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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Wonders of Chile and Argentina: Patagonia, Iguazu Falls and Splendid Cities
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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

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

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Canoeing, Horses, Outdoor Exploration and Summer Fun with Your Grandchild
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a half-day Ozark style canoe trip down the scenic Courtois River
  • Challenge yourself on one of the YMCA's Adventure Activities and get a taste of what flying feels like! Spend time at our Triangle Y Ranch meeting and learning about the horses

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Family Friendly, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

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Castles, Bagpipes and Lochs: Scotland With Your Grandchild
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Spend a day at the Edinburgh Zoo, home to the largest penguin pool in Europe, and learn about its two rare sun bears
  • Journey to the Scottish Highlands to join in the search for the legendary Loch Ness Monster on board a sonar-equipped boat, and spend the night in a haunted castle
  • It’s time for a jig! Tap your toes — or join in a dance — during an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with bagpipers and dancing

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

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Wildlife and Walking in the Green Mountain State
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Soak in panoramic views on daily hikes and nature walks, and dive deep into topics like the effects of human activity on the wildlife species of Vermont
  • Get to know local wildlife up close and personal with a live animal presentation by experts from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
  • Travel along the Crosstown Trail in Dover to visit one or two beaver ponds, and learn about these true environmental engineers

Themes

50 Plus

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New Zealand’s Best: Natural Marvels and Cultural Heritage
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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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Fall Splendor in New England and the Maritimes: Montréal to NYC
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Montréal’s history, culture and architecture in Old Montréal, Mont Royal Park and the famous Notre-Dame Basilica
  • Discover the Canadian Maritime’s British and Acadian history in Halifax, Charlottetown and the Gulf of St
  • Lawrence
  • Experience coastal New England — Portland, Boston and Newport — at its best, bedecked in the colors of vibrant fall foliage

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Living and Learning in Florence: Independent Stay and Language Study
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
  • I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
  • Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

Themes

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

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Whales, Fjords and French Canada: Saguenay and the St. Lawrence
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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

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking, Train & Rail Journeys, High Adventure

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.3/5  Great
302  Reviews
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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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