Tour Detail

What's Included

Our itineraries reflect 40 years of experience in crafting exceptional educational tours. That means we know exactly how to make the best of your time abroad—incredible destinations, immersive activities, centrally located hotels, and smart, well-traveled tour managers who ensure your educational goals are met. Here are some of the exceptional features of this tour.

ACIS Guarantees

We have high standards, which is why we take care to include these features in every tour.

Round-Trip Transportation

3- and 4-Star Quality Hotels with Quad Occupancy

After a busy day, comfort is key.

Daily Breakfast and Dinner (unless otherwise noted)

Delicious, authentic, multi-course dinners at local restaurants with meal times tailored to maximize your experience.

Daytime Tour Manager (On-Call in Evening)

Part guide, part educator, part engineer, part mind-reader, part magician—ACIS Tour Managers are your travel partner.

Overnight Security

Basic Travel Protection

Service Guarantee

We're so sure you're going to love your tour, we guarantee it!

Global Network

24/7 on the ground support whenever and wherever you need it.

Exceptional Experiences

Our tours are designed to help you and your students be in the moment and experience everything the world has to offer.

Field Museum of Natural History

John Hancock Observatory

Chicago Tour with Guide

Museum of Science and Industry

Navy Pier

Shedd Aquarium

Magnificent Mile

Video

The ACIS USA Tour Experience

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See what it's like to travel in the United States with ACIS. Students share some of the most impactful and rewarding moments of their experience, teachers share the level of quality and care they get from ACIS, and tour managers share a bit of the magic they witness as they facilitate learning and a love of travel with their groups.

Itinerary

This itinerary is the starting point for your tour, but it’s not set in stone. If there are days you would like to change, or specific places you’d like to go, we can work with you to create a personalized program that fits the needs of you and your students.

Day 1: Chicago

Welcome to Chicago! Meet your Tour Manager and visit the Field Museum of Natural History. Whether you are most interested in learning about dinosaurs or ancient civilizations there is so much to see and experience. Tonight ascend 100 stories to the John Hancock Observatory for a panoramic view of the lakefront and the Chicago skyline.

Day 2: Chicago

During the morning city sightseeing tour, you will be introduced to Hyde Park (the home of Barack Obama and the University of Chicago), the Robie House, the Buckingham Fountain and the Bean. After lunch, visit the incomparable Museum of Science and Industry, one of the most visited museums in the world with more than 800 interactive exhibits that make complex scientific principals understandable. After dinner, visit Navy Pier, the Midwest’s principal tourist attraction with rides, shops and plenty of culture.

Day 3: Departure

Following breakfast, visit the Shedd Aquarium where the stunning architecture of the building is just as much worth paying attention to as the many aquatic animals and sea life. As no trip to Chicago can be complete without some time on the Magnificent Mile, spend some time here for last minute souvenirs before returning home.

Price This Tour

Please contact our travel partner, Landmark Tours Plus, for a custom price quote for this trip.

Optional Extras

Ultimate-Plus Protection Plan

Most Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $75

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Ultimate Protection Plan

Enhanced health coverage, program interruption, baggage delay/loss and travel delay protection while on tour. Plus, enhanced medical/job loss cancellation refund policy

Rate $30