Marine Life and Mission Control: Sea & Sky With Your Grandchild

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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m.
Program Registration: 4:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table in the hotel conference room to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule th...
Getting in/out of a van. Standing and walking for 2-3 hours in museum.
Our week of discovery begins with a van ride to Moody Gardens for an all-day experience. Encounter rare Saki Monkeys, beautiful macaws, and other animals and plants in the tropical rainforest...
Getting on/off a motorcoach and a tram. Standing and walking at museum for up to 2-3 hours.
We'll head out by motorcoach to spend a fun-filled day learning about the conquest of space. A visit to Space Center Houston will get you an up-close and personal visit w...
Walking on beach near hotel. Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.
We'll begin with a field trip to the beach near our hotel, led by a volunteer with the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Sea Turtle Lab. Learn about rescu...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; standing for 1-2 hours.
Conservationists will enjoy seeing the results of a local salvage effort during a motorcoach exploration of Galveston's tree sculptures. See how local citizens converted trees damaged by 2008's Hurricane Ike i...
Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m.
Did you know there were pirates in Galveston? At the hotel, we'll learn all about the pirate colony that existed on the island almost 200 years ago. Kids will complete a thank-you keepsake for grandparents from a trip to remember while...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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