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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Independent Seville: A Mosaic of Ancient Cultures
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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

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

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Active New Zealand: Hike, Bike and Paddle the South Island
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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

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

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Quilting a Masterpiece in Stunning West Virginia
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Choose your week to master a different type of quilting technique
  • Learn from top-notch artists that provide personalized instruction to hone your skills
  • Explore the rustic West Virginia town of Ripley in the evenings on excursions throughout the city

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Three Islands With Your Grandchild: Sea Turtles and Shrimp Trawl
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Uncover the history of island treasures such as Fort Frederica and Christ Church, and climb to the top of St
  • Simons Lighthouse
  • Learn about the shrimping industry while hauling in the “Catch of the Day” aboard a shrimp vessel
  • Then sample the shrimp you catch! Meet the staff at the state-of-the-art Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island and visit the turtle hospital

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Meetings With Gifted Scholars
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a wide variety of topics in music, history, contemporary issues, politics, peacemaking, literature, the environment and people who have changed our world
  • Be inspired as you absorb stimulating information, rethink old ideas and gain new perspectives on the world around us
  • As a special highlight, we'll either attend a cultural event or go on a field trip related to one of the topics

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Philadelphia at a Slower Pace: Known & Hidden Historical Gems
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • At your own pace, retrace the footsteps of our Founding Fathers — and Mothers! — from William Penn to Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross as we walk through the Olde City
  • Marvel at distinctive architecture spanning three centuries of achievement on Society Hill, at City Hall and the Masonic Temple
  • Experience the rich tradition of the arts and culture of Philadelphia during a night out on the town at a special event

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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The Best of the Seine River From Normandy to Paris
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • View the masterpieces of the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay and see Paris’ illuminated landmarks on an after-dark boat excursion
  • Discover the splendor of Monet’s gardens including the famous water lily pond
  • Explore the 7th-century Abbey of Saint Wandrille with one of the resident monks as your host

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Great American Get-Together at Mount Rushmore
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Witness one of the last great events in the West, the annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
  • Enjoy the rare opportunity to Volksmarch to the top of Crazy Horse Mountain, only open to the public twice a year, and also attend a powwow with Native drumming, dancing and singing
  • Visit an active paleontological dig site that boasts the largest concentration of mammoth remains in the world!

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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Michal McGinnis

Feb 2025

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Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace

When I signed up for the Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace. The hotel listed in the itinerary for day 8&9 was a 4 star hotel on the beach called the Punta L...

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Floralin

Jan 2025

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Same complaint as everyone else

Same complaint as everyone else. While I can see why the Cancel for Any Reason clause may be necessary for the business model, the problem is that THIS IS NOT EXPLA...

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Lolly Kauss

Dec 2024

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Road Scholar SCAMS older adults

If you want a real review and not their good reviews on their website, read this. Their customer service is horrible and they try to get as much money as possible by...

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John Clark

Dec 2024

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Unethical and misleading trip…

Unethical and misleading trip insurance. Not a refund at all. Money kept a...

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Gerda Reed

Dec 2024

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My Husband and I recently went with…

My Husband and I recently went with Road Scholar to Jekyll Island. It was a beginner to intermediate watercolor class. MY husband had never painted with watercolor ...

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