Final-year school trips by coach, departing from your school

Why travel with Évadons-nous

• A founder who is a coach driver: Nicolas Jaupart has been driving coaches for almost 30 years and knows exactly what long journeys demand.
• Departure from your school: the coach picks the group up in front of the school, in Wallonia, Brussels or Flanders.
• A quote per pupil, free and with no obligation, accompanying staff included.
• Accommodation designed for school groups: rooms for 3 to 8 pupils, separate rooms for the accompanying staff.
• An online area for the school: pupil list, rooming list, documents and payments, all in one place.

Choosing your destination

• Barcelona final-year trip: the Sagrada Família, La Rambla and the beach, with a hotel in Barcelona or Lloret de Mar.
• Lloret de Mar final-year trip: the Costa Brava sunshine, within easy reach of Barcelona.
• Salou and PortAventura final-year trip: the Mediterranean and the thrills of a major theme park.
• Tuscany final-year trip: Florence, Pisa and Siena, art and the Italian way of life.
• Croatia final-year trip: Makarska and rafting, or Istria and the Plitvice Lakes.
• Kraków and Auschwitz: a powerful and moving remembrance trip.
• Marseille and the French Riviera: calanques, harbours and the light of the South.
• London: a lively, cosmopolitan capital.
• Amsterdam final-year trip: the canals, the great museums and a unique atmosphere, just a few hours' drive away.
• Berlin final-year trip: the Wall, the history of the 20th century and a young, creative capital.
• Prague final-year trip: the city of a hundred spires, Charles Bridge and an intact medieval old town.

Dreaming of another destination? We will gladly put together a tailor-made programme.

When to go and when to book

The final-year school trip usually takes place during the autumn, Carnival or spring holidays, depending on your school's calendar. To secure the best accommodation and your preferred dates, we recommend booking 6 to 9 months in advance.

Safety and supervision

Departure is on Sunday afternoon or evening, and the journey is made overnight: the pupils arrive at their destination on Monday morning, without losing a day on site (London and Amsterdam, which are closer, are reached during the day). On long journeys, two drivers take turns on board (double crew). Our safety rule, day and night: our drivers drive for a maximum of 3 hours, then take a 30-minute break.

Pupils stay in hotels or youth hostels suited to school groups, in rooms for 3 to 8, and the accompanying staff have separate rooms. A code of conduct is signed before departure, so that everyone knows the rules of the trip.

As for documents, each participant needs:

• a valid identity card or passport (passport compulsory for London);
• a parental consent form for pupils under 18;
• the European Health Insurance Card.

Price per pupil, accompanying staff and payment

As every trip is unique, we do not display prices: we draw up a free, no-obligation quote, calculated per pupil. The accompanying staff do not pay: their share is included in the pupils' price. A 40% deposit is required on confirmation, and the balance 30 days before departure. Both the deposit and the balance can be paid online. Optional cancellation and refund protection is also available, calculated per participant.

Funding your final-year trip

With a little organisation, the class can significantly reduce the families' contribution. A few tried-and-tested ideas:

• a class dinner (spaghetti, meatballs, raclette…);
• a sale of waffles, chocolates or lasagne;
• a Saturday car wash in the school car park;
• a raffle with prizes donated by local shopkeepers;
• a final-year party or evening;
• a student job during the holidays.

Our tips: appoint a small pupil committee, set a target per pupil, open a dedicated account and spread the activities over the whole year.

How it works

1. You send your request: destination, period, number of pupils and accompanying staff.
2. We send you a quote per pupil, free and with no obligation.
3. You confirm with the 40% deposit, then manage the pupil list, the rooming list and the documents in your online area.
4. On the big day, the coach is waiting for you in front of the school: all that's left is to enjoy it!

Frequently asked questions

How much does a final-year school trip cost?

The price depends on the destination, the length of the trip, the period and the number of pupils. We draw up a free, no-obligation quote, calculated per pupil, which includes the accompanying staff's share.

Do the accompanying teachers have to pay?

No. The accompanying staff pay nothing: their share is included in the pupils' price.

How far in advance should we book?

We recommend booking 6 to 9 months before departure, to secure the best accommodation and your preferred dates.

Where does the coach leave from?

The coach leaves directly from your school, anywhere in Belgium: in Wallonia, in Brussels and in Flanders alike.

When do we leave and how does the journey work?

Departure is on Sunday afternoon or evening, with an overnight journey to arrive on Monday morning (London and Amsterdam are reached during the day). On long journeys, two drivers take turns, and our drivers drive for a maximum of 3 hours before a 30-minute break, day and night.

How are the pupils accommodated?

Pupils stay in hotels or youth hostels suited to school groups, in rooms for 3 to 8 pupils. The accompanying staff have separate rooms.

How does payment work?

A 40% deposit is paid on confirmation and the balance 30 days before departure. Both can be paid online from the school's area.

What documents are needed to travel?

A valid identity card or passport (the passport is compulsory for London), a parental consent form for minors and the European Health Insurance Card. Each pupil also signs the code of conduct.

What happens in the event of cancellation?

Optional cancellation and refund protection can be taken out. It is calculated per participant, so that each family can choose.