The Capital Tour is a four day exploration of the United States government and historic landmarks offered by Smithsonian Student Travel. The trip includes tours of numerous sites each day. First day sites include the Smithsonian museums, Lincoln Memorial and World War II Memorial. The second day includes tours of Arlington National Cemetery and the Washington Monument. On the third day students visit Capitol Hill including the U.S. Capital and the Supreme Court; and the final day includes tours of Embassy Row and the National Zoological Park. The price includes: round trip transportation; three nights hotel accommodation; breakfast and dinner daily; Smithsonian tour director; motor-coach transportation; licensed tour guide; visits to attractions; overnight security; Smithsonian education materials; tips; and Smithsonian Membership. Price quotes for this tour are customized based upon your location, days of travel and party size.
Smithsonian Student Travel
EF Center
One Education St.
Cambridge, MA 02141
1-800-503-2323
smithsonianstudenttravel.com
Washington Photo Safari provides field trips for photographers of every level, as well as, those who just want to take a different type of D.C. trip. On this trip, a professional photographer leads the party around Washington D.C. monuments while providing tips on composition, lighting and exposure. Washington Photo Tours offers themed field trips for visitors who want a pre-planned photo tour. A Day at National Zoo and Roosevelt Island includes a morning of photography at the National Zoo followed by an afternoon of shooting on Roosevelt Island. During the Monuments and Memorials safari, a professional photographer provides a 45 minute orientation on travel photography and leads guests to famous monuments such as the White House, Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial and Union Station to practice skills. As of September 2010, safari rates range from $38 to $79 per person. Participants must bring their own equipments including cameras, film and tripods.
Washington Photo Safari
4545 Connecticut Ave. NW #620
Washington, DC 20008
1-877-512-5969
washingtonphotosafari.com
Adventure Student Travel offers a 3 day tour of Washington D.C. The first day of the tour includes visits to Arlington National Cemetery, Embassy Row, the International Spy Museum and Ford's Theater and Peterson House. The second day includes visits to the White House, Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of the American Indian. The final day of the trip includes, among other stops, visits to Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court, the Air and Space Museum, National Archives and the Washington Monument. This tour package includes: a licensed tour guide; all attractions and entry fees; hotel lodging; and two breakfasts and dinners. Adventure Student Travel offers customized itineraries and a guest can change preset tours to fit her preferences. Adventure Student Travel provides customized pricing based upon the dates of the trip, party size and tour sites.
Adventure Student Travel
18221 Salem Trail
Kirksville, MO 63501
1-877-397-5700
adventurestudenttravel.com
