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What do we need to bring?

You will receive a pre–arrival information pack with your final confirmation documents, containing suggestions of what you will need to bring, but here are some suggestions:

You will need to bring your own bedding to all our centres – that should include: sleeping bag/duvet and pillow

For the Journey:

Snacks, Drinks, Entertainment (DVD’s, CD’s, Books), and some warm Clothing. We recommend that you keep your pillow with you on the coach for a comfortable sleep throughout the night.

For the activities:

Footwear – full toe protection is a requirement for both land and water-based activities (not open-toed sandals, crocs etc.). We recommend you bring wet/water shoes for water activities, walking boots and/or a pair of trainers with a good grip for the climbing activities. Flip-flops are also useful for the showers.

Clothing – several pairs of full/three quarter length trousers/ tracksuit bottoms/ combats for full protection, t-shirts – make sure you bring some with a high collar for protection from harnesses (e.g. Polo shirts), fleece tops and jumpers for evenings, swimsuit.

Other recommended kit – sun hats, sun glasses, a few clothes pegs for the drying lines, cagoule/waterproof coat, towels, torch, travel adapters, water resistant sun cream.

Ardèche Descent :

We strongly recommend you bring a sleeping mat for extra comfort as you camp at the Bivouac Site under the stars!

Frequently asked questions

How many excursion days will there be during our stay?

On some holidays we include a day out for you to explore the local area and to take time out with your family and new-found friends.

These could range from a day out in Barcelona or a visit to LLoret’s Water Park (Cala Llevadó) to a visit to the local caves in Camping La Savane.

Please note, the coach is available on excursions days to our families booked on our coach holiday.  Those on self-drive holidays can do their own thing, or they can agree to meet up with other families, or follow our coach should they wish to join that group. Sometimes there are free places on the coach but we can not guarantee this.

You are of course free to stay on camp on the excursion day if you wish to do so but we strongly recommend that you to go an explore the local area.

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