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East Coast Adventure
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences | Giannina Rennels
Boston, NYC and DC Trip
Embark on an unforgettable journey with our exclusive East Coast Adventure! This trip promises high school students and parents an immersive exploration of iconic cities, historical landmarks, and cultural hotspots. From the hallowed halls of Harvard University to the vibrant streets of New York City, and the rich history of Washington DC, this adventure offers a perfect blend of education, entertainment, and camaraderie. Join us for an enriching experience that combines learning with excitement, creating lasting memories for students.
Activities & Attractions
BOSTON
- Comprehensive tour of Harvard University.
- Self-guided tour of Boston Aquarium.
- Candlepin bowling.
- Visit Prudential Center Observatory for a 360° view of Boston.
- Walk to Fenway Park, enjoy lunch, and watch the Boston Red Sox play.
- Tour of Salem Witch Museum.
- Participate in a Salem Witch and Ghost Walking Tour.
- Guided walking tour through Downtown Boston.
- Explore Freedom Trail, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, Massachusetts State House, Old State House, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Holocaust Memorial, Omni Parker House.
- Duck Boat Tour of Boston Harbor.
NEW YORK
- Depart on Statue of Liberty Ferry to Liberty Island.
- Explore Liberty Island, South Street Seaport, walk along the Brooklyn Bridge, visit the 9/11 Memorial.
- Watch a Broadway Show
- Evolve walking tour of Central Park.
- Self-guided tour at the Museum of Natural History.
- Matinee Performance of the Blue Man Group
Washington
- Walking tour of the Capital and National Mall.
- Visit Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and the Reflecting Pool.
- Photo-op in front of the White House.
- U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
- Explore the Smithsonian Institution.
- Group visit to Georgetown
- Visit Ford Theater
- Visit the US Capitol, Library of Congress, Arlington National Cemetery.
Trip Details
Accommodations
- Hotels: Student friendly, 3-4* minimum, Hotel
- 2 Nights Boston
- 2 Nights NYC
- 3 Nights DC
- Quad Occupancy for students
- Single Occupancy for staff
Meals
Daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners included in tour. Meals at locally owned and delicious restaurants.
Transportation
- Roundtrip group airfare from LAX to Boston and Washington to LAX
- Private coach bus as needed, equipped with A/C, T.V & DVD players, on-board washroom
- Public transportation as needed led by your Evolve Tours Guide
Additional Personnel
- 1 Evolve Tours Director
- Local guides & staff as needed
Exclusives
- Creative trip programming and leadership activities
- Optional Videography and Photography
- Forever Green by Evolve Tours- Carbon Offset this whole trip (ask for details)
Insurance
- Insurance Medical, Cancellation, Baggage and Interruption. Travelers can opt for CFAR, cancellation for any reason insurance which covers students up to 75% of their costs no matter the reason. The costs would be $187 for the general coverage or $280.50 for CFAR.
Package Price is based on
- Prices subject to availability and change until contract signed
- Total Package price may vary if number of paying customers changes
- Does not include airline baggage fees if applicable
- Tips for drivers and guides are included
- Happy with what you see? Sign a 2-year contract with Evolve and pay the same rate for two years. Ask us for more information. *Based on same group size
Itinerary
Day 1: April 23, 2024
Depart
Evening: Depart on overnight flight from Los Angeles to Boston
Day 2: April 24, 2024
Boston Activities
8:00 AM Arrive at Logan Intl Airport in Boston. Collect Baggage, meet your Evolve Tour Guide and depart by Coach Bus
10:30 AM Arrive at Harvard University. Participate in a Comprehensive tour of Harvard University. Engage in an immersive tour, delving into the rich history and academic significance of Harvard.
12:00 PM Walk to Lunch at Harvard Yard. Lunch included in Tour Cost
2:00 PM Arrive at Boston Aquarium, where we’ll embark on a self-guided tour, immersing ourselves in the wonders of marine life
3:30PM Check in at your hotel in Boston
6:00 PM Group dinner. Dinner provides a relaxed atmosphere for group discussions and reflections on the day’s experiences.
8:30 PM Candlepin bowling—that cousin to tenpin bowling, with lighter balls and slenderer pins—was first played in Worcester in the 1880s. No surprise, then, that it’s become a staple of New England play.
10:00 PM Return to your hotel
Day 3: April 25, 2024
Boston Activities
8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer by Coach bus
10:00 AM Visit the Prudential Center Observatory for a 360° view of Boston. Attendance check upon arrival. Marvel at the panoramic views of the city from the observatory, soaking in the breathtaking sights.
11:00 PM Walk to Fenway Park
12:00 PM Enter Iconic Fenway and Enjoy Lunch at the Ball Par
1:10 PM Visit Fenway Park at Watch the Boston Red Sox play the Cleveland Guardians
4:00PM Depart for Salem Mass by Coach Bus
5:30PM Arrive in Salem, Mass for tour of Salem Witch Museum
6:00PM Dinner as a group
7:30PM Participate in a Salem Witch and Ghost Walking Tour. Here we will explore Salem’s maritime history, and now it’s time to learn about the city’s most famous occurrence: the Salem Witch Trials. Doing a Salem walking tour is the best way to learn about the paranoia and hysteria that swept Salem’s Puritan society in the late 17th century. Attendance taken
9:00PM Depart for Hotel by Coach Bus
Day 4: April 26, 2024
Boston to NYC
8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM Guided walking tour through the vibrant streets of Downtown Boston aboard a comfortable coach bus.
- Freedom Trail: Trace the footsteps of American history along this iconic trail.
- Boston Common: Explore the oldest public park in the United States.
- Faneuil Hall: Discover the historic marketplace and meeting hall.
- Massachusetts State House: Admire the stunning architecture and learn about state government history.
- Old State House: Dive into the past at this significant Revolutionary War site.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: Experience the interactive exhibits and relive a key moment in American history.
- Holocaust Memorial
- Omni Parker House – For The original Boston Cream Pie
- Walk to Quincy Market
11:00 AM Lunch in Quincy Market: Indulge in shopping and dining at this lively marketplace.
1:00 PM Enjoy a Duck Boat Tour of Boston Harbor
3:30 PM Depart for NYC, stop for breaks and snacks en route
8:00 PM Arrive in NYC, check into Hotel
8:30 PM Dinner as group
10:00 PM Return to hotel
Day 5: April 27, 2024
NYC
8:00 AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 AM Depart on Statue of Liberty Ferry to Liberty Island. Pass by Ellis Island and learn about the immigrant inspection station that oversaw the entry of over 12 million new inhabitants to the United States at the turn of the 20th century.
Departing from Battery Park, NY
10:30 AM Exploration of Liberty Island to see the statue up close
12:00 PM Enjoy lunch and exploration at South Street Seaport. The Seaport, nestled between the Brooklyn Bridge and the canyons of Wall Street, is the gateway to Lower Manhattan’s rich maritime history and cultural diversity. Experience exciting seasonal entertainment, unique shopping and dining, cultural activities, harbor cruises and much more.
1:30 PM Walk Along the Brooklyn Bridge for Iconic views of the City
3:30 PM Visit the 9/11 Memorial
5:00 PM Enjoy classic New York style pizza as a group at a local restaurant in the Time Square Area.
7:00 PM Watch a live Broadway Show Performance
9:30 PM Return to Hotel
Day 6: April 28, 2024
NYC to DC
8:00 AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
9:30 AM Stretch our legs on an Evolve walking tour of Central Park. This will include Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, and the Artists’ Promenade
11:00 AM Enjoy a self-guided tour at Museum of Nat. History
1:00 PM Enjoy a Matinee Performance of the Blue Man Group
3:00 PM Depart NYC for Washington DC
5:00 PM Stop in Philadelphia for Dinner
7:00 PM Continue onto DC
9:30 PM Arrive and Checkin at Hotel
Day 7: April 29, 2024
DC
7:00 AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 AM Depart.
9:00 AM Embark on a walking tour of the Capital and National Mall. Highlights include: Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and the Reflecting Pool.
10:00 AM Photo-op in front of the White House.
10:15 AM Arrive at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for a self-discovery tour of the powerful exhibitions.
11:30 AM Lunch on own at a cafeteria at a local museum.
12:30 PM Enjoy an afternoon to explore the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution—the world’s largest museum and research complex—includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park.
4:30 PM Meet as a group and head to Georgetown: a unique and friendly neighborhood in Washington with lots of shops, restaurants, and vendors. Free time for exploration and shopping.
6:30 PM Enjoy dinner as a group at a restaurant in Georgetown.
8:00 PM Shopping and free time.
9:30 PM Return to the hotel and rest for the night.
Day 8: April 30, 2024
DC
8:45AM Breakfast at Hotel
9:30AM Depart hotel
10:30AM Arrive at Ford Theater: The site of the April 14, 1865, assassination of President Lincoln, Ford’s Theatre holds a unique place in United States history. The theater is an important historic site for promoting the ideals of, humanity and wisdom espoused by Abraham
Lincoln.
10:45AM See the play ―One Destiny‖ at Ford Theatre followed by a visit to the Petersen House and Center
1:00PM Lunch at Union Station: Union Station is the grand ceremonial train station designed to be the entrance to Washington, D.C., when it opened in 1908.
2:30PM Visit the US Capitol
4:00PM Tour of the Library of Congress Walk through the tunnel from the Capitol Building to the Library of Congress to avoid going through security again
4:45PM Load the bus and continue your tour with a trip to Arlington National Cemetery to visit the Kennedy gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
7:00PM Attend an evening Activity
9:45PM Return to Hotel
Day 9: May 1, 2024
DC to LA
7:00 AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
8:00 AM Load luggage on bus and depart for the Airport
Arrive Back in LAX. End Trip