Business Studies/Computer Science Trip to USA

About this trip

A tour to San Francisco and San Jose offers students the opportunity to experience many of the iconic sites at the forefront of the computer industry. Students will also take part in some hands-on activities that will motivate, enthuse and bring learning and career opportunities to life. Seeing real-life enterprises is an excellent way to create enthusiasm for computer science and its application, inspiring the next generation. This is a great tour for KS4-5 and a once in a lifetime opportunity! Other durations are available – speak to one of our expert travel advisors who will guide you through the options.

Sample Itinerary

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Arrive in San Francisco
Coach transfer to San Jose
Evening meal – overnight Silicon Valley

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Visit the Tech Museum in the morning
Afternoon visit to the Computer History Museum
Evening meal – overnight in Silicon Valley

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Morning guided tour Googleplex campus, Apple Store & Museum, outside of Ebay HQ & Ebay Park
Visit Stanford University
Evening meal – overnight Silicon Valley

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Morning guided cultural tour
Afternoon departure to San Francisco via a visit to Berkeley University
Evening meal – overnight San Francisco

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Morning guided tour of San Francisco
Afternoon free time for shopping
Evening meal – overnight San Francisco

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San Francisco boat harbour tour
Alcatraz guided tour – NOTE this visit is only possible with a 1:9 adult to student ratio
Company visit
Evening meal – overnight San Francisco

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Morning free time
Afternoon transfer to airport for overnight flight back to UK

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Arrive back in the UK

Excursion Ideas

Computer Science

Tech Museum of Innovation

The Tech Museum of Innovation is a hands-on, interactive, science and technology centre located in the heart of downtown…

Computer Science

Exploratorium

This is very much a hands on learning experience with a variety of activities across many topics. It is…

Computer Science

NASA Ames Research Centre

NASA Ames Research Center, one of ten NASA field centres, is located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley.…

Computer Science

Santa Clara Interlocking Control Tower

Part of the South Bay Historical Railroad Society, this is the location of the first 'computer' in Silicon Valley…

Computer Science

Silicon Valley Tour

A guided tour to the locations of the Googleplex campus and the Ebay HQ & Ebay Park (alternatives include…

Computer Science

Stanford University Tour

Stanford computer scientists and the Computer History Museum have installed exhibits within the Gates Computer Science building containing historical…

Computer Science

Computer History Museum

Discover why computing history is more than 2,000 years old. Explore how technology and computers have impacted the way…

Computer Science

Intel Museum

Go behind the scenes in Silicon Valley – see what it's like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip…

Computer Science

University of California, Berkeley

An opportunity to get an inside look at life at Berkeley, the University of California, on your way to…

Cultural

San Francisco Sightseeing

An opportunity to take in the wonderful iconic sights of San Francisco such as the Golden Gate Bridge with…

Cultural

Alcatraz

Alcatraz operated from 1934 to 1963 and is best known as one of the world's most legendary prisons. Alcatraz…

Accommodation Options

Accommodation

Clarion Inn Silicon Valley

San Jose

Located near the San Jose International Airport in San Jose, the technological hub of California! Well situated for your…

Accommodation

Comfort Inn by the Bay – San Francisco

San Francisco

This is a well-positioned hotel in San Francisco, located close to Fisherman's Wharf. Union Square, Pier 39 and the…