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3-Day Washington DC, Longwood Gardens, Mystic Aquarium Tour from Boston   Tour Code: 978-1078

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Pricing Policy

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE DETAILS:
  • Offer applies to 3 or 4 people sharing one room. Price already adjusted.
  • Reschedule penalty 50% of total payment , it is for the hotel and the bus seat reserved.
  • Cancellation of free-fare passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure.
  • No-show (or late cancellation) of free passenger incurs $168 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.
  • NO REFUNDABLE for No-show (or late cancellation) of paying passenger.
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    • Itinerary

    DAY1 Boston - Longwood Garden (352 miles)

    We start our journey from Boston, toward Philadelphia, PA, where we arrive at the Longwood Gardens* for the day.  Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the United States, the flowers and plants of Longwood’s over 1,000 acres of gardens and meadows attract visitors year-round.  There are more than 20 outdoor gardens and 20 indoor gardens to walk through, where you can gaze upon various exotic species carefully raised in controlled environments.  There are a number of seasonal performances and events, themed attractions, and lessons on horticulture to guide your interest for the countless natural beauties on display.  Various fountains dance choreographed streams of water to musical pieces.  After a day of exploration, we head to our hotel near Washington DC.

    Standard Hotel: Comfort Inn Tysons in Vienna, VA 22182 or similar

    DAY2 Washington DC - National Zoo
    We start the next leg of the tour early in the morning at the U.S. capital, Washington DC, where we first head to National Zoo to visit two famed pandas, Meixiang and Tingting, and the diverse collection of animals that live there.  Afterwards, we will take a Potomac River Cruise* through the capital city, before touring, on land, the keystones of American civilization.  You will see the U.S. Capitol Building, where Congress meets to debate legislation.  Sights on our tour will include the White House, the principal home and workplace to every U.S. President, since John Adams; the Lincoln Memorial where the larger-than-life stone recreation of Abraham Lincoln resides; and finally the somber and patriotic Korean War and Vietnam Veterans memorials.  We end our day in Washington DC with a visit to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum*, which features exhibits about the history of American flight and space exploration, from the Wright brothers to the space shuttle.

    Standard Hotel: Comfort Inn or similar

    DAY3 Mystic Aquarium - Boston (274 miles)

    We will also visit Mystic Village in Connecticut, home to a model 19th century seafaring village, as well as the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. The aquarium is home to a huge variety of ocean life, including Beluga whales, sea lions, penguins and sharks. Kids will have the opportunity to experience hands-on exhibits and sea life touch stations throughout the museum. After this, our final stop, we will make the last leg of our journey to Boston, where we should arrive in the evening.
    • Departure and Return Details
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    • Inclusions
    • 2-night hotel accommodations - all hotels are equipped with air conditioner and ensuite bathrooms.
    • Transportation via Deluxe Air Conditioned, Lavatory Equipped motor coach; Sometimes may via 15-Seat Hight Top Mercedes minibus.
    • Tour guide (Level 2: semi-guided tour)
    • Exclusions
    • Optional Admission Fees:
      Activity Adult Child
      Potomac River Cruise $22 under 11yrs $18
      Longwood Gardens $18 5-18yrs $8
      National Zoological Park free under 11yrs free
      Mystic Aquarium $29 3-17 yrs $21
    • Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
    • Admission fees may be paid to your tour escort upon arrival by cash.

    • Fuel charge: $1 per day per person.
    • All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.
    • Service fees for your tour guide and bus driver (min. $7.00/day per passenger)
    • Personal room fees such as laundry or valet services, telephone calls, or alcoholic beverages/ mini bar items, unless they are otherwise specified.
    • Any private expenses
    • Additional Note
  • Hotel pricing: Prices are based on two adults sharing. Single room occupancy requires an extra fee. Double, triple & quad prices are for two, three, and four people, staying in one room, respectively (including children). Please note that each hotel room can only accommodate a maximum of 4 guests (adults or children). Each guest room comes standard with two full-sized or one queen-sized bed.
  • Travel documents: All customers will be responsible for providing their own travel documents and visa if required.
  • Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour guides and/or drivers (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
  • Travel insurance: Customers are advised to purchase travel insurance before departure on their tours. Please ask one of our specialists for more information.
  • Combination with our promotional offers: You may not combine other tour companies' products or online tickets (admissions or entrance fees) with our already low-priced tour package.a
    •   Confirmation
    Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 36 hours of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status. Tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate so reconfirmation two days prior to the departure date is required. If you are planning to take flight to join the tour, please call us to confirm the tour before booking flight ticket.
      Redemption
    Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
      Terms & Condition
    BOOKING AND RESERVATION

    All tours are for early booking, we suggest the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until deposit has paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.

    TOUR COST INCLUDES

  • Transportation as per itinerary via deluxe motorcoach or Mini Bus.
  • Passenger insurance while on board motorcoach or Mini Bus.
  • Hotel accommodation which based on two adults sharing one bedroom. (Double, Triple, Quad, Occupancy), excluding child fare, child fare between age of 2-8, under age of 2 without seat(s) on the bus.
  • Due to Motorcoach Insurance Policy, passengers over 2years of age must purchase ticket in order to occupy seats.

    TOUR COST NOT INCLUDES

  • Tour taxes, travel insurance and all changes arriving from deviation.
  • Admission package or passes to attraction; personal changes such as travel document and visa fees.
  • Baggage handing fees, phone calls, room service, movies and etc. Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and tips for waiters or waitresses.
  • Tipping for an Escort or tour Guide: Children and Adults apply: it is required by each passenger to pay gratuity (tips) for an Escort or Tour Guide for the courteous service provided on the tour. It is recommended that a minimum of $4.00 per person / per day for an Escort or Tour Guide.
  • Tipping for the driver: it is required by each passenger to pay gratuity (tips) for the Driver for the courteous service delivering throughout the tour. It is recommended that a minimum of $3.00 per person / per day for the Driver.

  • Weekend and holiday surcharge may apply.

    SEAT ASSIGNMENT

  • All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
  • Passengers of 2 years or older must purchase ticket to occupy seats.

    HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

  • Hotel accommodation is based on two adults (Double), three adults (Triple), or Four adults (Quad) per room sharing two twin beds, each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children). Each guest rooms are standard with TWO full size beds or ONE queen size bed. Please specify at time of booking.
  • All children under age 8 must accompanying adults. (Hotel rooms do not apply in all children fare).
  • Single room can be arranged for passenger who paid the single supplement fee.

    TRAVEL DOCUMENT

    Passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) We are not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.

    CANCELLATION OR CHANGE POLICY

    All cancellation or change of date must be with the following details:

  • A 25% service fee will apply on refunds after the payment.
  • A 50% service fee will apply on refunds of SEVEN days prior to departure.
  • A 75% service fee will apply on refunds of THREE days prior to departure.
  • Absolutely NO refundable (exchangeable) on all cancellation or postpone within 3 days prior to departure.
  • All the concert tickets and bus tickets are NO refundable or exchangeable.
  • Passenger must present ticket(s) at time of refund; all refund will be issued by company check or credit card only. (Absolutely NO cash refund).
  • There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

    • BOARDING TIME AND PLACE

  • All passengers must arrive 30 minutes before departure time. All passengers must show photo ID and boarding pass or tickets for boarding; absolutely not boarding without tickets.
  • Departure time and boarding location will be advised after reservation made.

    TRAVEL INSURANCE

    We are not responsible for any occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.

    RESPONSIBILITY

  • We reserve the right to substitute hotels and after itinerary, withdraw any tour and make any desirable alteration for the convenience of the operation of the tour.
  • We reserve the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any reason. By accepting our policy, passenger should agree that tour operator shall hold no responsibilities in itinerary alterations, delays or cancellation strikes, sickness, theft, loss, accidents, weather or any other causes.
  • Each group requires a minimum of 10 passengers to operate a departure. We reserve the right to cancel a departure due to not meeting the basic requirement. Liability to such cancellation is limited to full refund of money received by us, and this will constitute full settlement with Tour Department.
  • We reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any tour member at any reason before or during the tour.
  • All prices are subject to change without prior notice.
  • All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
  • All passengers must obtain a valid passport and all entry / exit visa as requited by immigration regulation.
  • Passenger must be self reliant, those require assistance must be accompanied by a friend or relative. We are NOT able to provide individual assistance for any passenger.
  • Passengers should inform the escort or hotel reception if they are to use the hotel swimming pool. All children should be accompanied by their parents while using the pool. No life guard on premise, swim at your own risk.
  • Passenger(s) are responsible for his or her belonging(s). We will NOT longer provide services to track or trace any personal item(s).
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