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Explore America with Smithsonian Student Travel

Smithsonian Student Travel

Why take an educational tour?

• Bring classroom lessons to lifefor your student

• Help your student improve his/her grades

• See your student gain independence and confidence

• Create an unforgettable experience for your student



• EducationalSmithsonian Student Travel tours are enhanced by the Smithsonian’s educational resources and are designed to inspire and engage students

• Affordable Smithsonian Student Travel offers low prices so more students can experience the thrill of learning outside the classroom

• Safe Smithsonian Student Travel provides a nationwide network of offices, financial and liability protection, travel protection plans and more to ensure that safety and security is the top priority.

• Easy A customer service department is ready to assist parents and students with any questions and a full-time tour director is with the group 24 hours a day while on-tour

Why travel with Smithsonian Student Travel?



On Tour Safety

• Travel ID Badges Student each wear a Smithsonian Student Travel ID Badge which provides

helpful emergency contact information.

• Full-time Tour DirectorTour Directors are with groups 24-hours a day from the time they arrive to the moment they depart.

• Professional Overnight SecuritySmithsonian Student Travel provides overnight security at each of our hotels to ensure students are safe and secure.

• Nationwide network of offices and a 24/7 Emergency ServiceFrom Seattle to Miami, New York to Washington D.C there are 16 offices across North America as well as a 24/7 Emergency Service from the Boston Headquarters.



Washington D.C.: The Capital Tour

Day 1:

Arrive in D.C., visit your choice of Smithsonian Museum

Choices include:

-National Air and Space Museum

-National Museum of Natural History

-National Museum of African Art

-Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

-Smithsonian American Art Gallery

-National Portrait Gallery

Take a night tour of D.C.-Lincoln Memorial

-WWII Memorial

-Korean War Veterans Memorial


Washington D.C.: The Capital Tour (cont.)

Day 2:

Take a guided tour of D.C.-Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns

-Marine Corps War Memorial

-Photo stop at the White House

-Vietnam Veterans Memorial

-FDR Memorial

Visit Mount Vernon

Enjoy an evening activity:-Legends of Alexandria, VA tour


Washington D.C.: The Capital Tour (cont.)

Day 3:

Visit Capitol Hill

-U.S. Capitol

-U.S. Supreme Court

Visit the National Archives

Visit Ford’s Theatre and Petersen House

Depart for home!


How much does it cost?

Requested departure date: Monday 5/25/2010

Departure from Stout at: 9:00 PM

Program fee:

-Total for Students: $650

-Total for Adults: $760

Insurance (optional):

All Inclusive/Program Fee Protection: $60



What does the Program Fee Include?

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation

• Clean and safe hotel accommodations

• Breakfast and dinner daily (as itinerary specifies)

• Full-time tour director

• Sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides

• Air conditioned motor coach

• Smithsonian Student Travel backpack and luggage tag

• Travel Journal

• Medical and Accident Coverage



What does the Program Fee NOT include?

• Lunches

• Customary gratuities for your tour director, and bus driver

• Personal spending money

• Optional insurance



What are Travel Protection Plans?

• Included in Program Fee Medical and Accident 24-hour Emergency Assistance

• All Inclusive Coverage Plan with Program Fee Protection ($85 for flight groups; $60 for bus groups) Program Fee Protection Tour Cancellation and Interruption

Coverage Baggage and Property Coverage Personal Delay Coverage

• All Inclusive Coverage Plan ($55 for flight groups; $40 for bus groups; must purchase by 75 days prior to departure) Tour Cancellation and Interruption

Coverage Baggage and Property Coverage Personal Delay Coverage

Please read booking conditions or call customer service for complete details on

this highly recommended coverage.



Spring payment schedule

AutoPay program


• Convenient monthly payments charged to a debit or credit card

• Free to enroll

• No late fees

• Final payment deadline extended to 35 days prior to departure

• AutoPay is HIGHLY recommended!

• $150 Enrollment Fee • $200 first deposit payment due

30 days after enrollment• Tour Balance payment at 110

DPD• Please note that non-refundable

late fees ranging from $20 - $85 will apply if payment is not received on the dates they are due

Alternative payment schedule


Visit your Smithsonian Student Travel website

• Log in to your personal website at SmithsonianStudentTravel.com to:

Learn more about your destination

Make online payments

Take note of important dates and information

Order coverage and submit online forms for high school credit, special travel requests, etc.



How do I enroll?

Online: SmithsonianStudentTravel.com

Phone: 1-888-333-9756

Fax: 1-800-318-3732

Mail:Smithsonian Student TravelEF CenterOne Education StreetCambridge, MA 02141

Tour number:

Application deadline:


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