Will a second driver come along to the Ardennes?

That depends on the length of the travel day. If the driving and rest times require it, a second driver comes along. The quote shows how we have scheduled the journey.

Which documents do travellers need to bring to Belgium?

Every traveller brings a valid passport or identity card. For schools, a participant list with emergency numbers is useful, for the driver too.

Can the coach take us to the kayak hire on location?

Yes, if the coach stays with the group during the stay. The driver then handles the transfers to activities according to the agreed programme.

Can you book the group accommodation as well?

We are happy to help with that; an administration fee may apply. You can also reserve the accommodation through an outdoor centre.

Coach travel to the Ardennes.

A school activity week, sports camp or active team outing in the Ardennes starts with a long drive south. ITS-Reizen handles that journey with a comfortable coach and experienced drivers, with all the group's luggage stowed in the hold.

A multi-day trip to the south

From Friesland in the north of the Netherlands, the drive to the Ardennes takes around four and a half hours, and with breaks and pick-up points it soon takes up a good part of the day. A good coach and careful planning make sure the group still starts the programme feeling fresh.

We drive to the Ardennes with final-year school classes, first-year pupils on an activity week, sports clubs on a training camp and companies spending an active weekend together. We plan every trip to measure, tailored to the accommodation and the activities.

Planned within the driving and rest times
A second driver when the journey calls for it
Luggage space for a multi-day stay
Transfers to activities on location too

Driving and rest times on a long journey

A coach driver cannot drive for unlimited hours at a stretch. The statutory driving and rest times require breaks and limit the number of hours per day. For a trip to the Ardennes, we build those rules into the planning from the outset. A normal outward journey usually fits within one driver's day, with a break along the way. If the day gets longer, for instance because of many pick-up points or a programme straight after arrival, a second driver comes along. The quote sets out exactly how we have scheduled the journey, so you know where you stand.

Activity week or end-of-exams trip

For many secondary schools, the Ardennes is the destination for an activity week or an end-of-exams trip. Pupils go kayaking, climbing, mountain biking or take on a survival course, and stay in group accommodation or on a campsite. On a coach, the class or the whole year group travels there and back together. When preparing, our article on a study trip abroad by coach may come in handy: it covers travel documents, a participant list and luggage, among other things. Pupils must be able to identify themselves in Belgium too, so make sure everyone brings a valid passport or identity card.

Suitcases, sleeping bags and sports bags

A stay of a few days means a lot of luggage: suitcases, sleeping bags, walking boots and sometimes tents or sports equipment. The luggage hold of a coach is spacious, but it helps if the group agrees beforehand on what to bring. Always let us know in advance about large amounts of luggage or unusual items, such as bicycles, canoeing gear or large crates of equipment. We will then choose a coach to match, or add an extra vehicle. When loading, it helps if everyone labels their luggage clearly; that saves searching on arrival at the accommodation.

The coach on location

In the Ardennes, activities are often some distance apart: the accommodation in one village, the starting point of the kayak trip by the river, and a cave or climbing park somewhere else again. That is why the coach can stay with the group during the stay. The driver then handles the transfers to the activities and takes his rest in between. Alternatively, we can drop the group off and pick them up again at the end of the stay, with the outdoor centres providing local transport themselves. What suits you best depends on your programme, and we are happy to discuss it when you make your request.

Sports camp and team outing

Sports clubs love using the hills and rivers of the Ardennes for a training camp, and companies choose the region for an active team weekend. For these groups, a fixed departure time and travelling together make a great start: the coach becomes a place to catch up before the programme begins. Large clubs with several teams can travel in a double-decker or several coaches. We are happy to help book the accommodation; an administration fee may apply. The activity programme can be put together with an outdoor centre or with your own organisers.

A glimpse of the Ardennes

Kayakers on the Lesse with Walzin Castle in the background - school trip with ITS-Reizen

Visitors by stalactites and an underground lake in the Caves of Han - school trip with ITS-Reizen

Frequently asked questions

Will a second driver come along to the Ardennes?: That depends on the length of the travel day. If the driving and rest times require it, a second driver comes along. The quote shows how we have scheduled the journey.
Which documents do travellers need to bring to Belgium?: Every traveller brings a valid passport or identity card. For schools, a participant list with emergency numbers is useful, for the driver too.
Can the coach take us to the kayak hire on location?: Yes, if the coach stays with the group during the stay. The driver then handles the transfers to activities according to the agreed programme.
Can you book the group accommodation as well?: We are happy to help with that; an administration fee may apply. You can also reserve the accommodation through an outdoor centre.
How much luggage can we bring on an activity week in the Ardennes?: A coach's luggage hold is spacious. Let us know in advance about large amounts of luggage or unusual items, such as bicycles or camping gear, and we will choose a suitable coach.

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