GOLD PROGRAM

Swim Crossing + ** Hotel Accommodation + Swim Camp
More than a swim.
A complete journey into San Francisco, combining sport, exploration and California style.

DAY 01 - September 27 | Welcome to San Francisco
Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Group meeting and introductory walk along Fisherman’s Wharf, surrounded by ocean air and sea lions. Dinner at leisure.
DAY 02 - September 28 Training & City Vibes
Open water training session in San Francisco Bay. Guided walking tour through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods: Financial District, North Beach, Chinatown and Union Square. Lunch in one of the city’s characteristic districts. Afternoon activities include Cable Cars, Lombard Street, Barbary Lane, Ina Coolbrith Park, Washington Square Park and Coit Tower.
DAY 03 - September 29 | Towards the Legend
Pre-crossing swim in San Francisco Bay to refine technique and confidence. Afternoon ferry trip to Alcatraz Island, discovering the history of the place that will become your starting point the following day.
DAY 04 - September 30 | Escape from Alcatraz Swim
The big day. Boat transfer and open water swim from Alcatraz Island to the mainland. An unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever.
DAY 05 - October 01 | California on the Road
Scenic bike tour from Fisherman’s Wharf to Sausalito, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Lunch in Sausalito and optional return to San Francisco by ferry.
DAY 06 - October 02 | Training & Freedom
Open water training session in the Bay. Walking tour of the Haight-Ashbury district and bike ride through Golden Gate Park. Free afternoon to enjoy the city at your own pace.
DAY 07 - October 03 | Farewell, San Francisco
Return to your home country. 

The program is flexible and the order of activities may vary at the organizers’ discretion, depending on weather and sea conditions. The costs of individual activities are not included in the participation fee.

GOLD OFFER

The package include

• 6 nights in 4*.
• Free Wi-Fi in the rooms.
• Assistance with general organization, trip planning, swimming assistance and advice, on-site assistance from Swimming Travel guides.
• Private Swimming Travel briefing to analyze the course, group swim with the local organizers in San Francisco Bay.
• English-Italian interpreter.
• 360-degree assistance for the entire event.
• Free group visit as an itinerary in San Francisco.
• Swimming Travel gadget.

GOLD PACKAGE

The package does not include

• Flight.
• Transfer to/from the airport.
• Food.
• Travel in the city.
• Tourist tax.
• Activities in the city.
• Everything not specified in "the package includes".

Children policy

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Cancellation policy

Refund policy

• 90% refund made before March 10th or until confirmation by email of the feasibility of the trip.
• 20% refund on the deposit and 50% refund on the balance (for single payments only) for cancellations made between March 11th and June 1st.
• 50% refund of the balance for cancellations made between June 2nd and August 25th.
• There are no refund policies for cancellations after August 25th.

The organization will have no responsibility for any postponements or cancellations of the crossing due to bad weather and sea conditions, committing itself and limiting itself to evaluating with the participants and the maritime authority the possibility of an alternative date. For this reason, participants of the BASIC package are highly invited to plan their trip allowing for the possibility of postponing the crossing by 1 day in the event of adverse weather conditions.

The amount paid will be withheld in the event of: cancellation, waiver of postponement, delay, failure or incomplete sending of the necessary documentation for the crossing with consequent impossibility of carrying out the crossing. No refund is provided in the event that: the crossing has started regularly but must be interrupted during its progress due to worsening weather and sea conditions or due to intervention by the Maritime Authorities.

A refund of 80% is provided for cancellations due to national travel restrictions within the American territory.

Customization

The possibility of customizing the package. For customized quotes, please contact us through the appropriate form present here.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Single payment via online platforms (PayPal/Stripe) as indicated in the registration form.
Two-step payment by bank transfer divided as follows:

01 Fist amount of €1500 per person is due March 10th.
02 Final balance due by June 1st.

The camps will be officially confirmed in the first half of March. If the minimum number of 10 participants is reached. In case of cancellation you will be reimbursed 100%; Swimming Travel reserves the right to produce a financial proposal adapted to the number of participants to guarantee participation in the event.
N.B. Athletes of the same sex (that don't already know each other) have the option to share a room with another athlete with the same request, in order to share the costs.