Welcome to Your Washington, DC Adventure!

Get ready for the trip of a lifetime! From standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to exploring world-class Smithsonian museums, this journey is packed with unforgettable moments, hands-on history, and plenty of fun with your classmates and friends.

You’ll walk in the footsteps of presidents, heroes, and visionaries, enjoy exciting experiences like a Potomac River lunch cruise, and create memories that will last forever. This isn’t just another field trip—it’s your chance to experience our nation’s capital in a way you’ll never forget. Don’t miss it!

Travelers can register today at no cost to reserve their spot on the trip.  The first deposit is due on 11/15/26 and is refundable until 1/15/27. All subsequent payments become non-refundable on their due date.  

Package prices are per person and based on the number of occupants in each hotel room. Each traveler must complete registration individually.  

Travelers are encouraged to consider travel insurance to protect themselves financially in the event an unexpected cancellation need arises. (Travel Insurance information below)

Tour pricing is based on a minimum of 90 paying travelers (or 30 per bus).  Should the minimum not be met, the tour package price is subject to change. 

The following information regarding optional travel protection is from Travel Insured and is not a MARS company or affiliate organization.  MARS provides this information as a client courtesy only.  MARS is not an insurance provider and cannot provide insurance advice or plan/coverage details.  

To help protect your investment of travel, we recommend travelers secure insurance.  Participants are free to secure coverage through a provider of their choosing. These protection plans can include pre-departure benefits such as Trip Cancellation and post-departure benefits such as Accident & Sickness Medical, Baggage/Baggage Delay, Evacuation, Missed Connection, Trip Delay and Trip Interruption. In addition, plans include 24/7 Emergency Assistance Services that are provided by an independent organization, and not by United States Fire Insurance Company or Travel Insured International.
 

Click here or copy and paste the link below into your browser to purchase Travel Protection for your trip through our partner, Travel Insured. Rates are based on overall trip cost and not age. You will need to enter the cost of your full trip cost and make sure you purchase within the time sensitive period listed in the plan to be eligible for specific plan benefits. For questions on the plan, coverage or procedures, please contact the Group Support Desk at Travel Insured 844-440-8113. 

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Your adventure kicks off bright and early as you travel from Abington to Washington, DC!

Along the way, you’ll fuel up with lunch before diving into aviation history at the Udvar-Hazy Center Air & Space Museum, where legendary aircraft like the Space Shuttle Enterprise and the SR-71 Blackbird await.

Top off your day with an evening of team building fun at Time Mission! Dive into a thrilling adventure where teamwork and quick thinking are your keys to success. Solve challenging puzzles and uncover mysteries within a set time limit for an unforgettable journey.

Check-in to your comfortable accommodations to rest and relax for the night.

Overnight Security is on duty at the hotel.

Get ready for a day packed with history and inspiration in our nation’s capital!

After breakfast at the hotel, your day begins with a visit to The People’s House: A White House Experience. The new cutting-edge educational experience located in Washington, D.C., just one block from the White House. The educational museum tells the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants and the people who have dedicated their careers to its functions. 

Depart on foot and walk through historic Lafayette Park and snap a group photo with the White House as your backdrop. Formerly known as "President's Park", is a historically significant public park located directly north of the White House. Named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, a key figure in the American Revolutionary War. Snap a group photo in front of The White House before departing.

Visit the World War I Memorial before heading inside the U.S. Capitol Building for a fascinating Guided Tour of where our country’s laws are made.

After lunch, spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the world-renowned Smithsonian museums of your choice along the National Mall.

After a fun included dinner, step back in time at Ben Lomond Historic Site—explore an antebellum home, try your hand at Civil War-era baseball, and gather around for s’mores while watching a musket firing demo. What a way to start your trip!

Overnight security will stand guard.

Fill up with breakfast at the hotel before checking out and loading up the motor coach.

Your final day will begin with a Monuments and Memorials Tour to include The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial, and The Korean War Veterans Memorial.

Afterwards, enjoy the capstone event - a scenic lunch cruise down the Potomac River - before departing for home.