Mayo Clinic: On the Cutting Edge of Medicine

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Discover a world of medicine at Mayo Clinic, where you’ll speak with renowned doctors, visit the bio-imaging lab and separate myth from fact as you learn to improve your own health.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Get rare access to doctors and specialists in discussions about recent advances in preventative medicine and the effectiveness of integrative health care
    • Enjoy field trips to the Mayowood House — the historic home of the Mayo family — as well as to the Center for Innovation and the clinic’s bio-imaging lab
    • Discover facts and dispel myths about how your own health can be improved with diet and weight-management

What's this trip about?

    Discover a world of medicine at Mayo Clinic, where you’ll speak with renowned doctors, visit the bio-imaging lab and separate myth from fact as you learn to improve your own health.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRochester
End CityRochester

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Activities

  • Educational/ Learning

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Price per day$217
Last Updated: 1/25/2020

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Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt
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