24 Hours of Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans
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Tour Overview
Experience the thrill of the world's oldest active sports car race with our 24 Hours of Le Mans tour. This exciting journey takes you to the iconic Sarthe Circuit in France, where you'll witness the most famous endurance race in the world. Enjoy the freedom to explore the race and its surrounding activities at your leisure, with a general admission ticket included. Our coach service ensures you're comfortable throughout, offering easy access to the circuit and a place to relax. You'll stay in a minimum 3-star hotel in the Caen area of Normandy on the first and last nights, providing a perfect base for this unforgettable sporting event. Join us for an exhilarating adventure that captures the essence of endurance racing and the spirit of Le Mans. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Caen
Accommodation Name: overnight stay
Local departure by coach, then to the Caen area for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : 24 Hours of Le Mans
Location: Le Mans
Meals Included: Breakfast
The 24 Hours Le Mans is the world's oldest active sports car race and has been held since 1923. Today we travel to the famous Sarthe Circuit for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which is the most famous endurance race in the world. The Sarthe circuit contains a mixture of closed public roads and the specialist racing track and so this is why the drivers have to balance their car's ability and speed for the changing circuit. We park within close proximity to the circuit and include a general admission ticket to the race. You will have the day and night at leisure to enjoy the race and the many other activities around the circuit, and experience the true 24 hours of Le Mans! The coach will be available throughout the day and night should you wish to return for any additional clothing, or to relax.
Day 3 : 24 Hours of Le Mans
Location: Le Mans
Accommodation Name: overnight stay
As the 24 Hours Le Mans continues through the night and into the morning you have plenty of time to get some food and refreshments from one of the many facilities at the track. The 24 Hours Le Mans original purpose was not to show the speed of the cars but to show the reliability of them, over a long duration and with as little time spent in the 'pits' as possible, which you will be able to see first hand while watching the race. So enjoy the remaining hours from dusk till dawn and the finish of this famous endurance race. When the race has finished and the winner as been confirmed don't forget to watch the winners presentations before we return to the Caen area for an overnight stay.
Day 4
Location: Caen
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3* -
Meals
2 breakfasts -
General Admission Ticket
A general admission ticket to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race is included.
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Coach Transportation
Transportation by coach is provided throughout the tour, including travel to the Sarthe Circuit and back to the hotel.
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Proximity Parking
Parking within close proximity to the Sarthe Circuit is included.
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Coach Availability
A coach will be available throughout the day and night for returning to the hotel for additional clothing or relaxation.
What's Not Included
Food and Refreshments
Food and refreshments at the track are not included and must be purchased separately.
Accommodation
You will stay on the first and last night in a minimum 3-star hotel in the Caen area of Normandy.
Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach, traveling to the overnight hotel, with a coach available throughout the day and night at the Sarthe Circuit for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay on the first and last night in a minimum 3-star hotel in the Caen area of Normandy.
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What is included in the tour for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race?
The tour includes a general admission ticket to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, and a coach will be available throughout the day and night for convenience.
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Will there be opportunities to rest or return to the hotel during the race?
Yes, a coach will be available throughout the day and night should you wish to return for any additional clothing or to relax.
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What can I expect to experience during the 24 Hours of Le Mans race?
You will have the day and night at leisure to enjoy the race and the many other activities around the circuit. You can witness the endurance race, which tests the reliability of the cars over a long duration, and watch the winners' presentations after the race concludes.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 40% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
24 Hours of Le Mans
4 Days Starting and ending in Caen, France
Visiting: Caen, Le Mans
Tour operator:
Tour code:
flm
Specialist Group:
Fifty+
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
Everyone