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Road Scholar

Road Scholar

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Popular global tours with a unique focus on educational experiences for mostly senior travelers.
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Stepping Stones in the Atlantic: The Hebrides, Faroes, Shetland & Orkney Islands
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Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Edinburgh, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands

Highlights

  • Navigate to some of the most beautiful, isolated islands in the Atlantic including St. Kilda and the Faroe Islands.
  • Interact with the 60 or so residents of Fair Isle, the most remote inhabited island in the United Kingdom.
  • Discover Orkney’s remarkable prehistoric sites including two ceremonial stone circles and a well-preserved village.

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50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

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Enchanting Ireland: Town and Country
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Dingle Peninsula, Dublin

Highlights

  • Absorb the beauty of Ireland’s West at the soaring Cliffs of Moher and the otherworldly Burren.
  • Learn about the life of an Irish farmer as one welcomes you to his land and discusses the meeting of tradition and technology in agriculture.
  • In Dublin, get a look at the Book of Kells, attend a show at the Abbey Theatre and enjoy free time to discover the city.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

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Yellowstone’s Great Outdoors With Your Grandchild
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
  • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
  • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

Themes

Birding, Culinary & Wine, Cycling & Biking, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Golf

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Wonders of Chile and Argentina: Patagonia, Iguazu Falls and Splendid Cities
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Bariloche, Buenos Aires, Casablanca, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia, Puerto Varas, Santiago, Valparaiso

Highlights

  • Discover both Chilean and Argentine Patagonia, crossing from one to the other by boat like the early settlers
  • Learn about the world-class Chilean and Argentinean wine industry and visit a vineyard
  • Feel the mist from Iguazu Falls as you explore the waterfall from the Argentinean sides

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

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From Legends to History: Turkey's Legacy of Civilizations and Culture
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Antalya, Aphrodisias, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Istanbul, Troy

Highlights

  • A local artisan in Avanos teaches ceramic hand arts
  • Visit the underground city in Cappadocia, complete with ventilation and communication systems
  • Examine the exquisitely wrought biblical mosaics in Istanbul’s Byzantine Kariye Mosque

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

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On the Road: The Best Fall Foliage in New England
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star

Visits

Boston, Gloucester, Portland

Highlights

  • Take an in-depth look at the ecology of New Hampshire’s White Mountains and their highest peak’s extreme weather patterns
  • Trace our nation's cultural history through the collections of American art at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art and the Shelburne Museum
  • Savor the tastes of New England with a culinary exploration of Portland, Maine and a lobster dinner

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50 plus, Education / Learning

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Southern Africa Birding Safari: South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe & Botswana
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Wonder at myriad birdlife present in Southern Africa, up to 400+ different species in some locations.
  • Marvel at the beauty of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
  • Search for the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and Cape buffalo) while on safari in Hwange and Chobe National Park and a private concession in Zimbabwe.

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

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Southern Africa Safari and Train Adventure: From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I like to spend much of the day exploring
  • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
  • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.3/5  Great
291  Reviews
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Disappointing
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Sharon Hood

May 2024

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Customer service needs to improve!

I had purchased a Greek Island trip with Roads Scholar for the end of October 2022. I did not purchase travel insurance until after I fell playing pickleball and bro...

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DAVID WEND

May 2024

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Group travel with Road Scholar has been…

Group travel with Road Scholar has been close to perfect in all ways. I have been on five programs and was more than satisfied with the hotels, food and length of ti...

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Anne M.

Apr 2024

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Road Scholars' website posts only the "good" reviews.

I went on a RS tour to Costa Rica and although I enjoyed the experience overall, our guide was often moody, keeping to himself, and a bit mean at times. My review (...

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Buyer Beware

Apr 2024

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Don’t trust Road Scholar Tour Insurance!!!

Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I...

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Pat Sm

Feb 2024

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Roads Scholar charges more than anyone, non-profit? I don't think so.

I have taken 12 safaris in many African countries over the years. I wanted to do Roads Scholars Botswana trip but the single cost without airfare is over $12,000. ...

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