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Welcome to SkiBound! British School of Ulaanbaatar Zell am See Hotel Mullauer 10-18 th April 2014. Our Expertise. 27 years of operational experience A business focused on welcoming school groups Our own dedicated health and safety team overseeing every aspect of our operations
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Welcome to SkiBound! British School of Ulaanbaatar Zell am See Hotel Mullauer 10-18th April 2014
Our Expertise • 27 years of operational experience • A business focused on welcoming school groups • Our own dedicated health and safety team overseeing every aspect of our operations • Founded in 1986 • Part of the TUI group
Part of the TUI Travel Group – the leading international leisure travel group operating in approx 180 countries • Sister company to World Challenge and Travelbound, also part of the TUI Group. • Full financial security through our bonding arrangements held with ABTA • All accommodation and service providers fully audited, accredited and licensed • Full members of the School Travel Forum and proud winners of the Quality Badge awarded by the council for Learning Outside the Classroom. These are independent accredited bodies within the UK
Flying Turkish Airlines Ulaanbaatar to Munich Your Flights
Munich Munich is the third largest city in Germany and only Berlin gets more visitors every year. It is a historic place that has developed into a sophisticated city with a range of historical and cultural activities on offer. Your group will stay overnight in a 3 star hotel in Munich on the first night of their tour. The next day they will enjoy a three hour guided walking tour of the city taking in the highlights of Munich such as the key historical sites, beautiful churches and will touch on the more sinister side – the birthplace of the Nazi Movement. In the afternoon, the group will enjoy one of Munich’s top experiences, they can choose from: - • A 1 hour guided tour of the Olympic Stadium. The stadium was built for the 1972 Summer Olympics which were overshadowed by the Munich Massacre. The stadium remains a marvel of modern engineering. • A visit to the Bavarian Filmpark where you will embark on a 90 minutes guided your of one of Europe’s biggest film making facilities. The famous studios in which, among many others, Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory was shot, and directors such as Stanley Kubrick and Alfred Hitchcock have worked • A 90 minutes guided tour of the BMW Museum which offers a fascinating presentation of the brand and its history as well as having 125 of BMW’s most valuable cars on show.
Hotel Mullauer Featuring a high standard of accommodation, the Müllauer is an excellent, comfortable pension. The Müllauer has been welcoming our school ski groups for many years and is within walking distance to the lifts in the Europa Ski region which comprises Zell am See, Kaprun and the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier. Located 2km from Zell am See, 700m from the Areit gondola and with the ski bus just 150m away. All rooms benefit from a TV, telephone, internet connection and private facilities. Facilities include… • 55 person capacity - 2-4 bedded en-suite rooms • Reception with safe • Dining Room • In House disco can be arranged • TV and internet facilities • Ski storage/drying room • Package includes buffet breakfast, hot lunch on the slopes and three course evening meal
Skiing in Zell am See One of the prettiest settings of any resort, the Zell am See ski area overlooks the beautiful lake and the towering Hohe Tauern mountain range separating the northern and southern Alps in Austria. Resort facts… • Resort height - 758 metres • Lift range – 758 - 3029 metres • Number of lifts - 55 • Kms of piste – 130kms • Easy runs - 56 • Medium runs - 49 • Difficult runs - 25 • Longest run - 7km
Skiing in Zell am See • The Europa Sport region includes not only Zell, but also the imposing Kitzsteinhorn glacier at Kaprun, giving guaranteed snow conditions up to 3029m • Most groups will ski both Zell am See and Kitzsteinhorn during their stay, with the entire area offering an unbeatable range of pistes for all abilities • For beginners there is an excellent choice of nursery slopes and access across the resort on blue runs • Intermediates and experts will enjoy the long cruisers on the Kitzeinhorn Glacier
Ski School • 5 days skiing is included in your package, 4 hours of instruction per day (pupils only) • 2 hour lesson in the morning, 2 hour lesson in the afternoon • Expert instructors from the local ski school will develop your skills over the week • Group size are kept small (approx 10 pupils) to ensure excellent supervision
Après-Ski in Zell am See For activities outside the hotel, Zell am See offers a range of Après-Ski activities for you to enjoy… • Swimming • Hore Sleigh Ride • Bowling • Curling • Ice Hockey Match • Disco
Salzburg One the last day the group will journey from Zell am See to Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the "Old Town" has internationally renowned baroque architecture and one of the best-preserved city centres north of the Alps. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 and is noted for its attractive setting and scenic Alpine backdrop. Salzburg was the birthplace of 18th-century composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In the mid‑20th century, the city was the setting for parts of the and film The Sound of Music. The group will have time to enjoy the city using the Hop On/Hop Off bus service which allows you to see all the important sights of the city with commentary. With 12 stops such as the Mirabell Palace, Mozart’s Square or Hellbrunn Palace, there is a lot to choose from. In the afternoon, the group will have time to explore the Fortress Hohensalzburg which is a monument of over 900 years and one of the largest existing 11th century fortresses in Europe. Today the fortress is a popular tourist destination and is a must see for every visitor to Salzburg. The group will return to Zell am See at the end of the day’s sightseeing in Salzburg.
What’s Included • Return flights & airport transfers • 8 nights full board hotel accommodation • 1 day sightseeing in Munich • 1 day sightseeing in Salzburg • 5 days ski or snowboard equipment hire – skis, boots, poles & helmets • 5 day Zell am See lift pass • 5 days, 4 hours ski tuition with Ski School* • 6 nights evening activities • Dedicated representative service in resort • Travel and Medical Insurance with no medical excess * Excluding children under 7 and supervisory places
What’s Excluded • Personal clothing • Visas (if necessary) • Drinks with meals • Ski clothing and accessories • Spending money Please note that we can tailor make your tour to include any inclusions that you require
Insurance Every member of the party is fully covered for: • Loss of Deposit, Cancellation or Curtailment • Medical and other expenses / Hospital Benefit • Personal Accident • Personal Baggage and Luggage delay • Money and Passport • Personal Liability • Missed Departure • Travel Delay • Legal Expenses • Skis and Ski Equipment • Piste Closure, Adverse weather conditions, Avalanche or Landslide
What to wear Ski jacket Waterproof and windproof, with a hood and pockets Ski Trousers Waterproof and windproof, able to fit over boots
What to wear Base layer NOT COTTON Must wick away moisture from the body Mid layer This is what keeps you warm Fleece or hoody ideal
What to wear Gloves... Are best for ease of movement however... ...mittensare best if you suffer from cold hands
What to wear Ski socks Only ever wear one pair of socks with your ski boots otherwise you will get blisters. If you get really cold feet try a silk undersock.
What to wear Hat 75% of body heat is lost through your head so it is essential you were a hat... ...or a helmet.
What to wear Sunglasses Ok to use when it's sunny. Goggles For when it's cold, windy and snowing
Enjoy the experience! A school ski trip is a once in a lifetime experience, make sure it’s a trip you’ll never forget! • Record your experiences – keep a diary • Collect souvenirs from the resort • Take lots of photos and videos • Improve your ski and boarding skills • Improve your fitness • Enjoy the European culture • Improve your German • Achieve your goals • Make new friends • Have fun!
Payment Plan To help offset the cost of the trip we advise that the following payment plan is adhered to (all payments must be made in British pounds due to changeability in the exchange rate): • Initial non-refundable deposit - £600 (1,600,946.94 MNT) • Paid by Friday 25th October 2013 • 2nd deposit - £600 (1,600,946.94 MNT) • Paid by Friday 29th November 2013 • 3rd deposit - £600 (1,600,946.94 MNT) • Paid by the 20th December 2013 • Final payment - £500 (1,334,035.00 MNT) • Paid by 16th January 2014
Contact Details Please contact Mr Jones on: lee.jones@britishschool.edu.mn To request a place on the ski trip and if you have any further questions