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Road Scholar

Road Scholar

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Birding Bonanza
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I exercise for fun, not to win contests
  • I like to explore at an easy pace, stopping to snap photos and smell the roses
  • Varied terrain doesn’t scare me, but let’s not do anything too extreme

Themes

Birding, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Golf

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Charleston and Bulls Island by Land & Sea: Kayaking, Hiking and Birding
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Charleston

Highlights

  • On Bulls Island, accessible only by ferry, explore miles of pristine beachfront and maritime forest, home to more than 290 species of birds
  • Kayak the freshwater Wambaw Creek to learn about the acidic plant tannins that have turned the water black over time
  • Learn the human and natural history of Charleston while kayaking the harbor and hear tales of the city in Colonial times as you glimpse the beautiful gardens of 18th-century homes

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

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The Army-Navy Game Experience: Football and History
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Philadelphia

Highlights

  • Attend the annual Army-Navy Game, a college football rivalry dating to 1890
  • Visit the campuses of the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy
  • Experience the newly opened Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

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New Year’s in Atlanta
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • In the historic district of Roswell, explore Bulloch Hall and Archibald Smith Plantation — two outstanding architectural examples bedecked in holiday finery
  • On a visit to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum attend an expert led lecture, enjoy the Japanese Gardens & have lunch at the Carter Center
  • Visit award winning exhibitions, museums, the historic Swan Mansion and gardens on the unique campus at the Atlanta History Center which houses one of the largest collections of Civil War artifacts in the US

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

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Choose Your Pace: Hiking in Grand Teton and Yellowstone
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • As outdoor enthusiasts know, some days can bring new variables — the weather, the terrain, my energy level — so I enjoy the flexibility of choosing from multiple options of length, challenges and pace

Themes

Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Winter Sports

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Mexico’s Baja Tip to Toe: Landscape, Heritage, People & Whales
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

La Paz, San José del Cabo

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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Hiking at Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains & Carlsbad Caverns
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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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Opera Extravaganza:  The Santa Fe Opera Festival Season
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
  • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Culinary & Wine, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

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566 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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Michael

Dec 2023

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Not a good bicycle trip

Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, th...

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Marsha

Nov 2023

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Travel Section Incompetent, Unhelpful, and Won't correct error

I booked a tour to Italy for May 2024. I cancelled in Oct. for a lot of reasons. Before I enrolled, I asked if Road Scholar would book the flights so that on the las...

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Jane Johnson

Sep 2023

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There is a nonrefundable deposit

Please know that Road Scholar will always keep a nonrefundable $100 deposit. I cannot find that buried in all the paper and fine print but they state it is there???...

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Mary P

Sep 2023

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Air travel cancelled by airline

I love Road Scholar and have been on 14 trips. The accommodations are nice, the tours are interesting, and the guides are knowledgeable. I have always looked forwa...

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Kathleen Yoh

Sep 2023

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Road Scholar flight bookings

I booked a trip and arranged my air travel through Road Scholar. I just discovered that Road Scholar travel never paid for my flight although I paid in full already...

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