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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Where the Wild Things Are: Tanzania With Your Family
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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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Día de Los Muertos in Oaxaca
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Participate in the elaborate “Day of the Dead” ritual
  • Explore the Palace of Cortes
  • Visit the archaeological site of Cacaxtla to admire the beautifully preserved murals

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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A Presidential Symposium: Theodore Roosevelt’s Legacy
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Take part in three days of lectures, panel discussions, field trips, Q&A sessions, book signings and more on topics ranging from Roosevelt’s rise to political power to his role as conservationist
  • Walk the footsteps of the 26th president at Theodore Roosevelt’s Ranch Cabin and Badlands National Park
  • Explore the history and culture of North Dakota at the State Capitol, the “Skyscraper of the Prairies,” and North Dakota Heritage Center and Museum

Themes

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

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Rocky Mountain Family Adventure and Hot-Air Ballooning in Park City
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Experience the Rocky Mountain terrain as you’ve never seen it before in a thrilling hot-air balloon ride
  • Enjoy celebrating America's Freedom with a Home-town Parade, Concert and huge Fireworks show at the World-Famous Stadium of Fire! Take an exploratory journey through a glacier carved canyon via historic train and river raft float

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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The Best of Nova Scotia: Highlands, History and Halifax
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Travel along the world-famous Cabot Trail as it skirts along the edges of the stunning Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and learn about the wildlife and history of Cape Breton Island
  • Enjoy a study cruise with a chief naturalist to watch for whales and seabirds near Brier Island in the Bay of Fundy, where the local residents are outnumbered by seals and migrating birds
  • Visit the Gaelic College to watch kilt-makers at work, learn a bit of the Gaelic language and try out some Celtic dancing!

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Improve Your Game on Historic Shawnee’s Premier Golf Course
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • PGA instructors demonstrate techniques, teach golf etiquette and share the rules and tips for practicing in a fun, informative series of lessons
  • Take part in instruction and practice each morning, then play nine holes each afternoon
  • A bonus Master Class is a special treat! Enjoy a farewell dinner, specializing in local foods and craft beer

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning, Golf

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Hike, Bike, Paddle & Ride: A Shawnee National Forest Adventure
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Hike through oak-hickory forest and sandstone canyons to the highest free-falling waterfall in Illinois
  • Bike down an 1800s-era railroad grade through scenic countryside and ride horses through Camp Ondessonk's rolling pastures and wooded hills
  • Paddle through an ancient cypress swamp watching for bald eagles and spend your evenings exploring the nocturnal world and gathered around the campfire as you rest for the next day’s adventure

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning

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Holiday Baskets and Woven Ornaments
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
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

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50 Plus, Education / Learning

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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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