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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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The Best of Iceland: A Country of Beautiful Contrasts
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

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Akureyri, Nova Scotia

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

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Education / Learning, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

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Finding Your Bliss in the Land of Enchantment for Women
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Santa Fe

Highlights

  • Visit the Santa Fe Mountain Cloud Zen Center and enjoy a private painting class
  • Journey by coach to Ojo Caliente and marvel at incredibly colorful landscapes
  • Enjoy creative cuisine at unique restaurants

Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning, Hiking & Walking, Women Only, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness

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African Safari: A Close-up on Wildlife
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone

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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Santa Fe Holiday Traditions: Beyond the Ordinary
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Santa Fe

Highlights

  • Enjoy the Santa Fe holiday celebration of your choosing — Thanksgiving, Christmas or the New Year
  • Experience a range of celebrations and festivities typical for this time of year, drawn from the cultural traditions of the Spanish, North Africans, Mexicans and Native Americans
  • Whichever date you choose, explore the delicious variety of the Southwest’s famous cuisine in a cooking class led by acclaimed chefs and customized to reflect the current season

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Signature City New Orleans
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

New Orleans

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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Maryland & Penn.: A Bike Trek in the Great Allegheny Passage
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Join a local environmental educator for an introduction to the flora, fauna and history of the Laurel Highlands
  • Ride through Ohiopyle State Park, the historic coal patch town of Whitsett and the 3,294’ long Big Savage Tunnel
  • In Pittsburgh, ride the Duquesne incline to the top of Mount Washington for a spectacular view of one of the country’s most beautiful skylines

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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Hiking Bryce and Zion National Parks
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park

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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Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Cusco, Inca Trail, Lima

Highlights

  • I love pushing myself, and I can keep a steady pace on rugged and steep terrain
  • This is as challenging as it gets? Great
  • Let’s do this
  • At the end of the day, I want to feel like I’ve had a real workout

Themes

Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Winter Sports

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273 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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