Spies, Lies and Atomic Secrets: Santa Fe Spy Conference

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Go undercover in Santa Fe with intelligence experts, war historians and retired spies to learn about the world of espionage and discover the atomic secrets of the Manhattan Project.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Join uniquely knowledgeable experts for a one-of-a-kind academic experience
    • Study the top-secret Manhattan Project with a full-day field trip to the Bradbury Science Museum at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where WWII scientists lived and worked
    • Enjoy a scenic ride on a winding road up to the Parajito Plateau in the Jemez Mountains where Los Alamos is located

What's this trip about?

    Go undercover in Santa Fe with intelligence experts, war historians and retired spies to learn about the world of espionage and discover the atomic secrets of the Manhattan Project.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Santa Fe, NM D Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza Activity note: Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration 3:00-5:00 p.m.: After checking into the hotel and getting your room assignment, com...
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2 Lecture Series Begins, Afternoon "Spy Walk" Santa Fe, NM B,L,D Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza Activity note: There will be several hours of sitting in the meeting room each day. Field trips will involve walking several blocks at an elevation of 7,000 feet on unev...
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3 Further Explore the World of Espionage Santa Fe, NM B,L Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza Activity note: Sitting for several hours over the course of the day. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: After any updates from our Group Leader, our lecture series con...
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4 Los Alamos Historical Museum, Bradbury Science Museum Santa Fe, NM B,L Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza Activity note: Getting on/off coach; the Los Alamos exploration includes walking up to a mile over varied terrain at elevations above 7,000 feet; standing for up...
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5 Our Lecture Series Continues Santa Fe, NM B,L,D Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza Activity note: Sitting for several hours over the course of the day. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: After announcements, updates and reminders, our lecture series continue...
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6 Lectures, Round-Up & Q&A, Farewell Reception Santa Fe, NM B,L,D Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza Activity note: Sitting for several hours over the course of the day. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Morning: After any announcements, Dan Mulvenna will cons...
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7 Program Concludes Santa Fe, NM B Activity note: If you are departing from the hotel, please check out no later than 11:00 a.m. Breakfast: Hotel buffet 7:00-9:00 a.m. This concludes our program. Morning: We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,999
Price per day$286
Last Updated: 6/29/2022

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