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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The Best of Kenya and Tanzania: A Classic Safari
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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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Adventures Online: Cornwall, Britain’s Hidden Treasure
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • You know what moves me? Exercising my mind
  • Let’s keep walking to a minimum and avoid stairs when we can

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Photography, National Parks, Holy Land

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Africa’s West Coast: A Grand Voyage from South Africa to Morocco
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Ride a cable car to the top of South Africa’s Table Mountain for spectacular views.
  • Spend two days exploring the Bissagos Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, on Zodiac boat excursions.
  • Encounter the monkeys, crocodiles and birds of Abuko Nature Reserve in The Gambia.

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Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, National Parks

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Northern Arizona’s Cultures and Canyons and Western Grand Canyon Rafting
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Spend a day at the Grand Canyon exploring the Desert View Watchtower, rim trails and Grand Canyon Village
  • Explore the Museum of Northern Arizona and visit 800-year-old cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon
  • Navigate the Grand Canyon by raft on smooth water or whitewater, depending on your chosen date

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Heart of the Arctic from Canada to Greenland
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Meet world-renowned Inuit carvers in Kinngait, home to some of the most celebrated stone carvers in the Arctic.
  • Enjoy the exotic sounds of throat-singers imitating sounds of nature, and see the amazing Qilakitsoq mummies at the renowned Greenland Museum.
  • Cross the Arctic Circle in the shadow of Greenland’s second-longest fjord.

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Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

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Signature City New York: The Big Apple Experience (3 Nights)
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Discover the amazing collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a museum that is to New York what the Louvre is to Paris
  • Explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, gateway to America for millions of immigrants
  • Join a local expert for walks through iconic neighborhoods and dine at local eateries

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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On the Road Alaska: Utqiagvik, Denali and Kenai Fjords
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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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Extension: Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park
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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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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.3/5  Great
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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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