8 - Day Bethel Trip: Richmond VA - May 2026
May 29 - June 05, 2026
PRICES ARE PER PERSON
Bus Line: All American Coaches
T-Shirt Link: https://www.customink.com/g/zmv0-00d1-ayn5
T-Shirt Pricing
Youth Small - Adult XL: $12.65 + Tax
Adult 2 XL: +$2.50
Adult 3 XL: +$3.50
Adult 4 XL: +$4.50
Adult 5 XL: +$5.50
T-Shirt must be ordered by April 20, 2026
Pickup & Dropoff Locations - Tentative
Thomasville Ga. - Kingdom Hall
Albany Ga. - Kingdom Hall
Columbus Ga. - Kingdom Hall
Montgomery Al. - Kingdom Hall
Price Includes: Bethel Tours, Hotels, Breakfast At Hotels, Two Catered Dinner & Bus Transportation.
Some Smithsonian Museums need a reservation and some do not. I have provided a list of the Smithsonian Museums below. If you would like to visit one of the museums that need a reservation please use the link next to the museum to make you reservation. All museums open at 10:00 AM. Contact information is below.
Smithsonian Museums - No Reservations Required
National Museum of Natural History - Wegmans Interactive Children's Museum
National Museum of American History
National Museum of Asian Art
National Museum of The American Indian
National Museum of African Art
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
National Gallery of Art
Smithsonian Museums - Reservations Required
National Museum of African American History and Culture - https://nmaahc.si.edu
United States Holocaust Museum - https://www.ushmm.org
National Air & Space Museum - https://airandspace.si.edu
Dress Code: When visiting the Bethel facilities brothers must wear a tie and sisters must wear a dress or skirt.
Meetings
The tour group will not attend any meetings during the trip. Everyone may attend their local meeting via Zoom. If you prefer to attend a meeting in person, you may utilize public transportation to reach one of the meetings listed below.
PLEASE DO NOT use public transportation alone.
A minimum of four people should travel together if you choose to use public transportation (e.g., taxi, Uber, Lyft).
Kingdom Halls: Fishkill Area
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
383 All Angels Hill Rd
Hopewell Junction NY 12533-5671
Congregation: East Wappingers Falls NY - English
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
6 Miles from the hotel.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
383 All Angels Hill Rd
Hopewell Junction NY 12533-5671
Congregation: Fishkill NY - English
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
6 Miles from the hotel.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
106 Howland Ave
Beacon NY 12508-4207
Congregation: East Beacon NY - English
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
5 Miles from the hotel.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
106 Howland Ave
Beacon NY 12508-4207
Congregation: West Beacon NY - English
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
5 Miles from the hotel.
This list of Kingdom Halls will be included in the printed itinerary that everyone will receive.
Daily Text and Prayer every morning before bus departs.
Richmond VA: Activities
Kings Dominion Amusement Park
Richmond Trolly Tour
Terms and Conditions Booking: A non-refundable deposit per person is required to reserve a tour space. The deposit is due immediately to ensure your space/reservation.
Deposit $100 Per Person - A deposit must be made to reserve your place on the trip. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. The deposit payment is deducted from your total balance.
Payments: To secure your reservation your final payment must be paid by the date stated on your invoice. Failure to make your final payment on the due date may result in forfeiture of all monies paid and cancellation of your trip reservation.
Interest Free Payments
Final Payment Date: April 29, 2026
Roommate Cancellation Policy: If traveling with a roommate(s), please be aware that you will be responsible for the additional cost for Single, Double, or Triple Occupancy in the event your roommate(s) cancel and if another roommate(s) cannot be found. Oliver Cruise & Travel will not be responsible for finding another traveler as a roommate(s).
Cancellations, Refunds, and Trip Interruptions: Due to the nature of group travel and contracting with service providers, DEPOSITS CANNOT BE REFUNDED. In the event that you are not able to go on the trip, it will be your responsibility to find someone to take your place. Unused hotel accommodations or any unused features or segments of the purchased tour are not refundable or exchangeable for other services. Travel insurance is not included in the tour price and will require a separate purchase.
CANCELLATION PROCEDURE, FEES, & SCHEDULE: If you need to cancel your booking, please contact Bro. Oliver as soon as possible.
Refunds: PAYMENTS MADE TOWARDS THE BALANCE WILL BE REFUNDED BASED ON THE CANCELLATION SCHEDULE BELOW.
Standard cancellation fee schedule for Scheduled Group Trips**
The deposit is non-refundable***
121 days or more prior to departure: No Cancellation Fee - (Prior to Jan 28, 2026)
120 - 91 days prior to departure: Fee is $100 per person - (Jan 29, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026)
90 - 61 days prior to departure: 25% of the trip price - (Feb 28 2026 - March 29, 2026)
60 - 46 days prior to departure: 50% of the trip price - (March 30, 2026 - April 13, 2026)
45 - 0 days prior to departure: 100% of the trip price - (April 14, 2026 - May 29, 2026)
No refunds will be provided for any unused tour portion once the tour begins, including if you leave a tour for any reason, miss the tour’s departure date, or must be removed from a tour. There are no exceptions to this cancellation and refund policy, including weather, civil strife, personal, family, medical emergencies, or any other circumstances beyond our control. For this reason, we highly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance.
TRAVEL INSURANCE WAIVER: U.S.A. Domestic: Travel protection is strongly recommended. Fees for trips canceled for reasons beyond your control (weather, aircraft issues, loss of employment, health, or family issues, etc.) will not be reimbursed. If you choose to decline insurance, Oliver Cruise & Travel will not be responsible for penalties or fees should you cancel. Any portions of the tour missed due to a medical emergency are non-refundable. If you choose to decline Insurance coverage, you understand the risks of not purchasing travel protection.
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Tour arrangements and pricing: Accommodations will be provided in two-bedded rooms in Double, Triple, or Quadruple occupancy with private baths. Single or Married Couple occupancy can be provided in a single bedded room if available. Meals are included only as specified on the itinerary. Please note that the sequence of days in the itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Oliver Cruise & Travel. We cannot change or alter the itinerary to accommodate other requests, needs, or changes by individual travelers.
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James Oliver
Phone: 904-903-6857
Email: olivercruisetravel@gmail.com
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Warwick NY: World Headquarters - Wallkill NY: U.S. Branch - Patterson NY: Educational Center
Hotel: Fredericksburg VA - Hotel: Fishkill NY - Hotel: Richmond VA
Breakfast At Hotels, Two Catered Meals: Fredericksburg VA & Richmond VA
Bus Line: All American Coaches - Modern deluxe motor coach charter bus with: reclinable seats, restroom, A/C, Video, electrical outlets. Fully insured.
Lunch and Dinner (Except Two Catered Dinners)
Tip for Bus Driver & Hotel Staff
Day 1: May 29, 2026
Pickup & Dropoff Locations - Tentative
Thomasville Ga. - TBD
Albany Ga. - Kingdom Hall
Columbus Ga. - Kingdom Hall
Montgomery Al. - Kingdom Hall
Day 2: May 30, 2026
Check In: Country Inn & Suites - 4:00 PM
10358 Patriot Hwy.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
One Night Stay - Catered Dinner
Day 3: May 31, 2026
Checkout: Country Inn Fredericksburg, VA - Hotel 8:00 AM
Smithsonian Area: 09:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Union Station Washington DC
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM (Lunch Break)
Check In: Hampton Inn - Fishkill NY
544 Route 9 Fishkill NY, 12524
4:00 PM (Three Night Stay) - Night One
Day 4: June 01, 2026
Depart: Hampton Inn - 7:15 AM
Bethel Tour - Wallkill NY: United States Branch (Morning Tour)
08:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Lunch: Bus will stop at a restaurant between Wallkill & Patterson
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bethel Tour - Patterson NY: Watchtower Educational Center (Afternoon Tour)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wingate: Hampton Inn - Night Two
Day 5: June 02, 2026
Depart: Hampton Inn - 08:00 AM
Bethel Tour - Warwick NY: World Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses (Morning Tour) 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hotel Fishkill NY - Night Three
Day 6: June 03, 2026
Arrive: Country Inn & Suites - Ashland VA
11600 Lakeridge Parkway
Ashland, VA 23005
Two Night Stay - Night One
Catered Dinner
Day 07: June 04, 2026
Kings Dominion Amusement Park & Richmond Trolly Tour
Richmond VA Hotel - Night Two
Day 07: June 05, 2026
Depart: Country Inn & Suites - 8:00 AM
Dropoff Locations
Montgomery Al. - Kingdom Hall
Columbus Ga. - Kingdom Hall
Albany Ga. - Kingdom Hall
Thomasville Ga. - TBD
Oliver Cruise and Travel is a customer-focused travel agency specializing in group travel, charter bus tours, and cruises. We offer pre-arranged group trips and can customize vacations to meet your needs. As your travel advisor, I will ensure a worry-free, affordable experience on all group trips. Feel free to call us to plan your memorable vacation! James Oliver 904-903-6857 olivercruisetravel@gmail.com
