London Dash 19 Plans underway - March 2011!!!

As one of the world’s most vibrant and historic cultural centers, London has much to offer.  Experienced Riverland faculty will help you discover the sights ad events that make London one of the world’s top travel destinations

London Dash Includes
London Dash Favorites
Pre-Trip Orientation Classes
Informational Meetings
Options You May Wish to Purchase
A Paris Excursion
Be a Day Tripper
What You Receive for Your Riverland Tuition
Cost & Payment Schedule
Costs Not Included in Basic Trip Price

• Round-trip from Austin to London via chartered motor coach between Austin and Minneapolis and flight between Minneapolis & London
• Guided motor coach tour of London on the day of arrival
• Eight nights in a centrally-located London hotel; twin room with private bath standard
• Continental breakfast at hotel
• Four pre-trip orientation classes

• The Houses of Parliament
• Westminster Abbey
• The Tower of London
• Royal Opera House
• Hyde Park
• St. Paul’s Cathedral
• London Eye
• Harrods’s Department Store
• Buckingham Palace
• Convent Garden
• West End Theatre District
• Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum
• Westminster Boys Choir
• Shopping & night Life
• Big Ben
• Day trip to Stratford, Costwolds & Warwick Castle

Pre-Trip orientation dates

Orientation classes are designed to assist you in maximizing your time in London.  Faculty will present options for exploring London’s music, art, theatre, and historical offerings as well as providing practical travel advice for your trip.  Please keep these Monday evenings open.

Informational Meetings

London Dash is limited to 40 participants.  Registrations will be accepted until space is filled.

Options You May Wish to Purchase

• Single Occupancy $535.00
• Single Occupancy (Paris) $225.00
• Day Trips Outside of London (includes professional guide)
• Prices vary according to tour selected.
• Further details available at class meetings
• Trip Cancellation Insurance

Recommended and available though Birch Travel and costs approximately $90.00.  Anyone with a pre-existing health condition must apply for this insurance.  For those wishing to purchase it, trip cancellation insurance must be purchased at least 14 days prior to the first day of travel.  More information will be given in pre-trip classes.

A Paris Excursion!

Paris, one of Europe’s most romantic and historic cities, is only a short train ride from London.
Take a few days to soak up Parisian Culture.

This supplemental trip includes;

• 2 days / 1 night in luxury hotel with twin room and continental breakfast included.
• Roundtrip on Eurostar rail
• Experience Riverland guide
• Visits to the Louvre museum, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, & More (admission fees may apply)
• Riverland faculty to assist your exploration of the city
• Free time for shopping and exploring in France’s capital city
• Cost for the optional Paris Excursion $499.00
• Payment for the Paris Excursion is due by January 15, 2009

Be a Day Tripper

Each year Dasher partakes in day trips outside of the city of London.  These bus trips depart less than one block from our London hotel and can easily be arranged for you by your Riverland guides.  Popular destinations include

• Stonehenge & Bath
• Dover & Cantebury
• Oxford & Cambridge
• Starford & Warwick Castle
• The Beatles Tour

Many more options are available.  These tours outside of London are not included in the Dash price, and generally range from 20 to 45 British Pounds.

What You Receive For Your Riverland Tuition

• Credits in Humanities (HUMA2297)
• Guidance of experienced Riverland faculty
• Four pre-trip orientation classes
• Orientation tour of Bloomsbury area where our hotel is located
• Information session each morning in London at 9:00 a.m.
• Information and assistance obtaining tickets for music and theater events in London
• You may audit the class, elimination academic responsibility.

London Dash Costs & Payment Schedule

• Basic program cost:  $2525.00
• 4 credits tuition & reduced fees
• $153.71 per credit
• $29.31 per credit seniors (age 62+)
• Payment Schedule
• $500.00 non-refundable deposit (Accepted until space is filled)
• $506.25 due November 15, 2008
• $506.25 due December, 15, 2008
• $506.25 due January 15, 2009
• $506.25 due February 15, 2009
• Paris option payment due by December 15, 2008
• Tuition payment is due at time of registration for HUMA 2297 and is not included in the basic cost.  Credit cards, checks, cash accepted.  Please register for HUMA2297 at one of the Riverland student Services centers.

Costs Not Included in the Basic Trip Price

• Tuition for a four-credit class at Riverland Community College
• Valid passport
• Food other than breakfast and in-flight meals
• London Underground (subway) pas
• Concert & theatre tickets
• Optional tours outside of London
• Miscellaneous spending money
• Our air carrier has reserved the right to assess a fuel surcharge if future prices continue to rise
• (tips & gratuities ARE included in the trip price)