WASHINGTON, D.C.: THE CAPITAL TOUR 4 days Led by Aisha Thomas
Our meeting will cover Why travel is important Our tour Our travel partner Safety Approach What s included and what s not How to reserve your spot
Why travel is important Nurturing a global perspective Why I m passionate about travel Why I chose this tour for our class trip
Why should your child travel?
Everything we ll see and do Photo stop at the White House Arlington National Cemetery Photo stop at Washington Monument Changing of the Guard at the WWII Memorial Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Smithsonian museums may include: Kennedy gravesites National Air and Space Museum Photo stop at the Marine Corps War Memorial National Museum of Natural History Mount Vernon National Museum of African Art Mount Vernon mansion and National Museum of American History grounds Night tour of Washington, D.C. Mount Vernon museum Lincoln Memorial Mount Vernon education center Korean War Veterans Memorial George Washington s tomb Vietnam Veterans Memorial Evening activity U.S. Capitol Tour and Visitor Center Tour Photo stop at U.S. Supreme Court and Library of Congress Explore the Tidal Basin: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Jefferson Memorial FDR Memorial National Archives Embassy Row: View the residence of the Vice President Smithsonian s National Zoological Park
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY & CHANGING OF THE GUARD
VIETNAM MEMORIAL
MOUNT VERNON
U.S. CAPITOL
Our travel window (The dates we ll need to block off for tour) EF books every aspect of our group s itinerary like flights, accommodations, site visits, and more so that our travel experience is seamless and affordable. Earliest potential departure date Our 4 Day Tour Latest potential return date Travel Window Sunday, June 16, 2019 Sunday, June 23, 2019
Why EF? The World Leader in Educational Travel Over 50 years of experience First and foremost, they re an education company - Accredited, just like our school - Earn high school credit
EF s commitment to our safety 24/7 Tour Director support Industry-leading chaperone-to-student ratio 24-hour emergency on-call service Overnight security dedicated specifically to our group Travel ID badges and backpacks
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How we tour DENVER WASHINGTON, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. DENVER
Payment options 1 2 3 Pay in full at enrollment (free) Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks Automatic Payment Plan (free) Make payments monthly on a preferred date or bi-weekly on a preferred weekday Payments are automatically deducted from your bank account Payment methods accepted: checking account, ATM/debit card or personal checks Final payment extended up to one month before your tour Manual Payment Plan ($50 fee) Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks Accounts must have $350 total paid 30 days after enrollment Final payment deadline is 110 days before your tour
EF Standard Cancellation Policy The cancellation policies below take into consideration the costs EF incurs long before groups ever depart. The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which EF receives notice from the participant, his or her legal guardian or the Group Leader. o 150 days or more prior to departure o 149 to 110 days prior to departure o 109 to 45 days prior to departure o 44 days or less prior departure Full refund less Full refund less Full refund less No refund will be issued - The $95 non-refundable - The $95 non-refundable - The $95 non-refundable enrollment deposit enrollment deposit enrollment deposit - All non-refundable fees - All non-refundable fees - All non-refundable fees, & - A $300 cancellation fee - A $500 cancellation fee 50% of the Program Fee
Protection Plans *Maximum refund does not include your Protection Plan fees or any Non-Refundable fees. You can find all the details of both plans on pg. 20 of your Enrollment Guide. Protect your investment against the unexpected. If you re unable to go on tour for any reason, EF s protection plans provide you with a maximum refund.* Anytime Protection Plan For protection up until the moment you leave and total peace of mind Only $179 (added to overall tour cost) Cancel for any reason Cancel at any time Maximum refund* Rolls into your payment plan Basic Protection Plan Our base plan and essential trip protection Only $129 (added to overall tour cost) Cancel for any reason Cancel up to 45 days before departure Maximum refund* Rolls into your payment plan
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Personalized learning weshare enhances every tour weshare helps each student put a personal lens on the tour based on their individual interests and passions Students in grades 6-12 at time of travel can earn high school credit It's free!
What are you responsible for? Spending money For activities during free time, souvenirs and snacks. Baggage fees EF highly recommends using a carry-on while traveling. Those checking a bag will be subject to airline fees. Protection plans
Everything included Round-trip airfare On-tour transportation Safe, quality hotel rooms Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily Full-time Tour Director Guided tours and activities Overnight security Travel gear Traveler Support Team Illness and Accident Coverage 24-hour emergency assistance All gratuities covered weshare, EF s online platform for a deeper learning experience The Giving Page
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Making it happen Here s a quick breakdown of our tour price: Enroll by 3/31/2018 and pay Start with just a $95 deposit today or $128 a month $32 a week
Who s in? Total spots available 30 *Enrollment window closes 3/31/2018
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