Alcatraz

Category
Stati Uniti
Date
September 2023
Venue
alcatraz usa
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30 SEP - 07 OCT 2023 Registration are online.
  • DISTANCE
    3km
  • DIFFICULTY
    Hard
  • WATER TEMPERATURE
    14°-17°C
  • RACE FORMAT
    NO

THE EVENT

The Alcatraz Crossing, inspired by the famous 1962 prison escape from the island, is one of the most epic swims in the world. On October 2nd, 2023, join us and live this Californian experience with Swimming Travel! The program includes: registration for the Crossing (including transportation from the hotel to Alcatraz Island), analysis of the route, tips and strategies for successfully complete the Crossing, group swim in the waters of San Francisco Bay the day before the Crossing. As always, water safety is a priority for us, so the Crossing will be monitored and managed by local professionals who are experts in providing assistance with those marine currents, throughout the entire event. An unforgettable trip that will not only allow you to experience intense days by swimming and discovering the Californian coasts, but also to get to know the technological, economic and cultural center of California: San Francisco.

THE PROGRAM

DAY 1 - 30/09/2023 Arrival and visit of the center of San Francisco: including Union Square, the Ferry Building and the Golden Gate Bridge.
DAY 2 - 01/10/2023 Visit of Alcatraz with ferry to Alcatraz Island + pre-crossing swim with organizers.
DAY 3 - 02/10/2023 Escape from Alcatraz swim Crossing.
DAY 4 - 03/10/2023 City tour: Golden Gate Park, the largest park in San Francisco, Water Art Museum, Botanical Garden and Children's Museum.
DAY 5 - 04/10/2023 Visit of Haight-Ashbury. Visit this historic and iconic neighborhood, known for being at the center of the counterculture of the 60s.
DAY 6 - 05/10/2023 Tour of the San Francisco Peninsula. Visit cities like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, and San Mateo.
DAY 7 - 06/10/2023 Visit of Twin Peaks. Climb to the top of San Francisco hills for a panoramic view of the city + free visit in the city.
DAY 8 - 07/10/2023 return to Country.

THE OFFER

The package include

  • 7 nights in 4* Argonaut Hotel San Francisco which features a 24-hour front desk, with room service. You can also take advantage of the on-site fitness center and breakfast.
  • Free Wi-Fi in the rooms.
  • Assistance with organization, trip planning, swimming assistance and advice, on-site assistance from SwimmingTravel guides.
  • Private SwimmingTravel briefing to analyze the course, group swim with the local organizers in San Francisco Bay.
  • English-Italian interpreter.
  • 360-degree assistance for the entire event.
  • SwimmingTravel gadget.
SINGOLE ROOM

€5.400

DOUBLE ROOM

€3.200

The package does not include

  • Flight.
  • Transfer to/from the airport.
  • Tourist tax.
  • Everything not specified in "the package includes".

Children policy

Send a specific email request.

Cancellation policy

Trip Reimbursement

  • Refund of 100% of the frist payment for cancellations made before February 20th.
  • Refund of 30% of the frist payment for cancellations made before June 1st.
  • Refund of 65 % of the balance for cancellations made between June 2nd and September 2nd.
  • No refund policy for cancellations made after September 2nd.

A refund of 80% is provided for cancellations due to national travel restrictions within the American territory.

Customization

The possibility of customizing the package. Upon request, the service of flight booking and transfers to/from the airport and hotel is offered, the indication of the request is made at the time of registration. For customized quotes, please contact us through the appropriate form present here.

REGISTRATION METHODS

01 First deposit of €1.500 per person by February 20th, 2023.
02 Final balance due by June 1st, 2023.

N.B. Rooms are Double with a King Size bed or separate beds.

 
 

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