Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour
Led by Amanda Thompson
Overview
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Meet EF Smithsonian Student
Travel
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Our itinerary
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What is included on our tour
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Coverage plan
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Your payment options
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Your online account
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How to enroll on our tour
Why enroll your child on an
educational tour?
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Bring classroom lessons to life for your child
Help your child improve his/her grades
See your child gain independence and confidence
Provide an unforgettable experience for your child
“The Washington, D.C., Capital Tour
really brought our book knowledge to
real life experience.”
- Bonnie Teacher, California
What does EF Smithsonian
Student Travel do?
• Low prices so more students
can travel
– EF Smithsonian Student Travel believes every student
should have the chance to explore America. By making
their tours as affordable as possible, more students
can travel.
• Quality meets affordability
– Tours consistently exceed the Smithsonian’s high
standards for quality and customer satisfactions.
– A nation-wide network of offices provides local support
– Annual, in-person inspections of all hotels, restaurants
and venues
“Smithsonian Student Travel opened the door to learning for my students.” - Jeannette Teacher, Puerto Rico
What does EF Smithsonian
Student Travel do? (continued)
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Fully accredited, interactive tours that make learning fun
– Accredited tours means they meet the same standards as schools and college
– Educational resources created by the Smithsonian Institution
– Interactive activities on tour
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Smithsonian Student Travel builds personal relationships
– Tour Consultant handles our tour details
– A dedicated customer service representative for traveler and parent questions
– Tour Director for on-tour logistics and is our expert local guide
How does EF Smithsonian Student
Travel keep students safe?
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Full-time Tour Director
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Professional overnight security
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Tour groups have the support of a network of local offices
across America
24/7 Emergency Service
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Additional security dedicated exclusively to our group
Local offices
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With groups 24-hours a day, from arrival to departure
Trained to handle on-tour emergencies
Additional emergency support is always just a phone call
away
Travel ID Badges and backpacks
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Smithsonian Student Travel ID Badge provides helpful
emergency contact information
Smithsonian Student Travel backpacks are brightlycolored and easily identifiable.
Tour itinerary: Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour
Day 1:
• Learn about the Smithsonian Institution during
an introduction by your Tour Director
• Visit the Smithsonian museum of your choice,
which may include:
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National Air and Space Museum
National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of African Art
National Museum of American History
Smithsonian American Art Museum
National Portrait Gallery
Take a night tour of Washington:
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Lincoln Memorial
WWII Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Tour itinerary: Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour
Day 2:
• Visit Arlington National Cemetery and witness
the changing of the guard
• Visit the Marine Corps War Memorial and Iwo
Jima Memorial
• Take a guided tour of D.C.
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Washington Monument
FDR Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Jefferson Memorial
Make a photo stop at the White House
Visit Mount Vernon
Enjoy an evening activity
Tour itinerary: Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour
Day 3:
• Visit Capitol Hill
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U.S. Capitol and Visitor Center
U.S. Supreme Court
Library of Congress
Visit the National Archives
Visit your choice of the Smithsonian’s
museums (time permitting)
Optional: Potomac River Cruise
Tour itinerary: Washington, D.C.: The Capital Tour
Day 4:
• Drive along Embassy Row and the Vice
President’s Residence
• Visit the Smithsonian National Zoological Park
• Depart for home!
What does the Program Fee include?
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Round-trip airfare
Clean and safe hotel rooms
Breakfast and dinner daily (as itinerary specifies)
Full-time Tour Director
Sightseeing tours led by licensed guides
Air-conditioned motorcoach
Professional overnight security
On-tour backpack, luggage tag and travel ID badge
Travel journal
Medical and accident coverage
$1 million consumer protection plan
All gratuities
Smithsonian membership
"I am amazed at the amount of experiences my students
had. Our tour director was knowledgeable and fun. This
was such a great value at this given time. Affordable.
Educational. A trip of a lifetime."
- Paula Teacher, Texas
What is not included?
• Personal spending money
• Optional coverage plan
• Checked baggage fees
How much does it cost?
Requested departure date: 05/22/2013
• Student Program Fee
$1,566
• Adult Supplement
+ $205
Total for Adults
= $1,771
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$85 All-Inclusive Travel
Coverage
Departure city: Memphis
Your tours payment breakdown
EF’s Monthly Payment
Plan
Manual Payment Plan
Student Cost
$1,566.00
Student Cost
$1,566.00
Enrollment Deposit
$99.00
Enrollment Deposit
$99.00
1st Monthly Payment
Plan Date
10/15/2012
30 days after enrollment $251.00
Last Monthly Payment
Plan Date
4/5/2013
Balance Due
2/2/2013
# of Payments
7
Average Payment
$224.00
Final Payment
$222.00
$1,216.00
What does the coverage plan include?
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Included in Program Fee
– Medical and accident coverage
– 24-hour Emergency Assistance
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All-Inclusive Travel Coverage Plan
($85 for flight groups)
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Tour cancellation and interruption coverage
Program Fee protection
Baggage and property coverage
Personal delay coverage
See booking conditions or call
customer service (1.888.333.9756)
for complete details on this highly
recommended coverage plan.
How are payments made?
Manual payment schedule
Monthly Payment Plan
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Program Fee divided into
manageable monthly
payments
Convenient monthly
payments charged to a debit
or credit card
Free and no late fees
Final due date extended up
to 35 days before departure
Works great with fundraising
Highly recommended!
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Upon enrollment: $99
Enrollment deposit (nonrefundable)
30 days after enrollment:
Account must have $350 total
paid
110 days prior to departure:
Account must be paid in full
Please note that nonrefundable late fees ranging
from $40-85 will apply if
payment is not received on the
dates they are due
How do you keep track of your account?
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Log in to your personal account at
SmithsonianStudentTravel.com to:
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Learn more about your destination
Make online payments
Enroll in our monthly payment plan
Track important dates and
information
– Purchase the All-Inclusive Travel
Coverage Plan
Fundraising
• Contribution pages for every traveler
Easy, secure
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Enrolled travelers receive an
email with a link to a secure
contribution page to share with
family and friends
Works easily with automatic
payment plan
• $30,000 awarded annually
• Students selected based on
response to essay question and
financial aid application
How do you enroll?
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Tour number:
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– SmithsonianStudentTravel.com
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Enrollment deadline:
XX/XX/XXXX
Online
Phone
– 1.888.333.9756
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Mail
– Smithsonian Student Travel
EF Center
One Education Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
You can find this box
on our homepage.
Questions?