Vacation Packages | 2023
Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(877) 345-8599
(952) 277-2461
HammerTravel.org
Our Story Hammer Travel’s story begins in 1923, when our parent company, Hammer Residences opened its doors. The concept was simple; “be a community of people who respect an individual’s abilities, whose collective spirit makes dreams come true, and whose innovations lead the way.” It was from Hammer’s commitment to service and leadership that the idea of starting a specialized travel company came about. Hammer Travel materialized from the realization that Hammer has the experience, the staffing resources, and commitment to deliver a quality and safe travel experience for individuals needing support.
Our Mission Providing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the Opportunity to Experience Life to its Fullest
Our Vision We believe meaningful travel plays an important role in the quality of life and that everyone should have the opportunity to experience it. Travel promotes intellectual growth, social inclusion, independence and self-confidence. Hammer Travel is dedicated to making the travel experience memorable and pleasurable for each person we serve.
Our Values Respecting Abilities Our trip leaders all have a residential services background and are able to provide the best possible care to support our traveler’s needs. Reaching for Opportunities Each trip provides opportunities to learn about the world while enhancing independence and self-confidence. Realizing Dreams Our trips are designed to promote individuality and create a unique experience for each of our travelers.
Want more information? 877-345-8599 | 952-277-2461 | hammertravel.org
Since July 2009, Hammer Travel has been passionate about providing and enhancing travel opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from around the country, and we look forward to new adventures every day.
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Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Please see the Hammer Travel website for 2022 trips still available January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hawaii-Honolulu & Waikiki Beach Harry Potter Adventure
February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disney Extravaganza Jamaican All-Inclusive Resort Florida Beach and Safari
March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Florida Spring Training Explore Arizona’s Old West Spa/Mall of America
April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disney World/Cruise Las Vegas
May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 New York City New Orleans Grand Canyon by Rail Nashville’s Best MN Twins Getaway
June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Badlands / Mount Rushmore Wisconsin Dells
July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vikings Training Camp
August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Packers Training Camp Medora, ND Alaskan Cruise All Things Hershey
September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Star Wars & Super Heroes London, England Duluth Fall Colors
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NEW TRIP! Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Branson Road Trip Disney’s Halloween Magic San Francisco, CA
November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Minnesota Wild Getaway Orlando Dolphin Encounter
December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Bentleyville Christmas
Note: Trips in red will require REAL ID Trips in blue will require a valid US Passport
Travel Key Traveling by Vehicle: Meet and depart from Hammer Central Office, 1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391 Traveling by Airplane: Meet and depart from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, (MSP)* Traveling by Cruise Ship Traveling by Train *Other airports can be accommodated; call for details.
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JANUARY Hawaii-Honolulu & Waikiki Beach: January 10-16 White sand beaches, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Culture Center, Luau, and more $3775 | Register by: 9/29/22 | Walking Level 3 Harry Potter Adventure: January 23-27 Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hogwarts Express, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, and more $2575 | Register by: 11/1/22 | Walking Level 4
FEBRUARY Disney Extravaganza: February 6-10 Disney’s three Theme Parks, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom $2575 | Register by: 11/15/22 | Walking Level 5 Jamaican All-Inclusive Resort: February 20-24 Beautiful white sand beaches, good food and plenty of entertainment $3575 | Register by: 11/8/22 | Walking Level 2 FL Beach and Safari: February 27-March 3 Busch Gardens with Serengeti Safari attraction, beaches and sun $2575 | Register by: 12/5/22 | Walking Level 3
MARCH Florida Spring Training: March 6-10 Two MN pre-season games and an Everglades boat tour $2575 | Register by: 11/28/22 | Walking Level 2 Explore Arizona’s Old West: March 20-24 Old West movie sets, Ghost towns, lake cruise and more $2575 | Register by: 1/5/23 | Walking Level 2 Spa/Mall of America: March 27-29 Manicures, Pedicures and Hair Styles. Shop at the Mall of America $650 | Register by: 2/6/23 | Walking Level 1
Travel Tip A REAL ID has a Star on the front of the ID
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APRIL Disney World/Cruise: April 12-17 A day at Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2975 | Register by: 12/27/22 | Walking Level 4
Las Vegas: April 24-28 Las Vegas Shows, the famous Vegas strip, Fremont Street and more $2575 | Register by: 1/30/23 | Walking Level 5
MAY New York City: May 8-12 Times Square, Broadway show, City tour, 911 Memorial and more $2675 Register by: 1/23/23 | Walking Level 5
New Orleans: May 15-19 French Quarter, Paddle boat ride, Swamp tour, good food and great music $2575 Register by: 2/2/23 | Walking Level 3
Grand Canyon by Rail: May 16-20 Grand Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon National Park and more $2575 Register by: 2/2/23 | Walking Level 3
Nashville’s Best: May 22-26 Grand Ole Opry, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium and Music Row $2575 Register by: 2/13/23 | Walking Level 3
MN Twins Getaway: TBD Fly to a new city to cheer on the MN Twins in two games while exploring the city $2195 Register by: TBD | Walking Level 2
JUNE Badlands / Mount Rushmore: June 12-16
Travel Tip Regular ID’s are ok for driving trips only
Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, Chuckwagon Dinner Show, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park $1295 Register by: 2/20/23 | Walking Level 1
Wisconsin Dells: June 26-28 Water parks and summer fun $750 Register by: 3/27/23 | Walking Level 1
MAY 3RD-TSA REQUIRES A REAL ID!
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JULY Vikings Training Camp: TBD Vikings practice, opportunity to meet and greet players and get autographs $650 | Register by: 5/15/23 | Walking Level 1
AUGUST Packers Training Camp: TBD Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame and tour of Lambeau Field $650 Register by: 5/22/23 | Walking Level 1 Medora, ND: August 14-18 Medora Musical, Teddy Roosevelt National Park, Gospel brunch, Horseback trail ride* *weight restrictions apply $2195 Register by: 4/11/23 | Walking Level 1 Alaskan Cruise: TBD Cruise the inside passage of beautiful Alaska. Ports of call include: Seattle, inside passage, Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier, Victoria $3975 Register by: 4/17/23 | Walking Level 3 All Things Hershey: August 21-25 Chocolate World, Hershey’s amusement park, Gardens, museum, Chocolate Lab and more $2775 Register by: 5/15/23 | Walking Level 5
SEPTEMBER Star Wars & Super Heroes: September 18-22 Disneyland’s new Galaxy’s Edge and Avengers Campus plus a day at the beach $2775 Register by: 6/19/23 | Walking Level 5 London, England: September 20-26 Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Eye of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and more $4845 Register by: 6/12/23 | Walking Level 5 Duluth Fall Colors: September 25-27 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Duluth Aquarium, scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park $650 Register by: 8/1/23 | Walking Level 1
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Travel Tip
May 3rd 2023Be REAL ID Ready
OCTOBER NEW TRIP! Albuquerque Int. Balloon Fiesta: October 2-6 Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, Scenic Tramway through the Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque Old Town and more $2775 | Register by: 6/26/23 | Walking Level 3
Branson Road Trip: October 9-14 Multiple shows, shopping and local cuisine $2195 | Register by: 8/8/23 | Walking Level 1
Disney’s Halloween Magic: October 16-20 Mickey’s Halloween Party, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom $2775 | Register by: 7/12/23 | Walking Level 4
San Francisco, CA: October 23-27 Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman’s Wharf, Cable Cars and more $2775 | Register by: 8/1/23 | Walking Level 4
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NOVEMBER Minnesota Wild Getaway: TBD Attend a Wild game, explore the city they are playing in $2195 | Register by: TBD | Walking Level 2
Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 10-14 Discovery Cove with Dolphin Encounter, Sea World and Busch Gardens $2875 Register by: 8/22/23 | Walking Level 2
DECEMBER Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: TBD A day at the Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $3175 Register by: 8/22/23 | Walking Level 4
Bentleyville Christmas: December 11-13 Take a walk through the holiday lights, enjoy shopping in Canal Park and visit the famous Glensheen Mansion $650 Register by: 10/10/23 | Walking Level 2
Travel Tip
It takes time-make your REAL ID appointment today
WANDERLUST: A STRONG DESIRE OR IMPULSE TO WANDER OR TRAVEL AND EXPLORE THE WORLD 8
INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP •
Airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport. Additional fees may apply for travelers from other airports.
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All meals.
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Staffing at a ratio of 1:4, a 1:1 ratio can be requested; call for details.
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Lodging (Everyone guaranteed their own bed).
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All advertised attractions.
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO YOU Prepayment Plans: If you know you want to travel in the future, but haven’t made up your mind yet, you can pay in advance for any travel option. After coordinating your payment with Hammer Travel, you can decide where to travel at a later date! Customized Vacations: If you prefer to travel by yourself or exclusively with a group of friends, contact us and we will work with you to put together an all-inclusive trip package. PCA Discount: If you sign up four individuals on the same trip, you may send a PCA at no additional cost. Travelers needing a 1:1 ratio can bring their own staff at a discounted rate.
REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations and changes must be made in writing (letter, fax, or email). Cancellation refunds will be calculated on the date the written notification is received by Hammer Travel. Cancel By Dates: • Prior to trip registration date: Full refund, less $150 processing fee and any pre-purchased items pertaining to the vacation package. • Up to two weeks after trip registration date: Less the deposit, and possible refund as determined by Hammer Travel. • Two or more weeks after Trip registration date: No Refund available.
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Hello everyone!
It has been wonderful to be able to run our trips again! We love
providing a service that creates life long memories, friendships and new experiences! In order to provide this service, we do need to cover travel and operating expenses to ensure we can continue into the future. The significant increase in our pricing starting July of 2023 is a temporary measure to help us navigate through the rising prices of food, gas, hotels, flights, and so on. These prices will come down as soon as we are able to lower them. For trips starting July 2023, our pricing policy will be the following: • If you register for a trip and we are able to lower the listed price before the trip’s registration deadline, we will inform you and adjust the final cost. • If our pricing is lowered after your trip’s registration deadline, we will do our best to prorate the price you paid and refund you the difference. The decision to start the increase in mid- 2023 is to give our travelers time to save for their vacations, and to hopefully avoid the increase altogether by providing more time for prices to come down. We promise we will do our best to find ways to keep our costs as low as possible while still providing the level of service we pride ourselves in. We understand how much traveling means to the people we serve, and it is our intention to offer our service for years to come. REAL ID Beginning May 3, 2023, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. REAL ID is a nationwide TSA standardized ID. ALL travelers over the age of 18 will need either a REAL ID, a MN Enhanced ID, or a valid US passport to fly. The REAL ID will have a gold star on the upper right corner, the MN Enhanced ID has a flag and says enhanced ID on the front.
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REGISTRATION FORM
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To register please complete the form below and mail it to: Hammer Travel, 1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391 Or fax this form to: (952) 473-8629. Registration can also be done on our website: HammerTravel.org TRAVELER’S INFORMATION Traveler’s Legal Name:__________________________________________________________ Birth Date:___________________________________________________________________ Street Address:________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _________________ Trip Destination:_______________________________________________________________ Trip Date:____________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact:_______________________________________________________________ Contact Phone Number:_________________________________________________________ Contact Email:________________________________________________________________ Staff Ratio: 1:4 1:1 (Please call for additional information) Wheelchair: No Yes If yes, is the wheelchair: Manual Electric
Check (enclosed) Credit Card (Pay online or by phone)
Payment Amount: ________________ •
Registration is not complete until payment and signed guardian consents have been received.
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Full payment is due by the trip’s registration deadline.
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Payment plans are available. Please call for details.
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1909 Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391 1-877-345-8599 HammerTravel.org
Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.