Explorica: North American Mini Catalog (Fall 2016)

Teachers travel FREE

Making travel more accessible than ever Guaranteed best prices

Scholarship funds

Learn more on p.3

Fundraising pages ALSO INCLUDES

International tours See inside back cover

Matt Wertz CEO, Explorica

Dear traveler, Last fall we launched a bold initiative to make travel more accessible, introducing new tools and resources to support both travelers and leaders. I am proud to report that students have enthusiastically embraced our new personal fundraising pages, receiving tens of thousands of dollars in donations thus far. With an average donation of $100, students are now able to raise a significant portion of their tour fee—even their entire tour fee—all by themselves, completely online. Families have also stepped forward to take advantage of Explorica scholarship funds and financial assistance, utilizing more than $1.5 million in awards in the past four months alone. Together, we are helping more students than ever join their classmates on a life-changing educational tour.

These new initiatives are just a few of the many ways we support you and your travelers. If you want to explore the world with your students, I invite you to first explore pages 1–11 of this catalog to learn about what else is included in every Explorica tour. Because traveling with Explorica means you get more than the guaranteed best prices; it means you get the best value, the best support, and the backing of North America’s largest and most respected educational travel provider.

Your partner in travel,

What we provide Every destination, every time; Explorica provides more services and support to give you a world-class experience.

A proven process with step-by-step support Financial assistance and support for students All tour inclusions Total flexibility and customization Industry-leading safety and security Generous rewards and bonuses

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Where we travel We offer more than 200 fully customizable, fully inclusive tours on all seven continents.

Directory of tours Sample North America itineraries Sample international offerings

About Explorica

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Read more at explorica.com/aboutus

We work one-on-one with teachers to create incredible educational tours that meet their unique needs and budget. All Explorica tours are fully inclusive, providing everything you need for a remarkable experience at the guaranteed best prices in the industry. Each expertly-designed itinerary immerses participants in the local culture while introducing them to the people, places and experiences that make each destination unique.

We’re known as the most responsive company in the industry because we listen to our group leaders and turn their ideas into reality. Whether it’s creating a custom activity or moving the industry forward with a game-changing innovation, we are continually improving the educational travel experience, with teachers as our guides.

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

A proven process: Step-by-step support

95%

We help you choose.

of teachers rate their Explorica program consultant as “Good” or “Excellent.”

We give you an expert travel consultant to help you choose (or build) your perfect tour. You get the ability to change anything you want, and see instant pricing.

We help you recruit.

We make a web page for your tour, then send you beautiful posters, invitations and more to give to your students and their parents. They sign up online.

NEW TO EXPLORICA?

Take a free training trip explorica.com/rewards

We prepare you.

We give you webinars and an extensive network of experienced Explorica trip leaders, who provide field-tested tips and advice about the tour you’re taking.

We deliver an exceptional experience.

We meet you at the start of your tour and take it from there, guiding your group, managing logistics and bringing the destinations to life. You relax and enjoy the trip with your students!

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

Price accessibility We believe all students should have the opportunity to experience the world, so we provide a variety of resources to help you help more of your students travel.

Guaranteed best prices

Personal fundraising pages

We guarantee the best prices in educational travel—and if you happen to find a better price for the same quality components, we’ll beat it.

We empower students to raise money for their tour by giving them a personal fundraising page on explorica.com. With an average donation of $100, students can quickly and easily raise significant funds using their favorite social communities.

NYC (bus)

Boston (bus)

L.A. (flight)

$425

$470

$1,182

Prices based on 2018 departures from New York City, Boston and Los Angeles, and flight price includes air-related taxes, fees and surcharges. Prices valid at the time of publishing and are subject to change. Discounts and promotions not included.

Scholarship funds We offer scholarship opportunities throughout the year to further lower the tour fee for your students. We award over $4 million in funds each year. Call for current promotions.

Financial assistance To help make travel a reality for as many students as possible, we offer need-based financial assistance for qualifying families.

Monthly payment plans Our easy, automated plans allow your students to spread out their payments over the months leading up to their tour.

As low as $31/month for domestic tours, this convenient feature helps more of your students afford to travel.

–Kate, English teacher

Flexible chaperone ratio Our guaranteed best prices are based on the industry standard of one free spot for a chaperone for every 10 paying participants. However, if you don’t need that many chaperones, you can adjust the ratio to whatever you’d like, and we’ll lower your students’ tour fee accordingly.

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Sample 3-day tour to Washington, D.C.

“Explorica makes it possible to start sign ups almost two years in advance, which gets students the best possible price and makes their monthly payments more realistic.

This is how most of my students are able to pay for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Learn more:

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

Quality tour components While standard inclusions appear to be comparable across leading tour operators, Explorica gives you more for your dollar. When it comes to travel, the details matter.

“After traveling with another tour company and having many difficulties with hotels, meals and broken promises, Explorica delivered with flying colors. I am a convert.”

–Robert, business and technology teacher

Round trip transportation

On-tour transportation

We only work with the most reliable major airlines and transportation providers to ensure that all of our tours arrive safely and on time.

We provide all transportation between cities and itinerary activities. Our clean, comfortable coaches follow the strictest safety standards.

Accommodations

Overnight hotel security

We guarantee top-quality hotels within 45 minutes of activities, so you have more time in your day to see the things you came to see. All Explorica hotels offer clean, safe and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, and you can even upgrade for more amenities—for a night, or for your entire tour.

You deserve a good night’s sleep. With Explorica, you can rest easy knowing that your very own security guard is sitting in your hotel hallway to make sure your students are safe and in their rooms all night long.

“Explorica understands the importance of appropriate hotel selection for students.

The quality of the hotels is top notch, and they’re located in safe areas that are close to main attractions.”

–Joy, Spanish teacher

Full-time services of a professional tour director Our top-rated professional tour directors are by your side every step of the way from arrival to departure, managing every aspect of your tour.

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Breakfast and dinner daily You and your students will fuel up for your adventures with hearty breakfasts and sample local cuisine with filling, authentic dinners. Your tour director will show you the best places for lunches and snacks along the way.

All excursions and guided sightseeing tours You’ll see more—and learn more—than you ever thought possible thanks to our professional, local guides who know our destinations inside and out. They amaze and educate with fun stories and little-known facts, and share hidden local gems you could never experience any other way.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Total flexibility At Explorica, anything’s possible. Whether you’d like to just make a few changes, or design a totally customized tour from scratch, you tell us what you want and we make it happen.

Upgrade hotels Want more amenities or a location closer to popular attractions?

You can upgrade for a night, or for your entire trip.

Add extra days Want more time in your favorite city? Voilà! Choose how long you’d like to stay and what you’d like to do.

Expert guidance

Upgrade or remove meals Opt for a special dining experience, or remove a meal altogether for more freedom of choice.

Add or remove activities You can decide where to go and what to see. Change individual activities, or create an entirely custom tour.

Add an extension See even more by adding one of our pre-planned itineraries, or making your own.

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Exclusive options We are the only company that also gives you the option to: ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Change your chaperone ratio Opt for exclusive rooming Prepay tips Choose your own rewards program Opt out of rewards entirely for a tour fee discount

Amanda Blizard Senior Program Consultant, North American tours “My team is here to make it as fast and easy as possible to plan a tour. Whether you’re a first-timer opting for a pre-set itinerary, or an experienced group leader designing a tour from scratch, we take care of all the details. We have tools to get you an immediate price quote while you’re on the phone, and unlimited options to create your perfect tour.”

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

Safety and security Safety is our first priority, and our record proves it. We provide total peace of mind for you, your students and your school.

“Traveling is never a by-thebook undertaking; from construction to strikes, the unexpected is always to be expected. My consultant was quick on her feet and well-informed, making great choices when the unexpected arose. I always felt that my experience was important to Explorica and that I was in good hands.”

–Todd, senior humanities instructor

Trusted experience

Total travel protection

Explorica takes every possible precaution to ensure the safety of you and your group.

We have been organizing safe and reliable tours across the globe for more than 15 years, and have cultivated the knowledge and resources to be an industry leader in student travel safety.

No one wants to think about canceling their trip, but sometimes life happens. Our two trusted travel protection plans offer a cash refund—not just credit for a future trip like other companies provide.

Proactive risk management Safety protocols are built into every aspect of our operations. From rigorous safety checks and detailed site visits, to continuous safety trainings conducted by veteran risk management professionals, we take every possible precaution to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience for all participants.

Constant vigilance Our Vice President of Risk Management, supported by our team of risk management professionals, continually assess all travel destinations and situations. We also partner with iJet, a leading security and risk management organization, for additional assistance monitoring and evaluating conditions.

›› Explorica Travel Protection Plan Our standard plan covers common mishaps like misplaced tickets or passport, lost luggage, sickness or injury during the tour, and more. And if you have to cancel your tour due to a covered reason, you will receive a full refund. ›› Travel Protection Plan PLUS Our exclusive, upgraded plan adds to the standard plan, providing the ability to cancel your tour for any reason up to 30 days before departure and receive a cash refund. This is the only “cancel for any reason” policy in the industry.

And, as a member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), travelers’ investments with Explorica are protected by USTOA’s $1 Million Travelers’ Assistance Program.

“My tour director went above and beyond and made it look so easy, but I know he worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make our tour the best experience possible. I feel confident and relaxed when we travel with him. I know we are in excellent hands.”

–Cheryl, French teacher

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

Unparalleled on-tour support We’re by your side every step of the way to provide guidance and assistance.

Expert tour directors Explorica tour directors live and work in the cities our tours visit, and are thoroughly trained to handle any situation that may arise. They will advise you and your students on how to ensure your personal safety and the safety of your belongings at all times, while helping you see and experience the best each city has to offer.

Overnight hotel security We provide a professional security guard to ensure your students are safe and in their rooms all night long.

24/7 emergency support We operate a dedicated, 24/7 emergency contact line to assist you with any problem, anywhere, at any time.

Daily tour updates Our exclusive online Tour Diaries enable friends and family to check on their loved one and follow the group’s progress. These private trip logs are posted daily by the group’s tour director.

Comprehensive liability coverage When you travel with Explorica, your tour is backed by our $50 million liability policy protecting third parties such as your school and school board. Your academic organization can rest assured that they are protected with Explorica.

Industry leadership

“This is a world-class company from top to bottom. We felt so reassured when we received a personal email from the President of Explorica regarding our safety abroad. And from my amazing program consultant to our awesome tour director, I’ve been really satisfied with everything.”

–Margaret, graphic design professor

Explorica is a founding member of the Student Youth Travel Association (SYTA), and is a long-standing, active member of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), the National Tour Association (NTA), the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA), the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) and other trusted industry associations.

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WHERE WE TRAVEL

The world of Explorica Spain & Portugal

explorica.com/spain-portugal Madrid & Andalusia. . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/MAA Madrid & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAB Barcelona, Madrid & Andalusia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMA Spanish Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPH Madrid & Southern Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSS Insider’s Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISP Madrid & the Costa del Sol Highlights. . . . . . . . . MCH Northern Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSP Spain & Morocco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAM Madrid & the Costa del Sol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCS Spain & Portugal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAP Best of Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOS Lisbon & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAS Spanish Studies in Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOC Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BCN Madrid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAD Madrid, Mallorca & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MMB Northern Spain Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NSH

France

explorica.com/france Paris, City of Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/ PCL Insider’s Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IPA Paris & the Loire Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLV Paris, Brittany & Normandy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PBN Paris & the Côte d’Azur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCA Paris, Provence & the Côte d’Azur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPC French Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRH Paris & the South of France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSF French Studies in France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOC Best of France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOF Paris Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAR Taste of France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCT

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Italy, Greece & Turkey

explorica.com/italy-greece Italian Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/ ITE Best of Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOI Rome & Florence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAF Rome, Florence & Venice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RFV Rome, Venice & Tuscany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RVT Rome, Città Eterna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RCE Insider’s Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IIT Rome & Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IRAG Florence, Rome & Athens Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRA Italy & Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IAG Athens & the Aegean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATA Best of Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOG Croatia, Ljubljana & Venice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRO Turkey & Greece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRG Athens, Florence & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AFR Athens, Istanbul & the Aegean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIA Italy & Greece in Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IGD Rome & the South of Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RST Northern Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NIT Taste of Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOI Rome, Sicily & Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RSG Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRK Rome & Sicily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RTS

Britain & Ireland explorica.com/uk-ireland

London Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/ LTH New York City & London Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYL Ireland, Wales & England. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IWE Best of Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IRL Scotland & Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI London, the Countryside & Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . POT London Soccer Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LSE Scotland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCO Best of the British Isles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BBI

London, Dublin & Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LDE English Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENH London Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LON Scotland & England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EAS Dublin & the United Kingdom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUK London, York & Edinburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LTE Insider’s London. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ILD

Central Europe

explorica.com/centraleurope Germany, Switzerland & Austria.explorica.com/ GSA Germany, Switzerland & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GSI Central European Cities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEC Berlin, Prague & Munich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BPM Budapest, Vienna, Prague & Munich. . . . . . . . . . BVM Germany: West & East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GWE Central European History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CEH Munich Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MUC Switzerland, Bavaria & Austria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SBA Bavaria In Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BID

European Combinations

explorica.com/eurocombos London & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/LAP London, Paris & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPR France & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAI Paris & Rome Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPR Switzerland & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SWP Paris, Venice, Florence & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PVR The Art of France & Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ART Paris & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAB London, Paris & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPS Paris, the Côte d’Azur & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . PCB Paris, Provence & Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PPB Spain & Paris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAF Italy, France & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SFI Spain, Italy & Greece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIG

Latin America & The Caribbean explorica.com/latinamerica

Italy & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IAS London, Paris & the Alps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPA France, Switzerland, Austria & Germany. . . . . . . . FSG Battlefields of Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB European Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EUH The Art of France & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARS Barcelona, France & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BFI Côte d’Azur, Florence & Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CFR London & France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAF Paris, the South of France & Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSI Paris, Biarritz & Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PBB France & Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRG Paris, Milan & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PMR Paris, Switzerland & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSY Prague, Vienna & Venice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PVV Italy, Austria & Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GAI London, France & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LFI London, France & Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LFS Math & Science: London & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAT London, Paris & Barcelona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPS London, Paris & the Côte d’Azur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPC London, Paris, Switzerland & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPI London, Paris, Italy & Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPG London, Paris & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPY Dublin, London & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DLP London, Paris & Madrid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLM London, Paris & Berlin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LPN London & Amsterdam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAM Madrid, Paris & Rome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPR Madrid, Barcelona & Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MBR Madrid & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAP Germany, France & Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GFS Amsterdam & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AAP Benelux, Paris & London. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BPL Math & Science: Greece & Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MGI Math & Science: Germany & France . . . . . . . . . . . GAF Math & Science: Stockholm & Copenhagen. . . . . SAC Moscow & St. Petersburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RUS Best of Europe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOE

Costa Rica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/COS Costa Rican Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRH Costa Rican Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRV Nicaragua & Costa Rica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCR Nicaragua. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NIC Cuban Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CUH The Yucatán & Mayan Riviera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MEX Peru: Machu Picchu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MPU Galápagos Island Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GAH Ecuador: Andes & Amazon Adventure. . . . . . . . . ECU Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRO Dominican Republic Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRH Belize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEL Havana Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HAV Peru: Incan Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PER Peru. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRU Panama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAN Mexico City & the Yucatán . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCY Yucatán Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YUA Guatemala in Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GUA Guatemala Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GUH Galapagos Island Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GAL Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARG Buenos Aires & Iguazú. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAI Brazil & Argentina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAA The Galápagos & Machu Picchu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . GMP Costa Rica: San José & Coastal Puntarenas. . . . COP Spanish Studies in Mexico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YOC El Salvador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAL Costa Rica: Coast to Coast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CRC

Go Farther

explorica.com/gofarther Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai. . . . . . . . . explorica.com/BEI Japan Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JPN Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIE Australia & New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANC Best of South Africa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOA Vietnam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIE Bangkok & Northern Thailand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THA Dubai, Sharjah & Abu Dhabi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUB Delhi, Jaipur & Agra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IND Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TKO Best of China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOC Australia & New Zealand Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . ANH Hawaii, Australia & New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . HAN New Zealand & Australia in Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . NAD Jordan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOR Israel Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISR Moroccan Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MOR Best of Egypt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EGY Beijing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BEI Beijing, Hangzhou & Shanghai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BHS

Make a Difference explorica.com/difference

Costa Rica Sun & Service . . . . . . . explorica.com/CRS Dominican Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DRV Morocco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MRV Tanzania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TNZ El Salvador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAL Ecuador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECV Thailand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THV Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUE Mexico. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YUP Costa Rica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCT Costa Rica in Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CVD

NEW TOURS

explorica.com/new Iceland with Snæfellsnes Peninsula extension. . ICE New York City & Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYP Oslo, Copenhagen & Stockholm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . OCS Bolivia & Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAP Lisbon & Porto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POR Italy & Croatia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ICR Cinque Terre, Cote d’Azur & Barcelona . . . . . . . . CCB Northern Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGM Swiss Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SWH Spanish Studies in Costa Rica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SSC Make a Difference: Cuzco & Machu Picchu. . . . MPC Seoul, Busan & Gyeongju. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KOR The Canadian Maritimes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAM

North America

explorica.com/northamerica New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . explorica.com/NOL NYC: Landmarks of Manhattan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYC Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WAS Boston, NYC, Philly & Washington, D.C.. . . . . . . BND Québec & Montréal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QAM Chicago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHG Boston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BTN Boston: Colonial History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BCH Boston & New York. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BNY New York City Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYE Insider’s New York City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYI Isle of Manhattan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYS New York City Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NYA Washington, D.C. & New York City. . . . . . . . . . . . WNY Washington, D.C. & Colonial Virginia . . . . . . . . . . WAV Washington, D.C.: Metro Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DCM Gettysburg & Washington, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GTW D.C., Philadelphia & New York City. . . . . . . . . . . . NPW Colonial Philadelphia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHL Québec: Carnival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QCC Montréal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MON Alaska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALK Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HWI Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GBZ Civil Rights in the South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CVR Florida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FLS San Antonio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAT Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATL Los Angeles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAN Los Angeles & San Francisco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LSF San Francisco & Los Angeles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SFL Sacramento. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCR San Francisco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SFO Alaskan Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALA Western Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WCA

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Washington, D.C. Day 1 Hello Washington

›› Meet your tour director ›› Washington, D.C. evening guided

sightseeing tour: Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, National Mall, Tidal Basin, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, FDR Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, White House

Day 2 Washington, D.C. landmarks

›› Mount Vernon excursion ›› Guided tour of U.S. Capitol ›› Holocaust Museum visit ›› Supreme Court visit ›› Optional evening ghost tour

Day 3 Washington, D.C.

›› Arlington National Cemetery & Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)

›› Smithsonian Museums visit: Options include

the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Days 3–4 Extension in Washington, D.C.

Travel home or stay in Washington, D.C. Highlights: National Archives, Ford’s Theatre, and the International Spy Museum.

Guaranteed best prices Fully inclusive: see page 4

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“I love taking students to D.C. with Explorica because they bring our nation’s history alive in a way that is unique to the world of educational travel. From incredible experiences like visiting the House of Representatives floor, to amazing restaurants that I would never find on my own, every member of the Explorica team helps create a truly memorable experience for the students and a stress-free trip for the teachers.

We see more. We experience more. I would never visit Washington D.C. any other way.”

–Quinn, history teacher

More tours to Washington, D.C. Gettysburg & Washington, D.C. explorica.com/gtw

Visit the battlefield that inspired Lincoln’s famous address, and get an extra dose of Civil War history with visits to Arlington National Cemetery, Ford’s Theatre and more historical landmarks.

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Follow in the footsteps of the nation’s leaders in Washington, D.C. Travel to the capital of the United States to uncover the nation’s past, learning about the history, politics and people of our great nation while taking in the beauty of Washington’s monumentstudded cityscape.

Customize your tour

Washington, D.C. & Colonial Virginia explorica.com/wav

Travel back to a time when the United States was just 13 colonies with visits to historic sites in Williamsburg, Mount Vernon and the first permanent settlement in the US, Jamestown.

›› Frederick Douglass House ›› Lincoln’s Cottage visit ›› African-American Civil War Museum ›› Library of Congress ›› Embassy Row ›› Institute of Peace workshop ›› Newseum ›› National Zoo ›› Shear Madness show at the JFK Center for the Performing Arts ›› Potomac River Cruise ›› National Cathedral Tour

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New York City

Landmarks of Manhattan Day 1 Hello New York

›› Meet your tour director ›› Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Center,

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trump Tower, Times Square, Grand Central ›› Empire State Building & Observatory visit

Day 2 Downtown New York

›› Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty ›› Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour:

Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Little Italy, Chinatown ›› Optional Broadway show

Day 3 Uptown New York

›› Radio City Music Hall guided visit ›› Metropolitan Museum of Art visit ›› Central Park walking tour: Cherry Hill,

Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Delacorte Theater ›› Madison & Park Avenues ›› Broadway show

Day 4 New York City

›› American Museum of Natural History visit

Days 4–5 New York City extension

Travel home or stay in New York City. Highlights: MoMA visit, United Nations visit, United Nations & Hayden Planetarium visit.

Guaranteed best prices Fully inclusive: see page 4

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“I choose to travel with Explorica to New York because it’s a fantastic way to get students encountering a totally different culture— without the expense and challenge of traveling abroad. Explorica offers so many customizable cultural experiences, from food tours, to improv training, to Broadway workshops. My students always feel they’ve experienced a one-of-a-kind tour.”

–Brian, government & economics teacher

More tours to New York City Insider’s New York City explorica.com/nyi

Step off the beaten path and get an authentic feel for New York with visits to Prospect Park, Coney Island, the High Line and more.

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Experience the culture, excitement and glamor of New York City. Walk through the glittering streets of Times Square, watch an awardwinning Broadway show and take in the city from the top of the Empire State Building.

Enjoy all the art and iconic landmarks this world-class metropolis has to offer on any of our New York City tours.

Customize your tour

New York City Arts explorica.com/nya

Jump into the rich art world of New York City with visits to a SoHo gallery, a Broadway workshop, Radio City Music Hall and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Isle of Manhattan explorica.com/nys

Experience the city like a local, staying in the heart of New York City and taking public transportation to popular attractions like Times Square, the Empire State Building and Central Park.

›› Whitney Museum of American Art ›› Frick Collection ›› Apollo Theater tour ›› Broadway workshop ›› Carnegie Hall tour ›› Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ›› Guggenheim Museum ›› 9/11 Memorial Museum ›› One World Observatory ›› Baseball game ›› Chelsea Highline ›› Yankee Stadium tour ›› Lower East Side Tenement Museum ›› Top of the Rock ›› Brooklyn Bridge ›› NYC food truck tour

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Boston

Colonial History Day 1 Hello Boston

›› Meet your tour director ›› Freedom Trail character walking tour ›› Prudential Building Skywalk Observatory visit

Day 2 Concord, Lexington & Salem

›› Concord & Lexington guided sightseeing tour ›› Salem Witch Museum visit ›› Optional Salem ghost tour

Day 3 Plimoth Plantation

›› Plimoth Plantation excursion and Mayflower visit

›› Pilgrim themed dinner Day 4 Goodbye Boston

›› Boston Tea Party Museum visit ›› USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides” ››Travel home

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“The Boston tour is perfect for all students. It is educational, fun, full of culture, and instills a real sense of patriotism in everyone involved.”

–Michelle, English teacher

Customize your tour ›› ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Shear Madness show Fenway Park tour New England Aquarium Museum of Science Harvard visit Duck Boat tour

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Philadelphia Day 1 Hello Philadelphia

›› Meet your tour director ›› Philadelphia city walk: Washington Square

District, historic waterfront, Old City Cultural District

Day 2 Philadelphia

›› Philadelphia guided sightseeing tour: Ben

Franklin’s grave, U.S. Mint, “Rocky Steps,” The Thinker statue, Independence Hall visit, Liberty Bell Center visit ›› Elfreth’s Alley ›› Betsy Ross House visit ›› National Constitution Center visit

Day 3 Goodbye Philadelphia

›› Franklin Institute Science Center ››Travel home

Days 4–5 Lancaster extension

Travel home or continue to Lancaster.

Highlights: Amish homestead visit, Pennsylvania Dutch-style dinner, visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World, Hershey park.

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“This is my favorite tour to include the extension—it’s such a great contrast. TThe students spend three days experiencing a big city, then get to see traditional Amish living. And it’s always fun to end a trip at Hershey Park!”

– Tommy Troschuetz, Explorica Program Consultant

Customize your tour ›› ›› ›› ›› ››

Eastern State Penitentiary Museum of Fine Arts African-American Museum One Liberty Observation Deck Museum of the American Revolution ›› Evening ghost tour

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Build a Northeast combo tour Boston

New York City

Amish Country

Philadelphia Gettysburg

Washington, D.C.

The ultimate combo Give your students a more complete picture of the American story by combining two or more destinations. Design your own tour or choose from one of our readymade itineraries.

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Williamsburg

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Boston, NYC, Philly & Washington, D.C. Day 1 Hello Boston

›› Meet your tour director ›› Freedom Trail walking tour: Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House, Boston Common, Old State House

›› Featured meal: dinner at Faneuil Hall Day 2 Salem

›› Boston Duck Boat guided sightseeing tour (seasonal) ›› Salem walking tour: Witch Trial Memorial, Old Burying Point

›› Salem Witch Museum visit ›› Optional evening ghost tour Day 3 Boston to New York

›› Midtown walking tour: Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, Grand Central

›› Empire State Building & Observatory visit Day 4 Downtown New York

›› Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty ›› Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit, Little Italy, Chinatown

›› Optional Broadway show

Day 5 New York to Washington, D.C.

›› Philadelphia excursion: “Rocky Steps,” Independence Hall visit, Liberty Bell Center visit

Day 6 Washington, D.C. landmarks

›› U.S. Capitol guided tour ›› Supreme Court visit ›› Mount Vernon excursion ›› Arlington National Cemetery & Marine Corps War Memorial ›› Washington, D.C. sightseeing: Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, National Mall, MLK Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, White House

Day 7 Washington, D.C.

›› National Archives visit ›› Smithsonian Museums visit: Options include the Air and Space Museum, Museum of Natural History, Museum of American History, Portrait Gallery, Museum of the American Indian, American Art Museum

Days 7–8 Washington, D.C. extension

Travel home or stay an extra day in Washington, D.C. Highlights: Holocaust Museum, Smithsonian Museums, National Archives and Ford’s Theatre.

Guaranteed best prices Fully inclusive: see page 4

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“Our trip has grown from a single destination trip to Washington, D.C. with 50 students to now a multiple destination trip with over 100 students going each year.

Adding these cities to our package was the best decision I’ve made. It just made the experience for our students more colorful and memorable.”

–Jason, social studies teacher

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New Orleans Day 1 Bonjour New Orleans

›› Meet your tour director ›› New Orleans city walk: French Quarter,

Warehouse Arts District, Garden District, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral ›› Audubon Zoo visit

Day 2 New Orleans landmarks

›› Mardis Gras World visit ›› French Market visit ›› Audubon Aquarium of the Americas visit ›› Riverwalk, the scenic riverside marketplace ›› Evening Mississippi Riverboat dinner and jazz cruise

Day 3 Plantations & Bayou Country

›› Bayou country plantations excursion ›› Swamp tour

Day 4 Lafayette Cemetery

›› St. Charles Avenue ›› Lafayette Cemetery visit

Days 4–5 Make a Difference extension in New Orleans

Travel home or stay in New Orleans. Highlights: half-day volunteer program, Barataria Preserve visit.

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“I have consistently chosen Explorica for our 6th grade trip to New Orleans because every year, without fail, both the tour director and the office staff go above and beyond to manage any requests that we have, handle any issues, and provide a packed and engaging itinerary. They always put the kids first and take all of our feedback to create a better experience time and again.”

–Rachel, reading teacher

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Chicago Day 1 Hello Chicago

›› Meet your tour director ›› Chicago city walk: Lake Michigan, Michigan Avenue’s

Magnificent Mile, Millenium Park, “Cloud Gate” sculpture & Lurie Garden, Crown Fountain ›› Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) visit

Day 2 Chicago landmarks

›› Lincoln Park Zoo & Observatory visit ›› North Avenue Beach ›› Wrigley Field guided visit ›› Adler Planetarium visit ›› Navy Pier visit

Day 3 End tour

›› Museum of Science & Industry visit

Days 3–4 Extension in Chicago

Travel home or stay in Chicago. Highlights: Art Institute of Chicago visit and a Seadog River & Lake architecture tour.

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San Francisco & Los Angeles Day 1 Hello San Francisco

›› Cable car ride ›› Fisherman’s Wharf

Day 2 San Francisco landmarks

›› Alcatraz visit ›› Walk across Golden Gate Bridge ›› Fortune cookie factory visit ›› City Lights bookstore ›› Featured meal: dinner in Chinatown

Day 3 San Francisco to Monterey

››Travel to Monterey ›› Monterey tour director-led sightseeing: Cannery Row, Fisherman’s Wharf, Larkin House, Del Monte Beach

›› Monterey Bay Aquarium visit ›› Photostops along breathtaking coastline of Big Sur Day 4 Central Coast to Los Angeles

›› Hearst Castle visit ››Travel along Pacific Coast Highway to Los Angeles ›› Santa Monica and Venice Beach visit ››Third Street Promenade dinner

Day 5 Los Angeles landmarks

›› Hollywood Boulevard guided walking tour: Walk of Fame,

Babylon Court, Mann’s Chinese Theater, El Capitan Theater, Egyptian Theater, Pantages Theater, Capitol Records Tower ›› Hollywood Wax Museum visit ›› Optional Universal Studios visit

Day 6 End tour Days 6–8 San Diego extension

Travel home or stay in California. Highlights: Disneyland, the San Diego Zoo, San Diego guided sightseeing tour.

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Alaska

Hawaii

Experience the wild side of Alaska as you explore the cities of Fairbanks and Anchorage, cruise down the pristine Chena River to visit a Chena Indian Village, try to spot a grizzly bear in Denali National Park, and travel to Prince William Sound to go on a glacier cruise.

Explore Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu and see Iolani Palace, take in breathtaking views of turquoise waters after hiking Diamond Head, watch the surfers on Waimea Bay, visit the Polynesian Cultural Center and end the trip with a traditional luau.

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National Parks

Florida

Discover the natural beauty and wonder of the American Southwest. Land in Las Vegas and travel to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and then hike the South Rim and watch the sun set over the spectacular Grand Canyon.

Learn about Florida’s coral reef at the first undersea park in the U.S., hop on a glass bottom boat and get a unique view of the ocean, take an airboat ride through the Everglades, visit the Kennedy Space Center and top it off with a trip to Disney World.

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Québec & Montréal Day 1 Bonjour Québec

›› Meet your tour director ›› Québec city walk: Dufferin Terrace, Old Québec & Château Frontenac

›› Featured meal: crêperie dinner Day 2 Québec City landmarks

›› Québec sightseeing: l’Escalier casse-cou

(breakneck steps), Place Royale, Notre-Damedes-Victoires, Rue Saint-Jean ›› Musée du Fort visit ›› Plains of Abraham battlefield re-enactment ›› Optional sugar shack excursion

Day 3 Québec to Montréal

›› Beaupré Coast panoramic tour ›› Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré guided tour ›› Montmorency Falls visit ›› Village des Hurons visit ›› Montréal sightseeing: Old Montréal, McGill University, Place Ville Marie, Bell Center, Mont Royal

Day 4 Montréal landmarks

›› Notre-Dame Basilica visit ›› Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology guided visit

›› Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal ›› Olympic Park Tower Observatory ›› Montréal Science Centre visit Days 5–8 Ottowa and Toronto extension

Travel home or continue to Ottawa and Toronto.

Highlights: Peace Tower, Embassy Row, Parliament Buildings & Changing of the Guard, Byward Market visit, Crime and Punishment Jail tour, Rideau Canal guided bike tour, National Gallery visit, Yonge Street, CN Tower visit, Niagara Falls excursion.

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“I choose to travel to Québec City with Explorica because they know how to best plan the included events and activities so that everything runs smoothly and we maximize our time. The quality of the hotels and restaurants is excellent and the tour directors are always top notch. My students love traveling with Explorica, and so do I.” –Julie, French teacher

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Montréal explorica.com/mon

Practice your French in this bustling metropolis, then marvel at modern innovation with visits to the Montréal Tower Observatory and Sainte-Catherine Street.

Immerse your students in French, English and Aboriginal Canadian history and tradition. Learn about our not-so-distant North American neighbor by visiting Château Frontenac, Montmorency Falls, Mount Royal and many other iconic Canadian landmarks.

Québec: Carnaval Day 1 Bonjour Québec

›› Travel to Québec City ›› Québec city walk: Dufferin Terrace, Old Québec & Château Frontenac

›› Glissades on the Dufferin Terrace Day 2 Québec City Carnaval

›› Carnaval celebration ›› Musée du Fort visit ›› Village des Sports winter sport amusement park visit

Day 3 Québec City winter

›› Dog sledding ›› Ice Hotel guided tour ›› Featured meal: dinner and traditional entertainment at a sugar shack

Day 4 End tour

›› Free time in Québec City

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Get a taste of France with Québec’s cobbled streets, outdoor cafés and crêperies, and explore Montréal’s 19-mile underground city. Experience the capital of Ontario with a visit to the National Gallery and Parliament Hill, then discover Ottawa’s natural side with a visit to Laflèche nature park.

Western Canada Adventure explorica.com/wca

Travel to Western Canada and enjoy the natural scenery of Calgary, Banff, Jasper, and Drumheller. See Calgary Tower, ride the gondola up Sulphur Mountain, enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Louise and more on this relaxing journey across the best natural landscapes of Canada.

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Circus performance training La Ronde amusement park Bike tour Cosmodome Space Training 18th Century pirate-themed dinner ›› Dinner & dance cruise

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Copper Museum visit Atelier Paré woodcarver shop La Citadelle Bilingual Improv Games Manoir Montomorency dinner & dance ›› Chez Marie bread oven visit

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New York City & London Theater Day 1 Hello New York City

›› Meet your tour director ›› Midtown city walk: Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trump Tower, Times Square, Grand Central ›› Empire State Building & Observatory visit

Day 2 New York City landmarks

›› Ferry boat to Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty ›› Lower Manhattan guided sightseeing tour: Trinity Church, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial visit

›› Neighborhoods city walk: Chinatown, Little Italy, Greenwich Village, SoHo

›› Optional Broadway show Day 3 New York City

›› Broadway workshop ›› Radio City Music Hall guided visit ›› MoMA visit ›› Broadway show

Day 4 New York City to London

›› Central Park city walk: Cherry Hill, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Delacorte Theater

›› Overnight flight to London Day 5 Hello London

›› London city walk: Thames River, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery visit, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Soho ›› Featured meal: classic fish & chips dinner

Day 6 London landmarks

›› London sightseeing tour: Buckingham Palace, Big

Ben, Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral ›› Optional Windsor Castle guided excursion

Day 7 London art & theater

›› British Museum visit ›› Globe Theatre interactive workshop ›› West End theater performance

Day 8 Oxford & Stratford

›› Optional Oxford & Stratford excursion ›› Featured meal: curry dinner

Days 9–11 Extension to Paris

Fly home or travel to Paris. Highlights include a Louvre visit and Seine River cruise.

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Puerto Rico Day 1 Hola San Juan

›› Meet your tour director ›› San Juan city walk: Casa Blanca, La Muralla, La Fortaleza

Day 2 San Juan landmarks

›› San Juan guided sightseeing: Antiguo Casino,

Castillo de San Cristóbal, El Castillo del Morro guided visit, San Juan Museum, Convento de Santo Tomás, Iglésia San Jose, Catedral de San Juan, Pablo Casals Museum ›› Optional zipline canopy tour

Day 3 Caribbean National Forest

›› El Yunque Caribbean National Forest visit ››Travel to Luquillo via coastal route ›› Free time at Luquillo beach ›› Optional Bioluminescent Bay excursion

Day 4 Secluded Island adventure

›› Island excursion & snorkel trip

Day 5 End tour

›› Free time in San Juan

Days 5–6 Extension in Puerto Rico

Travel home or stay in Puerto Rico. Highlights: excursion to Ponce, Camuy Caves guided excursion.

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“Traveling with Explorica was a fantastic experience.

I loved that my students truly experienced the culture of Puerto Rico, and were able to practice their Spanish away from the usual tourist areas.

They didn’t want to leave, and were already trying to plan our next trip together on our last day.”

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