What You Get
Included in all options: California basketball experience for 1 person with accommodation in an university apartment and all flights, transportation, sightseeing, visits to top universities, breakfast and dinner included
- AED 50 for AED 500 discount towards Los Angeles trip of AED 23,185 arriving on 19 July 2015 (instead of AED 500)
- AED 50 for AED 1000 discount towards Los Angeles/San Francisco trip of AED 27,600 arriving on 2 August 2015 (instead of AED 1000)
*Per Person Offer
Please Note: availability at the advertised rates is extremely limited.
- Bookings fulfilled by MPAC Sports
The Event
Sports enthusiasts are invited to join MPAC Sports as they embark on their third US Academy trip. Boys and girls are invited to participate in MPAC’s basketball training academy and to visit the scenic sights of California on the Pacific Coast. This trip includes visits to major attraction points and destinations including Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Disneyland®.
The participants will stay in university apartments so they will be able to experience life on a US university campus. Fans will also enjoy a baseball game in addition to top university tours including UCLA (University of California), USC (University of Southern California), University of California Berkeley and Stanford University.
Participants also will take part in 5-7 MPAC basketball academy training and a local basketball tournament in order to develop their skills (all ability levels are welcome to join). All participants will also receive an MPAC Sports jersey or tee.
The Trips
Los Angeles trip-9 Nights
- Sun, 19 July - Arrive in Los Angeles. Check-in to university accommodation. Dinner.
- Mon, 20 July - Breakfast at university. Top university tour #1. Visit and tour of Hollywood. Dinner.
- Tue, 21 July - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 1. Visit Santa Monica pier/promenade. Dinner.
- Wed, 22 July - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 2. Top university tour #2. Visit Beverly Hills and The Grove. Dinner.
- Thu, 23 July - Breakfast at university. All-day visit to Disneyland®. Dinner at Disneyland®
- Fri, 24 July - Breakfast at university. Los Angeles baseball game (L.A. Dodgers or L.A. Anaheim Angels). Dinner at the baseball game.
- Sat, 25 July - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 3. Griffith Observatory visit. Visit to downtown Los Angeles and L.A. Live. Dinner.
- Sun, 26 July - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 4. Basketball Tournament. Visit to Venice Beach/Boardwalk. Dinner.
- Mon, 27 July - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 5. Visit to Getty Museum. Dinner.
- Tue, 28 July - Breakfast at university. Last minute shopping. Depart from Los Angeles to UAE.
Los Angeles/San Francisco trip-14 Nights
- Sun, 2 August - Arrive Los Angeles. Check-in to university accommodation. Dinner.
- Mon, 3 August - Breakfast at university. Top university tour #1. Visit and tour of Hollywood. Dinner.
- Tue, 4 August - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 1. Visit to Santa Monica pier/promenade. Dinner.
- Wed, 5 August - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 2. Top university tour #2. Visit to Beverly Hill and The Grove. Dinner.
- Thu, 6 August - Breakfast. All-day visit to Disneyland®. Dinner at Disneyland®.
- Fri, 7 August - Breakfast. Top university tour #3. Visit to Getty Museum. Basketball tournament. Dinner
- Sat, 8 August - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 3. Griffith Observatory visit. Visit to downtown Los Angeles and L.A. Live. Dinner.
- Sun, 9 August - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 4. Visit to Venice Beach/Boardwalk. Dinner
- Mon, 10 August - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 5. Los Angeles baseball game (L.A. Dodgers or L.A. Anaheim Angels). Dinner at the baseball game.
- Tue, 11 August - Breakfast at university. Depart Los Angeles to San Francisco (flight). Check-in to university accommodation. Dinner.
- Wed, 12 August - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 6. Visit to downtown San Francisco and cable cars ride. Dinner.
- Thu, 13 August - Breakfast at university. Top University Tour #4. San Francisco Bay cruise (approx. 1 hour). Dinner.
- Fri, 14 August - Breakfast at university. Top University Tour #5. Silicon Valley visit (Facebook/Google sights). Dinner.
- Sat, 15 August - Breakfast at university. Academy training Day 7. Last Minute Shopping. Dinner.
- Sun, 16 August - Breakfast. Morning departure from San Francisco to UAE.
Amenities
- Accommodations are basic and all linens will be provided
- All rooms will have Wi-Fi/Internet access
- The group will stop daily at various places for lunch, where attendees can purchase meals on their own
Fine Print
Validity:
This is a value voucher for discount. Valid for arrivals on 19 July 2015 for Los Angeles trip; on 2 Aug 2015 for Los Angeles/San Francisco trip. This trip is for boys and girls aged 12-18 and parents who choose to attend. Parents are allowed to attend, but would need to contact MPAC for details. Price per person. Groupon must be used by 30 June 2015.
Booking:
Must book by 30 June 2015. Booking required via online form www.docs.google.com/a/groupon.com/forms/d. Inquiries required by email: LA2015@mpacsports.com. You will receive confirmation of your reservation by the merchant by email after filling out the online form. After completing the online registration, the payment for the trip must be received within 1 week. MPAC has set up instalments that are due on specified dates if you choose to divide. The last instalment date is 28 May 2015, after which all registrations payments must be paid in full. Visit www.mpacsports.com/academies/LA2015 for more information. No modification or cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed. Only 1 voucher per person. Maximum 2 vouchers per family. Groupon voucher not applicable for parent trip.
Limitations:
Valid on new registrations only. Entry requirements may be found online via https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-AE/niv https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-AE/niv/information/niv. Validity period depends on option purchased (date and number of nights). This trip is for boys and girls aged 12-18 only. Parents cannot get a discount, meaning they cannot buy a Groupon voucher for themselves. The discount is only applicable for new customers, not for the clients that have already registered. Cost of visa (if required) is not included in the price. MPAC Sports will provide an invitation letter to facilitate the Visa application process. The package excludes: lunch, visa fee if required, travel insurance, personal expense, meals and drinks other than specified, trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change, extra cost or missing tour due to flight delay or cancellation, cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above. Changes in itinerary due to facilities being closed or other factors are at the discretion of MPAC Sports. Refunds will not be issued for such changes.
Event/Transportation details:
Valid for flights from UAE (can be Dubai or Abu Dhabi) to Los Angeles. Trip includes all transportation (including all flights and ground transportation). Travel documents to be received up to 1 day before departure. You must go with your boarding pass printed at the airport, at the risk of having to pay additional charges. This holiday is an ATOL protected holiday. More info here. Depending on flight schedules and transfers, the first or the last night might not be entirely spent in the hotel. A DELPHINE valid passport issued before 26/10/05, or biometric passport is required. It is also imperative to for those eligible for the Visa Waiver program to complete the ESTA form (USD 14). More information can be found here: www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta
Other Information:
Valid for discount voucher for California basketball academies and tours. Valid for stay in a university apartment for 1 person, sharing with up to four other attendees. There will be a maximum 10 participants to 1 adult chaperone. Chaperones are MPAC coaches/trainers who will also be coaching the MPAC basketball academies. The itineraries are subject to change. Original values based on best available rates.
Price: 50 AED per person.
This is a value voucher for discount. Valid for arrivals on 19 July 2015 for Los Angeles trip; on 2 Aug 2015 for Los Angeles/San Francisco trip. This trip is for boys and girls aged 12-18 and parents who choose to attend. Parents are allowed to attend, but would need to contact MPAC for details. Price per person. Groupon must be used by 30 June 2015.
Booking:
Must book by 30 June 2015. Booking required via online form www.docs.google.com/a/groupon.com/forms/d. Inquiries required by email: LA2015@mpacsports.com. You will receive confirmation of your reservation by the merchant by email after filling out the online form. After completing the online registration, the payment for the trip must be received within 1 week. MPAC has set up instalments that are due on specified dates if you choose to divide. The last instalment date is 28 May 2015, after which all registrations payments must be paid in full. Visit www.mpacsports.com/academies/LA2015 for more information. No modification or cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable once confirmed. Only 1 voucher per person. Maximum 2 vouchers per family. Groupon voucher not applicable for parent trip.
Limitations:
Valid on new registrations only. Entry requirements may be found online via https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-AE/niv https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-AE/niv/information/niv. Validity period depends on option purchased (date and number of nights). This trip is for boys and girls aged 12-18 only. Parents cannot get a discount, meaning they cannot buy a Groupon voucher for themselves. The discount is only applicable for new customers, not for the clients that have already registered. Cost of visa (if required) is not included in the price. MPAC Sports will provide an invitation letter to facilitate the Visa application process. The package excludes: lunch, visa fee if required, travel insurance, personal expense, meals and drinks other than specified, trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change, extra cost or missing tour due to flight delay or cancellation, cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above. Changes in itinerary due to facilities being closed or other factors are at the discretion of MPAC Sports. Refunds will not be issued for such changes.
Event/Transportation details:
Valid for flights from UAE (can be Dubai or Abu Dhabi) to Los Angeles. Trip includes all transportation (including all flights and ground transportation). Travel documents to be received up to 1 day before departure. You must go with your boarding pass printed at the airport, at the risk of having to pay additional charges. This holiday is an ATOL protected holiday. More info here. Depending on flight schedules and transfers, the first or the last night might not be entirely spent in the hotel. A DELPHINE valid passport issued before 26/10/05, or biometric passport is required. It is also imperative to for those eligible for the Visa Waiver program to complete the ESTA form (USD 14). More information can be found here: www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta
Other Information:
Valid for discount voucher for California basketball academies and tours. Valid for stay in a university apartment for 1 person, sharing with up to four other attendees. There will be a maximum 10 participants to 1 adult chaperone. Chaperones are MPAC coaches/trainers who will also be coaching the MPAC basketball academies. The itineraries are subject to change. Original values based on best available rates.
Price: 50 AED per person.