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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.
273 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
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Whitewater Rafting on the Owyhee River: Oregon's Grand Canyon
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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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Art Collectors and Their Collections
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Los Angeles

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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Voyage to All Five Great Lakes: A Small Ship Adventure
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Chicago, Cleveland, Mackinac Island, Niagara Falls, Toronto

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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From the Capital to Castle Country: Paris and the Loire Valley
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chateau de Saumur, Loire Valley, Paris

Highlights

  • Visit the city of Malmaison
  • Explore Loire River which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit Quartier Plumereau and the Basilica St. Martin.
  • Enjoy gardens of the Château de Villandry

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Hiking Below and Beyond Mont Blanc: Switzerland, Italy and France
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alps, Bern, Chamonix , Geneva

Highlights

  • Walk through the Great St
  • Bernard Pass, an ancient Alpine pass that has been used since the Bronze Age and was used by Napoleon’s army
  • Absorb the beauty of Mont Blanc on walking excursions near Chamonix and from atop a neighboring mountain peak reached by cable car
  • Take a field trip to Aosta, the “Rome of the Alps,” founded by the Romans in 25 B
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Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Birding in Southern Costa Rica: Motmots to Quetzals
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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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Multi-Sport Adventure: Sea Kayaking, Bicycling & Hiking in Acadia
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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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From A to Zebra: A Sonoma Serengeti Safari With Your Grandchild
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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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273 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.4/5  Great
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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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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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