Idaho State University Women’s Basketball
Paris, France
July 2-10, 2024
About the Trip
This is a custom ActivSport Travel trip created for students and their friends/family from Idaho State Women’s Basketball Team to sightsee in and around Paris, France in July 2024.
Trip Itinerary
July 2 - Travel to Paris
Depart Salt Lake City airport (SLC) 8:35 am on United UA1550 Chicago (ORD) arriving 12:48pm. Depart Chicago (ORD) 2:15pm on Air Canada AC506 to Toronto (YYZ) arriving 5:03pm pm. Depart Toronto (YYZ) 8:45 pm on AC0872 to Paris (CDG).
The general recommendation is to arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights). Don’t forget your passport! (Overnight flight, sleep on the plane)
July 3 - Arrival Day & Paris Sites
Land in Paris (CDG) at 10:10 am. Your ActivSport Travel trip leaders will be waiting for you outside the secured area (after you collect your luggage). We will head into Paris on a private coach bus then drop our bags at our hotel. Time for lunch on your own near the hotel before checking into the hotel, clean up and rest prior to dinner together as a group, evening to rest after the long travel day.
(Sleep Ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne)
July 4 - Practice & Paris Bike Tour
Team practice in the morning followed by a team lunch together. Afternoon free time before our unforgettable evening Paris Bike Tour (definitely the best way to see the city!) and a Seine River Cruise. Sites will include: Champs de Mars, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ile de la Cite, Ile Saint Louis, Berthillon’s Ice Cream Parlor, Academie Francaise, Princess Diana Flame, Invalides, Ecole Militaire, Napoleon’s Tomb, and more! (Sleep Ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne)
July 5 - Champs Elysee, Arc de Triomphe and Game Day #1
This morning, we will head to the Champs Elysee for some free time and shopping. At 11:30, we will ascend to the top of the Arc de Triomphe as a group. We will have lunch together upon returning to the hotel to rest prior to your first scrimmage game. 8:00 pm Evening game vs local team (players from LF2, Nat 1, Nat 2) at The One Ball.
July 6 - Louvre, Notre Dame & Latin Quarter
After breakfast, we will visit the world’s most famous art museum, the Louvre, where you can see some of history’s most famous artwork and artifacts including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo. After, we will visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame (inside closed until Dec. 2024), and walk through the Latin Quarter.
July 7 - Game Day #2
Day to relax before your second scrimmage game. Based on coach’s input, free time to walk around, explore, shopping, etc. Lunch together prior to heading to the gym for game #2.
2:30 pm - Special pre-game ceremony at the gym (45 min).
4:00 game vs local team (players from LF2, Nat 1, Nat 2) at Rungis Espace du Sport.
July 8 - Game #3
Day to relax before your third scrimmage. Based on coach’s input, free time to walk around, explore, shopping, etc.
8:00 pm Evening game vs local team (players from LF2, Nat 1, Nat 2) at The One Ball.
July 9 - Musee d’Orsay & Eiffel Tower
Today starts with a climb up the Eiffel Tower for Paris’s best view! In the afternoon, we will visit the Musee d’Orsay, Paris’s “impressionists” art and sculpture museum for works created after the period of the Louvre including Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, etc. In the afternoon, you will have free time for last day exploration.
July 10 - Fly Home
Depart Paris (CDG) at 1:00 pm on Air Canada AC0873 to Toronto (YYZ), arriving 3:15 pm. Depart Toronto (YYZ) at 6:20 pm on AC0799 to SLC arriving 8:45 pm.
What’s Included
Airfare
Round trip airfare, including taxes, fuel surcharges, and fees (packages w/o flights available for those using their own miles/benefits).
Accommodations
Accommodation each night at group-friendly properties in double or triple occupancy (single occupancy available for those wanting their own rooms at a supplemental price).
Guided Tours/Activities
All guided tours/activities (including entrance fees) to cultural/historic sites, teambuilding activities, and other points of interest, as listed, are included throughout the tour.
Sports Expenses
All sport related expenses (sport facilities, referees, and other associated costs).
Ground Transportation
All ground transportation costs upon arrival in the destination (including private buses, public transit, fuel surcharges, tolls, and parking).
Trip Leader Services
Full-time Trip Leaders assigned to your group for the duration of the trip and available to handle logistics, answer questions, handle emergencies, etc.
Two Meals a Day
Breakfast at your hotel each day, and a either lunch or dinner each day, depending on the itinerary, are included.
ActivSport Fundraiser
ActivSport Sweepstakes Fundraiser (free vacations to Barcelona, Puerto Rico, and 2 flights to Florida). Click here for more details.
Other Meals
One meal per day is not included to provide you with the opportunity to explore and select your own food.
What’s Not Included
Gratuity
Optional tips, appreciated but not required, for ActivSport Trip Leaders, bus drivers, and/or local guides.
Incidentals
All incidentals including, but not limited to, phone calls, laundry, shopping, and additional sightseeing activities not included on the itinerary.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance is available through our partner, Travel Guard, at an additional cost. Click here for more information.
Trip Documents and Additional Resources
Trip Communication
We have created a group on the BAND app that allows us to send instant messages to group members. Please join the group using this link on your mobile device, prior to the trip to ensure that you receive all updates in a timely manner. You can download the app on the Google Play store or the Apple App Store.
Passport Submission Form
Each traveler needs to submit their passport information by May 1, 2024, to ensure that the name on your flight reservation matches your passport. If you do not expect to receive your passport in time, please let us know ahead of the deadline. Please note that your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your arrival date in France.
Please submit your passport information by filling out the form at this link.
Special Requests
If you have any special requests, such as deviated airfare, different travel dates, or other adaptations to your trip, you must submit your request by April 15, 2024.
Please submit your special requests using the form at this link.
Group Flight Reservation
United Airlines
UA1550 02JUL SLC-ORD 835A 1248P
AirCanada
AC0506 02JUL ORD-YYZ 215P 503P
AC0872 02JUL YYZ-CDG 845P 1010A+1
AC0873 10JUL CDG-YYZ 100P 315P
AC0799 10JUL YYZ-SLC 620P 843P
Group Flight Information/E-Tickets (Click Here)
Hotel Reservation
Your hotel is the Ibis Paris Eiffel Tower Cambronne
Trip Preparation Guide
The trip preparation guide is designed to give you important information and to better prepare you for your trip. It includes a packing list, currency information, plug adapter needs, and more. Please visit this link for your guide.
Printable Itinerary
You may access a printable copy of your itinerary here.
Contact us.
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groups@astravel.world
(207) 466-1036
ActivSport Travel 63 Federal St
Portland, ME 04101 U.S.A.