Silicon Valley Computer Science School Trip

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Silicon Valley Computer Science School Trip

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Bespoke School Trips to

San Francisco

San Francisco is noticeably one of the USA’s most attractive cities; its elevated streets provide some absolutely gorgeous glimpses of the San Francisco Bay and its famous bridges. Captivate your students on an unforgettable unique tailor-made educational tour to one of the world’s most famous innovative, high-tech hub, Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley is home to many of the world’s largest technology corporations including Apple, Google, Ebay as well as thousands of small start-ups, making it one of the best destinations for your Computer Science students to explore on a school trip to San Francisco!Silicon Valley is in the South Bay portion of San Francisco in Northern California, and got its incredibly famed nickname from the Silicon chip innovators and manufactures which launched the modern computer technology craze in the area. It eventually came to refer to all high-tech businesses in the area and is now considered the world centre for technology.

There is an abundance of excellent visits which pay homage to the huge importance this region has played upon the 21st century, technology and computing. The Silicon Valley is a must do school trip for schools who want to help inspire the next generation of programmers, computer experts, coders and generally engage your students.

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Curriculum Visits in

San Francisco

The Tech Museum

The California Academy of Sciences

Stanford University

Silicon Valley Tour

Silicon Valley Intel Computer Museum & HQ Tour

San Francisco Sightseeing

Googleplex

Exploratorium

Ebay

Computer History Museum

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Suggested Itinerary

Below is a suggested itinerary for your group school trip to Silicon Valley. This is our most popular itinerary, however we will tailor make a tour based around your exact requirements so please get in touch and our friendly team is waiting to help you plan your perfect school trip.

Fly to San Francisco where a guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in San Francisco. In the evening you will have free time.

ver these two days, you will visit the following important sites: Stanford University*, where Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and many more crafted their trade HP Garage, noted as the first tech startup in the Silicon Valley Computer History Museum, widely regarded as the best in the world. Intel Museum NASA’s Ames Research Center, home to many space missions and even moon rock *Tours of Stanford University are led by students. Please note at certain times due to the academic year, there are no students to conduct tours; in such cases, a self-guided walking tour will have to be conducted.

Googleplex (Google headquarters) - please note you cannot access the headquarters, but can usually walk around some of the campus. Steve Jobs Garage - to see where Apple was founded by Steve Jobs Apple Infinite Loop original headquarters and the newly constructed $5bn Apple Campus with Visitor Centre The Tech Museum of Innovation It is possible to driveby some of the world's largest tech company HQs including eBay, Linkedin, Adobe and more.

Today you have a free day to explore San Francisco. Visit the infamous Alcatraz prison for an opportunity to experience the legendary island that was a civil war fort, then military prison before becoming a federal prison.

Check out of the hotel and enjoy some free time for your own programme in San Francisco. (You can leave luggage at your hotel). Meet your coach and transfer to San Francisco airport for your return flight home.

Fly to San Francisco where a guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in San Francisco. In the evening you will have free time.

This is a suggested itinerary - we are happy to work with you to develop a suitable package for your group.

Please note some suppliers in San Francisco do not allow visits to be booked until a few weeks before arrival. As a result the order of the above could well alter.

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"This is the third time we've used Adaptable and have been generally very pleased with the organisation and support. Alexandra was very helpful when, on the morning of the departure, we realised there was an issue with one of the tickets which she rectified quickly. We had a really successful trip and Adaptable made organising it relatively easy. We are looking to use Adaptable again for this trip next year"

Science Teacher

"Super easy and extremely helpful. The trip was extremely good value for money and logistically was planned down to a fine art so the timings of the day ran smoothly."

Geography Teacher

"Overall this was a really informative trip which allowed the students to see the knowledge they have developed in class via a real life perspective"

Geography Teacher

"Fantastic! I felt very supported through the whole process. Organising a trip as a teacher represents a lot of extra work, but Catherine and Debbie make things very easy and straightforward"

MFL Teacher

"Jack and Alexandra and the team were brilliant with getting back to me on many questions via email. Some mistakes on paperwork with dates and costings etc but all sorted out quickly."

English Teacher

"I was really happy with the service and support I received from Adaptable Travel. As it was my first trip abroad I was constantly changing things and asking questions but the team were really helpful and I felt like I could ask the questions and make the changes without any issues. I thought Debbie was wonderful in her support and was really helpful"

RE Teacher

"Could not ask for more and would recommend to anyone"

RE Teacher

"Drivers were friendly and on time for collection and drop off. Hotel was lovely and we will use again"

Head of History

"Both Jack and Alexandra were really helpful throughout the booking process. A really easy and stress free set up for a trip."

PE Teacher

"I love working with Debbie. She is so helpful and nothing is too much to sort for us. She gave her personal number to ensure that things ran smoothly whilst in New York. She is an absolute superhero!"

English Teacher

"I just wanted to say an absolutely enormous thank you to you and your colleagues for the trip. It was my first experience of leading an international trip and so I apologies for the many mistakes I have undoubtedly made and for any work this has created. From your end you have been amazing, from dealing with late requests and changes, to support whilst we were away. I am very grateful"

Head of Physics

"Absolute pleasure to work with and amazing communication. Debbie was outstanding sorting our last minute changes out"

Computing Teacher

"keeps getting better every time!"

Trip Organiser

Quick effective responses. Flexibility is greatly appreciated when working with a large number of families. Thank you.

EVC

"I have used Adaptable for a number of years organising school trips and I find everyone involved to be extremely friendly and efficient. Nothing is ever too much trouble and I will definitely continue to use for future enrichment activities"

Maths Teacher

"The trip had to be rearranged 3 times since 2020 because of Covid, during this period the company have been great and transparent with costs and changes that needed to be made. Special mention for Debbie, who is always there to answer any questions and offer support from start to finish"

RE Teacher

"Catherine and Andrea were great at ornganising the tour and answering any questions. They were very patient and couldn't have done more to make this a successful trip, thank you so much"

History Teacher

"Friendly staff. Always helpful ready to answer all questions"

Primary school teacher

"It is always a pleasure to book our trips with you. They are well organised and all of the paper work is sent through on time. It makes it much easier than organising this type of trip independently."

History Teacher

"I have booked school trips several times through Adaptable Travel and plan to book many more. As the name suggests the customer service has certainly been very adaptable sorting everything from trips to rooming to suit our needs. Adaptable Travel customer service is amazing. Emails are answered promptly and I know I can phone and there is always someone to speak to if needs be. Have absolutely no qualms in using Adaptable for Travel for future trips"

Languages Teacher

"Thank you very much to everybody and especially to Andrea who found us some great eating venues and set us up with a perfect itinerary- and for not complaining about all the name changes! We would definitely choose Adaptable again"

Spanish Teacher

"A great team working with us and nothing was too much trouble! Thank you so much."

EVC

"Adaptable have been endlessly helpful throughout this entire process from quotation stage to our journeys to and from the airport. Their organisation allowed us to be able to rest in the knowledge that there was a highly knowledgeable team at our disposal any time we needed it who had a rep in the city should anything go wrong."

Educational Visit Co-ordinator

"Great trip, the students were very happy and impressed with the sights. ADP did a great job in organizing everything and the customer service was very good. Thank you."

Class Teacher

"From start to finish it was an excellent experience booking through Adaptable Travel. Catherine and Andrea were extremely helpful and supportive and answered all of my questions quickly with no query an issue. I will definitely recommend them to other staff members"

Primary School Teacher

"Whole process was very smooth, thank you"

PE Teacher

"We just wanted to send you a message to say thank you so much - we are nearly home now. The trip was great and the students all had a good time. The staff at the hostel were so friendly and accommodating. Our driver, Sajid, was fantastic. Warm, friendly, flexible and made our trip run so smoothly. We would love to have him again on a future trip. Could you pass this onto AVA coaches please? Thanks for your work too Andrea - you’ve been great."

EVC

"It was a lovely trip, thank you for all your help."

Business & Management

"Overall we had a fantastic time. The pupils loved the whole experience"

History Teacher

"Debbie Catling has been utterly brilliant every step of the way - so helpful and has always responded to queries at the first available opportunity,"

Safeguarding Lead

"Really speedy email responses, any questions/issues resolved quickly"

Art & Design Teacher

"I would like to thank Holly and Andrea for their support with organising this trip. Their customer service has been excellent throughout!"

Beauty Lecturer

"Fantastic as always, thank you. You are unbeatable in every aspect of what you do. I always recommend you to colleagues in other schools. So efficient and nothing is too difficult for you to organise or answer"

Art & Design Teacher

"Adaptable travel (especially Catherine and Andrea) were just incredible. The organisation of the trip was incredibly smooth, the choices of activities were brilliant and they were incredibly helpful every single step of the way. The sudden closure of our second restaurant choice was dealt with so professionally and effectively. I honestly cannot thank them enough. The trip ran exceptionally smoothly and the whole process was a joy."

Primary School Teacher

"Throughout the process, staff at Adaptable travel have been really helpful and adapted things to suit our needs"

EVC

"You were brilliant from start to finish, we are already in discussion in college about further trips."

Science teacher

"Fantastic trip - well organised, everything went to plan"

English Teacher

"Excellent I would use again and recommend to others"

Art & Design Teacher

"Working with Adaptable Travel had made organising this trip a lot less stressful. Communication was outstanding, responding to any queries as soon as possible. Debbie was always very helpful and professional and was a great help. I would definitely use again. Thank you"

MFL Teacher

"Adaptable travel have been absolutely fantastic. Patient and organised. The trip ran smoothly because of your guidance and support. Thank you. Will certainly use again"

Art & Design Teacher

"The coach and driver were second to none!"

Science teacher

"Thank you so much to all the staff involved in the organisation of our trip. For their patience and help along the way; was much appreciated by a first time trip organiser!"

Head of Music

"Thank you for your hard work and efforts in making our trip a success! All went well and Adaptable Travel was very helpful. The trip was well organised and AT was on top of everything"

English Teacher

"Nothing was ever too much to ask and always fast turn around on emails"

RE Teacher

"Adaptable travel made all the organisation easier and everything worked so well when we got there as it had been booked"

Languages Teacher

"Very friendly Adaptable staff and excellent communication throughout. Thanks"

Science Teacher

"Alexandra was great throughout. Well organised, all information sent through in timely manner"

Head Teacher

"I cannot recommend highly enough the company. The organisation of the trip from your end is first-rate"

Head of Modern Languages

"The children always enjoy this trip. We have been several times before and would definitely go again"

Deputy Head Teacher

"Thank you so much for all of your hard work in helping us plan and deliver an exciting trip for the children."

Primary teacher

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Silicon Valley Computer Science School Trip

Bespoke School Trips to

San Francisco

Curriculum Visits in

San Francisco

The Tech Museum

The California Academy of Sciences

Stanford University

Silicon Valley Tour

Silicon Valley Intel Computer Museum & HQ Tour

San Francisco Sightseeing

Googleplex

Exploratorium

Ebay

Computer History Museum

Our Expert Battlefield Guides

Suggested Itinerary

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Accommodation Options in

San Francisco

HI Hostel Downtown San Francisco

Orange Village Hostel

Hostelling International Hostel City Centre

Hostelling International Fishermans Wharf

Holiday Inn Civic Centre San Francisco

Hilton Doubletree Berkley Marina

Comfort Inn San Francisco

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

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