KIS Jeju: Australia Experiential Learning Adventure 2020

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Stunning views of Sydney Opera House

Up close with wildlife in the Blue Mountains | Dylan Jones

Views from Hassans Walls Lookout | David Hill

Natural wonders on the Charles Darwin Track | David Hill

Code: SOG6273

Overview

Highlights

Learn about the oldest surviving culture on the planet
Days packed with historical and cultural learning
Beautiful scenery of the Sydney Harbour and the Blue Mountains
Quality multi share accommodation
Challenge yourself with two days of adventure activities in the UNESCO listed Blue Mountains Wilderness

Australia is a nation blessed with outstanding natural beauty. From its rugged interior to its pristine coastlines. World Expeditions Schools is excited to welcome KIS Jeju to Australia for the very first time with this exciting experiential journey that will see the Grade 6 students embark on a voyage of discovery and learning on many levels. On this adventure the students can expect to learn about the Australian indigenous people, the oldest surviving culture on the planet. The will also learn about the Australian bush in the UNESCO listed Blue Mountains and help a local charity to maintain its natural beauty and learn of the threats it faces today from climate change and other man made events. Students will also embark on some self discovery with activities designed to bring about personal growth and a new found respect for their peers through shared experience. To top it all off we have a night in Sydney where students will be able to visit the world famous Sydney Harbour before returning the Korea.

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Starting Point:

From Sydney International airport - from 30 students

Activities:

Grading:Introductory

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Itinerary

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Day 1
Sunday 3 May: Arrive Sydney, transfer to Katoomba via wildlife park

Welcome to Australia! Your World Youth Adventures representative will be at Sydney Airport to meet you in the arrivals hall and will show you to your waiting coaches. From the airport we will head straight to Featherdale Wildlife Park, a small local park in Sydney's West that is home to many of Australia famous furry residents. From here we will then continue into the UNESCO world heritage listed Blue Mountains to the town of Katoomba, our home for the next 4 nights. It's been a long trip to get here so we have a chilled afternoon planned for you with a welcome briefing followed by an Australain movie. Flights: Jeju-Seoul Korean Air KE1212 Incheon-Sydney Korean Air KE121

Meals: L,D

Day 2
Mon 4 May: Welcome to Country, Conservation and environment activities

This morning we will be formally welcomed to this area by a member of the local indigenous community, the Gandangara people, in what is known as the "Welcome to Country". This is an ancient ceremony in which the hosting group would welcome the visitors, offering them safe passage and protection of their spiritual being during the journey. Following this the group will be separated into smaller groups and will rotate through a number of activities for the remainder of the day that relate to indigenous culture, environmental education and conservation in the Australian context.

Meals: B,L,D

Day 3
Tue 5 May: Full day adventure activities

The full day of hiking will be take us directly from our centrally located accommodation on to the Furber Steps. As we descend the steps there are several wonderful viewpoints to enjoy the spectacular views across the Jamison Valley. at the base of the stairs we will join the Federal Pass walking trails and begin our walk towards the famous Three Sisters rock formation that the Blue Mountains is renowned for. This walk will take us through lush green shrouded forests beneath towering escarpments. Throughout the hike our guides will share with you their knowledge of the plant and animal species that we'll see along our adventure. If we are lucky we may hear a lyrebird or two with their unique ability to mimic other birds. Once we have ascended the trail up to the top of the escarpment we'll then enjoy the rewarding views as we look back towards where we began our hiking adventure. The days' hike concludes with an easy section as we head back to our accommodation. (<10km).

Meals: B,L,D

Day 4
Wed 6 May: Full day adventure activities

For our abseiling adventure we'll be returning to Narrow Neck plateau. Abseiling, or rappelling as it is known in North America and much of Europe, is commonly practiced the world over as a method of descending a rope in a safe and controlled manner. No prior experience is necessary as our guides will be providing all the instruction necessary to enjoy this thrilling activity. We'll start you off on a small starter cliff (3 metres) before we progress to the 15 metres with its epic views.

Meals: B,L,D

Day 5
Thur 7 May: Depart Katoomba after breakfast, afternoon sightseeing in Sydney

This morning we depart Katoomba and head to Sydney where we will spend the afternoon exploring the area around Sydney Harbour, today you will learn about Sydney's pre-colonial and colonial history and how it has become the modern city it is today! Overnight: Sydney Harbour YHA or similar

Meals: B,L,D

Day 6
Fri 8 May: Transfer to airport for early AM flight back to Korea.

This morning you will be transferred to the Sydney International Airport for your journey home. We hope you have thoroughly enjoyed your time in Australia. Flights: Sydney-Incheon Korean Air KE 122

Meals: Nil

Addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life On Land: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss

Quality Education: Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to improving people’s lives and sustainable development.

Learning outcomes for students

A World Expeditions Schools adventure is a unique learning experience. Our journeys are designed to encourage thriving and positive youth development along with leaving the communities and environments where we travel in a better condition than when we arrived.
The programs are designed to enhance the following life skills that will help you grow as an individual:
• the confidence to lead a group and make decisions
• the value of working together as a cohesive team to achieve a common objective
• the ability to face mental and physical challenges
• the ability to adapt to new environments outside of their 'comfort zone'
• to appreciate and care for the natural environment. The environments we trek through are beautiful and often pristine, invariably the students will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding about how their individual actions impact on the environment
• build strong friendships and bonds with their peers and also the local peoples
• basic outdoor skills obtained on trek such as personal hygiene, pitching a tent, helping to prepare meals
Importantly our adventures help increase general well-being and build resilience in young men and women to help them deal with adverse situations in life.
CARBON NEUTRAL
World Expeditions Schools absorbs the cost of credits mitigating 100% of the unavoidable carbon emissions. This is our commitment to being part of the solution to climate crises.

Inclusions

What's included

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
1 night hostel in Sydney
5 nights dorm accommodation in Katoomba
All transfers and transportation in air-conditioned private modern coaches (types of vehicles depending on the number of pax)
Expert English speaking tour guides
24 hour on call assistance
Sightseeing and entry fees as listed in the itinerary
Costs associated with the conservation project.
Tips & Gratuities to drivers and guides throughout the tour

What's not included

International flights from Korea to Sydney return and airport taxes
Any meals required in transit to/from Australia
Bottled water or aerated drinks outside of meal time
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, email etc
Visa
Travel insurance (compulsory)

Grading

Introductory

Our adventures can be undertaken by anyone with a reasonable level of health and fitness. For the community project part of your trip you will not require a certain level of strength or physical ability, just an enthusiastic and positive attitude. A project manager will direct and distribute the workloads among participants on a daily basis. There is no pressure to exert yourself physically beyond your limits during the project but you should be prepared to give 4 hours of physical labour each day.

Customise your program

We can fully customise a School Travel Program to suit your students' learning objectives and budget. Whether you require a Service Learning program, physical challenge, cultural immersion or certain curriculum targets - talk to one of our educational travel experts about the elements you need in your itinerary. We pride ourselves on developing unique itineraries to meet the learning requirements for schools.

World Expeditions Schools is a division of one of the world's leading adventure travel companies, World Expeditions. We can develop itineraries in any destination that is offered by World Expeditions, which is to every continent on earth.

Use our simple Expedition Design Form to contact us with your requirements and an educational travel expert will be in touch to assist.

Why travel with us

Assisted over
14,000 Students Worldwide

Since the 1980's, we have helped students from around the globe to experience the world's most exciting destinations, allowing them to travel, give, grow.

400+ Service Learning
Programs

Together with students, we have completed over 400 Service Learning programs in developing countries. We will always continue to support causes including social justice, animal welfare, the environment and more.

Fully Customised
School Travel Programs

Want to include service learning, your school curriculum and a physical challenge, or any of the above? Contact us and we can design a program fully catered for your students and budget.

Safety and
Support - Our #1 Priority

Every school receives a detailed risk management plan that is guided by government advisories and the local partners we work with. We never compromise on the safety of your students to reduce the price of the program.

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