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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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Monterey's Jazz Bash by the Bay
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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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Back to Nature: Kayak the Unspoiled Waterways of Florida
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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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Choose Your Pace: Hiking and Walking Classics in Quebec & Vermont
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Quebec

Highlights

  • Observe the pristine natural beauty with an option of an intense hike or a gentle walk
  • Along the trail, naturalists and historians interpret the history and scenery of Vermont and Québec
  • Discuss Québec unique history, politics and culture while sampling the region’s great wines and cheeses

Themes

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

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Kayaking the San Juan Archipelago
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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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History Along the Mississippi: From St. Paul to New Orleans
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Memphis, New Orleans, St. Louis

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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Hiking the Hillsides: Switzerland & Austria With Your Grandchild
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alps, Bern, Innsbruck, St. Moritz

Highlights

  • Explore Castle Tarasp, a Romansh castle surrounded by picturesque hamlets
  • Walk and learn about the classic Swiss tale, Heidi
  • Ride gondolas, funiculars and historic trains as you take in some of Europe’s most spectacular views

Themes

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

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Signature City Detroit
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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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Honduras: Rainforest, Reef & Ruins
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Caribbean, Copan, Roatan

Highlights

  • Trace the history of the Maya at Copán, an archaeological site that was once one of the most important cities of the Mayan civilization
  • Marvel at more than 630 species of plants at the Lancetilla Botanical Gardens and Research Center, the second-largest botanical garden in the world
  • Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters along Roatán Island as you explore pristine reefs and search for tropical fish

Themes

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

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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
284  Reviews
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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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