What does my tour include?
Smithsonian Student Travel tours are designed to be all-inclusive. Your affordable program fee includes:
- Safe and reliable transportation using only major U.S. airlines, Amtrak trains or privately chartered motorcoaches
- Comfortable hotels with professional overnight security
- Hearty breakfasts and satisfying dinners
- Licensed local guides at most major sites
- Expert tour director who handles all the logistics on tour and is with your group 24 hours a day
- Personalized tour planning and traveler websites
- Educational resources developed by the Smithsonian Institution
- Smithsonian Student Travel backpacks
- Travel ID Badges
- Interactive question cards
- Travel Journals
- Entry fees at featured destinations
- Payment processing and customer support for travelers and parents
- Planning assistance from your dedicated tour consultant
- Customer Service available 24 hours a day
- Up to $35,000 in medical and accident coverage
- $15 million liability policy
- Smithsonian Membership
Where do we eat and stay?
We book 3-star hotels in and around major cities. We choose only major familiar hotel chains. To ensure your safety and comfort, we regularly inspect our hotels and restaurants. We also choose restaurants with students in mind. Participants select their meals from a set menu. Make sure to inform your teacher of any special dietary needs you might have.
What are the rooming arrangements?
Student rooming is based on three to four students in rooms with two double beds. Adults will be placed two adults per room with two beds, or a double bed, if requested. Both students and adults have the option of paying an additional fee for a single room.