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Leadership & Advanced Technology, US West Coast Seattle, Tumwater, Winston, San Francisco & Los Angeles Discover advanced technology, world class learning methods, participate in exciting workshops,

1 Leadership & Advanced Technology, US West Coast Seattle, Tumwater, Winston, San Francisco & Los Angeles Discover advanced technology, world class learning methods, participate in exciting workshops, explore vibrant nature and indulge in lots of fun and excitement on a road trip along the United States West Coast Experience of a lifetime on the US West Coast PROGRAM BENEFITS Experience hands-on advanced technology Enriching visits to some of the best universities in the world Acquaintance with architectural marvels and ecstatic experiences at significant sites PROGRAM SNAPSHOT Duration: 10 days full of learning & fun Travel Period: TBD Airline: TBD Best Recommended for Grades 6 th onwards Program Fee: TBD Accomodation: 3 star PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Visit to prominent technology giants Microsoft and Intel Campus visits of world renowned universities Stanford and UCLA Understand planetary robotics and key spacecraft functions NASA AMES Research Center Explore, Play, Discover: Universal Studios, California Science Centre Experience inspiring aviation innovations and indulge in Plane Making Workshop at the Future of Flight Aviation Center (Boeing Factory) Explorars program value proposition: 5 flights: 2 international (with 1 stop-over), 1 domestic 8 nights of accommodation 41 meals: 8 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners, 16 snacks 2 free accompanying chaperones 2 Workshops 2 Adventure Activities 11 Entrances 9 days deluxe ground transportation 2 Insurance Covers, Tips and mandatory Gratuities 1 Explorars Travel Kit Inputs from expert educators, learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study A detailed Risk Assessment is performed for every program before it is undertaken 200-point Safety Checklist basis guidelines from International student travel organisations

2 Members of WYSETC (World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation), Netherlands Accompanying Program Directors trained in managing students and emergency first aid Clinic on every destination Please refer to our website for more details Explorars designs all its programs using Unique Learning Potential (ULeaP) framework with the following elements: Direct Curriculum Connect Life Skills Learning Social & ENvironmental SEnsitivity: SENSE Fun! Daily ULeaP Structure below is delivered by a trained Program Director accompanying the group 1. Start with ULeaP Thought of the Day 2. ULeaP Activities during the day 3. Day ends with ULeaP Reflection Time PROGRAM SUMMARY SEATTLE DAY 2 Create a model airplane and experience new aviation innovations at the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Factory Visit Day 2 Workshop at Boeing SEATTLE DAY 2 Visit the Global Headquarters of Microsoft, the company that changed the face of computing Day 2 - Advanced Tech at Microsoft TUMWATER DAY 3 Learn about teamwork and Risk Taking Ability during a thrilling White Water Rafting in Oregon Day 3 White water rafting in Oregon

3 TUMWATER DAY 3 Experience picnic by the river in the West Coast hours of fun and frolic! Day 3 Picnic in the lap of nature WINSTON DAY 4 Overcome your inhibitions during your encounter with giraffe on an exciting wildlife safari Day 4 - Giraffe Feeding in action SAN FRANCISCO DAY 5 Be inspired by world class educational standards on your visit to the prestigious Stanford University Day 5 Enriching visit to Stanford SAN FRANCISCO DAY 5 Get an insight into the high-tech world of California s famed Silicon Valley at the Intel Museum and participate in workshop that enhances ability to work in team. Day 5 workshop at Intel Museum SAN FRANCISCO DAY 5 Explore NASA's AMES Research Center and understand their contribution to NASA's numerous missions and projects DAY 5 Students at NASA Ames

SAN FRANCISCO DAY 5 Explore bustling sites of San Francisco - Fisherman s Wharf & Golden Gate Day 5 Golden Gate, a majestic structure DAY 6 Spend fun time at iconic Monterey Beach!

4 SAN FRANCISCO DAY 5 Explore bustling sites of San Francisco - Fisherman s Wharf & Golden Gate Day 5 Golden Gate, a majestic structure DAY 6 Spend fun time at iconic Monterey Beach! Day 6 Fun & Frolic on the beach LOS ANGELES - DAY 7 Experience thrill and excitement at Universal Studios with some movie magic! Day-7 Thrilling time at Universal Studios LOS ANGELES - DAY 8 Learn about human inventions and innovations at the California Science Centre, through hands-on experiences Day 8 California Science Centre LOS ANGELES - DAY 8 A campus visit of University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), one of the world s most prestigious universities Day 9 interaction at UCLA

5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Includes: Cost of the program Cost of return air tickets in economy class Currently applicable taxes Complimentary arrangements for accompanying teachers on Twin share Accompanying Explorars Program Director during the entire course of the trip Comprehensive Travel Insurance Accommodation on Quad share (four in a room) for students All meals as per the itinerary (daily breakfast, lunch, dinner), as per the itinerary Exclusive workshops as mentioned in the program PRIVATE transportation in deluxe coach throughout the itinerary Entrance fees to all attractions as per itinerary Explorars Travel Kit Excludes: Visa cost & Service 4.5%, subject to change Meals than the ones mentioned in the itinerary Items of personal nature like water, soft drinks, gratuities, laundry, room service, incidentals, camera tickets etc. Additional excursions or sightseeing apart from the suggested in the program document Anything not specifically included above Important notes: 1. Rate of Exchange: The price is based on ROE at US$1 = INR 69. Explorars will re-quote should this vary 2. Airport taxes and airline fees are valid at the time of quotation only and subject to change 3. For detailed Terms and Conditions please refer to 4. Visits to Stanford, UCLA, Jet Propulsion Lab and INTEL Museum require confirmation at least six months in advance CANCELLATION POLICY: The cancellation policy will apply when the participant cancels on his/her own accord, or is refused Visa by the US Embassy, and if the minimum number of paid participant strength agreed is not met. In case the participant cancels, the cancellation is effective only when received in writing by Explorars from the person signing the Booking form. The policy is effective in relation to the date of program departure. The applicable refund will be made within 30 days of the cancellation date. Period before scheduled departure within which cancellation is acknowledged by Explorars in writing: 90 or more days Between days Between days Between 29 0 days Amount of cancellation charge per paying participant: Non-refundable portion of the enrolment fee paid at the time of signing the PBF or 15% of the program fees, whichever is higher 25% of the total program fee or non-refundable portion of the enrolment fee, whichever is higher 50% of the total program fee 100% program fee If any cancellation reduces the number of paying participants below the minimum number required for a particular program price (including free places), the invoice would be adjusted accordingly for all remaining group participants. CANCELLATION ON THE PART OF EXPLORARS FZ LLC / PLANET EXPLORER PRIVATE LIMITED a) Explorars holds the right to cancel a program when the minimum number of paying participants required to run a program are not met by merging mutually agreeing schools. b) Whilst Explorars always endeavours to operate the program as confirmed, nevertheless, because of changing circumstances, it reserves the right to make alterations both before and after a confirmed booking. If for any reason the details of your program have to be changed before departure, Explorars will inform you as early as possible. If a participant s final payment is delayed beyond the due date he will not be eligible for compensation payment and the Company will invoke conditions as per the cancellation policy above (for more details refer to

DETAILED DAYWISE PROGRAM DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN SEATTLE On arrival in Seattle you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Seattle.

(hence its nickname, "Emerald City"). Its home to a thriving tech industry, with Microsoft headquartered in its metropolitan area.

Day 1: Visit Seattle, a West Coast seaport city and the seat of King County HOTEL IN SEATTLE LUNCH, DINNER DAY 2 SEATTLE BOEING FACTORY VISIT, PLANE MAKING WORKSHOP, MICROSOFT CAMPUS TOUR / TUMWATER

Experience the Future of Flight one of Seattle's favorite aviation attractions, the Future of Flight Aviation Center is where the Boeing Factory Tour begins.

6 DETAILED DAYWISE PROGRAM DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN SEATTLE On arrival in Seattle you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Seattle. Rest of the evening is at leisure to unwind Seattle, on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, is surrounded by water, mountains and evergreen forests, and encompasses thousands of acres of parkland (hence its nickname, "Emerald City"). Its home to a thriving tech industry, with Microsoft headquartered in its metropolitan area. The futuristic Space Needle, a legacy of the 1962 World s Fair, is its most recognizable landmark. Day 1: Visit Seattle, a West Coast seaport city and the seat of King County HOTEL IN SEATTLE LUNCH, DINNER DAY 2 SEATTLE BOEING FACTORY VISIT, PLANE MAKING WORKSHOP, MICROSOFT CAMPUS TOUR / TUMWATER Checkout after breakfast and proceed on a tour of the Boeing factory. Experience the Future of Flight one of Seattle's favorite aviation attractions, the Future of Flight Aviation Center is where the Boeing Factory Tour begins. The center offers the only publicly available opportunity to tour a commercial jet assembly plant in North America. The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour is made possible through collaboration between The Boeing Company, Snohomish County, Paine Field Airport, and the non-profit Institute of Flight, which operates the facility Explore the dynamics of flight and experience new aviation innovations. Design your own airplane and have a free picture taken with the Boeing factory in the background in the Gallery Day 2: Visit to Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour Participate in Expert Led Plane Making Workshop. This workshop will allow students to understand concept of aerodynamics, thrust and drag. They will be able to enhance their imagination while making a model air plane that can be flown.

Day 2: Model Place Making Workshop at Boeing Later proceed on an exciting educational visit to the Microsoft Office that provides first-hand insights and

This is your opportunity to know everything you need to about one of the world s largest and most influential companies.

figures. You ll also find biographies of top executives, who are part of the Microsoft Leadership Group and the Microsoft Board of Directors.

to the Microsoft Head Office in Redmond Drive to your hotel in Tumwater (driving duration: 1½ hrs.).

drive to Salem for white water rafting experience (driving duration: 3½ hrs.).

7 Day 2: Model Place Making Workshop at Boeing Later proceed on an exciting educational visit to the Microsoft Office that provides first-hand insights and experiences about Microsoft s fascinating history and culture, their vision of the future. This is your opportunity to know everything you need to about one of the world s largest and most influential companies. This may include key events in company s history, details about operation centers, information on the different areas within Microsoft, and current facts and figures. You ll also find biographies of top executives, who are part of the Microsoft Leadership Group and the Microsoft Board of Directors. Later during the visit, proceed for the guided tour of the Microsoft Campus including visit to onsite soccer field and volleyball court Day 2: Educational visit to the Microsoft Head Office in Redmond Drive to your hotel in Tumwater (driving duration: 1½ hrs.). HOTEL IN TUMWATER DAY 3 TUMWATER / SALEM WHITE WATER RAFTING / PICNIC BY THE RIVER / WINSTON Checkout of the hotel after an early breakfast this morning and drive to Salem for white water rafting experience (driving duration: 3½ hrs.). Tighten your shorts, practice your prayers and get ready to ride nature's rollercoaster in this once-in-a-lifetime White Water Rafting experience. Swirl along the turbulent river as it gushes past spectacular mountains. Explore breathtaking adventure while you try hard to balance your swaying raft and rely on your team to enhance your risk taking ability. Day 3: Ride nature's rollercoaster in this once-in-a-lifetime White Water Rafting experience

Get together for Picnic by the River in the lap of nature accompanied by sounds of flowing river, chirping birds and fragrance of deciduous trees Day 3: Picnic by the River!

) and check-in at your hotel in Winston HOTEL IN WINSTON DAY 4 WINSTON WILDLIFE SAFARI / MILPITAS, SAN FRANCISCO After an early breakfast, depart of wildlife safari this morning.

This drive will include encounters with giraffe; thereby helping you overcome your inhibitions. Day 4: Enjoy Wildlife Safari at Winston Thereafter, drive to Milpitas (driving duration: 7½ hrs.

8 Get together for Picnic by the River in the lap of nature accompanied by sounds of flowing river, chirping birds and fragrance of deciduous trees Day 3: Picnic by the River! Drive to Winston (driving duration: 1 hr.) and check-in at your hotel in Winston HOTEL IN WINSTON DAY 4 WINSTON WILDLIFE SAFARI / MILPITAS, SAN FRANCISCO After an early breakfast, depart of wildlife safari this morning. Ten miles southwest near Winston is where you drive around a 600-acre park dotted with inquisitive ostriches, camels, giraffes, lions, tigers and bears among other exotic animals. This drive will include encounters with giraffe; thereby helping you overcome your inhibitions. Day 4: Enjoy Wildlife Safari at Winston Thereafter, drive to Milpitas (driving duration: 7½ hrs.) HOTEL IN MILPITAS, SAN FRANCISCO DAY 5 MILPITAS STANFORD UNIVERSITY CAMPUS TOUR, NASA S AMES RESEARCH CENTER / INTEL MUSEUM VISIT & HANDS ON LAB, / FISHERMAN S WHARF & GOLDEN GATE Proceed to visit Stanford University after early breakfast. This university has created many ace leaders You will spend an hour with a student guide exploring the highlights of its beautiful campus. This visit covers central campus, including the main quad (historic and academic center of campus, including the school of Humanities & Sciences, Memorial Church, Engineering Quad & White Plaza (student activities area, including the Bookstore, Student Store, Old Union, and Tresidder Memorial Union).

Day 5: Explore the highlights of Stanford s beautiful campus Later visit NASA s Ames Research Center, a key facility for many of NASA's

Day 5: Explore NASA Ames Research Center Science on a Sphere See the world, and many others, from a new perspective with the Science on a

Originally developed by NOAA, the Science on a Sphere offers visitors a new look at the planets in the Universe with a large, spherical

Go behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California s famed Silicon Valley.

explore the complex world of silicon technology to help them understand how Intel is changing the way we live, work, and play.

9 Day 5: Explore the highlights of Stanford s beautiful campus Later visit NASA s Ames Research Center, a key facility for many of NASA's missions and projects. You will have the opportunity to learn firsthand what NASA is doing at this amazing facility. Day 5: Explore NASA Ames Research Center Science on a Sphere See the world, and many others, from a new perspective with the Science on a Sphere Visualization System. Originally developed by NOAA, the Science on a Sphere offers visitors a new look at the planets in the Universe with a large, spherical projection system. Later this afternoon proceed for workshop at the Intel Museum; journey through decades of innovation. Go behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California s famed Silicon Valley. See what it s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. Day 5: Get a peek into the complex world of silicon technology at Intel Museum Museum staff engages students and youth groups as they explore the complex world of silicon technology to help them understand how Intel is changing the way we live, work, and play. You will learn about Intel microprocessor history, silicon chip design, and chip fabrication. Interactive exhibits encourage visitors to explore concepts in a fun and educational manner. Later this evening, proceed to Fisherman s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. This orientation will acquaint you with most famous sights of San Francisco and a bit of exercise! You'll have the chance to visit famous places like Golden Gate Park, Grace Cathedral, Nob Hill, North Beach, and Chinatown.

Day 5: Visit most famous sites of San Francisco HOTEL IN MILPITAS, SAN FRANCISCO DAY 6

Proceed to Los Angeles. Stop enroute at Monterey Beach and spend fun filled time!

beach, continue with your journey to Los Angeles through one of the most scenic routes in

The route starts in historic Monterey, visits the art colony of Carmel, and threads

Day 6 enjoy the beautiful drive on the Pacific Coast Highway Arrive Los Angeles in the

10 Day 5: Visit most famous sites of San Francisco HOTEL IN MILPITAS, SAN FRANCISCO DAY 6 MILPITAS / MILPITAS, SAN FRANCISCO MONTEREY BEACH /ANAHEIM, LOS ANGELES Checkout and Proceed to Los Angeles. Stop enroute at Monterey Beach and spend fun filled time! Day 6: Spend memorable fun time the famous Monterey beach After having fun time on the beach, continue with your journey to Los Angeles through one of the most scenic routes in the world. The route starts in historic Monterey, visits the art colony of Carmel, and threads through Big Sur, where mountains plunge into the Pacific. Day 6 enjoy the beautiful drive on the Pacific Coast Highway Arrive Los Angeles in the evening and proceed for dinner at the local restaurant. Check-in on arrival at the hotel in Anaheim HOTEL IN ANAHEIM, LOS ANGELES DAY 7 ANAHEIM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Depart for full day in Universal Studios after breakfast at the hotel.

Universal City opened in 1964, Universal Studios is indeed home to many well-known American television shows and movies and the studio visits take you onto movie and TV sets, and show you

Day 7: Visit the iconic Universal Studios Later in the evening, spend time at the Hollywood Boulevard and experience an evening like a star!

He will accompany you through the orientation of this iconic city of Los Angeles including Beverly Hills, Hollywood Boulevard and other prominent places of Los Angeles.

The written history of Los Angeles city and county begins with a small Mexican town that changed little in the three decades after 1848, when California became part of the United States.

Day 8: Browse Hollywood Boulevard & Beverly Hills during guided Orientation of Los Angeles Depart to visit California Science Center after breakfast at the hotel.

11 Universal City opened in 1964, Universal Studios is indeed home to many well-known American television shows and movies and the studio visits take you onto movie and TV sets, and show you behindthe-scenes action. However, the studio also has its own amusement park. Many of the rides have been created to highlight some of the most beloved shows in celluloid history. Day 7: Visit the iconic Universal Studios Later in the evening, spend time at the Hollywood Boulevard and experience an evening like a star! HOTEL IN ANAHEIM, LOS ANGELES DAY 8 ANAHEIM ORIENTATION OF THE CITY / CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTRE / SHOPPING You will be met by your guide at the hotel this morning. He will accompany you through the orientation of this iconic city of Los Angeles including Beverly Hills, Hollywood Boulevard and other prominent places of Los Angeles. Here you will explore the vibrancy of Hollywood Boulevard, experience the Walk of Fame and view the glorious Hollywood Sign. The written history of Los Angeles city and county begins with a small Mexican town that changed little in the three decades after 1848, when California became part of the United States. Much greater changes were to come from the completion of the Santa Fe railroad line from Chicago to Los Angeles in Immigrants flooded in, especially white Protestants from the Midwest. Day 8: Browse Hollywood Boulevard & Beverly Hills during guided Orientation of Los Angeles Depart to visit California Science Center after breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to California Science Center that offers fun and informative exhibits presented in interactive worlds. Through hands-on experiences in galleries, you'll learn about human inventions and innovations, the life processes of living things and more. The Science Center also features fantastic special exhibitions that change all the time, so visit often to find out what's new!

Day 8: Visit California Science Center Experience more than just an IMAX theater.

The seven-storey IMAX screen brings to life worlds as small as an atom and as vast as the universe.

for the whole family. Experience an IMAX movie and get the big picture!

breakfast, proceed to visit the University of California, Los Angeles.

There really aren't words to describe the aura of optimism that bubbles from every twist and turn of

12 Day 8: Visit California Science Center Experience more than just an IMAX theater. Turn your visit into an all-day science adventure visit our exhibit galleries and watch an IMAX film. The seven-storey IMAX screen brings to life worlds as small as an atom and as vast as the universe. Over 100 hands-on exhibits in the Exhibit Halls make science concepts easy to grasp and fun to explore for the whole family. Experience an IMAX movie and get the big picture! Day 8: Experience 3D technology on the seven storeys IMAX screens Proceed to shop at an outlet mall. Return to the hotel after dinner. HOTEL IN ANAHEIM, LOS ANGELES DAY 9 ANAHEIM / LOS ANGELES - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA / DEPARTURE After breakfast, proceed to visit the University of California, Los Angeles. Nothing written here can compare with actually stepping on campus. There really aren't words to describe the aura of optimism that bubbles from every twist and turn of our inspiring campus. There is no substitute for speaking to the students and faculty and the feeling you get that not only can we make tomorrow better we will. Day 9: Guided orientation of UCLA Thereafter, you will depart for the airport to board your flights back home NONE BREAKFAST & LUNCH

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