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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On the Road From Asheville to Nashville: The Quintessential South
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Experience an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to an American Saddlebred horse farm
  • Take a field trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame and enjoy a private performance with one of Nashville’s top songwriters
  • Join a master craftsman at Berea College Crafts to make a craft and learn about the artistic heritage of Appalachia

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience a lively presentation of an age-old piece of Japanese culture, 'taiko' drumming and learn about its place in Japanese tradition and society today
  • Learn about the history of the cherry blossom trees and other plant life from Japanese tradition, like bonsai
  • Explore the U
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  • National Arboretum, learn more about the art of horticulture and see garden collections from around the world including Japanese bonsai

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, Festivals & Special Events

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Mayo Clinic: On the Cutting Edge of Medicine
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Get rare access to doctors and specialists in discussions about recent advances in preventative medicine and the effectiveness of integrative health care
  • Enjoy field trips to the Mayowood House — the historic home of the Mayo family — as well as to the Center for Innovation and the clinic’s bio-imaging lab
  • Discover facts and dispel myths about how your own health can be improved with diet and weight-management

Themes

Family Friendly, 50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Woodcarving: Relief and in the Round
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Learn hands-on techniques from a professional artist, and spend hours in the studio perfecting your craft
  • Enjoy evening entertainment as a group, including a covered bridges field trip, or take advantage of free studio time
  • Be inspired by the picturesque and tranquil backdrop of the Appalachian foothills and four peaceful lakes, and explore the area’s historic covered bridges, a two-story log cabin and a one-room schoolhouse

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Cave Creek Canyon Birding At Portal
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I exercise for fun, not to win contests
  • I like to explore at an easy pace, stopping to snap photos and smell the roses
  • Varied terrain doesn’t scare me, but let’s not do anything too extreme

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Birding, National Parks, Golf

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The Glory Days of the Railroad
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Hear presentations from veteran railroaders about life on the rails, the golden age of freight and passenger rail and contemporary developments in public policy
  • Enjoy the Vermont countryside as you ride Amtrak from White River Junction to Bellows Falls, and learn about the origins of the American Industrial Revolution
  • Ride the spectacular Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Best of the Balkans: From Medieval Fortresses to the Majestic Adriatic Sea
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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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Hike the Discovery Trail: Five Centuries of Newfoundland Coastal Life
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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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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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