The Czech Trek: Outdoor Adventure in Cesky Raj
Fall 2009 and Spring 2010: US$ 495

6 days. Open to all students. Limited space.

Explore the wonderful Cesky Raj on this adventure trip to one of the most remarkable parts of the Czech Republic situated approx. 100 kilometers northeast of Prague. This picturesque area borders on foot-hills of the Giant Mountains in the east and is marked off by the belt of the Jizerské Mountains and the Giant Mountains in the north.

You will stay at the beautiful Hruba Skala Castle overlooking the fantastic rock scenery. The trip will start off with team challenges/ice breakers to get to know each other and make full use of the rocks, caves and unique landscape so expect three days of land based activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, high rope bridge, trekking and an amazing cave & rope experience.

The price includes round trip transportation by overnight bus, stay at Czech hotel incl. full board for 3 nights at Hruba Skala castle, all activities and a full day in Prague! All outdoor activities are lead by experienced local instructors.

• The Czech Trek Pictorial

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Ski Trip to The French Alpes
Spring 2010: US$ 1195

8 days. Open to all students. Limited space.

Always dreamt of going skiing in the French Alpes? If so here is your chance… Join this DIS organized weeklong trip to the ski resort of Val Thorens – the world’s largest skiing area. With a variety of slopes suitable for the novice to the advanced skier or snow boarder, Val Thorens is a great place to spend the week. Our local ski guides will introduce you to the terrain and show you the best places to ski and snowboard. The resort town itself will keep you busy when not on the slopes with its shops and restaurants and our local ski guides will arrange a variety of optional excursions and events that you can choose to join at an additional cost. Make sure to attend the fabulous picnic in the mountains, join your fellow skiers for cozy after skiing or explore the fun ski resort of Val Thorens.

The trip includes return flights from Copenhagen, bus transfers from/to Geneva airport/Val Thorens. Accommodation in twin, triple or quad rooms at Lodge Mouflon – a hotel close to the ski lifts and reserved entirely for DIS guests during that week. Also included are three meals a day (lunch packs for the slopes), ski- or snowboard rentals as well as a 6-day lift pass. Please note that you need to bring your own ski clothes as well as goggles and gloves. It is not possible to rent those at the resort.

Ski or snowboard lessons are available to you at an additional fee and taught at 3 levels: beginner, intermediate or advanced.

• Ski Trip Pictorial

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Britain: South Coast Adventure
Spring 2010 and Spring 2011: US$ 1.095

6 days. Open to all students. Limited space.

Join us for a week of sailing, fun, food, great activities, cute villages, cream teas, four hundred year old pubs, and a thousand year old castle on this weeklong trip to the south coast of Britain and the beautiful New Forest. Based in Lymington aboard two 46 ft yachts, you will tour the marinas and coastal villages of the Solent/Isle of Wight area. You will also go mountain biking to Corfe Castle as well as hike among deer and wild horses in New Forest. Enjoy a unique coastal walk and some of the most dramatic scenery and nicest beaches in the area and spend a day exploring the classic English seaside town of Bournemouth. While on board the yachts there will be plenty of opportunity to be involved in the sailing, under the guidance of your experienced and qualified, skipper.

See photos from previous trips here

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Weekend Tours

Bornholm Bike Trip
Weekend trip. Fall, spring and summer: US$ 225

Open to all students. Limited space.

Spend a weekend cycling on the beautiful island of Bornholm. Located in the Baltic Sea southeast of Copenhagen, Bornholm is perfect for biking and full of cultural and natural highlights. The island is criss-crossed with 250 kilometres of bike paths that have been praised as among the best and most beautiful in Northern Europe. In addition to biking, you can go for a hike, sample the famous smoked herring, visit one of the many glass blowing or ceramics studios or take the ferry to the neighboring island of Christiansø. You will stay at a hostel right by the sea on the east coast of the island and start your bike journeys from there.

The price includes: bus transfers, overnight ferry from Copenhagen to Bornholm (excl. cabins), bike rental, stay at local hostel, breakfast and dinner on both Saturday and Sunday.

• Bornholm Pictorial

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Sweden Canoe and Hiking Trip
Weekend trip. Fall and spring: US$ 225

Open to all students. Limited space.

Join this weekend of outdoor activities in Southern Sweden. Spend a day hiking and exploring the beautiful Kullaberg Peninsula. Enjoy your lunch packs along the way – maybe in the picturesque village Mölle or by the famous old Kullen lighthouse. Climb down the forest trail to the coast and the Nimis driftwood sculptures. Relax with tea and cake at a traditional Swedish country café. Canoe down Ronne River which winds through the Swedish countryside and finally finds its way into the town of Ängelholm on the west coast of Sweden. Stay in a hostel in the middle of the Swedish countryside and hang out with your friends around the bonfire at night.

The price includes: bus transfers, 1 night at a hostel, 1 x breakfast, 2 x lunch packs and 1 x dinner as well as bike rental and a local guide for hiking.

• Sweden Pictorial

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Isaberg Ski Weekend
Weekend trip. Spring: US$ 295

Open to all students. Limited space.

Two full days skiing or snowboarding in the Swedish resort of Isaberg. There are 10 pistes; something to suit everyone, from gentle green slopes to challenging black runs. Altogether, Isaberg has over six kilometres of prepared pistes to offer. The overall drop is 150 metres, which is the highest of all the ski resorts in southern Sweden. Fully automated snow cannon system ensures efficient snow cover. In addition Isaberg has a total of 18.5 kilometres of prepared cross-country trails. In Hestra there are a further 10 kilometres of cross-country trails. The area in and around Isaberg offers picturesque views and a combination of easy and more challenging terrain. OK, so it’s not the Alps or Colorado, but it is a great place for a weekend, especially if you plan to learn something new. So if you are a great skier why not learn to snowboard, or even cross-country?

The weekend will include your accommodation, in alpine style chalets in groups of four, your two day ski pass, two days ski or snowboard hire, two breakfasts, two packed lunches and the “tour de chalet” three course evening meal on Saturday night. (NB: For the “Tour de Chalet”, you will be provided with all the ingredients and simple instructions for the preparation of your three course meal. The three different courses will be eaten at three different chalets, with three different groups of people, giving you the chance to get to know all your fellow skiers.

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Weekend trip. Fall and spring: US$ 225

Open to all students. Limited space.

Ribe [Reebe] is Denmark’s oldest town. It was founded around 700 AD, grew to become a bishopric in the 10th century and a major commercial center in the Middle Ages, flourished in the 17th century – and then stagnated. Hence, it is one of Denmark’s best-preserved towns, with a medieval street pattern, a monumental cathedral, and tons of old-world charm.

This academic adventure trip actually includes learning. But it’s going to be really interesting and, well… an adventure! You will explore “the city in Northern Europe” – its emergence, development and chief characteristics. And you will learn how to “read” a city and make sense of the urban fabric.

Who founded Ribe? What were the Vikings doing in the process? Who were the Dominicans? What was a cathedral? How do you distinguish Romanesque from Gothic? Why are medieval streets winding? What changed with the arrival of the railroad? These are just some of the fascinating topics you will be exploring on this trip.

Mind you: You will do the exploration, however, under the guidance of a DIS professor. That’s why it is an adventure trip. You will do guided on-site map exercises, architectural styles analyses, historic scavenger hunts, get background information and join some guided visits. Plus we will enjoy a night on town.

The price includes: bus transfers, 2 x nights at hostel in Ribe, 2 x breakfasts, 1 x dinner, 2 x lunch as well as entrance fees, guides and information materials.

• Ribe Pictorial

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Weekend trip. Fall and spring: US$ 225

Open to all students. Limited space.

100% renewable and environmentally sustainable energy in ten years – that and more is what the small Danish island of Samsø accomplished from 1998 to 2008. With its 4.080 inhabitant on 114 km2, it is a rural island located in the center of Denmark. The landscape has rolling hills, quaint half timber villages hugging the narrow roads, and open fields with organic crops and livestock. The two day trip to the island will give you the opportunity to understand how this very ambitious energy plan was accomplished - not only from a design and technology perspective, but the political and community procesess that made the project a success as well.

On Sustainable Samsø be prepared to bike approx. 20 miles on Saturday and hike 6 miles on Sunday.

The Academic component will include visits, such as:

• The Energy Academy
• A sustainable business
• Taking a closer look at the Danish cultural landscape

The Adventure components will include such activities as:

• Biking the quiet country roads of Samsø
• Hiking in the coastal hills

The price includes: train and ferry transfer, bike rental for 2 days, 2 x nights at hostel on Samsø, 2 x breakfasts, 1 x dinner, 2 x lunch as well as entrance fees, guides and information materials.

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Tall Ship Sailing Trip
Weekend trip. Fall and spring: US$ 225

Open to all students. Limited space.

Denmark is surrounded by water and consists of more than 400 islands. Why not make the most of that and head for a weekend on board one of the beautiful tall ships to explore the calm waters along the picturesque Danish coastline. After thorough instruction of climbing and sail setting, the boat will set sail and head for a full day at sea. In the evening you will dock in an overnight port before heading out to sea again on Sunday.

The price includes: 1 x dinner, 1 x breakfast, 2 x lunch as well as one overnight.

Tall Ship Sailing Pictorial

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