wild fires. The students will plant trees with help from local Forest and Environment engineers.
Sample activities
At (or near) the accommodation
- High ropes course
- Paintball
- Climbing
- Zip line
- Laser tag
- Football
- Volleyball
- Karaoke
Visits
Browse a selection of our favourite activities and visits.
- Lisbon
- Caldas da Rainha
- Óbidos
Visit Jerónimos Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries and Belém Tower.
Visit a traditional Portuguese street market.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt in the Medieval village, a beautiful hilltop area steeped in history, culture and tradition.
Where to stay
Popular places to stay.
Our students stay at Campo Aventura Junior Resort in the small village of Olho Marinho, close to the town of Óbidos and the scenic beach area of Peniche. Students are in large multi-bedded rooms and staff in singles where possible. Lots of activities are on-site, including football and volleyball fields, several towers for zip line, an auditorium, a paintball field and much more.
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We can send you mini-brochures to hand out at school and a PowerPoint presentation for assemblies and parent’s meetings you may wish to hold. We also have an interactive promotional poster you can put up on walls and noticeboards. This will make it easier for you to get your students excited about your plans.
Yes, there are many advantages to this. One is that greater numbers sign up which means a lower tour price per student. Another is that a diverse (two-subject) itinerary can broaden the horizons of both ‘groups’ though, of course, we can create separate agendas for each if preferred.
The most pleasant time of year to come to Europe is between May and September; you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.