Prices From £145 (Based on 2 Days) £184 (Based on 3 Days)
Adaptable Travel are delighted to be able to offer a unique chance for your students to visit CERN, the world's largest particle physics laboratory. This truly is an inspiring and potentially life changing trip for any aspiring scientist!
FREE Science Discovered! study pack for every student - full colour 24 page printed study pack with information about CERN, Higgs Boson, The Standard Model and more.
Nestled along the banks of beautiful Lake Geneva, and set against the backdrop of the magnificent Alps, Geneva is undeniably one of the most stunning cities in Europe, perfect for your next school trip. Lively, cosmopolitan and stylish, it offers world class entertainment, restaurants museums and boutiques.
Visits to the CERN facility must be organised by the group leader. We recommend enquiring to CERN well in advance as this is an extremely popular visit.
NEW EVENT - SCIENCE DISCOVERED!
Due to the huge demand to CERN trips, Adaptable Travel have created a unique event that brings Professor Brian Cox, instrumental at CERN, to our science event in London. View details of Science Discovered! now by clicking the link on the right of this page. Contact us today to start organising your next school trip.
Visit the European organisation for Nuclear Research. Half day tours of the centre can be arranged, and can be themed to include any of the following topics: Accelerating Particles, Discovering Antimatter and Information Technology, Calculations and Communication. Your group can then add to their experience by visiting the Microcosm exhibition or the exhibiton in the Globe of Science and Innovation.
FREE Science Discovered! study pack
Every member of your group will receive a FREE Science Discovered! study pack. This full colour 24 page printed study pack will e given to every member of your group, and contains information about CERN, Higgs Boson, The Standard Model and more. There are also sections on Biology and Chemistry. Suitable for key stages 4 and 5.
History of Science Museum
The History of Science Museum is the only one of its kind in Switzerland. It is also an excellent display case for the city’s scientific past, which was particularly outstanding in the 18th century.
Microcosm Exhibition
Housed inside the world's largest particle physics research centre - CERN, your students can now visit the Microcosm Exhibition.
Your students can learn all about Cosmic rays, fundamental forces, quarks and discover the mysteries of the Universe, of time, vacuum and antimatter, and learn about the impact of fundamental research on our everyday lives.
World Meteorological Organisation
World Meteorological Organization - a United Nations Specialised Agency
The UN system's authoritative voice on the state and behaviour of the Earth's atmosphere, its interaction with the oceans, the climate it produces and the resulting distribution of water resources.
Group visits are organised upon request (subject to availability).
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Lake Geneva Boat Tri
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Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
Flower Clock
Jet d'Eau
'The accommodation listed is an example of the most popular we offer; we can quote on alternative accommodation if required.'
Geneva Youth Hostel
Location: Only a few steps from the lake, offering extraordinary views. About 1 km from the city center, in an idyllic location with its parks, and a wonderful view on the Mont Blanc.
Student Rooming: Max 6 bedded
Room Facilities: Individual lockers and lighting, shared bathrooms
Adaptable Say: One of the cheapest places to stay in town, yet with the assurance of a well run, clean, modern and more than adequate hostel in a decent location
Hotel Central, Tourist Class
Location: In the Heart of Geneva at the foot of the Old Town and just a 3 minute walk from the Lake.
Student Rooming: Max 4 bedded
Room Facilities: Ensuite, cable TV, VHS video, WiFi/Broadband, Telephone
Adaptable Say: Family owned hotel in the city centre - a good base to explore the city and surroundings
Hotel IBIS Budget Geneva
Location: Not far from the centre of the city, walking distance
Student Rooming: Max 3 bedded
Room Facilities: Ensuite, Satellite TV
Adaptable Say: Modern budget hotel, offering a simple formula for a budget stay in Geneva
Destination Pack
To assist you with planning the most relevant and appropriate itinerary for your students, a Leisure & Learning
destination pack complete with a full excursion list including curriculum area recommendations will be sent with every quote.
Suggested 3 day itinerary for CERN school trips:
DAY 1:
-Depart UK airport
-Land at Geneva Airport and make way to accommodation in central Geneva
-Free time in Geneva
DAY 2:
-Breakfast at accommodation
-Visit to CERN to explore the world's largest physics experiment
-In the afternoon, embark on a Lake Geneva boat trip
-Free evening
DAY 3:
-Breakfast at accomodation
-There may be some free time depending upon flight time
-Make way to Geneva Airport
-Return flight to UK
Contact Adaptable Travel now for prices for your exact group and to receive your free CERN trips information pack.
