Silicon Valley
There is no better way to inspire your school, sixth form or college students than on an educational trip to the West Coast USA. Silicon Valley is home to some of the largest technology corporations in the world including Google, Apple and Facebook. It is the global centre for technology, research and innovation. With the best flight prices, a range of student-friendly accommodations, and specialist subject-related visits, our vastly experienced USA study trips team can tailor an exciting and competitive educational trip to San Francisco, California for your group and ensure you and your students spend an unforgettable school trip to USA.
Guided Silicon Valley Tech tour
Berkeley and Stanford Campus tours
The Tech Interactive technology centre
Computer History Museum
San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf
Chabot Space & Science Center
Subject Specific Visits
Chabot Space & Science Center
Chabot aims to make science and space accessible to everyone through immersive exhibits, hands-on STEM activities, 360-degree planetarium shows, education, and youth development programs. The centre incorporates the NASA Ames Visitor Center, featuring hands-on activities and artefacts that highlight current research and space missions.
Other Top Visits

San Francisco Bay Cruise
The popular Bay cruise will take you underneath the famous Golden Gate Bridge, past the Pier 39 sea lions, around iconic Alcatraz Island and past San Francisco’s historic waterfront.

Alcatraz Tour
Explore Alcatraz Island and visit the world-renowned cell block. Learn about the island’s history as a fort, a military prison and probably the US’s most notorious penitentiary of all.

Bay Model Visitor’s Center
The Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito is a fully accessible education center administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which hosts a working hydraulic model of the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento - San Joaquin River Delta System.

The Flyer & 7D Experience
A thrilling and immersive flying theatre experience takes you on an unforgettable journey above the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and the notorious Alcatraz.

Berkeley Campus Tour
Enjoy a private group walking tour of the famous University of California Berkeley campus. Take a journey through Berkeley history as you visit Sproul Plaza, Strawberry Creek, and. enjoy views of the Bay Area from the Campanile. Campus tours are also available at Stanford.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
Morning departure from UK. Afternoon arrival in San Francisco. Transfer to your hotel and check in. A bit of free time before evening meal in Fisherman’s Wharf.
Day 2
Full day guided Silicon Valley Technology tour. Visit the Intel Museum, Computer History Museum, Apple Park Visitor's Center, Stanford University, Palo Alto, Google Charleston East and more... Evening meal on Pier 39. Evening at The Flyer and 7D Experience.
Day 3
Morning visit to Chabot Space & Science Center. Lunch and tour at Berkeley University of California. Enjoy a visit to the Bay Model Visitor’s Center. Evening dinner.
Day 4
A morning visit The Tech Interactive and Master Class. Afternoon San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf walking tour. Evening San Francisco Bay Cruise. Evening dinner.
Day 5
Some free time for shopping before afternoon transfer back to the airport for overnight flight home.
Day 6
Morning arrival back in the UK.
Where to Stay


There are a number of accommodation options in San Francisco, with groups on a real budget often opting for the likes of the Hostelling International Chain, which are well located and ideal for price-conscious parties. For those schools and colleges wishing to upgrade we can offer a range of higher grade hotels such as the Holiday Inn or Comfort Inn chain. Whatever your budget or requirements we will source the most appropriate option for your group.
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