Apex Friendship High School

Families, you are currently viewing a sample itinerary customized for Apex Friendship High School. Please note that this version is meant to provide a general overview of the experiences and activities the trip organizers hope to include. As we get closer to departure, the school or designated trip organizer will share the most up-to-date and finalized itinerary, reflecting any adjustments, confirmed reservations, and timing updates. For now, please enjoy this preview of what is planned for your student’s upcoming trip.

Day 1: Travel to Boston, MA & Freedom Trail

Travel to Boston, MA!
Guided Walking Tour of the Freedom Trail
Lunch Allocation at Quincy Market
Guided Duck Boat Tour
Visit Old North Church
Group sit-down dinner
Hotel Accommodations with overnight security (four nights)

Day 2: Pilmoth Patuxet Museum & Pilgrim Memorial State Park

Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Plimoth Patuxet Museum
Boxed Lunch
Visit Pilgrim Memorial State Park
Time Along Water Front
Group sit-down dinner
Return to Hotel Accommodations

Day 3: Walden Pond State Reservation & Old North Bridge

Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the Walden Pond State Reservation
Boxed Lunch
Visit the Old North Bridge
Visit the Boott Cotton Mills Museum
Riverboat Tour
Dinner and Games at Level 99!
Return to Hotel Accommodations

Day 4: Smithsonian National Zoological Park & United States Capitol Building

Breakfast at the hotel
Walk the Cliff Walk from Narragansett Ave/Forty Steps to the Breakers/Ruggles Ave
Visit the Breakers Newport Mansion
Group Exploration of Bowen’s Wharf
Lunch Allocation
Visit the Fort Adams State Park
Rail Explorer Adventure in Rhode Island
Group sit-down dinner
Return to Hotel Accommodations

Day 5: Harvard University & Black Heritage Trail

Breakfast at the hotel
Guided Tour of Harvard University
Lunch Allocation
Ranger Guided Walking Tour of the Black Heritage Trail
Visit Boston Tea Party and Ships Museum
Departure for Home

Please refer to your trip organizer or sample itinerary for your group’s specific inclusions.

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How are dietary restrictions dealt with?

When registering your students on the portal, there will be an opportunity to include dietary restrictions. Landmark will notify all meal vendors prior to the group’s visit, and the Tour Directors will reconfirm with the restaurant before and during the meal. There will be a few instances in which students are given meal vouchers and can decide which meal vendors they want to eat at — at that point, students are also encouraged to communicate their own dietary restrictions.

Can I get in touch with my traveler on the trip?

Yes! If your student has a cell phone, you can text them periodically throughout the trip. You can also arrange to call your student during free time on the trip (for example, the motorcoach ride back to the hotel, or at the hotel). If students are too young to own cell phones, it’s the responsibility of the trip organizers and chaperones to determine the best option for communication between students and their parents.

What about safety on the trip?

Safety is our top priority. Students are given safety bracelets upon their first interaction with their Tour Director, along with the first of multiple safety briefings. During free exploration, groups always travel in chaperone groups or follow the buddy system (depending on the age of the group and at the discretion of the trip organizer). The group will not leave an attraction until at least two formal head counts are done — one by a Tour Director and a final one conducted by the head chaperone.

What if my child loses an item on the trip?

Tour Directors do their best to inform students on the safest ways to travel. They are also the last to leave any dining room or meeting location to ensure all belongings have been collected, while frequently reminding students to check for their wallet, keys, phone, and bags. Have the student notify the Tour Director and they will contact whoever they can to attempt to track down the item.

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