The Smithsonian Institution accepts no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to illness, weather, strikes, wars or other causes. All such losses must be borne by the participant. The Smithsonian Institution reserves the right to withdraw without penalty any tour announced, and to make such alterations in the schedule as may be found desirable for the convenience of the parties and the proper conduct of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at any time when such action is determined by the Smithsonian staff representative to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or the individual participant. Participants are encouraged not to purchase domestic airline tickets before receiving a letter stating that they are confirmed on the tour. The Smithsonian Institution is not responsible, in the event of cancellation or alteration of the tour, for any cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable airline ticket.
Treasures is a very active tour.
Scheduled activities may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking outdoors.