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Tennessee

Underwater and Outer Space: Chattanooga With Your Grandchild

Program No. 17691RJ

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A historic cannon on a rocky overlook points towards the city of Chattanooga and the Tennessee River below.

A waterfall flows from a cliff at Lookout Mountain in Rock City, Tennessee, overlooking a valley of autumn-colored trees.

A large group of grandparents and grandchildren smile for a photo in front of a vintage green and red steam train in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

A scenic view from a rocky overlook in Tennessee shows the Tennessee River winding through a forested landscape with a city in the distance.

An aerial view of downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, shows bridges crossing the river with a park in the foreground and mountains in the distance.

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Sunday, Jun 13, 2027

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

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10 expert-led field trips

2 hands-on experiences

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Taxes and customary gratuity

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2,499

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

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10 expert-led field trips

2 hands-on experiences

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Taxes and customary gratuity

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

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2 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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3,099

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1,649

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

1 expert-led lecture

10 expert-led field trips

2 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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Sunday, Jul 11, 2027

Friday, Jul 16, 2027

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

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10 expert-led field trips

2 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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2,499

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

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10 expert-led field trips

2 hands-on experiences

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Taxes and customary gratuity

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1,649

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

1 expert-led lecture

10 expert-led field trips

2 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

3,099

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1,649

per child

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Sunday, Jul 11, 2027

Friday, Jul 16, 2027

1 Adult, 1 Child

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5 nights

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12 meals ( 5B, 3L, 4D )

1 expert-led lecture

10 expert-led field trips

2 hands-on experiences

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

starting at

3,099

per adult

1,649

per child

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Personal Information and Preferences

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Waivers will be sent to the grandchildren for at least one of the parents to sign. Participants under 18 will need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian (waivers must be completed and signed in order to participate in the Tennessee Aquarium overnight.)

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United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

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A signed Parental Consent form is required for this program. The form must be signed by both parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of the child participating in the program and returned to the program provider prior to the start of the program. You will receive the form as part of your program information packet. You will also be able to access the form through your online account.

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Arrival day is on Sunday, July 11, 2027.

Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, TN

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, July 16, 2027 in Chattanooga, TN at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after morning wrap-up; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15-20 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 14 miles .

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Phone: 4234582701

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

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Car

Arrival day is on 7/11/2027.

Meet the group at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, TN.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, July 16, 2027 in Chattanooga, TN at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown.

End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after morning wrap-up; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..

Parking

Self- parking is available. Call the hotel for the current rate.

Directions

From Knoxville to DoubleTree By Hilton Downtown Chattanooga

Take I-75 South to I-24 West. Then take Highway 27 North and get off at exit 1C. Take a right at first stoplight and a right turn into the DoubleTree Hotel entrance.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Chattanooga

South on Airport Connector Rd.East on Shepard Rd.Turn right onto TN 153S towards I-75.Take exit 2 to merge I-24 West toward I-59.Take exit 178 merge onto I-27 North.Exit 1C first light make a right Distance from Hotel: 15 mi. Drive Time: 20 min.

From Nashville to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Chattanooga

Take I-24 East to Highway 27 North and get off at exit 1C. Take a right at the stoplight and a right turn into the DoubleTree Hotel entrance.

From Atlanta to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Chattanooga

Take I-75 North to I-24 West. Then take Highway 27 North and get off at exit 1C. Take a right at first stoplight and a right turn into the DoubleTree Hotel entrance.

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