Please note: If you are attending a Base Camp Instructor Course, transfers are included from the Airport to the resort and back again on the first and last dates of the courses. Where possible, we have included approximate prices and hotel rates for your information – please bear in mind that these are guidelines only. It is compulsory to have insurance cover on all of our instructor courses.

Arrivals, departures and accommodation information

Whistler

Banff

Meribel

WHISTLER

Getting there

The nearest international Airport is in Vancouver, approximately 2 hours from Whistler. Vancouver Airport information: www.yvr.ca.

Direct flights are available to Vancouver from London, as well as most major international cities.

Ground Transportation

There are 11 daily departures from Vancouver Airport to Whistler during the winter. What’s more, they deliver you all the way to your front door!

http://www.perimeterbus.com/express.html

Phone: +1 604 266-5386

Fax: +1 604 266-1628

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Greyhound – The leaders in bus travel all over North America, Greyhound provides affordable journeys to pretty much anywhere in Canada. The coaches from Vancouver to Whistler depart from the Pacific Central Station and take approximately 2 hours, costing approximately $CAD 22 return. No reservations needed. http://www.greyhound.ca/en/

Vancouver Airporter – The quickest, cheapest way from the airport to Vancouver city centre is by Vancouver Airporter bus. The Airporter goes from all major downtown Vancouver hotels, Pacific Central Station (the Amtrak, ViaRail and Rocky Mountaineer station) and the cruise ship docks to Vancouver International Airport and back. Buses leave every 20 minutes from the airport. An adult round-trip costs $CAD 18. There’s no need to book in advance.

Snowbus – During the winter, the Snowbus is available to take people from Richmond and Vancouver up to Whistler. http://www.snowbus.ca

Places to stay in Vancouver

Same Sun (Hostel)

+1 604 682 8226

http://www.samesun.com/vancouver_hostel.html

HI Central (Hostel)

1025 Granville Street

Phone +1 604 685 5335

Fax +1 604 685 5351

http://www.hihostels.ca/hostels/BC/BCRegion/VancouverCentral/Hostels/

HI Downtown (Hostel)

1114 Burnaby Street

+1 604 684 4565

+1 604 684 4540

http://www.hihostels.ca/hostels/BC/BCRegion/VancouverDowntown/Hostels/index.html

Best Western Downtown

718 Drake Street

From approx C$74

www.bestwesterndowntown.com

Quality Inn at False Creek

1335 Howe Street

From approx C$53

http://www.qualityhotel.ca/

Places to stay in Whistler

Base Camp Accommodation

+44 (0)20 7243 6222

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HI Whistler (Hostel)

5678 Alta Lake Road

+ 1 (604) 932-5492

From C$20

Southside Lodge (Hostel) 2

102 Lake Placid Drive

+ 1 (604) 932-3644

From C$25

Whistler Backpackers (Hostel)

2124 Lake Placid Road

+ 1 (604) 932-1177

From approx C$20

Whistler Creek Lodge

2021 Karen Crescent

From approx C$40

Holiday Inn

4295 Blackcomb Way

+ 1 (604) 938-0878

From approx C$80

Crystal Lodge

4154 Village Green

+ 1 (604) 932-2221

From approx C$80

Best Western Listel

4121 Village Green

+ 1 (604) 932-1133

From approx C$60

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BANFF

Getting there

The nearest international airport is Calgary International (CIA), approximately 2.5 hours from Banff. Direct flights are available to Calgary from London, as well as most North American cities. Calgary Airport information: www.calgaryairport.com.

Ground Transportation

Rocky Mountain Shuttle – Buses run from CIA to Banff throughout the day.

+1 (403) 762 5200

Greyhound – From Calgary International Airport, shuttle buses run to Calgary Greyhound Bus Depot. From the bus depot, it is possible to take Greyhound coaches to Banff. No reservations needed.

http://www.greyhound.ca/en/

Banff Airporter – Takes passengers from CIA to Banff several times a day. Single journeys are C$47. http://www.banffairporter.com/

Brewster Airporter Service – Available to take you from CIA to Banff.

http://www.brewster.ca/Day_Trips/airporter_schedules.asp

Places to stay in Calgary HI Calgary

Centre (Hostel)

520 7th Ave. SE

(866) 762-4122

From C$24

Chez Nous (Hostel)

149 5th Avenue SE

(866) 651-3387

From C$25

Days Inn Calgary Airport

2799 Sunridge Way NE

+1 (403) 250-3297

http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=13404&brandInfo=DI

Best Western Calgary Centre 3

630 Macleod Trail S

+1 (403) 287-3900

http://www.bwcalgarycentre.com/

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

1020 8TH AVE SW

+1 (403) 269-8262

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/YYCCG

Places to stay in Banff

Banff Voyager

PO Box 1540

+1 (403) 762-3301

http://www.banffvoyagerinn.com/home.html

Y Mountain Lodge

102 Spray Avenue

+1 (403) 762-3560

http://www.ymountainlodge.com/index.html

Arrow Motel 3

37 Banff Ave

+1 (403) 762-4496

http://www.bestofbanff.com/tam/

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MERIBEL

Getting there

The principal international airport to Meribel is Geneva, although Lyon, Chambery and Grenoble also serve the area. Geneva Airport information: www.gva.ch/en/. Direct flights are available to Geneva from London, as well as most major European cities.

It is also worth remembering that the Eurostar train service operates from London St. Pancreas International directly to Bourg-St-Maurice. All airports are served by buses that provide direct and easy links between the airport and ski resort.

Ground transportation

Buses from Geneva to Meribel

Autocars Martin

+ 33 4 79 07 04 49

www.autocarsmartin.com

AlpSki Bus

www.alpski-bus.com

Buses from Lyon to Meribel

Satobus Alps

+ 33 4 72 35 94 96

www.satobusalpes.com

Autocars

33 4 79 07 04 49

www.autocarsmartin.com

Places to stay in Meribel

Ski Fish and Pips

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+44 (0) 1483 422 325

www.fishandpips.com

Hotel Doron

Avenue de la Chaudanne

Peak twin rates from Euros 133

http://www.mountainpub.com/hoteldoron/index.htm

Hotel Le Roc Meribel Centre

+ 33 0 (479) 003 618

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Le Genepi Meribel Centre

+33 (0)4 79 08 61 66

Hotel du Moulin Musillon (near Dick’s)

+33 (0)4 79 00 52 23

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VAL D'ISERERE

Getting there

The principal international airport to Val d’Isere is Geneva, although Lyon, Chambery and Grenoble also serve the area. Direct flights are available to Geneva from London, as well as most major European cities.

It is also worth remembering that the Eurostar train service operates from London St. Pancreas International directly to Bourg-St-Maurice. + 44 (0)8705 186 186 www.eurostar.com. From Bourg St Maurice, it is easy to join a bus service to resort (see below).

All airports are served by buses that provide direct and easy links between the airport and ski resort.

Ground transportation

Buses from Geneva to Val d’Isere

Autocars Martin

+ 33 4 79 07 04 49

www.autocarsmartin.com

Places to stay in Val d’Isere

Please call the Base Camp office on +44 20 7243 6222.

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Summer Programme

CORNWALL

Surfing, Wakeboarding and Waterskiing

Getting there

The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway, which is 4 hours journey from London Paddington and 6 hours from Manchester Piccadilly. Contact National Rail Enquiries for train times and fare information on 08457 48 49 50.

In addition to the trains, and cheaper, there are National Express coaches from Victoria Coach Station to Wadebridge twice a day, which take just under 7 hours. To book call +44 (0) 8705 80 80 80.

From either Bodmin or Wadebridge, Rock and Harlyn Bay are only a short taxi ride away.

If you're traveling by car, the M4, M5 and M6 motorways make travel to Cornwall straightforward. Follow the M5 to Exeter, after which take the A30, onto the A395, then the A39 to Wadebridge. For Harlyn Bay: from Wadebridge continue on the A39 and at St. Breok take a right turn towards Padstow and Trevone. Continue past Padstow and head for Trevone and Harlyn. Continue along the road past Trevone for a couple of minutes before arriving in Harlyn, and the surf school is right on the beach. For Rock: shortly after joining the A39 take the road to slaughter bridge before entering Camelford, and continue on this road until you reach St. Minver. From St Minver, branch left towards Rock, as opposed to right towards Polzeath. Rock is 10 minutes drive further on.

DAHAB

Windsurf, Kitesurf & Diving:

Getting there

Harry Nass & the Black Rock Dive Centre will both provide travel to and from the resort if you provide us with your flight details. The nearest international airport is Ophira Airport, Sharm-El-Sheikh, approximately one hours drive from Dahab. Direct flights are available to Sharm-El-Sheikh from London and Manchester, with lost cost carriers including Easyjet and Thompson .

CATALUNYA

Paramotoring

Getting there

There are two international airports less than 75 minutes from Figueres, which are serviced by a wide variety of budget airlines: Girona Airport is 1 hour to the south and is a Ryan Air hub. There are plenty of cheap flights available from a wide range of locations around Europe. There are train and bus services from the airport to Figueres. For further information on these flights visit the Ryan Air website. Perpignan Airport is 75 minutes to the north of Figueres, just inside the French border. It is serviced by Ryan Air, Flybe and BMI Baby. There are train and bus services from the airport to Figueres.

If hiring a car from Girona Airport we recommend you take the AP-7 Toll road north towards Figueres. Leave the AP-7 just south of Figueres before driving towards the town. If possible, follow the ring road round to the west of Figueres, before taking the N-260 towards Olot and Besalu. Follow the N-260 for exactly 7 kilometres and then turn left into the Aerodrome, having just driven up and then down a slight incline. If you reach the Torremirona Golf Course then you have gone approximately 1k too far.

SEVILLE

Skydiving

Getting there

Ryanair, British Airways and Iberia fly to Seville from most London airports, as well as Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. From Seville it is only a 20-minute drive to the dropzone. Various other low cost carriers fly to Malaga, Jerez and Faro, including Jet2, Easyjet, Thompson, Monarch and BMI Baby. Malaga and Faro are a two-hour drive to the drop zone, and Jerez a 1-hour drive.

Car hire is recommended to our clients, as the dropzone’s local transport is unreliable and expensive, and the accommodation about 10 minutes drive from the centre. Car hire is available from Malaga, Faro, Jerez and Seville airports.

Carjet.com

+ 44 1279 770450

Aurigacrown.com

+34 968 572 386

Directions from Seville are as follows: From Seville, stay on the ring road and follow the signs for the A49 to Huelva. When you see the sign for Bollullos M & Umbrette turn off and follow the sign to Bollullos. At the roundabout turn left and follow the road for 1.2 km. At the T-junction turn right and follow the road for 4.9 km. At the sign directing you to the Aerodromo turn left and follow the track for 1.3 km. Turn left again and follow the track for 1.3 km. Turn left again and follow the track for 0.2 km. Follow the track to the right to La Juliana. Park in the car park and walk to the last hanger for Skydive Spain.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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To find out more about any aspect of travel or accommodation for your Base Camp course, please get in touch!