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Explore America with Smithsonian Student Travel
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Why take an educational tour?
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Bring classroom lessons to life
for your student
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Help your student improve his/her grades
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See your student gain independence and
confidence
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Create an unforgettable experience for your
student
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Why travel with Smithsonian Student Travel?
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Educational
Smithsonian Student Travel tours are enhanced by the
Smithsonian’s educational resources and are designed
to inspire and engage students
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Affordable
Smithsonian Student Travel offers low prices so more
students can experience the thrill of learning outside
the classroom
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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.
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Easy
A customer service department is ready to assist
parents and students with any questions and a fulltime tour director is with the group 24 hours a day
while on-tour
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Why travel with Smithsonian Student Travel?
“SST is different because of the relationships that they form with
their group leaders and the flexibility that they have. When you are
working with these people, they’re not just business-oriented; it is
almost as if they become personally vested in each and every tour.
They want to make sure that it is perfect not just for the group leader
but for everybody involved; they want to make it easier on group
leaders, on parents, on students.”
Marc Salazar
Group Leader
Visalia, CA
“When it comes to traveling, education and incredible experiences, I
trust Smithsonian Student Travel.”
Jorge Delgado
Group Leader
Los Angeles, CA
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On Tour Safety
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Travel ID Badges
Students each wear a Smithsonian Student Travel
ID Badge which provides helpful emergency contact
information.
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Full-time Tour Director
Tour Directors are with groups 24-hours a day from
the time they arrive to the moment they depart.
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Professional Overnight Security
Smithsonian Student Travel provides overnight
security at each of our hotels to ensure students are
safe and secure.
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Nationwide network of offices and a 24/7
Emergency Service
From 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.
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Washington D.C.: The Capital Tour
Day 1:
Learn about the Smithsonian
Institution during and
introduction by your tour
director
Visit your choice of the
Smithsonian’s museums, which
may include:
-National Air and Space Museum
-National Museum of Natural History
-National Museum of African Art
-National Museum of American Art
-Smithsonian American Art Gallery
-National Portrait Gallery
Take a night tour of D.C.
-Lincoln Memorial
-WWII Memorial
-Korean War Veterans Memorial
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Washington D.C.: The Capital Tour (cont.)
Day 2:
Take a guided tour of D.C.
-Arlington National Cemetery
-Marine Corps War Memorial
-Washington Monument
-Vietnam Veterans Memorial
-FDR Memorial
Make a photo stop at the White
House
Visit Mount Vernon
-Explore the estate and the gardens of George
Washington's home, including the Georgian mansion,
Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum
and Education Center
Enjoy an evening activity
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Washington D.C.: The Capital Tour (cont.)
Day 3:
Visit Capitol Hill:
-U.S. capitol* and Visitor Center
-U.S. Supreme Court
-Library of Congress*
Visit the National Archives
Visit Ford’s Theatre and Petersen
House
Visit your choice of the
Smithsonian’s museums (time
permitting)
Optional: Potomac River Cruise
*Please note: You must make your own arrangements for visiting
inside these buildings.
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Washington D.C.: The Capital Tour (cont.)
Day 4:
Visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial
Museum
Drive along Embassy Row
Visit the Smithsonian National
Zoological Park
Visit Washington National Cathedral
Enjoy a view of D.C. from the John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts
Optional: Theatre performance
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Washington D.C.: The Capital Tour (cont.)
Day 5:
Visit the Newseum (includes a
Educational Program)
Depart for home!
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How much does it cost?
Requested departure date:
March 25 2012
Departure city: Spokane
Program fee: $1530
-Departure fee: $83
-Group Size Adjustment: $190
Total for Students: $1803
Adult Supplement: $180
Total for Adults: $1983
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What does the Program Fee Include?
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Round-trip airfare
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Clean and safe hotel
accommodations
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Breakfast and dinner daily (as
itinerary specifies)
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Full-time tour director
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Sightseeing tours led by licensed
local guides
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Air conditioned motor coach
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backpack and luggage tag
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Travel Journal
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Medical and Accident Coverage
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Tour Director & Bus Driver
Gratuities
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What does the Program Fee NOT include?
• Beverages and
lunches (unless
specified)
• Personal spending
money
• Optional insurance
• Passport/visa fees
(for tours to Canada)
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What are Travel Protection Plans?
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Included in Program Fee
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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
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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
 Medical and Accident
 24-hour Emergency Assistance
Please read booking conditions or call
customer service for complete details on
this highly recommended coverage.
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Monthly Payment Plan
Monthly payment plan
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Convenient monthly payments
charged to a debit or credit card
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Free to enroll
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No late fees
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Final payment deadline extended
to 35 days prior to departure
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HIGHLY recommended!
Manual payment schedule
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$150 Enrollment Fee
$200 deposit payment due 30
days after enrollment
Tour Balance payment at 110
DPD
Departure Fees payment at 50
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
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Visit your Smithsonian Student Travel website
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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.
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How do I enroll?
Online:
SmithsonianStudentTravel.com
Phone:
1-888-333-9756
Fax:
1-800-318-3732
Mail:
Smithsonian Student Travel
EF Center
One Education Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
Tour number: 1001479
Application deadline:
ASAP
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Explore America with Smithsonian Student Travel
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