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CANCELLATIONS

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Refunds will not be issued for tours -- no exceptions.
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A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking for all multi-day tours.
If it becomes necessary for Martz Travel to cancel a tour, you will receive a full refund with the option of receiving a refund in the form of a gift certificate that may be redeemed for a future Martz Tour.

HOTEL INFO

Wingate by Wyndham in Chantilly, Va., has an indoor pool.

There is a limited number of rooms with two beds so if you prefer two beds, please make note of it when booking your reservation. We will do our best to accommodate you but cannot guarantee it.

VENUE INFO

Smithsonian National Zoological Park, or National Zoo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the nation’s capital. It’s one of the oldest zoos in the United States and is part of the Smithsonian Institution.

Among the most popular attractions are giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao who will be making their home at the zoo until 2034.

The National Zoo is home to more than 2,700 animals representing almost 400 different species, though the exact number can fluctuate. These animals, including endangered species, are housed across the zoo's two campuses in Washington, D.C., with the majority on exhibit at the Rock Creek Park location.

The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport houses hundreds of historically significant aircraft and spacecraft along with thousands of small artifacts on display in an open, hangar-like setting.

Some don't-miss features are the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, the Airbus IMAX Theater, and the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, where visitors can watch museum specialists at work restoring artifacts.

MEALS

Breakfast on Day 2 will be served at the hotel.

Lunch on Day 1 is at the National Zoo which has many options including Elevation Burger at Mane Grill, Zoo Market Cafe & Deli, Sbarro and an array of food trucks.

Lunch on Day 2 is at the Air & Space Museum which houses a Shake Shack that sells

burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, pre-packaged salads and sandwiches, frozen custard, shakes, and coffee.

Dinner on Day 1 will be served at Tony & Joe's Seafood Place and includes a salad, soft drinks, coffee, dessert and a choice of four entrees - chicken marsala, broiled salmon, pork tenderloin and cheese tortellini. You will give your entree choice when we arrive at the restaurant.

WALKABILITY

Expect to do a lot of walking at the National Zoo and be prepared to walk on inclines, so wear comfortable shoes.

The amount of walking you will do inside the Air & Space Museum is up to you.

Depending on the parking/dropoff situation, expect to walk from the bus across a concourse and down some steps to Tony & Joe's for dinner.

ACCESSIBILITY

If you require special assistance getting on or off the bus, please make note of it in the Comments section when making your reservation.

BUS SEATING

While we try our best to accommodate all requests, we cannot guarantee you will be assigned the seat of your choice. If you have a preference, please make note of it in the Comments section when booking your trip. Since we are committed to meeting the specific health and mobility needs of our passengers, the seating arrangements may change before our departure date.