A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Culture & Chill/
Immerse yourself in a sunny vacation on the archipelago of Malta! And what better way than to combine cultural visits, hikes and scuba diving in the crystal clear waters, to discover the natural beauty of this Mediterranean island?
This program is ideal for scuba diving enthusiasts, but who are also curious to discover the archipelago. As for diving, the island of Gozo is an ideal starting point for beautiful dives in the mysterious landscapes of the archipelago, between caves, caves, arches and abundant wildlife.
On the cultural side, a visit to the capital Valletta will allow you to discover the rich history of the island and hikes on Gozo will allow you to explore the isolated and preserved landscapes and coves. Note that this trip is not open to beginner divers. Minimum level required: 1 CMASS or PADI Open Water minimum On the program: 6 dives (4 shore dives on Gozo and 2 boat dives on the Comino sites) 1 day discovery in Valletta, capital of Malta 1 day nature and hiking on the island of Gozo

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Culture & Chill/
Immerse yourself in a sunny vacation on the archipelago of Malta! And what better way than to combine cultural visits, hikes and scuba diving in the crystal clear waters, to discover the natural beauty of this Mediterranean island?

This program is ideal for scuba diving enthusiasts, but who are also curious to discover the archipelago. As for diving, the island of Gozo is an ideal starting point for beautiful dives in the mysterious landscapes of the archipelago, between caves, caves, arches and abundant wildlife. On the cultural side, a visit to the capital Valletta will allow you to discover the rich history of the island and hikes on Gozo will allow you to explore the isolated and preserved landscapes and coves. Note that this trip is not open to beginner divers. Minimum level required: 1 CMASS or PADI Open Water minimum On the program: 6 dives (4 shore dives on Gozo and 2 boat dives on the Comino sites) 1 day discovery in Valletta, capital of Malta 1 day nature and hiking on the island of Gozo

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Nouveauté
  • One of the most beautiful diving destinations in the Mediterranean
  • An ideal program to combine diving and discovering the archipelago
  • Impressive underwater visibility
  • Underwater landscapes between colorful reefs, caves, arches, and caverns
  • An island steeped in history, on land and at sea
  • Comfortable accommodation, near the seafront

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

Nouveauté
  • One of the most beautiful diving destinations in the Mediterranean

  • An ideal program to combine diving and discovering the archipelago
  • Impressive underwater visibility
  • Underwater landscapes between colorful reefs, caves, arches, and caverns
  • An island steeped in history, on land and at sea
  • Comfortable accommodation, near the seafront

Enjoy unforgettable experiences with UCPA Horizon: we take you to the most beautiful global destinations carefully selected for their authenticity and their exceptional spots!


Scuba diving

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 55 ans

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OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE OFFER

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Intensity * Easy - Dive
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
Dive - N1 or CMAS 1* or Open Water Diver
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Included

  • Accommodation in a multiple room
  • Full board
  • The 6 dives
  • The 2 days of discovery (in Valletta and Gozo)
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  • Sports supervision
  • Diving equipment
  • Transfer to activity spots
  • If you booked the transport with UCPA: international flights back and forth and the transfer between the airport and the center

Not Included

  • Drinks (sodas, alcoholic drinks...)
  • Personal expenses and equipment
  • Optional insurances
  • Any other supplement not included in the program
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  • The tips

On option

  • Book your 2nd week by calling a travel consultant

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

D1- The start of the vacation
The UCPA site in Malta/Gozo welcomes you from 16:00. It will be an opportunity to settle in, meet and discover the magnificent Xlendi Bay.

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Travelling with UCPA?
> Departure by plane during the day, and arrival at the airport less than 3 hours later. From the airport, a shuttle takes you to the pier, then cross by ferry, and taxi to the UCPA site (count about 2 hours from the airport).
Flight schedules will be known a few weeks before departure.

During your stay

D2 - 2 shore dives
After a briefing at the diving club, you leave equipped for your first shore dives. There are numerous dive sites in Gozo, and allow you to vary the levels, the underwater landscapes and the wrecks according to the best conditions of the day.

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D3 - 2 shore dives
Two dives await you again that day to discover new dive sites nearby. The Maltese archipelago and in particular the island of Gozo are renowned for their crystal clear waters, which offer very good diving conditions every day.

Day 4 - Discover Valletta
This day, you stay ashore, no matter where you head for the ferry to Valletta. This walled mini capital has a fascinating history, halfway between Europe and the Arab world. Accompanied by one of the instructors and his best recommendations, you will stroll around the many monuments of this city (classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site), such as the Upper Barraka Gardens, enjoy a local lunch and free time to explore as you wish.
The return to the center is scheduled at the end of the day.

Day 5 - 2 boat dives in Comino
Let's go back to explore the seabed, and this time, head for the spots on the edge of Comino Island. You go by boat for the day, with a meal taken directly on board.

Day 6 - Discover Gozo
Since you are staying in Gozo all week, it will be an opportunity to explore this Maltese island (among the 21 in the archipelago). The island is famous for its hiking trails, beaches and coves. This day will be an opportunity to explore the coastline and the surrounding villages (with some notable points of interest such as the Ta'Pinu Basilica) and why not, end with a well-deserved swim.

Day 7 - Free day

The course of this program is given for information purposes only. It may be modified or adapted, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or conditions.
climate of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s).

Last day

J8 - The return
After a rich and intense week, the stay ends on Saturday around 11 am.

Travelling with UCPA?
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The transfer to the airport, then the flight to Paris is done during the day. Flight schedules will be known a few weeks before departure.

SPOT

The island of Gozo

The Island of Gozo is a jewel of the Maltese archipelago, steeped in history, with its picturesque landscapes and crystal clear waters. Whether you are looking for nature and tranquility or lovers of unforgettable diving, Gozo offers a peaceful and exotic living environment for a vacation in Europe. As for diving, the archipelago is renowned worldwide for its underwater landscapes such as the Blue Hole, its shipwrecks accessible from level 1, such as the P31 wreck, or even its mysterious caves, such as those of Comino. The island has more than thirty diving spots nearby, for all levels, which will allow diving to be adapted every day according to the best conditions. And when you're not diving, it's a charming destination to visit, with the majestic Citadel of Victoria, typical small villages and the almost lunar saltworks scenery.

Hosting

Xlendi Bay Apartments

Gozo is the most authentic island in the archipelago. You are staying in apartments, in the heart of the village of Xlendi, a small critic preserved from mass tourism, and 100 meters from the sea and the partner diving club.

The apartments are typically Gozitain. You share the apartments, since they have several rooms for 2 people, a kitchen, a living room, bathrooms, as well as a balcony/terrace. You can book a single room in one of these apartments at an additional cost and depending on availability, and for specific requests for room sharing (couple, duo, etc.), you can contact the center directly.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

For diving, all sports equipment is loaned by the UCPA (except the on-board computer): isothermal suit, fins, mask, snorkel, belt and ballast, block (bottle) and regulator, stabilization vest.

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A deposit of 100 euros may be required in exchange for the loan of your equipment.
It will be returned to you at the end of your stay if this equipment is returned in the condition in which it was given to you.

Equipment Included

For diving, all sports equipment is loaned by the UCPA (except the on-board computer): isothermal suit, fins, mask, snorkel, belt and ballast, block (bottle) and regulator, stabilization vest.

A deposit of 100 euros may be required in exchange for the loan of your equipment.
It will be returned to you at the end of your stay if this equipment is returned in the condition in which it was given to you.

Equipment not included

In your suitcase, we recommend that you take:
Shorts, T-shirts, swimsuits, flip flops, caps etc. A jacket/sweater can be a good option for chilly evenings.
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Also think about your water bottle, which you can fill on site. For days of discovery, comfortable sneakers will suffice, no need for hiking shoes.
Towels are included in the accommodation, so don't burden yourself.

Even if you find a lot of things on site, do not hesitate to come with some medications for your personal use, anti-mosquito products, and possibly a pair of water shoes for bathing access. For sunscreen, those that respect the environment are the most recommended. Beware of the oil format, which can damage the tightness of your mask when diving.

Equipment not included

In your suitcase, we recommend that you take:
Shorts, T-shirts, swimsuits, flip flops, caps etc. A jacket/sweater can be a good option for chilly evenings. Also think about your water bottle, which you can fill on site. For days of discovery, comfortable sneakers will suffice, no need for hiking shoes.
Towels are included in the accommodation, so don't burden yourself.

Even if you find a lot of things on site, do not hesitate to come with some medications for your personal use, anti-mosquito products, and possibly a pair of water shoes for bathing access. For sunscreen, those that respect the environment are the most recommended. Beware of the oil format, which can damage the tightness of your mask when diving.

formalities administratives

Indicative data for French nationals: valid national identity card or passport mandatory.

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/
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formalities administratives

Indicative data for French nationals: valid national identity card or passport mandatory.

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/

Address and access

Email contact: malte@ucpaplanete.com For people who took the UCPA flight, the entire transfer is taken care of: Upon arrival at Malta International Airport, 1 hour drive to the port of Cirkewwa.
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Then count 25 minutes of crossing by ferry to the island of Gozo, then 25 minutes transport to the center.

1 Triq San Xmun:


- Xlendi, Gozo XLN 1302 Malta-gozo, Xlendi
Tél.: +356 2155 1301

Address and access

Email contact: malte@ucpaplanete.com

For people who took the UCPA flight, the entire transfer is taken care of:
Upon arrival at Malta International Airport, 1 hour drive to the port of Cirkewwa. Then count 25 minutes of crossing by ferry to the island of Gozo, then 25 minutes transport to the center.

1 Triq San Xmun:


- Xlendi, Gozo XLN 1302 Malta-gozo, Xlendi
Tél.: +356 2155 1301

Physical intensity

Intensity * Easy - Dive

Physical Intensity - * Easy
The intensity of the internship is accessible to everyone. Even if you do not do sports regularly, you can easily keep up with the pace of the dives that will take place at a shallow depth.
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It will be an opportunity to practice a gentle activity.

Physical intensity

Intensity * Easy - Dive

Physical Intensity - * Easy
The intensity of the internship is accessible to everyone. Even if you do not do sports regularly, you can easily keep up with the pace of the dives that will take place at a shallow depth. It will be an opportunity to practice a gentle activity.

Level of expertise

Dive - N1 or CMAS 1* or Open Water Diver

Diver supervised by an instructor up to 20 meters with a French or foreign diploma.

Level of expertise

Dive - N1 or CMAS 1* or Open Water Diver

Diver supervised by an instructor up to 20 meters with a French or foreign diploma.

Restauration

This stay is offered on a full board basis. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be served at the hotel on the seafront.

Restauration

This stay is offered on a full board basis. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be served at the hotel on the seafront.

Management

A local French-speaking team (and partly French), with qualified and French-speaking diving instructors.

Management

A local French-speaking team (and partly French), with qualified and French-speaking diving instructors.

Health and formalities

Vaccinations: No vaccination is mandatory. However, as with all outdoor sports, tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended.

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European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. This card is individual and nominative; it is free and valid for one year. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the “General Insurance Conditions” pages on our website:
https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

Health and formalities

Vaccinations: No vaccination is mandatory. However, as with all outdoor sports, tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended.

European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. This card is individual and nominative; it is free and valid for one year. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the “General Insurance Conditions” pages on our website:
https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air Malta, Transavia, Air France.

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On these airlines, the maximum authorized baggage weight will be from 20kg to 23kg in the hold, and up to 5kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.


Transport

In accordance with the regulations, we are giving you the names of the airlines that may be used by UCPA on this destination: Air Malta, Transavia, Air France.

On these airlines, the maximum authorized baggage weight will be from 20kg to 23kg in the hold, and up to 5kg in the cabin within the limits of the authorized dimensions (unless modified by the company).

Please note that this information is provided for information purposes only and may be subject to change.


formalities

To practice scuba diving, it is essential to know how to swim and to have total respiratory integrity (beware of asthma), cardiovascular, nervous, dental and ENT.
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A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for scuba diving is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center.
Whatever the internship you do (training, exploration), it can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor. It is imperative that you report to your doctor if you have had a history of asthma.
For minors, the model of the medical certificate must be downloaded from our site or on that of the FFESSM National Medical Commission. It can be issued by a general practitioner.
If you have a technical level in diving, do not forget to bring proof of your diplomas (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal

Vaccinations: No vaccination is mandatory. However, as with all outdoor sports, tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended.

European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. This card is individual and nominative; it is free and valid for one year. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the “General Insurance Conditions” pages on our website:
https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

formalities

To practice scuba diving, it is essential to know how to swim and to have total respiratory integrity (beware of asthma), cardiovascular, nervous, dental and ENT.
A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) for scuba diving is mandatory (attention valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center.
Whatever the internship you do (training, exploration), it can be established by a general practitioner but we recommend that you consult a specialized doctor. It is imperative that you report to your doctor if you have had a history of asthma.
For minors, the model of the medical certificate must be downloaded from our site or on that of the FFESSM National Medical Commission. It can be issued by a general practitioner.
If you have a technical level in diving, do not forget to bring proof of your diplomas (FFESSM, CMAS, PADI, SSI or others) as well as your dive log.
pour trouver un médecin fédéral près de chez soi : https://medical.ffessm.fr/trouver-un-medecin-federal

Vaccinations: No vaccination is mandatory. However, as with all outdoor sports, tetanus vaccination is strongly recommended.

European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. This card is individual and nominative; it is free and valid for one year. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Personal pharmacy
Your current medications
Pain medication (paracetamol type)
Antispasmodic (Spasfon type)
Antiseptic (Betadine type)
Anti-inflammatory
Arnica in capsules or in stick
Bands, plasters and elastoplastic
Water purifying tablets (micropur type) according to your destination
Antiseptic eye drops
Anti-diarrheal
Tire tick
Sterile pads
Tweezers, scissors, safety pins

There is no current antibiotic in the UCPA pharmacy, each participant must bring, if they wish, their own treatment according to their tolerance.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “medical care abroad” guarantee and a “repatriation” guarantee including “search and rescue costs”.
We advise you to consult the “General Insurance Conditions” pages on our website:
https://www.ucpa.com/assurances
Whatever your insurance, do not forget to take the necessary information with you during your trip abroad: name and contact details (telephone, email) of your assistance company and the number of the contract taken out.
This information will be requested upon arrival by our local correspondent.
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

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